Leon and Brian Dewan of Dewanatron demonstrate the Dual Primate Console, a decidedly unique 2-player instrument capable of some very interesting percussive sequences – Each side of this instrument is operated by one primate. Each side has identical controls, except for a single tempo control on the side. The lower manual contains four synthesizers with […]
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This week’s project on Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories is an awesome D12 handbag… er bag of holding. While I’m not… man enough to carry a manpurse, I’d love to have one of these to hold by ginormous dice collection. Awesome work, Lenore! DIY d12 Handbag (of Holding)
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Andrew from San Francisco constructed this sonically stylish piece – Whisper was conceived as a simple wearable audio device that would be lightweight, comfortable, and provide an engaging and simple interface that was capable of producing interesting noises. I had recently been working on AVR code for sound synthesis for my Whispering Islands installation, and […]
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A variety of cool handmade synths and more can be found over @ Kingofcapitolpunishment.com. Bunches of different knobs, cases and unique paint jobs – creative design inspiration + sound samples. Related: Squarecave – homegrown synth design In the Maker store: Loud Objects Noise Toy Kit
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Etsy seller JesseDanger has created this amazing precision clockwork-style insect – Modeled after the largest modern species of dragonfly, this is a functioning creation whose wings flutter up and down when the very tip of the tail (really the abdomen, but tail sounds cooler) is turned. The inspiration for this complex mechanical insect originated from […]
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Robot-turned-Synthmaker Stanley gives an awesomely quirky video demo of his new sound-making device. (WARNING: contains a little cursing, smoking, and lovable condescension) Stanley Povoda, the worldfamous “Robot Man” is now creating all kinds of sound-devices for Metamorphosis. He built countless robots in his life and just recently decided to take again a more musical direction, […]
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Gaze upon the awesomeness of Nick Crump’s toilet-turned-instrument, “The Bog Horn” submitted by Flickr member pocket-sized. Nick has created several instruments using plumbing hardware as part of the three year Confluence project, initiated by the environmental charity Common Ground. Nick describes the Bog Horn: It is classified as a brass instrument as the sound is […]
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