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6 Crazy DIY String Instruments

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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Let these six DIY instruments inspire you to build your own and explore the unique sounds that come with custom built string instruments.

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These 6 Electronic Instruments Go from Retro to Bananas

These 6 Electronic Instruments Go from Retro to Bananas

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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There are all kinds of DIY instruments available for you to experiment with, but electronic instruments have to be some of the craziest.

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5 Robot Bands That Will Rock Your Socks Off

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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These robot bands prove that robotics and rockage can go hand in hand. Watch these videos to get inspired for your next rockin’ robot build.

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6 Bangin’ DIY Percussion Projects

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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If I had to guess, percussion instruments were probably the first musical devices invented by man. Create your own instrument with some inspiration from these projects.

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Beautiful Snare Drum Built from Scrap Wood

Beautiful Snare Drum Built from Scrap Wood

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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Drums are great, simple instruments to build. Ryan Hollywood decided to make this excellent drum out of assorted scrap wood.

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Developing Musical Instruments for People with Physical Disabilities

Developing Musical Instruments for People with Physical Disabilities

By Cabe Atwell

Cabe Atwell

The one-man ace engineering wrecking crew - If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find me, maybe you can hire... the Cabe-team

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East London-based engineering and designing studio Bare Conductive recently developed a new digital musical instrument accessible to everyone, including those with physical disabilities. The new technology allows an artist to express himself freely through music, regardless of physical limitations. It is one of the first instruments that is accessible for all people, enabling everyone to […]

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