For those unfamiliar – a talk box device allows the user to modulate an instrument’s waveform by changing the shape of their own mouth (see the oft-cited “Do You Feel Like We Do” by Frampton) Though many examples can be found on the ‘nets, this instructable shows a nice straightforward method for building your own […]
Well, it won’t win any awards for high-fidelity (or even middle-fidelity), but this Instructable, which turns a Hallmark audio greeting card and a mini cereal box into an iPod speaker, might be a fun kids project. Make an iPod Speaker from a Hallmark Music Card
Ever wondered how the Arduino would fair as a keyboard synthesizer? Wonder no more – the Pocket Piano kit from Critter and Guitari proves Arduino can sine and saw quite well. Features include – 25 keys and multiplexer circuitry 4 potentiometers, 1 controls output level Microchip MCP4921 12 bit SPI DAC Passive low pass output […]
Scaling up from the usual MIDI-to-solenoid designs – the Tonefloat milk/music delivery team plays the bottles while mobile. Originally commissioned by Walk the Plank for the inaugural and very first Manchester Art Car Parade, the ‘People’s Prize’ winner >> tonefloat
Anonymous pointed out this darn fine lookin’ MIDIBox64 PIC based controller. 12″x12″ Faux Walnut Case 16 Knobs 5 Faders 16 Arcade Buttons 32 MIDI controlled LED buttons A straight-up pro job – looks to support 4 players, even! – MIDIBox on Flickr Check the MIDIBox site for more info and a list of project code […]
An interesting piece from ITP’s spring show, the Crudbox records button presses as a sequence controlling onboard 5v ports – There are 4 speaker terminals on the box, into each of which you can plug any object that can run on 5 volts. In the video I’ve plugged in LEDs because it makes the interaction […]
How to synchronize five metronomes with two soda cans and a board. Synchronisation [via]
