From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Member Farnea built this Tamagotchi-syled 2-in-1 noise machine combining and Atari Punk Console with a cracklebox circuit. No samples as of yet, but I’m imagining the “BURP!!” text may be somewhat of a description? Related: Atari Punk Console schematics Homebuilt CrackleBox
No better way to add character to a new synth than by casing it up in an enclosure with its own history – This is a PAiA fatman synth kit built into an old suitcase that my grandmother used to store her oil paints. The face panel is laser etched/cut from transparent red acrylic. Of […]
You may have read about it in our recent Made in Japan post – but now Korg’s DS-10 Synthesizer/sequencer/drum machine is headed for an international release! From the DS10blog [via] – For those of you out there wondering the release of DS-10 other than Japan, well, here’s a good news. YES, we will release DS-10 […]
Logan writes in with his custom plans for a box synth, the aptly named Squarecave – This is a project that I have been working on for quite some time: it is a DIY music synthesizer that uses 4000 series CMOS ICs as oscillators and an 8 step sequencer, then uses analog filters to shape […]
One electronic instrument in a super-economical enclosure can be quite charming, but building a whole series becomes a stylish design choice ADACHI’s self-made instruments are consists of simple electronic circuit, almost case built in tupperware. They never can make precise pitch, but have good sound and noise, easy to operate and carry and worked by […]
The Minthesizer is a low voltage, low power, analog synthesizer. The board is almost entirely made from surface-mount components, so you better have a steady soldering hand if you try and make one for yourself. Check out the link for more information about the build, including the schematics. – Link Related: Matchbox Synthesizer – Link
Check out this awesome light-controlled synth “harp.” The builder explains: The harp is connected to the impOSCar VSTi software synthesizer, the TAOS sensor array sits on the floor in it’s own stand. The array above the harp i is just made up of fs mirrors for added p’zazz. Stephen Hobley Photography – Link
