synthesizers

Handmade “optical theremin”

Handmade “optical theremin”

Beep-it Deluxe is a handmade optical theremin, housed in a handsome laser-cut bamboo case and featuring a big chrome button and 2nd oscillator for enhanced modulation.Beep-it Deluxe emits a square-wave tone reminiscent of 8-bit video game music. A light sensor determines the overall pitch of the instrument, while a knob on the side can be adjusted to induce a warble into the tone for all of your sci-fi and rhythmic needs.

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ThingamaHat

ThingamaHat

This maker of the ThingamaKIT, from Bleep Labs, built it onto a hard hat. Why? Why not! The Foreman [From the MAKE Flickr photo pool]

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ThingamaKIT build photos

ThingamaKIT build photos

Our pal John Edgar Park has posted photos of his building of the new ThingamaKIT from Bleep Labs.

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The Radiophonic Workshop

The Radiophonic Workshop

In 1958 the BBC established the Radiophonic Workshop to explore and produce innovative sounds for radio programming. The group’s unconventional approach to sound synthesis and arrangement poised them at the forefront of music technology – making them the envy of many pioneering musicians. Looking back at some of their hardware setups, it’s no wonder current-day […]

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