Reader Dmitry Morozov, aka vtol, has created a new robotic instrument, the Turbo Gusli. The Gusli is a sort of Russian zither. Morozov has updated the instrument with robotics, electronics and Arduino control. He’s even tried out brain-control, using an EEG headset. Here’s a demo of the Turbo-Gusli in action:
Electronically Modified Didgeridoo Kyle Evans was uploaded by: yakthekyle
Duration: 275
Rating: 
… Read More Sounds Of The Electronically Modified Didgeridoo
Wiimote Hacked Instrument was uploaded by: eyesuck17
Duration: 251
Rating: 
… Read More Wiimote Hacked Instrument
Dewanatron – Melody Gin Part 1 was uploaded by: bigcitymusic
Duration: 493
Rating: … Read More Dewanatron’s Melody Gin
Steppers are an interesting music controller designed for 5-year olds: As a group, we hoped to make a toy that not only encouraged physical activity, but that also acted a clear and direct musical interface. Steppers transform walking, dancing, running, and jumping into a unique and dynamic activity, allowing the user to express themselves audibly… Read More Experimental Music Controllers For 5-Year Olds
Why is it that, despite a well-executed PR campaign, so many videos of the Tenori-On are so boring? Here are five Tenori-On videos that are not just visually boring, but they suggest that the Tenori-On encourages a certain sameness of sound: I Am Robot And Proud @ Cruising Iris Making MIDI Music with the Yamaha… Read More Five Boring Tenori-On Videos
This is the most bizarre music synthesizer we’ve seen in a while. Every synth should come with a skeleton sequencer! via the Experimental Electronics-Blog
Tuttle Soundlabs has a great collection of quirky theremins at their site, including a theremin cigar box and even an curiously strong Altoids theremin! via Handmadenoize
Check this out: The Sound of Touch is an instrument for real-time capture and physical stimulation of digital sound samples, using a specially constructed wand and any physical material. The hand-held wand can be used to (1) record sound, then (2) brush, scrape, strike or otherwise physically manipulate this sound against physical objects. These actions… Read More The Sound Of Touch
You may remember Peter Bennett and his steampunk music sequencer. Here’s a series of videos from Bennett feature other interesting new interfaces for music. The Virtual Drum A haptic force feedback device that simulates the feel of a drum, designed as part of Bennett’s MEng in Cybernetics at the University of Reading. The switch held… Read More New Music Interfaces
