DIY Noise Guitar

Dmitriy Morozov, aka VTOL, created Digital Noise Guitar – a custom project based on HT-8950 voice changer chip. The small circuit was mounted right in the body. It can process sound like lo-fi ring modulator, 8-bit pitch shifter or simple guitar synth. Mad self-oscillation is possible, too.

Is ModularDuino The Sound Of Future Modular Synthesis?

  2tronik01 and veqtor – Funky Arduino Acid by nitro2k01(Gameboy Genius) Gameboy Genius nitro2k01 has a vision for the future of modular synthesis, and it’s the ModularDuino – An Arduino based modular synthesizer. If that sounds like a lot of supernatural mumbo-jumbo, the Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. People are… Read More Is ModularDuino The Sound Of Future Modular Synthesis?

Appendage Touch Ribbon + Buchla 291 BPF Adaptation Sounds A Lot Like Vangelis

This video demos the DIY Appendage Touch Ribbon and Buchla 291 BPF Adaptation of Scott Stites with an analog FM patch. The Appendage is controlling the modulator and carrier VCO through my Buchla 291 Filter Adaptation. Anyone familiar with Vangelis’ Beaubourg? This sounds surprisingly similar to the effects Vangelis explored on Beaubourg – an album that is sort… Read More Appendage Touch Ribbon + Buchla 291 BPF Adaptation Sounds A Lot Like Vangelis

Clear The Dance Floor With “Sonic Nausea”

Here’s something that calls out to be adapted for musical purposes – the $29 Sonic Nausea:  Sonic Nausea is a small electronic device which can really turn one’s stomach. It generates a unique combination of ultra-high frequency soundwaves which soon leads most in its vicinity to queasiness. It can also cause headaches, intense irritation, sweating, imbalance,… Read More Clear The Dance Floor With “Sonic Nausea”