You’ve probably seen GameBoys used to create 8-Bit music, but have you seen a GameBoy Drum Machine? kBANG ver 01 uses the new GameBrain cartridge, using SMD technology with 1 megabyte Flash and 16 out 8 in ports. Promised with the ext release: speed control, save patch and mute channel – this was done in… Read More kBANG – The GameBoy Drum Machine
Cool new DIY arcade-style DJ controller by Prevolt: This is what I’m using to control Ableton now. All arcade hardware, aluminum top panel by FPE, and a nice wood case courtesy of my man Michael Yates. It uses all key commands through a custom driver to handle playback, effects, editing, warping, UI, mouse clicks, scroll… Read More Arcade Style DJ Controller
This is sort of stupidtacular, but at least it can handle the Prodigy. Here’s how it works: A hard drive voice coil circuit is hacked to allow it to be directly connected to a stereo output. This allows audio to move the hard drive read write head. Mirrors are positioned on the center of the… Read More Hard Drive Oscilloscope May Be Useless, But It Looks Cool
Circuit bending is the process of creatively short-circuiting cheap electronic devices such as guitar effects, children’s toys and synthesizers to create new musical instruments and sound generators. If you’re not familiar with it, you might want to check out this short preview for the circuit bending documentary by Derek Sajbel. The video features Q.R. Ghazala,… Read More What is Circuit Bending?
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If you’ve seen images of Monolake performing, you may have wondered about the unique instrument he uses, the Monodeck II: In this video, Monolake jams with the Monodeck II: Monolake, aka Robert Henke, uses a custom MIDI controller, along with Max, to control Ableton Live. He calls the Monodeck II “an industrial grade prototype.” Here’s… Read More Monolake’s Awesome Monodeck
On Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3, 2007, Egnater is offering a two day DIY Amp Build Seminar. The classes are held at Egnater World Headquarters in Berkley, Michigan located just north of Detroit (Rock City). This is an cool opportunity for anyone interested in learning about how amps work. When you sign up… Read More Egnater Holding Two-Day Amp Build Seminar June 2nd and 3rd
SonicBirth, a Mac OS X app for for constructing VST and AU plug-in instruments and sound processors, is now free and open source: SonicBirth is now freeware, and open source (GPL). We are looking for developer to further work on and enhance SonicBirth. Work for the major version of SonicBirth is starting. This next version… Read More Free App Lets You Make Your Own Synths
Teuthis has several kits and parts available for making your own MP3 player. The Super-Simple MP3 Player is based on the PIC 16LF877, with plenty of processor time to spare. There is a bare bones assembly version, and a new C version with more features and stability. It uses compact flash cards up to over… Read More Build Your Own MP3 Player
Times and places for the 2007 Bent Festivals have been announced: Los Angeles – April 12-14, 2007 Minneapolis – April 19-21, 2007 New York City – April 26-28, 2007 Each year, The Tank invites benders from across the country and around the globe to perform concerts with their circuit bent instruments, to teach workshops to… Read More The 2007 Bent Festival
