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DIY Music Robots Play African Rhythms

Ugandan synthesist Bamanya Brian (Afrorack) recently shared this look at his DIY MIDI-controlled music robots.… Read More DIY Music Robots Play African Rhythms

December 7, 2021December 7, 20213 Comments

LEGO Robots Play Herbie Hancock’s Rockit

The Toa Mata Band, a robotic orchestra made with LEGO Bionicle / Technic series, plays Herbie Hancock’s classic ‘Rockit’.… Read More LEGO Robots Play Herbie Hancock’s Rockit

September 12, 2021September 12, 20218 Comments

The Robots Are Coming….For Your Synths

If you’ve been worried about Skynet becoming self aware and taking over the world, it looks like these concerns may be slightly overblown.… Read More The Robots Are Coming….For Your Synths

February 5, 2021February 5, 202110 Comments

MIDI-Controlled Robo-Trombone Blows

The music robot may not be entirely successful as a MIDI-controlled virtual musician, but it does demonstrate that you don’t need a complex modular synthesizer system in order to make fart noises.… Read More MIDI-Controlled Robo-Trombone Blows

December 28, 2020December 29, 202021 Comments

DIY Bunny Robo-Drummer

Captain Credible has introduced the thump:bit mini, a DIY robotic rabbit drummer that can be controlled wirelessly or run its own drumming code.… Read More DIY Bunny Robo-Drummer

June 4, 20203 Comments

Live Performance With An Open Source DIY Music Robot

Tristan Calderbank shared this live performance with his DIY robotic percussionist.… Read More Live Performance With An Open Source DIY Music Robot

October 13, 2019October 13, 20191 Comment

LEGO Techno, On The Tamburo Meccanico XXI

This video captures some live jamming with a LEGO mechanical step sequencer, inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci.… Read More LEGO Techno, On The Tamburo Meccanico XXI

March 10, 20191 Comment

The Tinkertoy Sequencer Meets Vintage Tama Techstar Drum Synthesizer

The construction kits are based around ‘spool’ connectors, with 8 perimeter holes spaced 45° apart – perfect for creating a mechanical 4-beat loop. … Read More The Tinkertoy Sequencer Meets Vintage Tama Techstar Drum Synthesizer

November 8, 20181 Comment

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