March 7, 2010
Electric chimes created by mounting piezo transducers on metal tubes suspended from a microphone stand. Spring reverb courtesy of a Roland RE-201 Space Echo. Tiny clicking sounds are microphonic artifacts from the piezo leads rubbing against each other. Trimming and noise reduction processing performed in Logic Pro 9. KlangenRohr 03/07/2010 by [...]
Mini Space Rockers Analog Drum Synths
February 24, 2010
Eric Archer provides schematics and instructions to build his Mini Space Rockers analog drum synthesizers. I can’t say I agree with the guitar kicking in the video…
Skinnerbox Arduino-based Step Sequencer
February 24, 2010
Open Skinnerbox provides notes on the design and construction of a 16-step, 12-voice sequencer using the Arduino microcontroller and Max/MSP.
Livid Instruments Builder DIY MIDI Controller
February 23, 2010
Livid Instruments has announced Builder, a system that will allow people to easily and inexpensively design their own MIDI controllers. The Builder line consists of the Brain MIDI processing board, Brain Editor software and BYOB (Build Your Own Board) modular circuit board system. Livid provides a quick start guide for the Brain on their wiki. The [...]
February 20, 2010
NerdSonic has created a group on SoundCloud for musicians who design their own hardware and software. Guidelines: - Only send tracks that feature instruments, devices or software that you designed or built. - Software may consist of completely original applications, or patches for Max/MSP, PD, SuperCollider, etc. - Please include some information about your creations in the track description. We [...]
Handmade Music Toronto Wrap-up
February 20, 2010
Handmade Music Toronto was a success! Thanks to Stephen McLeod, Andrew Lovett-Barron, and Alex Snukal for putting on a great event, and to all the other performers and attendees. You can listen to my set and all my practice sessions leading up to it below: Handmade Music Toronto 02/19/2010 – Live Set & [...]
Handmade Music Toronto Wrap-up
February 20, 2010
Handmade Music Toronto was a success! Thanks to Stephen McLeod, Andrew Lovett-Barron, and Alex Snukal for putting on a great event, and to all the other performers and attendees. You can listen to my set and all my practice sessions leading up to it below: Handmade Music Toronto 02/19/2010 – Live Set & [...]
February 17, 2010
I will be playing a short set at Handmade Music Toronto on Friday, February 19. If you’re interested in electronic music and building things, please show your support for this event! The show begins at 10:00 PM. Admission is PWYC, with a suggested donation of $5. Read more about Handmade Music Toronto… Location: InterAccess Electronic Media Arts Centre 9 [...]
February 17, 2010
I will be playing a short set at Handmade Music Toronto on Friday, February 19. If you’re interested in electronic music and building things, please show your support for this event! The show begins at 10:00 PM. Admission is PWYC, with a suggested donation of $5. Read more about Handmade Music Toronto… Location: InterAccess Electronic Media Arts Centre 9 [...]
February 9, 2010
Matthew Davidson (aka Stretta) discusses his work in this video from Cycling 74.