Limor of Adafruit Industries posted this video demonstrating how the Waveshield kit can turn Arduino into a sample-bending audio tool.

Consider for a moment that potentiometer replaced by – oh let’s say – photocells or maybe a force-sensing resistor. If you’ll excuse me – I’ve got some experimentation to go do – Wave Shield for Arduino

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Wave Shield kit for Arduino

In the Maker Shed:

Arduino Diecimila