MIDISpeak kit - Speak-n-Spell talking toy MIDI retrofit


We covered this Speak-n-Spell kit awhile back, but there's a new video and more info on the site, looks like a great kit to bring new life to a an old favorite toy... The sound samples are rad... -
Talking Toy MIDI Retrofit
Features
- Use MIDI to trigger thousands of sounds--words, word fragments, garbled speech, percussion and bizarre sound effects.
- Works with Speak & Spell, Speak & Read, Speak & Math, and non-English versions.
- Use toy's headphone jack or speaker for audio output.
- Easy installation. Free technical support.
Related:
- Also check out the new Highly_Liquid blog... - Link.
From the pages of MAKE:
- Circuit Bending - Modify a Casio keyboard (or other electronic audio stuff) and start playing some of the strangest sounds you've ever heard. MAKE 04 - Page 88. Subscribers--read this article now in your digital edition!
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Oct 18, 2006 04:56 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Kits, Music |
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