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March 9, 2007
Sockphones
Randofo writes -
After making a few Telephone Handset Microphones I came to realize that all of these handsets had perfectly good speakers that were not being put to good use.Sockphones - Link.I set out to correct this problem.
This is the natural solution.
Sockphones are socks that are headphones. The sound quality isn't the best, but they are very comfortable. Sockphones can be made with all variations of socks and can also be made of every material, in every assortment of colors and in all sizes. They can use any form of two-speaker headphone solution.
The combinations are out of this world!
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Mar 9, 2007 03:19 AM
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February 28, 2007
Weird bass guitars
Check out these great bass guitars! Which one is your favorite?
Weird Bass Guitars | Weirdomatic - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 28, 2007 04:09 AM
Made On Earth, Music |
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February 23, 2007
MAKE Daisy open source MP3 player reviewed
Jonny over at NippyChips reviewed our MAKE Daisy open source MP3 player -
This is a great little MP3 player and was a blast to put together, and fit into the neat case that I found. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in electronics. The kit makes the whole process simple, and a great weekend project. The Daisy also is open source, so if you are an avid programmer, and have a PIC re-programmer the source is available. What makes this kit so neat is that you have a fully functioning MP3 player when you are done soldering. All you need is to format an SD card, add on some music, and plug the little Daisy into a power source. It will automatically start playing, and you can add buttons for all the functions you need. I can't count the amount of people that question why I'm carrying a Tyco RC remote controller, and why headphones are plugged into it? When I tell them that I built an MP3 player inside, I get looks of disbelief. They think that I just took an Ipod or something and shoved it inside. Then I take off the back cover of the controller, and show them what's inside. To see my experience of assembly and case modification read on...NippyChips › Content › Daisy MP3 Player - Link.
Related:
Daisy MP3 Player - Build your own. Daisy is an easy-to-build, pocket-sized open source MP3 player. - Link & get it at the Maker store.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 23, 2007 05:20 PM
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February 22, 2007
Yoshihiko Satoh artworks
Rounding out today's guitar theme - check out these guitars from Yoshihiko Satoh's THE ARMS exhibit!
Yoshihiko Satoh artworks - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 22, 2007 11:24 PM
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Guitar Hero + Commodore 64
Continuing with Commodore 64 theme this week, Toni is hooking up Guitar Hero to a Commodore 64 -
This is the (future) home of my Shredz64 project - an attempt to built an interface to connect the Playstation Guitar Hero controller to the Commodore 64 computer, and then build a guitar-hero like game on the C64 utilizing this controller.Why do this you ask? I recently attended the TPUG Commodore convention in Toronto Canada, and I found hundreds of people still very much interested in the Commodore 64 and expanding its capabilities, even today. I saw some awesome demos of people building network adapters, online games, MIDI interfaces, and other cool stuff for their C64s. I fell in love with the idea - I love the C64 and I love hacking around with software and hardware alike, so I figured this would be the perfect project! Around the same time I had also read about Jeri Ellsworth and her amazing work and success with recreating the C64, and I was just really inspired all around. If all goes well, perhaps I can present my little project at next years TPUG conference!
Toni's SHREDZ64 Project! - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 22, 2007 12:17 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Music, Retro |
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February 20, 2007
Submit Now For The Big Book of Bends
Help spread the word. Getcher bends out and share 'em! This book will be distributed free on line and for a few bucks at the bent festival. [via] - All procedes go to the Bent Festival which will be in LA and NYC in April. - Link
Posted by Bre Pettis |
Feb 20, 2007 03:13 PM
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February 16, 2007
diyAudioProjects.com - DIY Audio projects
diyAudioProjects.com has several DIY (do it yourself) audio projects for the electronics hobbyist and woodworker. Pictured here, the 12AX7 line level tube preamplifier kit. Thanks Giovanni!
DIY Audio Projects | diyAudioProjects.com - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 16, 2007 10:31 PM
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February 14, 2007
Resonating-With-Light - music from the sun
VWORK points to Artist Edo Paulus who made these sun-sensitive musical instruments - check out the video for moving pictures and sound...
Resonating-With-Light is an installation that consists of multiple small electronic units in a natural environment with sunlight. Each unit collects solar energy and transforms this energy into a repetitive bouncing of itself onto a metal tube, thus creating a kinetic and acoustic reaction to sunlight. Multiple of these units together create a gentle acoustic texture that subtly blends with its natural surrounding, if there is enough sunlight.
eude.nl - project, photos & site.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 14, 2007 08:23 AM
Arts, Music |
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February 13, 2007
MIDI-controlled circuit bent telephone modem
Highly liquid points to this awesome MIDI-controlled circuit bent telephone modem - what a great use for an old modem, there are millions of them just getting tossed...
laboratory fermicirrus - [via] Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 13, 2007 08:58 PM
Music |
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February 11, 2007
BERGFOTRON mek - homebuilt synth
Jörgen has some amazing homebuilt synths with brass mechanics...
A large part of the work in building a modular synthesizer is in the mechanics.This is also where many home-built instruments fall short of the commercial ones. I wanted my synthesizer to look as good as a commercial one, or hopefully even better. Mechanics isn't just looks, of course. It must also be rugged enough, to withstand portable use. It should also be lightweight and compact, for the same reason.Right now I have a temporary 19" rack case, that I built years ago. It takes two rows of modules, which won't be enough for all the planned modules. I will make a larger, portable case but the design isn't finalized yet.
The mechanical construction of the individual modules deserves some thought too. All my modules are based on a 1 mm thick brass front panel. You might think 1 mm is too thin, but I use 1 x 10 mm strips to brace the panels. A huge advantage with brass is that it can easily be soldered to. So I just solder strips to the back of the panel, when required.
BERGFOTRON mek - Thanks dar303! Link.
More:
- DIY analog synthesizer pages - Link.
- Huey Lewis Mellotron synth sculpture - Link.
- HOW TO - Build your first synth - Link.
- Synth-in-a-box - Link.
- Cheap hackable synth kit - $99 - Link.
- More synth action - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Feb 11, 2007 11:46 AM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Music |
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February 5, 2007
Gas mask circuit bend & voice bending project
Outstanding, here are the schematics for a gas mask circuit bend & voice bending project - [via] - Link.
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Feb 5, 2007 01:56 PM
DIY Projects, Electronics, Music |
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January 31, 2007
Electone E-50 from a dumpster - lil' help?
Chris writes in looking for a bit of help for his dumpster procured Electone E-50 -
I found this Electone E-50 in a dumpster, and it mostly works! As you can see, the pedal board is missing, but the metal tabs that allow for interfacing are still there. Anyway, I want to hack this thing out. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should do with it?
Also, if anyone knows where a user or service manual for one of these exists in PDF or something, post it! It'll probably make figuring out what to do with it easier!
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 31, 2007 09:54 AM
Electronics, Music |
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January 29, 2007
Carl Sagan color wheels, video intercoms, TV boxes...
Critter And Guitari is quickly becoming a new favorite daily stop...
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 29, 2007 07:10 AM
Electronics, Music |
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January 27, 2007
TRANZDUCER @ LEMURplex NYC- (Photos and video)
The first in a monthly series of performances and installations at LEMURplex is off to an excellent start, congrats to everyone at LEMURplex!
- Photos from the event - Link.
- Video (YouTube) - Link.
- TRANZDUCER - Link.
- TRANZDUCER - Performances and installations at LEMURplex, Brooklyn, NY- Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 27, 2007 06:41 AM
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January 24, 2007
MUJI Cardboard speakers
Don't think I'd buy these, but it would be fun to do a re-make and do you own...
"These Lightweight, collapsible speakers are portable and can be folded away and placed in the included pouch when not in use. Plug them into your personal stereo's headphone jack to enjoy quality sound.
The name "MUJI" is derived from the Japanese phrase "Mujirushi Ryohin," meaning "No Brand Goods." Over the last 20 years, they have developed a worldwide following with a guiding philosophy that emphasizes innovative and simple materials, processes, and packaging. The resulting products are streamlined, environmentally friendly, and beautiful in their simplicity. Made of cardboard and electronic components." [via] - Link.
Related speakers:
- "Speaker icon" speakers - Link.
- HOW TO - make folding speakers - Link.
- Fold-Up Speakers - Link.
- HOW TO - Make hard drive speakers - Link.
- Portable cardboard speakers - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 24, 2007 05:07 AM
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January 23, 2007
Stream music to an Airport Express without iTunes!
You don't need to use iTunes to stream audio to an Aiport express. You can use the Win media player, WinAmp, Rhapsody, etc...
"oAEP - Stands for ovesen.NET Airport Express Player. This small application records the music and sound played by your pc and streams it to an Airtunes enabled Airport Express. It has never been this easy streaming music and sound to your Airport Express without using ITunes.
Yes, you red correctly. You can use Media Player, WinAmp or another music player with your Airport Express." - Link.
Source included. Neat, this means you can also stream formats iTunes doesn't like Ogg Vorbis (well, with a plug in you can).
Related:
- JustePort - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 23, 2007 04:31 PM
Computers, Music |
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January 22, 2007
DIY improvement to Apple's ear bud headphones
Fstedie writes -
"If you're like me, you've noticed that the sound and fit of your Apple ear bud headphones is not the greatest. Here's an easy way to improve both their sound and fit:
Find or buy an old Jabra cell phone head set. Ditch the headset and keep the ear gels (I found mine in my junk drawer). I've also seen them at swap meets for a couple of bucks.
Pick the right size for your ears. At least with mine, the size of the ear gels were almost perfect in size for the Apple ear buds. These gels "lock" in place inside your ear and improve the overall performance by isolating outside sounds and giving you a snugger fit.
Enjoy!" - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 22, 2007 05:12 AM
DIY Projects, Music, iPod |
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NAMM 2007 - musical instrument trade show (review)
Peter has a review of NAMM 2007 for you music makers out there, he writes -
"Hi There! I just got back from the NAMM show which is the largest trade show in the world for musical instruments. I'm in the process of putting up a ton of posts about odd musical instruments. A lot of these guys were guys just tinkering in their basements not too long ago..." - Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Jan 22, 2007 01:32 AM
Music |
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January 18, 2007
6 Second Cassette Loop
Ok, who's going to be the first to make an orchestra out of six second sections of that Hall and Oats song private eyes? I double dog dare you to do it! - Link
Posted by Bre Pettis |
Jan 18, 2007 03:07 PM
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Tin Can Mic
All you need for this is the bit out of a piezo, an 1/8 inch jack and a tin can. You got a simple way to make a mic? Drop a note in the comments! - Link
Posted by Bre Pettis |
Jan 18, 2007 02:01 PM
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