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 SequencerFebruary 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 ControllerFebruary 24, 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 following videos show Builder in action. I can’t begin to describe how badly I want one…
NerdSonic Group on SoundCloudFebruary 21, 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 want to hear what you build, so please contribute your tracks!
Handmade Music Toronto Wrap-upFebruary 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: