Posts with tag hacking

News | Apr 20, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

First it was an acoustic wooden toy piano. Then it became a MIDI controller. Now it's become a polyphonic digital hardware synthesizer!! Here's the story behind Liam Lacey's amazing Vintage Toy Synth.

News | Feb 10, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Whether or not you want to mess about with your pristine (or beat up) vintage analog synthesizer, this OLED display hack featured on Hackaday is too cool not to talk about.

Tutorial | Nov 29, 2015 by Liam Lacey

Looking to be inspired? Then you're in the right place. Here are makers of alternative instruments who you need to know about. Whether you use their instruments or not, they are worth checking out.

News | Sep 21, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Who doesn't love glitch? Hands up if you're a fan of circuit bending and CD players'¦ then you'll love this video from psychiceyeclix showing his hacked CD player which creates a bizarre glitch player.

News | Sep 14, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

There's been lots of talk about new musical instruments in the tech world of late. From Ableton, Livid Instruments, and Roli. Now here's a video showing a 3D printed electric violin that just rocks.

News | Aug 13, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Russian programmer and artist, Alexander Zolotov, has unveiled a brand new project called the Quantum VJ. Described as a wearable, 'glitch-style audio visualiser'. And it's very cool.

Tutorial | Jul 31, 2015 by Liam Lacey

Could you turn a wooden toy piano into a MIDI controller? Could you do it in 24 hours? Liam Lacey did it at MIDI Hack 2015 in Berlin and won a prize too. Now you can make your own as Liam shares all.

News | Mar 11, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

If you've ever wanted to transform your 3D printer into a MIDI playback instrument / speaker, then you'll likely be inspired by this video. Even if you haven't, take a look for a bit of fun.

News | Mar 03, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Would you believe this gorgeous looking DJ turntable MIDI controller used to be a hard drive? Yes, a computer hard drive. Watch the video below to see how Shantea has given the HD a lease of new life.

News | Feb 27, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Curious how you can hack existing instruments and an Arduino to create your own MIDI Synth Guitar? Gr4yhound has done just that and rocks it out in this impressive video demo.

News | Feb 19, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

With SXSW 2015 just a month away you might be interested to know about the 2nd annual music hackathon, uniting artists and hackers to create something special in 24 hours. Plus there's a $10k prize!