Musical Instrument
LEGO Drum Machine
Submitted by Ray on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 08:00Peter Cocteau created an awesome drum machine using LEGO Mindstorms.
hat tip Gizmodo
The Chipophone: A Homemade 8 bit Synthesiser
Submitted by Ray on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 08:00Linus Akesson built this 8 bit synthesizer.
see also
Linus Akesson - The Chipophone
Bassoforte
Submitted by Ray on Wed, 06/23/2010 - 08:00Diego Stocco's latest frankenstein musical instrument is the Bassoforte.
see also
FITM - Experibass
hat tip Create Digital Music
Stylophone
Submitted by Ray on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 08:00The Stylophone is a miniature stylus operated synthesizer invented by Brian Jarvis in 1967. David Bowie and Kraftwerk are among the artists who have used the instrument on recordings. In 2007, 32 years after the orginal had stopped being manufactured, the device was re-launched.
Brett Domino performs a medley of 1980s hits on a stylophone.
Molly Lewis used a stylophone in her fantastic cover of Lady Gaga's Poker Face.
see also
FITM - Masters of Song Fu
hat tip boing boing
Lego Cello
Submitted by Ray on Tue, 09/29/2009 - 07:00Nathan Sawaya created this Lego cello. Be sure to watch the video for a glimpse into the build process.
see also
Nathan Sawaya - Cello
FITM - Rockin' Out with Lego
FITM - Fun With Lego
FITM - Lego Animation: 8-bit trip
hat tip Make: Online
