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Tech

The Fine Art of Turning (Toy) Weapons Into Guitars

08.05.14

By Brian Anderson
Music

We Talked to a Professional Triangle Player About Mastering the World’s Simplest Instrument

08.03.14

By Dan Wilkinson
Music

Listen To The Album Recorded With A House-Sized Harp

07.31.14

By Andrew Nunes
Tech

Watch Sound Designer Diego Stocco Build a ‘Mad Max’-Style Bass With Pipes

07.30.14

By Brian Anderson
Tech

Watch Psych-Pop Duo Peaking Lights Make Sound Waves with Recycled Electronics

07.29.14

By Brian Anderson
Music

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07.23.14

By Dan Wilkinson
Music

Touch-Sensitive Instrument Turns Music Loops Into Expressive Light Sequences

07.07.14

By Zach Sokol
Tech

At 81, the Godfather of the Synth Is Still Shaping Sound

05.13.14

By Max Cherney
Entertainment

Here’s How You Turn Human Hair Into The Strings Of A Violin

05.13.14

By Kevin Holmes
Music

This Wurlitzer Controls A 64-Box Light Installation

04.09.14

By DJ Pangburn
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03.26.14

By Johnny Magdaleno
Music

How to Turn a Tattoo Into an Experimental Instrument

03.17.14

By Zach Sokol

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