instruments
The Fine Art of Turning (Toy) Weapons Into Guitars
Don't quite know how to Frankenstein that ol' rusty hatchet into a stringed instrument? Let Ken Butler show you.
We Talked to a Professional Triangle Player About Mastering the World's Simplest Instrument
Rule three of playing the triangle: Be a boss.
Listen To The Album Recorded With A House-Sized Harp
Musician William Close transformed his house into the "Earth Harp," and subsequently recorded it with an atomic clock.
Watch Sound Designer Diego Stocco Build a 'Mad Max'-Style Bass With Pipes
A special rebroadcast of episode two of the first season of Sound Builders, our show about noise.
Watch Psych-Pop Duo Peaking Lights Make Sound Waves with Recycled Electronics
A special rebroadcast of episode one of the first season of Sound Builders, our show about noise.
We Talked to a Professional Triangle Player About Mastering the World's Simplest Instrument
Rule three of playing the triangle: Be a boss.
Touch-Sensitive Instrument Turns Music Loops Into Expressive Light Sequences
Jonathan Sparks' haptic instrument, Nomis, turns multi-layered MIDI performances into stunning illuminations.
At 81, the Godfather of the Synth Is Still Shaping Sound
Morton Subotnick is touring again, and I recently had the chance to catch up with him when he visited his former home of San Francisco.
Here's How You Turn Human Hair Into The Strings Of A Violin
Artist Tadas Maksimovas utilizes his long locks to create an unusual set of violin strings.
This Wurlitzer Controls A 64-Box Light Installation
Behind the scenes of the Montreux Jazz Festival installation turning music into light.
Patatap Turns QWERTY Into A Real-Time Instrument
This portable audio-visual kit allows you to make synesthetic art from the comfort of your laptop.