Reader Eric Mortensen let us know about an interesting collection that he’s curated of free 3D printable electronic musical instruments, add-ons and hacks for existing instruments.
Examples of the 3D printed items featured in the slideshow, above, include:
- 3D-printed replacement parts for synthesizers
- 3D-printed synthesizer cases
- 3D-printed custom knobs and accessories
Other examples include DIY electronic music instruments and custom Eurorack panels.
Mortensen’s collection is an example of a trend we anticipated in our 10 Predictions For Electronic Music Making In The Next Decade back in 2010 – the emergence of DIY instrument designs that can be 3D printed. While most 3D printers are limited to printing one material at a time, there are now devices capable of printing basic 3D electronics.
This is really awesome, the case for the pocket synths by TE should have had a case like that all along.
Paper mache for lazy people.
I get that you don’t own a 3D-printer?
Why does Synthopia always attract the idiots?
And why do they always comment?
The 3D-printer is the best invention this Century.
It allows any one to manufacture part at home.
You do realize they were invented last century; and as it is contending with TV, mobile phones and the Internet, I doubt it would win best of that century – and what did you say about idiots? I would suggest that is a personal insult, no?
3D printers are great, but the fact you are getting so touchy regarding a simple joke does reflex that 95% of what people do with them is lame ass shit – like novelty knobs for a synth – JFC, it is almost one of the best inventions of last century.