Each Darth vader mask is equipped with a microprocessor connected to a central computer to give an artificial intelligence system developed to work out the darkest musical hit of all time. Fabien Giraud et Raphaël Siboni Last Manoeuvres in the Dark at the Palais de Tokyo Paris. via Make
In case you think Pikachu isn’t disturbing enough, there’s Kaseo‘s circuit bent Pikachu, one of a limited edition of 100. If you like stuff like this that’s a bit out there, don’t miss 13 Bizarre Circuit Bent Children’s Toys.
The Electric Pick Synth is one of the stranger circuit bent instrument ideas. Features: 2 Photo-Cells 1 Pitch/On-Off Tone range switch 8 Ohm Speaker Speaker On-Off switch Guitar contact hookup wire Runs on a 9 volt battery Suggested uses: Route the pick into a reverb and a wah-wah pedal for an instant analog filter Dazzle… Read More Bizarro Circuit-Bent Guitar Pick Synth
GeLoFi is sponsoring an Experimental Garage Sale at the Experimental Sound Studio in Chicago on July 19th, 2008, between Noon-9 PM. Description: This free event will be a perfect opportunity for circuit benders and anyone interested to snag up toys for bending and to talk shop with all the Artists present. Already bent devices will be available… Read More Electronic Music Garage Sale In Chicago
Sciame Uno (Swarm 1), by F. Meneghini & William Bottin, is an installation with flying objects, a midi theremin and a circuit bent Italian Speak and Spell (Grillo Parlante). Fondazione Buziol / Replay Fast Forward May 2008 – Venice, Italy via highlyliquid
Sonofcastille has published a set of videos demonstrating beautiful steampunk-style synths and noise generators. Here are a few of the coolest: WSG This is Ray Wilson’s Weird Sound Generator circuit off of musicfromouterspace.com, plus audio amp scavenged out of a Radio Shack amp. The case was an old telephone from the 70s.
This video demos a cheap dub siren, made from a circuit bent sound generating keychain. Full instructions at GetLoFi.com.
The Internet has given circuit bending, the process of hands-on experimentation with battery-powered electronic noise making circuits, a life of its own. If you look hard enough, you’ll find that somebody, somewhere, has circuit bent just about any electrical toy or gadget that you can imagine. Here are thirteen of the most bizarre examples of… Read More 13 Bizarre Circuit Bent Children’s Toys
Casper Electronics has announced the C1 edition Speak series – a ready-to-order collection of circuit bent instruments, based on classic Speak&Spell type children’s toys. The C1 is available in three styles: CS1 Speak&Spell CM1 Speak&Math CR1 Speak&Read The C1’s sell for $250. For more info: videos sounds user’s manual
Electronic Musician has released their latest podcast: Film-and-TV composer Ramin Djawadi talks about his score for the hit movie Ironman, and comments on examples from it. He also discusses working in Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control complex, the differences between film and TV composing, and more. What’s New: Len Sasso looks at Rob Papen’s Predator synth,… Read More Electronic Musician Podcast
