DIY + Unusual Motion Tech
Optical analog video feedback in a massive, rotating 4K machine
It’s digitally controlled optical goodness: a humble Teensy translates analog knob turns into control of 4K displays, all built into beautiful mahogany enclosures and giant cranks. The result: elegant, precise fractals blossom out of 4K displays by literally tweaking the knobs on the units. Behold, The Light Herder!
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A $5 modular drum circuit, a free online course, and how it grows into more
No need to brave the Arizona heat: Glitch’n is a course in electronics that even absolute beginners can enjoy, assembling oscillators, generative beats, filters, and noise on breadboard circuits. But it also helps young people to learn crucial skills that can lead to teaching others and getting jobs. And, for that matter, it could do the same for you. Let’s have a look.
Peter Kirn - August 21, 2026
DIY + Unusual Music Music tech Tech
Handmade experimental synths and DIY from Argentina’s Los Aparatos
From Tucumán, Argentina, Los Aparatos are constructing handmade synths and electronics education and DIY projects. And now you can ship their experimental synthesizer, Auduina MK2, internationally. Plus, those pink controls and creative projects are just irresistible. Let’s take a look.
Peter Kirn - August 17, 2026
DIY + Unusual Gear Music tech Tech
The PlayStation Vita just got a new sampling groovebox and synth
Peter Kirn - August 6, 2026
Gaming Music tech Software Tech
The Bob Moog Foundation Archives just added 4489 items from inMusic
Peter Kirn - July 27, 2026
Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Stories Tech
Free BEAST Repeat for Ableton Live is so good, you’ll switch genres to IDM
Peter Kirn - July 22, 2026
Music tech Software Tech
Let’s all watch Piaman cover songs with a joystick and voice synthesis
Peter Kirn - May 25, 2026
DIY + Unusual DJ Motion Music Music tech Tech
