Instructables: exploring - technology - Music http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 06:49:00 PDT BLOX v1.01 Cassette Tape 1101 - an in depth look into this analog tape recording media http://www.instructables.com/id/Cassette-Tape-1101-an-in-depth-look-into-this-an/
Cassette Tape 1101 - an in depth look into this analog tape recording media - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/LYYE/HH2VMRI9/FAGLYYEHH2VMRI9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/LYYE/HH2VMRI9/FAGLYYEHH2VMRI9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/LYYE/HH2VMRI9/FAGLYYEHH2VMRI9.SMALL.jpg ke4mcl *** this instructable will teach you about different cassette formulations, how to use them to mold the sound your looking for in your recordings, some cassette history, and what to look for in quality tapes. *** cassette tapes... out of "style" for about 20 years yet they just hit their 50 year an...
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Fri, 24 May 2013 14:50:42 PDT
music light (fits in pocket) http://www.instructables.com/id/music-light-fits-in-pocket/
music light (fits in pocket) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/BJ24/HH11INF0/FOZBJ24HH11INF0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/BJ24/HH11INF0/FOZBJ24HH11INF0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOZ/BJ24/HH11INF0/FOZBJ24HH11INF0.SMALL.jpg konon2kt i know that speakers don't fit in a pocket by headphones DO ! you will need: jack splitter audio cable tip 31 transistor light e.g. led flashlight soldering iron tape (electronic tape) solder knife or wire stripper   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDR-VjluxwQ vid my one this is my one strip...
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Thu, 23 May 2013 16:40:25 PDT
Universal box for flashing LED's to music http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-box-for-flashing-LEDs-to-music/
Universal box for flashing LED's to music - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGH/LTJ4/HGU2EMH4/FGHLTJ4HGU2EMH4.SMALL.jpg Dufva Alright, in this Instructable I will show you how to create a box for making any led flash to music. The difficulty of this is a bit above average of understanding. BUT, i will try and make this as easy as possible, so anyone can build it! This box will be universal, and you can hook up any lighti...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 14:43:53 PDT
Homemade MPC style MIDI controller http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-MPC-style-MIDI-controller/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 08:01:43 PDT
Tissue Box Guitar - Light Strings http://www.instructables.com/id/Tissue-Box-Guitar-Light-Strings/
Tissue Box Guitar - Light Strings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/1TIN/HGU2DZWP/F3A1TINHGU2DZWP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/1TIN/HGU2DZWP/F3A1TINHGU2DZWP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/1TIN/HGU2DZWP/F3A1TINHGU2DZWP.SMALL.jpg samersh the idea of anything can be an instrumental music has been always in my mind so i made a wooden tissue box that i installed inside it a guitar of light strings  Video: equipments: 1 x Arduino Uno 1 x Adafruit Wave Shield  1 x Servo 6 x LDR 12 x 1k Resistors 6 x LED WIRES Building...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 12:16:18 PDT
How to put music from a CD to an iPad http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-put-music-from-a-CD-to-an-iPad/
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Wed, 8 May 2013 11:11:24 PDT
Beats by Dre Tours 3.5mm Jack Rebuild http://www.instructables.com/id/Beats-by-Dre-Tours-35mm-Jack-Rebuild/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/2XO5/GLPH1LQO/F262XO5GLPH1LQO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/2XO5/GLPH1LQO/F262XO5GLPH1LQO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/2XO5/GLPH1LQO/F262XO5GLPH1LQO.SMALL.jpg li.c.reated This are fake Tours that I got from a friend. I just wanted to challenge myself and see if I could repair them. I took the headphone jack from a pair of broken Apple earbuds and spliced them with the Tours. They work pretty good and it's a right angle jack.
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Sat, 4 May 2013 12:31:43 PDT
Building a Synth: Getting the Oscillators working. http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Synth-Getting-the-Oscillators-working/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEX/LHU3/HFSHVXV3/FEXLHU3HFSHVXV3.SMALL.jpg jensenr30 Here are some photos of an oscillator design that I have been working on recently. I came up with a simple design for an oscillator using an op amp, a capacitor, and four resistors. The object of this project is to get some good oscillators working to use in a synth. The schematic for the oscillato...
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Fri, 3 May 2013 15:24:18 PDT
The Octo-phonic Synthesizer http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Octo-phonic-Synthesizer/
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Thu, 2 May 2013 07:08:38 PDT
Rotary Phone iPod Dock http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotary-Phone-iPod-Dock/
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:58:01 PDT
How to Create Musical Overlap http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-Musical-Overlap/
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:09:18 PDT
Amp Dial Earbuds http://www.instructables.com/id/Amp-Dial-Earbuds/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/04K8/HFPTGM1Q/FSI04K8HFPTGM1Q.SMALL.jpg killerjackalope So I published this over on my site a while ago and didn't get round to making the instructable at the time, so it happens ages later because it's me. The distracted and confused guy.  On the upside I've had time to use them for a while and say that these are one of my favourite projects so far, th...
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Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:58:59 PDT
HOW TO MAKE AN ELECTRONIC DRUM.(not a MIDI sampler) aka KIDU http://www.instructables.com/id/ELECTRONIC-DRUMnot-a-MIDI-sampler-aka-KIDU/
HOW TO MAKE AN ELECTRONIC DRUM.(not a MIDI sampler) aka KIDU - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/HCHJ/HFONDD5H/FNOHCHJHFONDD5H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/HCHJ/HFONDD5H/FNOHCHJHFONDD5H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNO/HCHJ/HFONDD5H/FNOHCHJHFONDD5H.SMALL.jpg enjoyneer This instructable is going to be about building an electronic drumset(not a MIDI sampler.),using an Arduino UNO R3., similar to a V-DRUM.It is code named KIDU. (Kompact Intelligent  Drumming Unit).Some of the items used may be names differently in your locality.ill try to put as many pictures as po...
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Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:54:17 PDT
Airport Express Speaker http://www.instructables.com/id/Airport-Express-Speaker/
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:04:22 PDT
How to Make a Raspberry Pi Media Panel (fka Digital Photo Frame) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Raspberry-Pi-Media-Panel-fka-Digita/
How to Make a Raspberry Pi Media Panel (fka Digital Photo Frame) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLM/NH3P/HFBKA1NY/FLMNH3PHFBKA1NY.SMALL.jpg andyjagoe The goal of this project was to create a low cost Raspberry Pi Media Panel--a nice looking screen that could stand in the living room or attach to the refrigerator with the primary purpose of streaming personal photo and video content full time, but also be able to do some other cool things when nee...
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:45:38 PDT
My Passion: Photo Videos http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Passion-Photo-Videos/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/BCKX/HF23XLG2/FVXBCKXHF23XLG2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/BCKX/HF23XLG2/FVXBCKXHF23XLG2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/BCKX/HF23XLG2/FVXBCKXHF23XLG2.SMALL.jpg TonsofCol 1. What did you make? I created a photo video for a history class recently that my teacher really liked! A photo video is a collection of pictures and quotes put to music to inspire and teach people. I made my video on my laptop using pictures, music, iMovie, and a LOT of time. Usually when I make a...
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Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:48:15 PDT
A Facebook-Connected, Arduino-Powered Music Party http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-Party-Facebook-Connected-Arduino-Powered-/
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Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:30:10 PDT
LAZERZZZZZZ!!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/LAZERZZZZZZ/
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Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:37:26 PDT
Passive iPhone / Victrola Amp http://www.instructables.com/id/Passive-iPhone-Victrola-Amp/
Passive iPhone / Victrola Amp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/IE88/HF23Y3N7/FPIIE88HF23Y3N7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/IE88/HF23Y3N7/FPIIE88HF23Y3N7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/IE88/HF23Y3N7/FPIIE88HF23Y3N7.SMALL.jpg theerikjohnson So I’ve been thinking about how my old Victrola works by passively amplifying the vibrations from the diaphragm through a simple box and how I can control the volume (somewhat) by opening and closing the doors.  I said to myself, “Self, I bet that would work as a passive iPhone amp too.”  I was thin...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:08:36 PDT
Arduino MIDI Foot Pedal Keyboard http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-MIDI-Foot-Pedal-Keyboard/
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 00:45:03 PDT
Tiny Concert http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiny-Concert/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/PZNF/HF243P6S/FGKPZNFHF243P6S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/PZNF/HF243P6S/FGKPZNFHF243P6S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/PZNF/HF243P6S/FGKPZNFHF243P6S.SMALL.jpg Cello dragon I made a Tiny Concert toy/program. It consists of an Arduino computer, a Scratch four Arduino program, slide and pressure sensors, LED lights, and a redboard and wire system. I can start a Drum track on the computer, start chords that I made, and then control piano sounds with the slide sensor. I ca...
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Sat, 6 Apr 2013 13:41:03 PDT
Solar Powered Boombox (3D printed) http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Boombox-3D-printed/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/3RUF/HCB8RB06/FQD3RUFHCB8RB06.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/3RUF/HCB8RB06/FQD3RUFHCB8RB06.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/3RUF/HCB8RB06/FQD3RUFHCB8RB06.SMALL.jpg bobert610 This is a boombox with a solar panel to charge a 6,600 mA battery that will run the simple amplifier for a good 12 hours of music at full volume.  Each speaker is around 2W, so you might think that this device lacks punch, but for being so small, it packs quite good power and acoustics together in o...
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:51:33 PDT
Wooden LED Synced Headphones from Scratch http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-LED-Synced-Headphones-from-Scratch/
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:22:54 PDT
Make Music With Your Brainwaves in Real-Time. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Music-with-your-Brainwaves-in-Real-Time/
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:33:47 PDT
Pulse of the City - Bristol http://www.instructables.com/id/Pulse-of-the-City-Bristol/
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:24:35 PDT
Macgyver's iPhone Audio Amplifer/Charging Dock http://www.instructables.com/id/Macgyvers-iPhone-Audio-AmpliferCharging-Dock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/W3V8/HEI47SD8/FABW3V8HEI47SD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/W3V8/HEI47SD8/FABW3V8HEI47SD8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/W3V8/HEI47SD8/FABW3V8HEI47SD8.SMALL.jpg GrissleFist                                       ***Please Vote for this in the MacGyver Contest if you like this instructable!!***   Picture this:    The stuff is about to hit the fan, the zombies are coming, fire and brimstone is raining down, and and your snack is stuck hanging off that spinny spiral thing...
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:01:59 PDT
How to Get Started with Pandora http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-Pandora-1/
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Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:02:51 PST
How to use Pandora http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-Pandora/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/VTXC/HDYZBZAX/FFQVTXCHDYZBZAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/VTXC/HDYZBZAX/FFQVTXCHDYZBZAX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/VTXC/HDYZBZAX/FFQVTXCHDYZBZAX.SMALL.jpg prajguru Please watch the following video to learn "How to use Pandora." Pandora is an online music streaming website based on the Music Genome Project. It personalizes your music experience by streamlining the song selection based on your preferences and analyzing songs using over 450 musical guidelines. T...
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Thu, 7 Mar 2013 10:39:41 PST
FM-based Wireless Electric Guitar! http://www.instructables.com/id/FM-based-Wireless-Electric-Guitar/
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Wed, 6 Mar 2013 05:45:14 PST
Linux music server controlled by an Android device http://www.instructables.com/id/Linux-music-server-controlled-by-an-Android-device/
Linux music server controlled by an Android device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/11X1/HDXOUQCO/FJL11X1HDXOUQCO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/11X1/HDXOUQCO/FJL11X1HDXOUQCO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJL/11X1/HDXOUQCO/FJL11X1HDXOUQCO.SMALL.jpg azeam1 Goal: A Linux computer that acts as a music server for files like MP3 and FLAC. It will also play Pandora radio and everything can be controlled by an Android device so there's no need to connect the computer to a monitor. Needed: Linux computer (personally I'm using a Raspberry Pi, http://www.ra...
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Mon, 4 Mar 2013 07:52:50 PST
Playing Imperial March on a fast switching valve http://www.instructables.com/id/Playing-Imperial-March-on-a-fast-switching-valve/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/MEDH/HDHM3OIT/FJKMEDHHDHM3OIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/MEDH/HDHM3OIT/FJKMEDHHDHM3OIT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/MEDH/HDHM3OIT/FJKMEDHHDHM3OIT.SMALL.jpg kerimil I thought that there have been dozens or Imperial marches played by floppy drives or step motors so I might as well do something new... The sound you hear is produced by high pressure air rushing out of the valve - it opens and closes very very fast and produces sound. The valve I used here is Fest...
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:19:47 PST
Stop skipping audio in Google Music & YouTube http://www.instructables.com/id/Stop-skipping-audio-in-Google-Music-YouTube/
Stop skipping audio in Google Music & YouTube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/2VU6/HD4VMT5G/FR72VU6HD4VMT5G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/2VU6/HD4VMT5G/FR72VU6HD4VMT5G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/2VU6/HD4VMT5G/FR72VU6HD4VMT5G.SMALL.jpg alpinedelta Does the sound skip or become "choppy" when you are watching YouTube videos or listen to music with Google Music in Chrome, and do other things on your computer? I have a pretty slow work computer, and was frustrated that I couldn't listen to my streaming music and work in Auto Cad, or any other pro...
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Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:11:21 PST
Make a Speaker and Amplifier without complicated electonics http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Speaker-and-Amplifier-without-complicated-e/
Make a Speaker and Amplifier without complicated electonics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/U599/HAIK2KBV/FV3U599HAIK2KBV.SMALL.jpg TheGreatS For a while now I have wanted to make an audio amplifier, but I haven't really had any good opportunities or means to the end. When I found out about the Mono Audio Amp Breakout from Sparkfun, I started to get exited. Its perfect for what I wanted. It's effective and soldering in the right wire is n...
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Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:20:48 PST
Winners DIY audio contest http://www.instructables.com/id/Winners-DIY-audio-contest/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/REO4/HD4VQ36D/FSKREO4HD4VQ36D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/REO4/HD4VQ36D/FSKREO4HD4VQ36D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/REO4/HD4VQ36D/FSKREO4HD4VQ36D.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput These are the winners of the DIY audio contest the goal was to make an instructable involing electronics and audio. null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null null
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Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:50:04 PST
How to make bluetooth music-enable hearing protection http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-bluetooth-music-enable-hearing-protect/
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Sat, 2 Feb 2013 13:07:51 PST
ECL80 PUSH PULL VALVE AMPLFIER http://www.instructables.com/id/ECL80-PUSH-PULL-VALVE-AMPLFIER/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/SDL9/HCJOFQOS/FJZSDL9HCJOFQOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/SDL9/HCJOFQOS/FJZSDL9HCJOFQOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJZ/SDL9/HCJOFQOS/FJZSDL9HCJOFQOS.SMALL.jpg Parcgwyn The aim of this project was to build a low cost valve amplifier with good quality sound output. The cost of such an amplifier is determined mainly by the transformers and the audio output valves. The transformers used in the prototype were Radio Shack Cat No. 32-1031 10W 70V line audio transformers...
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Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:00:01 PST
JCase Blu http://www.instructables.com/id/JCase/
JCase Blu - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/8ZBH/HCJOATKV/FL28ZBHHCJOATKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/8ZBH/HCJOATKV/FL28ZBHHCJOATKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/8ZBH/HCJOATKV/FL28ZBHHCJOATKV.SMALL.jpg jm31181 Here is the second installment of my budget suitcase speakers.  I renamed it JCase since before I didn't have a name for them except Boomcase Mimic.  Please enjoy. Parts and Tools List Parts: Lepai 2020A+ Amplifier 1970 Samonite Blue Suitcase 2 used Isophen 4 ohm VW Rear speakers/ 2 philips 8 o...
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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:40:06 PST
Sound-Responsive LED Painting (on the relatively cheap) http://www.instructables.com/id/Sound-Responsive-LED-Painting-on-the-relatively-c/
Sound-Responsive LED Painting (on the relatively cheap) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/41OW/HC9M3NKS/FQ641OWHC9M3NKS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/41OW/HC9M3NKS/FQ641OWHC9M3NKS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/41OW/HC9M3NKS/FQ641OWHC9M3NKS.SMALL.jpg minderbinder This instructable will show you how to make a triptych painting with LED lights that respond to music. I will be honest and say that this isn't the first project like this, but this is how I made this one and it's relatively cheaper than other projects I've seen like this, which ended up with an ove...
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Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:00:54 PST
Make Your Own CD http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-CD/
Make Your Own CD - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/97ZV/HC3QC5FG/FRV97ZVHC3QC5FG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/97ZV/HC3QC5FG/FRV97ZVHC3QC5FG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/97ZV/HC3QC5FG/FRV97ZVHC3QC5FG.SMALL.jpg Ninjanator Are you an aspiring musician or singer? Have you ever wanted to make your own CD? If so this Instructable is for you. Now you can create you'r very own CD easily and economically. Give it as a gift to friends and family or sell them to make profit. I will go over a few different methods to make you'...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:31:54 PST
iTunes 11 in iTunes 10! http://www.instructables.com/id/iTunes-11-in-iTunes-10/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/29NH/HC3PT0MQ/FEL29NHHC3PT0MQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/29NH/HC3PT0MQ/FEL29NHHC3PT0MQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/29NH/HC3PT0MQ/FEL29NHHC3PT0MQ.SMALL.jpg ride on toy dude I Love the new iTunes 11 on my 08 Macbook. The "add to up next" feature is SO handy and I enjoy being able to see all of my album artwork in one pane. Unfortunately Apple decided to drop PowerPc compatibility with the update. This saddened me as I frequently use my 03 flat-panel iMac for music. So I...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:37:33 PST
Build a Speaker from Scratch http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Speaker-from-Scratch/
Build a Speaker from Scratch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/BSQD/HAQ3DBUA/FJ3BSQDHAQ3DBUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/BSQD/HAQ3DBUA/FJ3BSQDHAQ3DBUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ3/BSQD/HAQ3DBUA/FJ3BSQDHAQ3DBUA.SMALL.jpg jeikmauf13 I have always been interested in audio and music of all kinds. Recently, I tried my hand at building a speaker, and I was quite pleased by the results. Chances are you have most of the materials at your house, and it only takes about half an hour. There are two ways to do this, but one of them requi...
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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:07:51 PST
My BoomBox http://www.instructables.com/id/My-BoomBox/
My BoomBox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/43HN/HCJO39FO/F4F43HNHCJO39FO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/43HN/HCJO39FO/F4F43HNHCJO39FO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/43HN/HCJO39FO/F4F43HNHCJO39FO.SMALL.jpg RoeyLeon Hello everyone Have you ever encountered a situation where you went with friends to the beach at night  or maybe some  friend's apartment and he had no  stereo system? It happened to me, and it sucks!  So , i decided to build one !     although it weights 6.5 Kilo , You Grab it with both your  h...
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Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:35:45 PST
Cassette Tape MP3 Player http://www.instructables.com/id/Cassette-Tape-MP3-Player/
Cassette Tape MP3 Player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F01/9VUH/HAQ31R6N/F019VUHHAQ31R6N.SMALL.jpg lonesoulsurfer I've been trying for some time to come up with a mod for the cassette tape.  Initially I thought it would be cool if I could stick a voice recorder into one of those tiny cassette tapes that used to be used in message machines (trying to ironic!) but it was way too small.  Then I hit upon using one...
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Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:40:18 PST
NES Controller Portable Speaker !!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/NES-Controller-Portable-Speaker-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/8IPF/HBUZGU9S/FUZ8IPFHBUZGU9S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/8IPF/HBUZGU9S/FUZ8IPFHBUZGU9S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUZ/8IPF/HBUZGU9S/FUZ8IPFHBUZGU9S.SMALL.jpg Silverant7 Make you old NES controller into a cool portable speaker that  fits in you pocket.  - NES controller  - Portable Rechargeable Speaker   Options may vary depending on what speaker model you have !!!  1- Take apart controller and Speaker  2- Remove  pieces not needed in controller and cut holes need...
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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:56:58 PST
This Is Your Brain On Music http://www.instructables.com/id/This-Is-Your-Brain-On-Music/
This Is Your Brain On Music - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/8FHP/HBUZGQEP/F418FHPHBUZGQEP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/8FHP/HBUZGQEP/F418FHPHBUZGQEP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F41/8FHP/HBUZGQEP/F418FHPHBUZGQEP.SMALL.jpg terranlune Beat Detection and Music Visualizer using Processing, Arduino, LEDs, and a glass head. I had a strand of RGB LEDs that I ordered from China which turned out not to be individually addressable as I thought, so I came up with this project as a way to put them to good use!  Be sure to watch the vi...
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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:36:43 PST
Headphone Hybrid Tube Amp (SSMH) http://www.instructables.com/id/Headphone-Hybrid-Tube-Amp-SSMH/
Headphone Hybrid Tube Amp (SSMH) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/CUHC/HAQ3B4LX/FCLCUHCHAQ3B4LX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/CUHC/HAQ3B4LX/FCLCUHCHAQ3B4LX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/CUHC/HAQ3B4LX/FCLCUHCHAQ3B4LX.SMALL.jpg eh1080 For audiophiles and DIY hobbyists, this amp is the mecca of affordable bang for buck audio awesomeness. This amp can be built for dirt-cheap with great results. Don’t get me wrong, there are better amps out there that are more fine tuned to you and your listening style, but it comes with a very heft...
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Sun, 6 Jan 2013 18:12:24 PST
Building an .OGG Player using the Pocket Mini Computer http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-an-OGG-Player-using-the-Pocket-Mini-Comp/
Building an .OGG Player using the Pocket Mini Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/B3WZ/HAQ3AXDU/FKAB3WZHAQ3AXDU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/B3WZ/HAQ3AXDU/FKAB3WZHAQ3AXDU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/B3WZ/HAQ3AXDU/FKAB3WZHAQ3AXDU.SMALL.jpg Propellerpowered Back in the late 90's Diamond introduced the first portable MP3 player, the Diamond Rio PMP300.   It had a whopping 32MB of memory (enough to carry most of a single album.)  Fast forward 20 years, and nearly all portable devices have some sort of MP3 compatibility. This Instructable will teach you ...
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Sun, 6 Jan 2013 08:45:19 PST
Arduino - Play The Piezo http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Play-The-Piezo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/6P73/HBHGITYT/FSN6P73HBHGITYT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/6P73/HBHGITYT/FSN6P73HBHGITYT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSN/6P73/HBHGITYT/FSN6P73HBHGITYT.SMALL.jpg sebrub Play The Piezo ! The aim of this project is to generate music through motion thanks to accelerometers. - 1 3-axis accelerometer - 1 arduino card - 1 speaker - 1 song able to challenge the crap sound of the speaker The code is basic : the song rhythm is implemented and before each time step, the gl...
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Sun, 6 Jan 2013 06:01:24 PST
Music CD + CD Cover - CLOCK ALARM http://www.instructables.com/id/Music-CD-CD-Cover-CLOCK-ALARM/
Music CD + CD Cover - CLOCK ALARM - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/MH2E/HBHGLD0C/F3HMH2EHBHGLD0C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/MH2E/HBHGLD0C/F3HMH2EHBHGLD0C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/MH2E/HBHGLD0C/F3HMH2EHBHGLD0C.SMALL.jpg FenriX Here's something i was working on this days... (i made one for a "friend" of mine... and after that i tryed to make a second one with one of my most beloved CDs) The general idea was to create a clock with a CD as background circle... but then i was thinking for a solution to make it stand up, and i...
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Fri, 4 Jan 2013 18:38:53 PST
How to mix songs in Audacity http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-mix-songs-in-Audacity/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/B8JQ/HAVGJVCI/FHXB8JQHAVGJVCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/B8JQ/HAVGJVCI/FHXB8JQHAVGJVCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/B8JQ/HAVGJVCI/FHXB8JQHAVGJVCI.SMALL.jpg woodworker123 This video will show you how to mix songs in Audacity. The songs I use in the video do not mix well, I was just using them as an example. If you have any questions or want me to make a more detailed instructable about a specific funtion of Audacity please comment.
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Wed, 2 Jan 2013 18:05:56 PST