Euphonic Remarks

For those with a DIY bent, Instructables.com has a group devoted to audio projects. While there are many projects related to iPod speakers, there are some projects more related to music production. Take the Looper for instance. Many a time when I’m diddling on the guitar I come up with a lick I’d like to expand upon. It’s a bit of work getting set up to record, then edit on my computer just to loop a lick so I can jam over it. I don’t want to break the mood, I’d rather just stomp on a button to punch in and out then continue on vamping. Check out the cool Bass stick too. Making your own instrument is an awesome way to bring fresh creativity to your music as you try to find a place for it in the songs you compose.

Here is a neat little list of 5 important developments in modern music technology brought to you by New Scientist. I never new there existed such a machine as the phonautograph. Cool stuff indeed.

The last two hundred years have seen huge advances in music technology, such as electronic music and even home recording software. Here are five of the key advances, in chronological order.

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The fine people at Maker Shed, the storefront for Make magazine, have on offer an Edison-Style Phonograph. All I can say is that this is damn cool. What I would do with it is anyone’s guess. I’m sure it would be great for getting that lo-hi effect into recordings. It also would make a great party accessory. Make silly recordings of your drunk friends with the cups they were drinking from.