The folk music of chance electronics: Circuit-bending the modern coconut
Article Abstract:
The philosophy and art of circuit bending i.e. shorting out conventional electronic devices to reveal unexpected sound and music is described. The method of working and the wealth of instruments that have resulted are detailed.
Publication Name: Leonardo Music Journal
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0961-1215
Year: 2004
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Sound shapes, drumming infomercials and the wonders of the Casio ski
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The author describes his experimenting with the Casio Sk1 by sampling the voices and learning to see the sound in shapes as with the infomercials that gave array of sounds to yield an amazing string sample.
Publication Name: Leonardo Music Journal
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0961-1215
Year: 2007
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The transfigured instrument: player piano
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Player piano, a transfiguration of the piano that looks like a writing desk with characteristics of a hand-cranked barrel organ that changes the performer's body use and mannerisms.
Publication Name: Leonardo Music Journal
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0961-1215
Year: 2007
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