Nick Hasty is Rhizome's Director of Technology
Here's my top 5 list of DIY audio art kits to keep you busy in 2010.
Open source, Arduino-based version of the monome controller interface that utilizes usb midi and open sound control. Great for controlling instruments, installations, and performances.
► Casper Electronics Drone Lab
Peter Edwards' Drone Lab is a 4 voice analog drone synth, rhythm generator and FX processor. A great kit from one of the kings of circuit bending.
Simple but powerful kit from the Loud Objects performance group. You can easily integrate your own code to write new low-bit jams.
► Triwave Picogenerator and other assorted kits by 4ms
4ms has been making a wide variety of wonderful and novel instruments for nearly 15 years. These guys are pros and extremely nice to boot.
Open-source version of the Roland TB-303. What more could you ask for?
