Software is indispensable in the test-and-measurement process. You can write your own test programs in general-purpose languages like C#, Visual Basic, or Python, or you can buy software tailored to ...

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Watch as our very special guest, BBC NOW violinist Gwenllian Hâf MacDonald, shows you how to create your own musical ...

We’ve seen 3D printing move into many industries: automotive, aviation, gaming, etc., just about anywhere there’s a need for complex or custom parts. But what’s the story with the music industry? Some ...

Ian Lightcap had a problem. The core facility director at the University of Notre Dame had a lot of aging equipment on his hands and a plan to upgrade it—but no plan for what to do with the old ...

Minnesota nonprofit and technical college make instruments affordable for young musicians Playing an instrument is an expensive endeavor, but help is on the way for families that have a tough time ...

When judged by its size, our vocal system fails to impress as a musical instrument. How then can singers produce all those remarkable sounds? The human vocal system would not receive much acclaim if ...

Today’s portable test equipment includes oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, power meters, thermometers, and dataloggers. Available in handheld, bench, and PC-connected form factors, these ...

While we have seen women playing percussion instruments, Bengaluru also boasts a woman who makes them. Ask Ashwathamma why she took up the profession and the 75-year-old says, “I have not gone to ...

Why do our musical instruments morph in extreme temperatures? We speak to musicians and musical instrument makers on how best to practise and perform in both high heat and cold weather. Musical ...