Curious about Glitch’n? The videos below give you a sneak peek at the experimental sounds and DIY circuits you’ll get to mess with in the course—no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Glitches weren’t always art—but artists made them so. By embracing digital errors and broken sounds, musicians turned mistakes into music, shaping the sound of modern pop and electronic music. Glitch’n is about that same idea: finding beauty in the unexpected, whether in music or the way we think. Just as glitch artists transform disruption into creativity, neurodiverse minds bring fresh, unconventional perspectives to the world. Glitch’n celebrates both.
Glitch Beats
Generative Drums from Unexpected Circuits
What if you could build a beat machine using just a few cheap electronic parts—no computer, no drum pads, just raw circuitry? This video shows how we hack everyday components to create glitchy, evolving rhythms that change over time. These parts were never meant to make music, but by pushing them in weird and creative ways, we can unlock unexpected, hypnotic beats. No fancy gear—just pure experimentation.
Chill Tones
Playable Synth Chords from a Single Chip
This homemade synth lets you press a button and instantly play smooth, flowing tones. Each button triggers a note from a warm, dreamy chord, and the sound glides between them for a natural, expressive feel. We’ve also built in a simple filter to keep things easy on the ears, making it great for anyone who prefers a more mellow sound. Circuit bending isn’t just about glitch and chaos—it can be chill and playable too.
Raw & Unfiltered
A Noise Synth That Reacts to Light
Into gritty, unpredictable sounds? This noise generator is all about raw, textured tones, and it even reacts to light! Watch as the sound shifts wildly when the room light flickers on and off, making every session totally unique. You can tweak the circuit to make it as chaotic or controlled as you want. Whether you’re into glitchy soundscapes or just love making noise, this is a perfect example of circuit bending at its weirdest and most fun.
Circuits of Things
Synthesis with Fruit?
Who says circuits have to be just wires and chips? In this experiment, we use grapes to shape sound! Fruit has natural resistance, which changes how the circuit behaves, making the sound glitch, distort, and react as you touch and move it. This is circuit bending at its most creative—turning everyday stuff into sound-making tools. What else could become part of a circuit? Try it and find out!