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Circuit bending, its purposes and the tools necessary for engaging in this activity are discussed in this free video series that will give you a better understanding of this procedure.

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  1. Learn about circuit bending and how it produces different musical sounds and noises in this video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  2. Learn how to bend a circuit and how it produces different musical sounds and noises in this video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  3. Learn how to bend a circuit on a kid's toy in this video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  4. Learn how to bend a circuit on a kid's xylophone in this video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  5. Learn how to bend a circuit on a kid's guitar in this video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  6. Learn how to use the circuit board from a kid's keyboard to circuit bend in this video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  7. Learn about circuit bending and how it produces different musical sounds and noises in this video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  8. Learn about the purpose of circuit bending and how it produces different musical sounds and noises in this video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  9. Learn about which jobs, professionals and hobbyists engage in circuit bending, and how circuit bending produces different musical sounds and noises in this video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  10. Any items that have a circuit board and can be bent in one way or another can be an applicant for circuit bending. Learn more about circuit bending in this free video series.

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  11. Kids' toys that have audio components and circuit boards are popular among circuit benders. Learn more about circuit bending in this free video series.

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  12. One key element to consider when choosing an item to circuit bend is whether that item already makes sounds that you like. Learn more about circuit bending in this free video series.

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  13. Understand where to find the best toys and other circuit bending items in order to engage in circuit bending in this video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  14. Learn how to shop for circuit bending items in this video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  15. "To bend or not to bend" is a philosophy that circuit benders apply when they're determining whether or not to use an item for circuit bending. Learn more in this free video series.

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  16. Learn about electricity safety and what precautions you should take when engaging in circuit bending in this free video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  17. Learn about soldering safety and what precautions you should take in this free video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  18. Learn about circuit bending a workbenches and whether they're right for you in this free video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  19. Wires, wire cutters, batteries, tape and a soldering iron are a few pieces of equipment you need for circuit bending. Learn more in this free video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  20. Learn how to use screwdrivers and other equipment for circuit bending in this free video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  21. Learn how to use alligator clips and other equipment for circuit bending in this free video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  22. Learn how to use wires and other equipment for circuit bending in this free video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  23. Learn how to use wire cutters and other equipment for circuit bending in this free video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  24. Learn how to use a soldering iron and other equipment for circuit bending in this free video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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  25. Learn about soldering and other equipment and techniques for circuit bending in this free video series that will help you understand how and when to utilize this unique way of making music.

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Circuit bending is one of the most creative ways to make random weird noises. It involves soldering and wiring contact points on the circuit boards of common sound-producing electronic items like children's toys or synthesizers to alter the sounds such items make. The wiring is attached to switches that can then be used to control the "bent" circuit and create strange, unique, and interesting sounds. Circuit bending is commonly associated with noise music, but such improvised musical instruments have been experimented with by a variety of musicians.

In this free video series, our expert Amanda Claire will teach all you need to know about circuit bending. She will show you examples about circuit bending, the purpose of circuit bending, and talk about who does circuit bending. She will talk about what kinds of items & toys are good for circuit bending, circuit bending ethics, and electricity and soldering safety. Amanda will discuss all the necessary equipment for circuit bending including screwdrivers, alligator clips, wires, wire cutters, soldering irons, solder, solder wicks, tape, batteries, volt meters, drill bits, and various other components. Amanda will even tell you about potentiometers, circuit bending ethics, and all kinds of different switches.

 
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Amanda Claire Amanda Claire is a leather artist currently living in Austin, Texas, where she specializes on custom pieces that blend traditional technique with modern designs. She designs and creates custom guitar straps for world-renowned musicians living in the Austin area.dkdk

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