20 Contact Microphone Experiments - A Collection of my Favorite Instagram Reels

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

There is truly no limit to discovering the possibilities. Love the rubber ball, and the thawing brick of ice. Can't forget the "talking tree".

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@darrellpidgeon6440 and there are still so many sound sources yet to try out!

[@modu2255]

The one with the little bouncy ball sounds absolutely amazing! Didnt expect that haha

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@modu2255 that was a hit on Instagram. So many fart gifs in the comments :D

[@jaywhy3178]

The things people will do to avoid using an actual synthesizer. Joking, but some really cool sounds you got there. Definitely enjoyed the rubber ball dragged across a surface.

[@jessemea8438]

Wow! 14:56 is so reminiscent of the Star Trek transporter sound! And by the way, I find this whole video quite inspiring. Great work!

[@TheSoundofMachines]

Yeah right? I thought the same thing! Thank you for the words.

[@netslav3328]

CHRIST ALMIGHTY THIS IS SO BASED

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@netslav3328 comment cracked me up

[@wigwagstudios2474]

I live for piezo and contact mic content

[@VovanGT90]

This is very strange and beautiful.. I want more!

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@VovanGT90 much more coming!

[@Tuxlion]

This is making me want to make music with some of these sounds cause omg a lot of these are perfect for that.

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@Tuxlion yes! I am always happy for people to take and use these sounds as you wish. Shameless plug but on my patreon I post a lot of sample packs from my experiments

[@chriskaprys]

So gorgeous and inspiring. Reminds me of experimental stuff I'd hear on the KPFA at 2am some 20+ years ago. Got some Pole and Einstürzende Neubauten vibes too. Really love your explorations!

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@chriskaprys thank you! Yes-I grew up inspired by noise bands. It’s in my DNA now

[@antico.2757]

Most inspiring. Thanks!!

[@stephpicher]

Awesome! Very (very) inspiring!

[@erinlecountofficial]

i love this!

[@loleq2137]

Incredible stuff! You really can make some crazy sounds with these piezo mics.

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@loleq2137 still a lot of new stuff left to try!

[@123xqp]

Wow! Getting the same buzz off these sounds as I did when I discovered Einstürzende Neubauten back in the 80s. Thanks.

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@123xqp nice. They occupied a large portion of my formative years

[@whitelion7976]

Love the melting ice, never expected that sound

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@whitelion7976 I actually expected something a bit more dramatic-I’m planning on doing it again but with maybe 4 mics frozen in there

[@xhgtg1231]

Amazing techniques

[@TheSoundofMachines]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Pyroific]

so cool i love this stuff!

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@Pyroific thanks!

[@loleq2137]

18:35 upcoming Radiohead single preview 😆

[@KamDaOrcuh]

so this is how horror movie sound effects are made. Very interesting.

[@jalengoode3266]

“No officer you don’t understand I need to be IN THIS TREE BARK”

[@OmBotCult]

where can i get the spiral spring steel? like you have for the jangley box?

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@OmBotCult aren’t those cool? Search for clockwork springs on EBay

[@Saturnit3]

So underrated video. thanks this made my day

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@Saturnit3 awesome!

[@awesomegaming8617]

2:52 Bro just created an entire Shelby burnout synthesizer 💀

[@TheSoundofMachines]

@@awesomegaming8617 hah! I just learned a new term!

[@ChrisLeeW00]

The quartz is a mighty mineral

[@mukadichisabi8833]

what contact microphone did you use when pouring sand on the ground? Can it be purchased, if yes where? can zoom h4 essential or f3 record it

[@jamisondonald384]

This is awesome

[@slavagalkov432]

What program do you use?

[@RileyGein]

Are these all your own videos? If so any update on your tutorials with contact mics

[@tornadokat]

Curious what app was being used to add all these effects?

[@slimslim0228]

It's Ableton Live

[@hhaste]

2:52 He made a Honda Civic with a fartcan exhaust!

[@Vint_2003]

OMG😂

[@imsteinrecording]

I like it!

[@seventhhe4ven]

Call it The Springymajig

[@Evelyn-1958]

I'm loving this and so glad to see an update on your channel! I'll be sharing this on my Facebook page! AMAZING!! Do you care if I make it public? 👍🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼🤯😲🤯🤜🏼🤛🏼👍🏼

[@TheSoundofMachines]

Thank you! I don't mind at all :) :)

[@temporoboto]

💙

[@awesomegaming8617]

2:32 Excuse you! 😡😂

[@greggorr314]

Not exactly a bass Kalimba, it's more of a Spring-a-Ling.

[@artokraina6142]

Прикольно

[@areusmartinez8343]

🤯👏👏

[@LyricRoy]

!nspiring 🔥