Something went wrong. Try again later

Giant Bomb News

49 Comments

Speak 'N' Rock 'N' Crazy

Breaking electronics in really creative ways.

It looks like it would either electrocute me or drive me insane.
It looks like it would either electrocute me or drive me insane.
I love Rock Band and I love circuit-bent electronics, but I never imagined the two would ever converge. Well, apparently my imagination just sucks, because a mad scientist by the name of Aj Gannon has smooshed a Speak 'N' Spell and a Rock Band guitar into a terrifying monster he has dubbed the Speak 'n Spellbinder. It may no longer function as either a Speak 'N' Spell or a Rock Band guitar, but it is best-in-class at making terrifying electronic noises. Seriously, the goddamn thing sounds possessed. Perhaps best of all is that, according to circuit-bending site GetLoFi, Gannon built the Speak 'n Spellbinder specifically for his upcoming album, which will “blend Ukulele and Kazoo with lots of circuit bent toys.” That doesn't sound like something I could actually listen to for more than maybe 45 seconds, but in concept I love it. Also, second ukulele reference of the day. Weird.

Watch the video and be amazed.