Pianocade, a synthesizer that looks like an arcade control panel

The open-source Pianocade synthesizer uses classic game system hardware inside and out to create a programmable, hackable USB Midi controller. I must say, though, that the design conceit is so successful I want a two-player arcade stick that looks exactly like it. A pleasantly pointless and friend-irritating project would be to build one of these with real coin slots, so you have to keep pumping quarters to keep the controls working. [via Uncrate]

• [Wingnut]

  This is what the iPod would look like if it were designed by engineers.

• [Adam Axbey]

  It’s as fun to play with as it looks like it is!

• [wingo shackleford]

  Want.

  • [benher]

    Me too! Reminds me of the “Midi Fighter” controller

• [Carpeteria]

  Very cool – I made something similar (though far less sophisticated) awhile back:

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKxQBckoWoQ

  Those big arcade buttons are so fun and responsive to press.