Follow the easy steps in this tutorial to learn how to make a blue speaker, suitable for modern interfaces.

Start by creating a new file (File>New) with 1024x768 px and 72 dpi. Take the Paint Bucket Tool (G) to paint the file in black color.



Take next the Ellipse Tool (U) to represent the primary layer reserved for the loud – speaker.



The layer’s parameters:
Fill 0% on the layers.
Blending Options>Gradient Overlay



Gradient’s parameters:





Make two copies of the previously made layer and choose the Free Transform option to change the sizes of the copies and the copies’ placement. The copies’ parameters should be changed too.
The first copy:



The layer’s parameters:
Fill 0% on the layers.
Blending Options>Drop Shadow