Arduino MIDI VS1053 Synth – Part 2

I'm planning a use of the VS1053 shield but need to be able to pre-select which instruments to play and which channels to respond to. This revisits the Arduino MIDI VS1053 Synth and adds that functionality. Warning! I strongly recommend using an old or second hand keyboard for your MIDI experiments. I am not responsible for any … Continue reading Arduino MIDI VS1053 Synth – Part 2 →

Arduino MIDI Filter

I am working on something that might allow several of my projects to come together, but one issue I'm having is the overheads of processing unnecessary MIDI traffic are causing delays in playing for some of the modules. So I thought I'd create a MIDI filter that can be used to see all the traffic … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Filter →

Arduino MIDI R2R Digital Audio

With all the excitement of experimenting with Mozzi, I never really finished my R2R digital audio series. This final part adds MIDI to the R2R shield I built in Arduino R2R Digital Audio – Part 3. https://youtu.be/i6Y9QiTxTeQ Warning! I strongly recommend using an old or second hand keyboard for your MIDI experiments. I am not responsible for … Continue reading Arduino MIDI R2R Digital Audio →

Arduino Multi Mozzi String Synth

This projects takes the Arduino Mozzi String Synth and combines it with the principles from the Arduino Multi MIDI Tone Module – Part 2 to create a simple four-note polyphonic version of the string synth. See Arduino Multi Mozzi String Synth - Part 2 for a development that gives a different option for passing the signal between … Continue reading Arduino Multi Mozzi String Synth →

Simple Passive Audio Mixer

I have a project coming up where I'm going to want to combine several audio outputs together. This would typically require the use of a mixer and a number of circuits are available to perform a nice mixing function. But I've gone for the cheapest, dirtiest solution possible that fits my requirements. It is just … Continue reading Simple Passive Audio Mixer →

Mozzi Output Circuit

As part of the Arduino Multi-pot Mozzi FM Synthesis project I put together a simple Mozzi output filter circuit, but it stopped working. After having a bit of a look and poke about it it turns out that the jack socket was faulty, so I ordered a different type of socket and started again. This is … Continue reading Mozzi Output Circuit →

Arduino MPR121 Touch Piano

This project uses on off-the-shelf capacitive touch shield or module to provide touch-sensitive pads for a 12 (recommended for beginners) to 48 (advanced) note "piano". https://youtu.be/rq7UWVNde8M These are the key Arduino tutorials for the main concepts used in this project: Adafruit MPR121 12-Key Capacitive Touch Sensor Breakout Tutorial Sparkfun MPR121 Hookup Guide Arduino Tone … Continue reading Arduino MPR121 Touch Piano →

Arduino Mozzi String Synth

This project uses a specific configuration of the Arduino Mozzi Additive Synthesis project to create a "synth strings" type sound based on detuned sawtooth waves. https://youtu.be/lHMRKDDTzUc Warning! I strongly recommend using an old or second hand keyboard for your MIDI experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! These are the key Arduino tutorials … Continue reading Arduino Mozzi String Synth →

Instant Touch Music

In this project, I'm looking at two "ready to go" boards that provide touch sensitive inputs that can be used to play music. First is the Adafruit Circuit Playground Express and then on to the Bare Conductive Touch Board. For a more "DIY" approach, see Arduino MPR121 Touch Piano. https://youtu.be/VCVvB2rTL4c These are the links to tutorials … Continue reading Instant Touch Music →

Arduino Mozzi Additive Synthesis

This project uses the Mozzi library to add sine waves together in a simple form of additive synthesis. It uses the six potentiometers from the Arduino Multi-pot Mozzi FM Synthesis project. https://youtu.be/bH1698olHXI Warning! I strongly recommend using an old or second hand keyboard for your MIDI experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive … Continue reading Arduino Mozzi Additive Synthesis →