This post builds on part 1 and starts to add some IO handling code and simple synthesis code to the bare metal Raspberry Pi experiments. Full index of posts in this series: Part 1: The basics of setting up an environment to build a “bare metal” Raspberry Pi synth application. Part 2: Adding potentiometer controls … Continue reading “Bare Metal” Raspberry Pi Synth – Part 2
Year: 2021
Arduino MIDI LED Step Sequencer with MCP3008
Having now experimented with an SPI eight-way analog to digital converter in the shape of the MCP3008, I wanted to build a step sequencer where the type of analog input was configurable. This project allows you to choose between the following options for controller the steps of the sequencer: The native analog inputs on the … Continue reading Arduino MIDI LED Step Sequencer with MCP3008
Arduino Mozzi FM Synthesis with MCP3008
I'm always on the look out for new ways of building control modules for my Arduino synthesizers, so when I discovered the MCP3008 SPI 8-channel analog to digital converter, I thought I'd give it a go with my Arduino Multi-pot Mozzi FM Synthesis. https://youtu.be/A5if3Y4u8aM Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your … Continue reading Arduino Mozzi FM Synthesis with MCP3008
JC Pro Macro (V2) MIDI Controller – Part 2
Following on from the JC Pro Macro (V2) MIDI Controller as a step sequencer, this project shows how it can be used as a generic MIDI controller. https://youtu.be/LjU9QdAnlJg Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! These are the previous projects … Continue reading JC Pro Macro (V2) MIDI Controller – Part 2
JC Pro Macro (V2) MIDI Controller
I was exchanging some messages with Jeremy Cook on Twitter about Arduino tones on Leonardo compatible boards (i.e. those driven by the ATmega32U4) and that lead to a conversation about his latest crowd-funding effort for a Pro Micro-based "Macro" keypad and rotary encoder. One thing led to another and he very kindly sent me one … Continue reading JC Pro Macro (V2) MIDI Controller
The Electric Lo-Fi Orchestra Concerto for a Rainy Day
The Electric Lo-Fi Orchestra presents the Electric Light Orchestra's Concerto for a Rainy Day. Every since doing my Lo-Fi Orchestra Mr Blue Sky I wanted to complete the whole Concerto, and here we are: Standin' in the Rain Big Wheels Summer and Lightning Mr. Blue Sky Featuring 11 Arduino Nanos, 6 Arduino Unos, 1 Arduino … Continue reading The Electric Lo-Fi Orchestra Concerto for a Rainy Day
“Bare Metal” Raspberry Pi Synth
The Raspberry Pi is an "SBC" - a single board computer, whilst the Arduino (and the Raspberry Pi Pico for that matter) is a microcontroller. Simplistically a single board computer is, well, what most people would think of when they think about a computer - a board (with or without a case!) that you plug … Continue reading “Bare Metal” Raspberry Pi Synth
Arduino MIDI Rotary Encoder Multi-Track Step Sequencer
Now I have the option for multiple colours for my step sequencer displays, I thought it might be interesting to start experimenting with a "multi-track" step sequencer. https://youtu.be/oQc1IVoJLeQ Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! These are the key … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Rotary Encoder Multi-Track Step Sequencer
Arduino MIDI Rotary Encoder Step Sequencer – Part 3
I am continuing my experiments with different ways of visualising a step sequencer and this comes from from a suggestion by Twitter user @AxWax - using a NeoPixel ring. https://youtu.be/u4WNbgCWvds Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! These are … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Rotary Encoder Step Sequencer – Part 3
Arduino MIDI Rotary Encoder Step Sequencer – Part 2
In my last post, I mentioned other display options for my rotary encoder step sequencer. To be honest, I wanted an excuse to use some "LED bars" with a rotary encoder, so this post is more by way of an excuse to play rather than a serious option, but in reality it actually works quite … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Rotary Encoder Step Sequencer – Part 2
