Arduino MIDI Multi Pot Controller

Once again, I've realised that whilst I've now completed a number of multi-potentiometer MIDI controller projects, I haven't actually written up a non-multiplexed, multi-potentiometer controller. This projects fills that gap! 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 Multi Pot Controller →

VS1053 and MIDI Revisited

Right back when I first started looking at the VS1053 I looked into the MIDI mode, which can be enabled in hardware, but at the time I opted for a software route to using the boards with MIDI. This post finally takes a fresh look at the range of VS1053 boards available and how to … Continue reading VS1053 and MIDI Revisited →

XIAO SAMD21, Arduino and MIDI – Part 8

This post brings together some custom PCB designs for use with a Seeedstudio XIAO SAMD21. Other parts in this series: Part 1 - Introduction to the XIAO SAMD21 and some projects to get started. Part 2 - Looking at accessing additional serial ports and using them for MIDI. Part 3 - Mozzi FM synthesis using … Continue reading XIAO SAMD21, Arduino and MIDI – Part 8 →

XIAO Pi USB MIDI Device PCB – Part 2

Here are the build notes for my XIAO Pi USB MIDI Device PCB. 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 tutorials for the main concepts used in this project: XIAO SAMD21, Arduino and MIDI 3V3 … Continue reading XIAO Pi USB MIDI Device PCB – Part 2 →

XIAO Pi USB MIDI Device PCB

One thing missing from a MiniDexed build is USB device support. The Raspberry Pi will act as a USB host to USB devices, but the MiniDexed can't be plugged into another USB host. Some versions of the Raspberry Pi (notably the zero and 3A+) support USB On The Go (OTG) which means they can act … Continue reading XIAO Pi USB MIDI Device PCB →

XIAO MIDI Synth Board PCB – Part 2

Here are the build notes for the XIAO MIDI Synth Board PCB. 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 tutorials for the main concepts used in this project: XIAO SAMD21, Arduino and MIDI 3V3 MIDI … Continue reading XIAO MIDI Synth Board PCB – Part 2 →

XIAO MIDI Synth Board PCB

This is a synth IO board based on my XIAO MIDI Proto PCB for the Seeed Studio XIAO series of microcontrollers. It can support four or eight potentiometers, depending on the XIAO board being used. Build Guide: XIAO MIDI Synth Board PCB – Part 2 Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for … Continue reading XIAO MIDI Synth Board PCB →

XIAO MIDI Proto PCB – Part 2

Here are the build notes for my XIAO MIDI Proto PCB. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! If you are new to microcontrollers, see the Getting Started pages. Bill of Materials XIAO MIDI Proto PCB (GitHub link below). 1x … Continue reading XIAO MIDI Proto PCB – Part 2 →

XIAO MIDI Proto PCB

This is a re-design of my 3V3 MIDI Module PCB and Arduino MIDI Proto Shield for the Seeed Studio XIAO series of microcontrollers. Build Guide: XIAO MIDI Proto PCB – Part 2. 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 … Continue reading XIAO MIDI Proto PCB →

XIAO SAMD21, Arduino and MIDI – Part 7

This post looks at the possibilities of using I2C peripherals with a Seeedstudio XIAO SAMD21 and the XIAO Expansion Board. The projects should work with either USB MIDI or serial MIDI via an external MIDI module. Note: There is just one project described at present, but others will be added to this post as they … Continue reading XIAO SAMD21, Arduino and MIDI – Part 7 →