Category: Sequencers

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 →

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 →

Arduino MIDI Rotary Encoder Step Sequencer

I'm thinking about other applications for a rotary encoder and one thought was to support a multi-step, step sequencer with just a single knob, so this takes the Arduino MIDI Step Sequencer and recodes it to use the rotary encoder and 7 segment display described in Arduino MIDI Rotary Encoder Controller. Here are some links to … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Rotary Encoder Step Sequencer →

Arduino Phased Step Sequencer

After using my slide potentiomers to control the timing and phase of rhythm, I wanted to turn my hand to pitch.  This is my first experiment. https://youtu.be/AWbLFKj6VMk 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 Arduino … Continue reading Arduino Phased Step Sequencer →

Arduino Mozzi Sample Drum Sequencer

This project combines the Arduino Mozzi Sample Drum Machine with the code from the Arduino VS1003 Drum Machine and the buttons from the Analog Keypad Tone Controller. https://youtu.be/e_hVGe0Z_mE 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 Arduino tutorials … Continue reading Arduino Mozzi Sample Drum Sequencer →

Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer – CDR Format – Part 2

Part 3 details the design of a panel using a PCB manufacturer. https://youtu.be/YmQ7j-tDudk 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 Arduino tutorials for the main concepts used in this project: Arduino Analog Input Arduino Digital … Continue reading Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer – CDR Format – Part 2 →

Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer – CDR Format

When I put together the Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer it was with an eye to creating some kind of "modular" style panel format.  This post documents the building of a "CDR format" (CD Rack Format) panel version. Part 1 (this post) details the build and testing of the panel. Part 2 updated and enhanced the Multi-Mode … Continue reading Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer – CDR Format →