Category: Advanced

“Baby8” Discrete Logic MIDI (ish)

I've wanted to create a non-microcontroller, discrete logic MIDI circuit for some time. I thought it would be interesting to have a few chips that could generate a specific sequence of bytes corresponding to a MIDI message. Note: I'm still talking individual chips here, not just gates and definitely not individual transistors, so perhaps "discrete … Continue reading “Baby8” Discrete Logic MIDI (ish) →

Educational DIY Synth Thing meets Korg Volca Modular

When designing my Educational DIY Synth Thing I always had in mind that I might be able to hook it up to my Korg Volca Modular. This post looks at the implications and possibilities. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments.  I am not responsible for any damage to expensive … Continue reading Educational DIY Synth Thing meets Korg Volca Modular →

“Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 4 – In Use

These are the usage notes for my "Baby 8" style sequencer based on the ideas presented in “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 1 and using the PCB I've described in part 2 and part 3. Part 1 - This post with the introductory design information. Part 2 - The design for a PCB based on … Continue reading “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 4 – In Use →

“Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 3 – PCB Build Guide

Here are the build notes for my “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer PCB Design. Part 1 - This post with the introductory design information. Part 2 - The design for a PCB based on the principles in the first post. Part 3 - The build and test notes for the PCB. Part 4 - Usage notes for … Continue reading “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 3 – PCB Build Guide →

“Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 2 – PCB Design

This is a PCB design for a full "Baby 8" style sequencer based on the ideas presented in “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 1. Part 1 - This post with the introductory design information. Part 2 - The design for a PCB based on the principles in the first post. Part 3 - The build … Continue reading “Baby8” CV Step Sequencer – Part 2 – PCB Design →

Arduino Touchscreen Mini MIDI Tenori-On – Part 2

I've been playing with two versions of a cheap touchscreen but I haven't so far put up a version of my mini Tenori-On for the "shield" variant. This is a replay of my Arduino Touchscreen Mini MIDI Tenori-On but using the ILI9488 touch screen "shield" described here: Arduino Touchscreen X-Y MIDI Controller – Part 2 and the … Continue reading Arduino Touchscreen Mini MIDI Tenori-On – Part 2 →

Arduino Pro Mini MIDI USB HOST PCB Build Guide

Here are the build notes for my Arduino Pro Mini MIDI USB HOST PCB. https://makertube.net/w/fenpgiuXnZrcCwgVFeVXkU 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 Arduino Pro Mini MIDI … Continue reading Arduino Pro Mini MIDI USB HOST PCB Build Guide →

Arduino Pro Mini MIDI USB HOST PCB Design

I've finally decided to create a PCB for my Mini USB-MIDI to MIDI USB Host MIDI converter based on an Arduino Pro Mini and a Mini USB Host Shield. Whilst I was at it, I've also included an option to support the USB-MIDI to MIDI Revisited build based on an Adafruit Trinket M0. Here is the Arduino … Continue reading Arduino Pro Mini MIDI USB HOST PCB Design →

Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Touch Keyboard PCB Build Guide

Here are the build notes for my Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Touch Keyboard 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 Raspberry Pi Pico Touch Keyboard … Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Touch Keyboard PCB Build Guide →