MIDI Matrix Patch Bay – Part 2

Here are the build notes for my MIDI Matrix Patch Bay PCBs. This post is in two parts (below) covering the two boards required. A further part will consider the mechanical build issues. Recall that there is a mistake in the first version of the OUTPUT boards. Although in the design I've presented the fixed … Continue reading MIDI Matrix Patch Bay – Part 2 →

MIDI Matrix Patch Bay

As my collection of instruments and projects grows, I find myself plugging and unplugging MIDI cables quite a bit and although I've experimenting with a number of MIDI routers, sometimes I just need a relatively simple way of switching MIDI connections in and out. This is another one of my "think while doing" projects - … Continue reading MIDI Matrix Patch Bay →

Arduino Audio and MIDI Frameworks

I've been collecting bookmarks for interesting Arduino audio projects for a while now, and having now played with the XIAO SAMD21 I started looking back over my list for other things to try. One thing that occurred to me is that there are a now a number of more powerful audio frameworks available for a … Continue reading Arduino Audio and MIDI Frameworks →

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 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 →