Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer – CDR Format – Part 3

This post revisits the "CDR format" (CD Rack Format) panel version of my Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer. Part 1 detailed the build and testing of the panel. Part 2 updated and enhanced the Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer code to run on the panel. Part 3 (this post) details the design of a panel using a … Continue reading Multi-Mode MIDI Step Sequencer – CDR Format – Part 3 →

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 →

Universal Synthesizer Panel – Part 5

This is the fifth part in a series of posts describing how I've approached building a "universal synthesizer panel" to house a range of microcontroller synthesis projects. In the first part, I detailed the general idea and overall design of the panel. In part 2 I built the IO panel. In part 3 I built … Continue reading Universal Synthesizer Panel – Part 5 →

WS003 – Drums and Touch

This is the next of my worksheets collecting together a number of related projects with a single list of parts and a suggested "building order". This time all relating to touch interfaces or percussive projects. This worksheet links together the following projects: Arduino Relay Bolero Arduino MIDI Relay Drumkit Arduino MIDI Relay Servo Drumkit Instant … Continue reading WS003 – Drums and Touch →

WS001 – Tones, Notes and MIDI Out

This is the first of my worksheets collecting together a number of related projects with a single list of parts and a suggested "building order". This worksheet links together the following projects: Arduino Tone Generator Arduino Note Generator Simple Arduino Music Keyboard Arduino Simple MIDI Controller MIDI Patch Button Arduino LDR Pianola Arduino Piezo MIDI … Continue reading WS001 – Tones, Notes and MIDI Out →

Arduino Reich Relay

As a follow up to my Arduino Relay Bolero I started to think about other things I could do with the relay and remembered Steve Reich's Music for Pieces of Wood, written for five percussionists to play on five pairs of tuned claves. I had five relays, so sought out the score and got to work. … Continue reading Arduino Reich Relay →

Arduino Relay Bolero

There are a number of add-ons you can get for Arduino projects that make a rather satisfying sound when activated. This project uses a relay board, which is mean to allow an Arduino to switch a higher power load (such as turning on a light bulb or similar), but I'm just using the click as … Continue reading Arduino Relay Bolero →