Arduino Multi MIDI Merge – Part 2

I've built a number of MIDI merge projects so far (for Arduino and Pico), but they've always taken a relatively simple approach to the merge. They had all ensured that MIDI messages won't be corrupted as they are merged - i.e. only complete messages will be passed on - but they've done nothing to interpret the … Continue reading Arduino Multi MIDI Merge – Part 2 →

Arduino Nano MIDI IN “Shield”

This is "yet another" Arduino MIDI Interface, after all I don't think I've built one for a few months now... Actually I need this for another project, but thought it worth of writing up on its own first. A Nano "shield" type MIDI In might be useful elsewhere too! Warning! I strongly recommend using old … Continue reading Arduino Nano MIDI IN “Shield” →

Arduino Multi MIDI Merge

I've already had a basic MIDI merge project, combining USB MIDI and serial MIDI into a single serial MIDI out (see Arduino USB MIDI Merge). This project takes that forward to provide the options for a whole range of MIDI IN interfaces merging to a single MIDI OUT. In Part 2 I develop the code … Continue reading Arduino Multi MIDI Merge →

Arduino USB MIDI Merge

This project uses two off-the-shelf Arduino shields to provide a USB and Serial MIDI merge to a single Serial MIDI OUT. https://youtu.be/AB49UNDIrcM 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 … Continue reading Arduino USB MIDI Merge →

Ready-Made MIDI Modules

This page collects together any "ready to go" MIDI interfaces that I've used for any of my projects. It will be updated as I discover and try new ones. If you want to build your own, there are plenty of ideas on the Arduino MIDI Interfaces page. Note: I have no affiliation or interest in … Continue reading Ready-Made MIDI Modules →

WS002 – MIDI In, MIDI Monitors and Effects

This second worksheet looks at projects related to receiving and processing MIDI messages, providing a single list of parts and a suggested "building order". This worksheet links together the following projects: Simple MIDI Monitor Simple MIDI Monitor - part 2 Arduino MIDI Note Monitor Arduino MIDI Channel Monitor Arduino MIDI Tone Module Arduino Multi MIDI … Continue reading WS002 – MIDI In, MIDI Monitors and Effects →

Arduino MIDI VS1053 Synth – Part 2

I'm planning a use of the VS1053 shield but need to be able to pre-select which instruments to play and which channels to respond to. This revisits the Arduino MIDI VS1053 Synth and adds that functionality. Warning! I strongly recommend using an old or second hand keyboard for your MIDI experiments. I am not responsible for any … Continue reading Arduino MIDI VS1053 Synth – Part 2 →

Arduino MIDI Delay

As mentioned when I made my MIDI In-Out Half-Shield, there are some neat opportunities for MIDI related effects, so this is my MIDI delay implementation. https://youtu.be/rnUY4i4nMPE This is marked "beginner" from the point of view of "just download the code and use it", but if you want to dig into the code it is really in … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Delay →

MIDI In-Out Half-Shield

I have an idea for a project that only uses part of the Arduino's IO so that got me wondering if I could fit a full MIDI shield into half the space of a full shield. Its more of an idle curiosity really as shields will stack and as I've already shown MIDI circuitry can … Continue reading MIDI In-Out Half-Shield →

Mini USB-MIDI to MIDI

This is essentially a remake of my Simple USB-MIDI to MIDI but using a mini MIDI Host Shield and an Arduino Pro Mini, which I've not used before, with a home-made MIDI out interface to make a simple "all in one" unit. https://youtu.be/mHmNyse8uJ0 Warning! I strongly recommend using an old or second hand keyboard for your MIDI … Continue reading Mini USB-MIDI to MIDI →