Simple USB-MIDI to MIDI

Having experimented with the Hobbytronics USBMIDI device, I always wanted to see if it was possible to build my own using an Arduino. And it turns out to be a lot simpler than I expected, as least to use the USBMIDI keyboard for MIDI OUT to another device. Warning! I strongly recommend using an old or … Continue reading Simple USB-MIDI to MIDI →

Arduino MIDI VS1053 Synth

One of the nice things about that VS1053 shield is that the device has a fully general MIDI compliant mode. As well as playing MP3s and other audio files, it can either play MIDI files (as if it was just another audio file) or even better for my purposes, it can run in a real-time … Continue reading Arduino MIDI VS1053 Synth →

Arduino MIDI Tone Module

Now we are starting to do something useful with the MIDI receiving code from our Simple MIDI Monitor - this project gets it to play a note. It combines the MIDI monitor with the Simple Arduino Music Keyboard but instead of having keys to trigger notes, we are listening for MIDI messages. In Arduino Multi MIDI Tone Module … Continue reading Arduino MIDI Tone Module →

Simple MIDI Monitor – part 2

This is a repeat of the Simple MIDI Monitor but using a home made MIDI receive circuit on breadboard and then stripboard. https://youtu.be/ZmuelybXtzY Warning! I strongly recommend using an old or second hand keyboard for your MIDI experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments! These are the key Arduino tutorials for the … Continue reading Simple MIDI Monitor – part 2 →

Simple MIDI Monitor

This project is an example of receiving MIDI data. The simplest version of this project uses a MIDI shield that you can buy quite cheaply online. In Simple MIDI Monitor - part 2 I build a relatively simple MIDI in interface on breadboard or stripboard, but it is more involved than the few resistors and … Continue reading Simple MIDI Monitor →