Arduino Multi-Slider MIDI Controller

A while back I bought some cheap slider potentiometers, so decided to get them out and give them a go. This first project is using eight with an Arduino Nano as a multi-slider MIDI controller, expanding on my Arduino Simple MIDI Controller. In part 2, I show a version that uses a multiplexer. In part 3, … Continue reading Arduino Multi-Slider MIDI Controller →

Universal Synthesizer Panel – Helios One++

The next Arduino synthesizer I've been wanting to try out, so will get the Universal Synthesizer Panel treatment, is the Helios One Synthesizer by "Blog Hoskings" (Gary White), who has provided a very comprehensive build guide as well as details into how the code works. Once again it is based on Mozzi and this is … Continue reading Universal Synthesizer Panel – Helios One++ →

Pico MIDI (H)Arp

Ever since looking at the MIDI Arp, which creates MIDI music based on the network packets travelling over an Ethernet link, I've wanted to do something related with Wi-Fi. This is my first try. https://youtu.be/aKuAEYryp6c Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage … Continue reading Pico MIDI (H)Arp →

Universal Synthesizer Panel – Auduino++

One of the reasons for creating my Universal Synthesizer Panel is to port over a range of different microcontroller based synthesizer engines to allow me to play with them without having to worry about building hardware. In this post I return to my Auduino MIDI Granular Synthesis and add a few more features. https://youtu.be/XZ8dcSQfuus Warning! I strongly … Continue reading Universal Synthesizer Panel – Auduino++ →

Auduino MIDI Granular Synthesis

I wanted to return to the Auduino project and add MIDI functionality. This project describes how to add some basic MIDI receiving functionality. https://youtu.be/wBp-Wq_GsrE Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not responsible for any damage to expensive instruments or gear! These are the key Arduino tutorials … Continue reading Auduino MIDI Granular Synthesis →

Arduino MPR121 MIDI Touch Piano

A comment on the Arduino MPR121 Touch Piano pointed out that I never went as far as building a 48-note MIDI touch piano. In principle all the bits are there between that post and the Arduino MIDI Touch Piano so this post brings the two together to do just that. https://youtu.be/fdxiHUlXFbY These are the key Arduino … Continue reading Arduino MPR121 MIDI Touch Piano →

Pico MIDI Keypad Mini Tenori-On

I'd love to have a proper Tenori-on. It is a pretty unique kind of electronic instrument with a 16x16 grid of buttons that allows you to draw patterns that are then played in sequence. But as that is very unlikely to ever happen, I have to be content with making my own! Here is a … Continue reading Pico MIDI Keypad Mini Tenori-On →

Toy Keyboard USB Matrix Decode with the Pi Pico – Part 2

Having added USB MIDI to my "Toy Keyboard" - I wanted the option to choose either USB or serial MIDI as the output. This returns to the Toy Keyboard USB Matrix Decode with the Pi Pico project to add a serial port option. Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. … Continue reading Toy Keyboard USB Matrix Decode with the Pi Pico – Part 2 →

Toy Keyboard USB Matrix Decode with the Pi Pico

I never really got back to looking at my "Toy Keyboard" - I wanted to do the same as the Vintage Phone - create a USB MIDI version with Circuitpython. Well now I have. Here is the result. https://youtu.be/VNmp3-mwysI Warning! I strongly recommend using old or second hand equipment for your experiments. I am not … Continue reading Toy Keyboard USB Matrix Decode with the Pi Pico →

Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Channel Router

Ever since I got hold of a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller I wanted to try out the Programmable Input Output (PIO) peripherals. I've also been on the lookout for microcontrollers with more serial ports than the usual one or two. The best I've found so far are ATmega2560 boards with four and the Teensy range … Continue reading Raspberry Pi Pico MIDI Channel Router →