XIAO ESP32-C3 MIDI Synthesizer – Part 3

So, now that the basics are out of the way I'm going to dive into the specifics of the Dream SAM2695 chip itself. Part 1 - Getting started and getting code running. Part 2 - Swapping the ESP32-C3 for a SAMD21 to get USB MIDI. Part 3 - Taking a deeper look at the SAM2695 itself. Part 4 … Continue reading XIAO ESP32-C3 MIDI Synthesizer – Part 3 →

Arduino MT-32 Program Changer

One thing that I always found slightly annoying with my MT-32 Synth Module, and something I thought would be a nice addition for my MT-32 Pi, was a two-knob voice selector. This project uses an Arduino Nano to create one to send Program Change messages over MIDI to an MT-32. https://youtu.be/JhuPMa-xiNM Warning! I strongly recommend … Continue reading Arduino MT-32 Program Changer →

Raspberry Pi, Clumsy MIDI and MT32-Pi – Part 2

This is a short follow-up to my previous post - Raspberry Pi, Clumsy MIDI and MT32-Pi - to explore the General MIDI capabilities of the MT32-Pi. https://youtu.be/RcpGciIM-KA 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 the … Continue reading Raspberry Pi, Clumsy MIDI and MT32-Pi – Part 2 →

Raspberry Pi, Clumsy MIDI and MT32-Pi

If you're a regular reader of this blog, you'll have noticed my trusty Roland MT-32 MIDI sound module in various experiments. It even featured in my "Raspberry Pi Plays Bach" video which was my first play with MIDI on the Raspberry Pi Pico. I've been wanting to experiment with some of options for using a … Continue reading Raspberry Pi, Clumsy MIDI and MT32-Pi →