Schlagwort: MIDI Instruments

  • A 3D-printed, Arduino Due-based MIDI jammer keyboard

    A 3D-printed, Arduino Due-based MIDI jammer keyboard

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    A 3D-printed, Arduino Due-based MIDI jammer keyboard

    Arduino Team — July 11th, 2019

    Michael Koopman wanted to learn piano. However, after finding this pursuit frustrating, he instead decided to assemble his own 3D-printed MIDI jammer keyboard, inspired by the AXiS-49 interface pad. 

    His instrument is controlled via an Arduino Due, with 85 buttons arranged in a diagonal pattern. This allows for whole steps on the horizontal axis, fourths on one diagonal, fifths on the other diagonal, and octaves on the vertical axis. 

    This configuration enables the device to be used in a variety of ways, and features an additional six buttons and four potentiometers to vary playing style, along with ¼ inch jacks for auxiliary inputs. 

    As seen in the video below, while Koopman had a hard time with the piano, apparently that wasn’t case with his MIDI keyboard, as he’s able to play it beautifully—even using two at a time around 8:15!

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4b2hHh-M-Y?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

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  • Control lights and sounds with the Arduino-powered LED Eclipse

    Control lights and sounds with the Arduino-powered LED Eclipse

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    Control lights and sounds with the Arduino-powered LED Eclipse

    Arduino Team — January 2nd, 2018

    If you need a MIDI device that can be programmed as your own unique light and sound controller, then Jon Bumstead’s LED Eclipse may be just what you’re looking for.

    The circular device, roughly the diameter of a large plate, is constructed out of 30 layers of MDF, and boasts 10 capacitive sensors made with copper strips, as well as 10 corresponding programmable LEDs.

    An Arduino Uno powers the assembly, which can be seen being played like a multi-player electronic piano towards the end of the video below. It can also be used as a Simon-style game, and even a light display—though you could program it for any other application you desire!



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