I’m rebuilding my midi foot controller from scratch, adding some extra features. Most importantly, a pair of switches to change banks. In order to display the current bank, I’ve started working with a 7 segment LED and after a little … Continue reading →
WordPress won’t let me easily include code in comments, so I’ve posted it as a page. This code is used to control my Echoplex Digital Pro by sending specific midi CC messages, but these can easily be adapted to send … Continue reading →
My delvings for a hands-free midi controller have been using infrared detectors. Whilst they work fine, the shape of them (rectangular) requires the ability to cut similarly shaped holes in the aluminium casing. Sadly, it seems almost impossible to do … Continue reading →
Our new cat Pickle has decided to help me with the wiring of a new midi circuit I’m building. He disconnected two wires. It wasn’t a helpful action… … Continue reading →
Looking for tips on how to extend my initial pedal, I found this excellent page – it’s inspired me to go for mark 2 😉 http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Midi-Foot-Controller-for-Ableton-Live/ … Continue reading →
So, I have an arduino IR midi controller working, but it only just fitted into the box. So I ordered some smaller versions. The (nano compatible) board arrived and impressed by its tiny size, although I’ll probably need a large … Continue reading →
After a break of some years, I’ve returned to the amazng little arduino to work on an infra-red midi controller. I was tempted to look at the Raspberry Pi, or even the “Teensy” but had an arduino lying around, so … Continue reading →
I’ve been mildly obsessed with the idea of hands-free midi control since I saw the incomparable hottie Imogen Heap demonstrating her “body suit” and have finally made some small progress in that direction. I’ve bought a Sharp infra-red distance sensor, … Continue reading →
For many years I’ve bemoaned the fact that midi controllers are either inflexible, too darn large, or simply too expensive! So, I’ve decided to go down the DIY route and custom build one. Based on the amazing Arduino chip, this … Continue reading →
For many years I’ve used (and loved) the Alesis airFX – a truly revolutionary concept. However, one huge drawback is the lack of midi output. Thus, you’re tied to the effects in the unit and cannot use it to control … Continue reading →