Archive for the 'MIDI' Category

The new MIDI CPU accepts input from switches, potentiometers, rotary encoders, switch matrices and external digital & analog signals.  In response, it generates virtually any type of MIDI message.  Buy now!

The MIDI CPU ships fully assembled.  Simply attach MIDI connectors, control components, and a battery or DC power supply.

Features include:

• 24 independent input terminals
• Monitors up to 128 switches, 14 potentiometers, or 12 encoders
• Allows mixed input types
• Merges MIDI input with locally generated messages—multiple units share a single MIDI Out port
• Powered via battery or DC supply between 3.3V and 12V
• Measures only 66mm x 38mm (2.6″ x 1.5″)
• Configured via MIDI SysEx message
• User-upgradeable firmware

The MIDI CPU has a long list of potential applications.  Build your own traditional footswitch, keyboard, or “knob box” controller.  Build your own alternative MIDI controller—optical theremin, fret-based controller, etc.  Generate MIDI note patterns or CC waveforms from digital or analog signals.  Re-purpose a “consumer” keyboard, calculator, game controller, or other electronic device as a MIDI controller.

These possibilities will be explored with “how-to” information at the blog and forums.

Have you registered yet?  The forums are the best place to ask for product information or technical support.

Robert at Alien-Devices (MySpace) has been producing quality modified & circuit bent gear for almost a decade.  Alien-Devices now offers installation service for Highly Liquid MIDI retrofits and has begun to add MIDI control to projects via Highly Liquid MIDI decoders.

See Robert’s MySpace blog for projects such as this modified MIDI SK-5:

exFade’s modified Synsonics drum machine, MIDI-controlled via MSA-T MIDI decoder:

Bryan Benting’s MIDI-controlled electrical outlets and 48-output MIDI-to-gate box (with MSA-T-driven power relays and two MD24 kits for gate triggers) with MIDI-controlled lighting videos (video 1, video 2):

SYNCHRO’s externally-housed MIDISpeak installations:

Concretedog’s MSA-R mini review:

k1ds3ns4t10n’s MSA-P assembly photos:

Add a MIDI input to your Yamaha CS01 with the new CS01-MIDI kit.  The kit triggers the entire 68-note range of the keyboard without user adjustment of the octave select switch.

Male and female inline MIDI connectors are now available.  An inline connector can be hardwired to a MIDI decoder or MIDI encoder board in applications where a panel-mounted socket is not desirable.

Forum member GoatBoy used the MSA-R to provide MIDI control for an array of solenoid-activated bells.  (Note: The MSA-T and MSA-P may be better choices for solenoid-based projects.)

Spunky Toofers used an Akai EWI 3000 to trigger a MIDISpeak and effects.

Siempre La Luna documented the MIDISpeak assembly process and installation process.

Thomas S. photographed his MIDI Xbox controller for use with music games.

An inexpensive 1 x MIDI In / 5 x MIDI Thru circuit has been added to the library.

MIDI-modified Stylophone controlled with a bent TR-505 and MSA-R (Diabolical Devices):

MIDI2600-Internal installation video (Siempre La Luna):

DIY MIDI drum machine incorporating an MSA kit and a Farfisa organ percussion module (Quiet Channel):

MIDISpeak dual-mode installation (Erik Tinberg):

This Is The Sound, the new release from Burnkit2600 which features MSA-R controlled bent percussion:

Custom MSA-R based MIDI control box with video (The Umbrella Company):

Steve Averill’s robot drummer, using the MD24 for MIDI servo control:

Atari 2600 + MIDI2600 + Synthcart + Ableton Live + Modular Synth demo (SYNCHRO):

Bob Lloyd’s animatronic Halloween program, which uses MSA-T MIDI decoders for MIDI lighting control:

A MIDI retrofit of the Synare Percussion Synth using the MSA-P (the simulacre):

A vintage Ace Tone Rhythm Ace drum machine, MIDI retrofitted by Kerry Bradley using a MIDI2600 kit (Note: the new MD24 is a better choice for this type of project):

The new MD24 MIDI decoder accepts MIDI input from a keyboard, sequencer, or other MIDI controller and in response generates up to 24 independent output signals.

Each output can provide either a general-purpose on/off trigger or a PWM servo control signal.

Features include:

• 24 x Independent 5V digital logic output
• Control via MIDI note, CC, program change, and other messages
• User-configurable MIDI response and PWM signal characteristics
• Compatibility with RC servos
• Standard MIDI IN and MIDI THRU ports
• PCB-mount MIDI connectors or optional remote connectors
• Output solder terminals with optional solderless terminal blocks
• Standard 26-pin output header for connection via ribbon cable

The MD24 is available either as a kit or fully assembled.  PDF documentation is available at the product page.