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- #Recorder controller audio how to#
- #Recorder controller audio install#
- #Recorder controller audio serial#
- #Recorder controller audio software#
- #Recorder controller audio Pc#
With these supplies you can test (step 8) if the setup works (plays sound, although without user input since buttons/breath sensor not yet installed) 4x 2mm bolts/nuts (to screw speaker to duct) 2x 4mm bolts/nuts (to connect ducts together) phone cable with one RJ11 plug still attached (1-2m) Some flexible wire in a number of colors
#Recorder controller audio how to#
Step 8 explains how to test your setup and can be used from step 7 onward to constantly check if your modifications ‘broke’ something.
#Recorder controller audio install#
#Recorder controller audio Pc#
Also outputs audio received from the pc (amplifier and speaker).The second picture shows you how the end results looks, The following steps in more detail how to make the components.
#Recorder controller audio serial#
Midi Recorder Controller: Detects finger presses (with 9 pushbuttons) and airflow/breath (with a microphone which registers audio level) and converts this user input to serial midi (with an Arduino).Replace the Serial Midi (DIN-5) cables with a custom cable to the recorder which provides power to the controller, receives midi data from the controller (to be send to pc) and optional another cable to send audio (generated by pc) to the speaker inside the controller. Midi2Usb converter: Add a audio cable tot usb side of the converter which receives audio from computer.Computer: Install a vst-host and find a audio synthesizer plugin.The first picture shows a schematic of the components above and the data flow between them.
#Recorder controller audio software#
By using this instructable in any way, you and only you bear the responsibility for all damages occurred by using this instructable.Īs mentioned in the first step, the setup consists of three main components: a computer, a midi recorder controller and a converter which translates the serial midi received from the controller to usb signals the computer receives and sends to the software synthesizer. You should use your own judgement whether it's safe and healthy to do the same.
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(Most of the knowledge I used, I obtained from others and I judged this information to be safe/healthy for my own personal use). Be aware I'm no electronics or wood expert and don't know much about safety of finishes/paints. I'll probably show you some of these improvements in a follow-up instructable.ĭisclaimer: This instructable describes what I did to make this midi controller. recording of a sound to use as an instrument, hope this is possible!.more buttons - previous breakout supplies 12 buttons!.touch buttons - e.g.) available for $2.02.SparkFun Music Instrument Shield is available for $30 and responds to midi commands The cost of this simple midi recorder turned out to be less than $40!Īlthough not quite as advanced as a commercial EWI and the construction is my first try, it works fine and I think it is a good base to make all sorts of improvements: The midi recorder connects via a midi-to-usb adapter to a computer which produces sound using a software synthesizer (on a pc, freeware), and (optionally) send it back to the a speaker inside the midi recorder. So decided to start with the most simplest form: a midi controller looking and playing like a recorder using push buttons and air flowspeed detection. Also I wanted a design achievable/understandable for beginners with low cost and easily obtainable parts. Ideally my electronic recorder would also be capable of making it's own sounds like a synthesizer, however although I'm not entirely new to electronics, I’m not an expert either. So I decided to make one myself to see if I could make it cheaper. They are available, but prices start from €350/$400. As a child (about 30 years ago) I started my music lessons on the flute (a recorder to be precise) and now I want a modern electronic version of this instrument (an Electronic Wind Instrument as it's called, abreviated EWI).