Engineers create something out of nothing, and no where is this more apparent than in the creation of customized computer hardware. To make a simple MIDI controller, you need knowledge of firmware … ...

MIDI MIDI is also a serial protocol, though a lot slower. It clocks along at 31250 baud. Command bytes have the high bit set, one of 8 command codes, and one of 16 channels.

It’s based on an Arduino MEGA with a USB host shield and a MIDI shield. In the demo I’m using an Arturia Beatstep Pro, a Novation Bass Station, Alesis DM5 drum synth, and a Korg X5D.” ...