There is an app by Ableton called Ableton Live. It is capable of MIDI capture.
Has anyone done a project where an Artuino was used to generate the MIDI messages for that, or a similar app?
I've seen a shield on SparkFun that can play MIDI, and I think I've seen one that can generate MIDI (IE: output via a standard MIDI cable).
Just wondering were there any special considerations of challenges run into...and what was the input that drove the note (MIDI message) generation?
If you have a look up in the Audio forum or just Google "Arduino MIDI" you'll that find lots of people have produced Arduino-based MIDI controllers, drum kits and all sorts of interesting MIDI creations. Even I've done one or two simple ones (I use Reaper rather than Ableton, but MIDI is MIDI) . These days the projects often use MIDI over USB rather than the traditional 5-pin DIN MIDI cables but there are plenty of those about too.
Is there anything specific you are interested in?
Steve
slipstick:
If you have a look up in the Audio forum or just Google "Arduino MIDI" you'll that find lots of people have produced Arduino-based MIDI controllers, drum kits and all sorts of interesting MIDI creations. Even I've done one or two simple ones (I use Reaper rather than Ableton, but MIDI is MIDI) . These days the projects often use MIDI over USB rather than the traditional 5-pin DIN MIDI cables but there are plenty of those about too.Is there anything specific you are interested in?
Steve
Thanks for the reply Steve! I have actually looked at some sketches, and just was hoping to dialog with someone that had hands-on experience. Mainly to find out what is not talked about in the code that does the work. Most of the sketches said (in comments) a little about what they were doing, but not great commenting...and little to nothing about why.
I'v edownloaded the MIDI guide from the MIDI organization and begun studying that. Just wondered if there were major "watch-out" type comments anyone would have on the subject.
My plan is to draw data from an audio sensor, light sensor, and some biometric sense such as heartrate and temperature...and combine this data to create 'music' LOL. Well I'll experiment with generating tones tweaked to possibly blend musically. Working with a music major on that part.
I'm not locked in to using Ableton, it is just the first piece of software that I've come across. I'll look at Reaper.
~Rob
Sounds like an entertaining project. Technically it won't be particularly difficult to do. Choose the sensors, get some data in from them and turn it into some MIDI message to send out.
The sounds are being produced by the DAW (any should work, Ableton, Reaper or even one of the free ones to get you started). The hardest part will probably be deciding how all the various inputs should affect the sounds. Presumably some inputs will generate notes or groups of notes while others will maybe send CCs (Control Change messages) to modulate or otherwise change the notes as they play. Should be a lot of fun.
When you get going, start a conversation or two in the Audio sub-forum. There you'll meet plenty of people with more Arduino/MIDI experience than me including Mike Cook (Grumpy_Mike) who literally wrote the book on the subject. Arduino Music and Audio Projects | SpringerLink
Steve
slipstick:
Sounds like an entertaining project. Technically it won't be particularly difficult to do....
When you get going, start a conversation or two in the Audio sub-forum. There you'll meet plenty of people with more Arduino/MIDI experience than me including Mike Cook (Grumpy_Mike) who literally wrote the book on the subject. Arduino Music and Audio Projects | SpringerLink
Steve
Very encouraging words! Thanks! I'll be sure to follow up and engage in the Audio sub-forum.
Yes, of course you are exactly right. I've already ascertained that to be the case...the message work will be the easy part...deciding on how to produce the music will be a fun challenge. Hopefully, I'll be working with a couple of music majors and theorists at my school...
But, first I must bring them something to whet their appetite...to make them want to make it better. Thank YOU and all here for the Maker support!