What I want to do is to pass MIDI data through 2 arduino's connected to xbee modules by Xbee shields. I have connected 2 Olimex shields to the arduino's as well.
I can get MIDI notes playing on the keyboard by programming one arduino and using a MIDI library so I know the setup works.
I want to let MIDI data just pass through the Arduino's and go to the keyboard on one end or the pc on the other.
So if I play the keyboard the MIDI data will show up on the monitor and if I send MIDI data using anvil studio I want the keyboard to play. I would really, really appreciate any help on this!
#include <MIDI.h>
int type;
byte data1;
byte data2;
byte channel;
void setup()
{
MIDI.begin(MIDI_CHANNEL_OMNI); // Launch MIDI and listen to all channels
}
void loop()
{
while(MIDI.read() > 0){
type = MIDI.getType(); //get type of MIDI message
data1 = MIDI.getData1(); //get data byte 1
data2 = MIDI.getData2(); //get data byte 2
channel = MIDI.getChannel(); //get channel MIDI message is on
Serial.print((byte)type); // command
Serial.print((byte)data1); // note number
Serial.print((byte)data2); // velocity
}
}
void turnThruOn();
This is the code I am using in order to send and recieve MIDI messages from
Anvil Studio -> Arduino -> Keyboard synth
and
Keyboard synth ->Arduino -> Anvil Studio
I can recieve the messages just fine but when I send MIDI messages it sends the notes I want it to send but also plays the first note I tell it to play constantly. It doesn't stop even when I stop sending a stream of note on messages
The note is: NoteOn 60 (Middle C).
Any ideas on what could be causing this?
I also figured out why the the Xbee modules weren't sending MIDI messages even though I can see them on the network.
Turns out, according to; Xbee Adapter - wireless Arduino programming
you have to configure the Xbee's to talk at MIDI baud rate(31250) which cannot be done on pcs with a newer version of Windows than xp as you have to alias the baud rate. I only have 7 and vista at my disposal so I'll have to get an xp laptop on Monday.
