All articles tagged with #midi
Suno Studio 2.0 adds MIDI support, automation, a built-in two-oscillator wavetable synth, and an AI chatbot that can tweak mixes, generate new parts, and apply effects. It also introduces simple built-in effects and the ability to create custom AI effects, signaling a move toward a full DAW—though third‑party plugins/VSTs aren’t supported yet.
Old MIDI gear (8-bit-era synths) can choke on the fast data from modern MIDI devices. The Hackaday piece explains a browser-based fix: use the Web MIDI API’s packet scheduler to throttle outbound messages, especially SysEx, so vintage instruments like the Yamaha DX7 can operate reliably without other hardware changes.
Two UCLA engineering students built a self-playing piano capable of pressing all 88 keys simultaneously by using a custom multi‑row solenoid array, a redesigned interior, and MIDI-driven software to translate songs from a laptop. After months of prototyping, alignment fixes, and power considerations, they achieved a recognizable performance in November 2025 and tested the extreme all-keys-at-once scenario with the meme piece “Rush E,” with plans to continue refining volume control and share detailed instructions for others in the makerspace.
Apple describes its AI-integrated Logic Pro as a suite of tools that assist rather than replace creativity, with MIDI remaining the foundation of its AI Session Players. Features like Synth Player and Chord ID are designed to expand creative options while keeping compatibility with hardware and third-party plugins. The interview emphasizes a musician-led philosophy, Studio Creator bundling, and GarageBand’s ongoing role as an entry point to the ecosystem.
Tim Alex Jacobs has created what he calls the "smallest and worst" USB MIDI synthesizer using the CH32V003, a 32-bit RISC-V microcontroller. Despite no competition for the title, Jacobs proudly showcases his creation, highlighting the affordability and uniqueness of the device.
A gamer named DOS Storm has found a unique way to play the iconic video game DOOM by using an electric guitar as a controller. By converting guitar notes to MIDI using a VST plugin and a digital audio workstation, the MIDI data is then converted to keystrokes that control the game. The result is an impressive demonstration of clearing level one using the guitar as a controller.
Simple DIY ElectroMusic Projects has released a complete DIY modular design for simulating the classic 80s Yamaha TX816 DX/FM modular digital synthesizer using a Raspberry Pi and custom PCBs. The design includes a user interface for four of the eight channels, a GY-PCM5102 I2C DAC, and MIDI connectors. The MiniDexed firmware running bare-metal on a Raspberry Pi allows for a compatible synth without breaking the bank.