I’ve gotten a few requests for more info about my kit. So here is some more info until I finish writing the documentation:
- USB MIDI Interface using usb cable. Driver-less install in windows, will check Linux/MacOSX.
- USB MIDI seems to work with IOS devices using the media connection kit. Also you can use a USB->MIDI adapter and use the Hardware MIDI socket.
- Hardware MIDI IN Interface using MIDI DIN socket. No MIDI OUT for device chaining.
- USB Streaming interface, I have an app that streams .ym files at the moment, but its a simple register dump so essentially one could implement tracker support.
- Can run run from a USB power supply, like a phone charger. Can run off of a wall wart (soldering to some normally not populated holes on pcb is required). Can run off of batteries, should run between 4.5 and 5.5 volts so 3 aa’s or aaa’s alkaline (1.5v) packs = 4.5 volt, or 4 aa or aaa’s (1.2 volt rechargable cells) = 4.8v
- Still working on the firmware updater, but hopefully I can get this working and push updates to the firmware.
- MIDI — Volume and Pitchbend are supported. Velocity can be enabled and is simulated as volume, but otherwised ignored. Pitchbend is calculated on the fly so it should bend from + or – 1 full note.
- MIDI notes down to 18hz (I’d have to double check) are supported.
- YM Specifics such as envelope effects and noise control are implemented as CC commands.
- With the latest revision, 1 channel is on the left, 1 is on the right, and 1 is center. There is a jumper to enable mono output as well.
- Right now multiple USB devices can be used as separate channels, but I’m trying to think of a better solution for adding more channels.
- When will it be available ? Soon hopefully, I’m still working on some minor details, and sourcing parts and documentation.
Let me know if there is anything else I can comment on.
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