pic/midi programming

[Lennart Sorensen]

On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 01:31:42PM -0400, Dave Cramer wrote:
> The end goal is to create an electronic bagpipe. Yes, I know I can buy one,
> but I'd like to build it.
> 
> So it has 8 switch inputs and outputs notes depending on which switches are
> pressed.
> 
> So my initial thought was to use a PIC microcontroller to read the switches
> and then either output to a MIDI synth chip, or generate the notes with the
> PIC and a D to A
> 
> Now for those unfamiliar with bagpipes they actually have 4 reeds in total
> so I would need 4 DAC's ( I think )

Unless you want to get into the accoustics and wonder how many that
would take.  Of course if you did the physics simulation in software you
probably only need one output.  You also need a serious amp if you want
to get anywhere near bagpipes. :)

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Len Sorensen
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