MIDI Electronic Drum Controller
Using speakers as drum sensors this device, based on an ATMEGA16, issues MIDI commands / notes to a MIDI sound source such as a PC sound card. It includes a 2 x 16 line display and keypad to enter drum tones. Also includes ability to send general MIDI program, bank and channel change commands. Currently set up for 2 drum channels, could easily be upgraded to 8 channels. Includes article, c-code source and executable and schematic. Updated Rev. 1 Nov. 1/04.
Using speakers as drum sensors this device, based on an ATMEGA16, issues MIDI commands / notes to a MIDI sound source such as a PC sound card. It includes a 2 x 16 line display and keypad to enter drum tones. Also includes ability to send general MIDI program, bank and channel change commands. Currently set up for 2 drum channels, could easily be upgraded to 8 channels. Includes article, c-code source and executable and schematic. Updated Rev. 1 Nov. 1/04.