Using Arduino MIDI shields/library
notes
To connect the Sparkfun MIDI shield, all you need connect is rx, tx, gnd, and 5v
Here is documentation for MIDI library:
http://arduinomidilib.sourceforge.net/a00001.html
Midi thru is enabled by default and can be disabled by MIDI.turnThruOff()
There were problems running MIDI library on an arduino UNO with the USB cable hooked up. So I’m not sure what interaction is happening with the Serial comm stuff in that case, but everything works fine with external power source.
(Update) tried running the shield with minimal connection as above and had no problem using USB power connection.
MIDI out via USB
cable converter:
http://shiftmore.blogspot.com/2010/01/quick-and-dirty-arduino-midi-over-usb.html
Midi In via USB Host shield (for MIDI devices that normally hook into a computer via USB)
http://www.circuitsathome.com/mcu/interfacing-midi-devices-with-arduino-using-usb-host-shield
http://www.circuitsathome.com/products-page/arduino-shields/usb-host-shield-2-0-for-arduino/
chasis mount midi connectors
Arduino sound
Arduino MIDI output
from itp.nyu
http://itp.nyu.edu/physcomp/Labs/MIDIOutput
Garageband control:
http://itp.nyu.edu/physcomp/Tutorials/MusicalArduino
Arduino MIDI library
simple midi glove with arduino
Potentiometers
Soap bubble sound screens
“World’s Thinnest Display uses a Soap Bubble and Ultrasound”
By Derek Markham at treehugger.com