Arduinocaster

Arduinocaster is a an Arduino based MIDI instrument modelled on a guitar sometimes called a keytar. It uses switches and LEDs to control six "strings" which are held down in guitar like chords. Triggering the strings is through an opto reflective switch for a continuous repeating strum and four touch sensitive switches for a one off sequence. There are three banks of four picking / strumming / arpeggio styles and a three octave capo. Voice change information can also be sent.
The music is "Banjo Tricks" by Found from the free download Etiquette CD. Full code and construction details will follow within the month.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Arduino
• Arduinocaster
• MIDI Guitar
• Keytar

[iammodano]

It looks that it can only play chords is that so? In any case it's a good job

[Mike73Cook]

There is a solo mode I am going to put in soon that will allow individual notes to be played from the buttons on the neck but at the moment is is just chords.

[Charlie1821]

Have you managed to play any songs on it yet?

[Mike73Cook]

Just bits of songs, I want to post a video of more when I learn to play it but I am still refining the software.

[Mike73Cook]

Yep I learned "The House of the Rising Sun" in half an hour this weekend. It was my first go at trying to play anything.

[8394147]

Dude, pull the camera back so we can see what the hell is going on. I'm sure it's amazing, but I can't really tell.

[leftyxbuffalo]

How about showing the "fretting" hand too? We're only seeing half of the playing technique!

[telmaxy]

fantastico

[sunnypatel66]

Nice piece of kit you built Mike, looks like you have put a great deal of effort, great work.

[frantikk911]

WTF!!!!!!

[Mike73Cook]

No so original, Mike Cook was taken and I am a radio ham and 73 is ham speak for best wishes.

[Lacius76]

where can I buy it