Nice idea, I didn't realize that. So I went and checked the MIDI 1.0 implementation chart[1] its a cool trick, it gives another byte of information apparently as stated here[2]:
Pitch Bend MSB + LSB Always learning...thanks :) [1] http://www.midi.org/techspecs/midimessages.php [2] http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/Dave/Multimedia/node158.html On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 10:47 PM, Jaime Oliver <[email protected]>wrote: > Or you can use an arduino and send midi messages through pitch-bend or one > of those high-res midi messages... > > J > > > On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 2:37 PM, Pedro Lopes <[email protected]>wrote: > >> >Actually, an arduino is more than enough for what you want. you can have >> data from 0 to 1023, that is >quite a lot, plus, you can use it directly on >> puredta using pduino, no need for OSC. >> I second that, arduino will do! >> But if you want to built an "pd-independent" device, you can use OSC in >> arduino - although much harder than simply reading values with pduino - some >> guys already posted code for sending OSC messages from arduino devices [1], >> so then you can plug it to whatever you want: pd, ardour, osc-to-midi apps, >> processing, supercollider :D >> >> [1] http://recotana.com/recotanablog/?page_id=222 (this ships the >> messages from ethernet cable on the arduino's ethernet shield, but there >> might be more similar projects that ship from usb) >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 10:24 PM, Ricardo Lameiro < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Actually, an arduino is more than enough for what you want. you can have >>> data from 0 to 1023, that is quite a lot, plus, you can use it directly on >>> puredta using pduino, no need for OSC. >>> >>> >>> 2010/6/8 Pierre Massat <[email protected]> >>> >>>> A gamepad would definitely be LESS precise as each potentiometer will >>>> map data between 0 and 255. But i've never found this to be a problem. >>>> >>>> Pierre >>>> >>>> 2010/6/8 Pierre Massat <[email protected]> >>>> >>>>> I guess it could, only Arduino is more expensive i suppose. I'll try to >>>>> provide you with some pictures sometime soon. >>>>> >>>>> Pierre >>>>> >>>>> 2010/6/8 Achim Bloch <[email protected]> >>>>> >>>>> Hi Pierre >>>>>> could you provide more details on how you built your pedal? Could'nt >>>>>> the gamepad be replaced with an Arduino? >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> Cyrill >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> --- En date de : *Mar 8.6.10, Pierre Massat <[email protected]>* a >>>>>> écrit : >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> De: Pierre Massat <[email protected]> >>>>>> Objet: Re: [PD] Looking for a pedal controller >>>>>> À: "Achim Bloch" <[email protected]>, "pd-list" <[email protected]> >>>>>> Date: Mardi 8 juin 2010, 7h25 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Achim, >>>>>> You'll have no latency problems with a USB pedal in Linux using the >>>>>> [hid] object. No "noticeable" latency at least. >>>>>> There are two problems arising when attempting to built a USB pedal : >>>>>> first you need to actually make the pedal (the traditional cry baby >>>>>> design >>>>>> is probably the easiest way to go), then you need to connect it to a good >>>>>> usb gamepad. I insist on the "good" here because it is essential if you >>>>>> want >>>>>> to have a decent expression pedal. The best would be to test the gamepad >>>>>> before buying it and turning it into a pedal. >>>>>> >>>>>> Pierre >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> 2010/6/7 Achim Bloch >>>>>> <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>>>>> > >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Pierre >>>>>>> and thanx for your answer. >>>>>>> I am looking for an expression foot controller. Something working >>>>>>> somehow like a wah-wah pedal. But I am unsure if I need a device with >>>>>>> an OSC >>>>>>> dedicated driver, or if any USB pedal would do the job. What I primarily >>>>>>> expect from this device is accuracy, and low-latency. >>>>>>> Do you have any examples (photographs, audio samples) of the device >>>>>>> you made? I am curious! >>>>>>> Achim >>>>>>> >>>>>>> --- En date de : *Dim 6.6.10, Pierre Massat >>>>>>> <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>>>>>> >* a écrit : >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> De: Pierre Massat >>>>>>> <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Objet: Re: [PD] Looking for a pedal controller >>>>>>> À: "Achim Bloch" >>>>>>> <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Date: Dimanche 6 juin 2010, 20h40 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Achim, >>>>>>> I've built one myself, based on a usb gamepad. I can give you some >>>>>>> tips. But you'll have to be more precise about what you really need >>>>>>> (expression pedal or just switches?) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Pierre >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 2010/6/6 Achim Bloch >>>>>>> <[email protected]<http://mc/[email protected]> >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi listees >>>>>>>> I'm looking for a pedal controller that is accurate enough to send >>>>>>>> OSC messages to pd, in order to control some effect patches for my >>>>>>>> guitar. >>>>>>>> Can anyone help me in finding a good one, maybe providing a >>>>>>>> perqsonal experience feedback? >>>>>>>> Thanks in advance, >>>>>>>> Achim >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> [email protected] <http://mc/[email protected]> mailing list >>>>>>>> UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> >>>>>>>> http://lists.puredata.info/listinfo/pd-list >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> [email protected] <http://mc/[email protected]> mailing list >>>>>>> UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> >>>>>>> http://lists.puredata.info/listinfo/pd-list >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> [email protected] mailing list >>>> UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> >>>> http://lists.puredata.info/listinfo/pd-list >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Fagote / Contrafagote >>> Bassoon / Contra-bassoon >>> http://myspace.com/ricardolameiro >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> [email protected] mailing list >>> UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> >>> http://lists.puredata.info/listinfo/pd-list >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Pedro Lopes >> contacto: [email protected] >> website: http://web.ist.utl.pt/Pedro.Lopes >> >> _______________________________________________ >> [email protected] mailing list >> UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> >> http://lists.puredata.info/listinfo/pd-list >> >> > > > -- > Jaime E Oliver LR > > www.jaimeoliver.pe > > 858 750 0924 (cel) > 858 202 1522 (home) > 9168 Regents Rd. 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