Unlock the Possibilities of Music Making with a Nano 33 IoT MIDI Keyboard

Making Music with a Nano 33 IoT-Based MIDI Keyboard

Nano 33 IoT, an Arduino board powered by an ESP32 processor, is capable of playing musical notes. Thanks to its integrated Wi-Fi capabilities, it can be used to create a MIDI keyboard with surprising ease.

The Hardware You'll Need

• Nano 33 IoT board
• Keyboard with midi in/out ports
• MIDI Cables
• Computer with Arduino IDE installed

Setting Up Your Hardware

The first step is to plug your keyboard into the Nano 33 IoT. Use the MIDI in cable coming from your keyboard to connect to the MIDI out port on the board, and the MIDI out cable to connect to the MIDI in port on the board. Once you have plugged everything in, you can power up the board by connecting it to a power source.

Programming the Board

Now that you have all the hardware connected, it's time to write some code for the board. Start by downloading the code from GitHub and opening it in the Arduino IDE. This code will allow the board to interpret the incoming MIDI signals from your keyboard and output music based on the notes you press. To make changes to the code, experiment with different settings in the preferences menu.

Testing the Code

Now that you have the code written, it's time to test it. You can do this by pressing keys on your keyboard and listening to the output of your board. If everything is working correctly, you should be able to hear music being played from your board. Once you are satisfied with the results, you can save the code and move on to the next step.

Bringing It All Together

The last step is to connect your hardware to your computer. Using a USB cable, connect the Nano 33 IoT to your computer and upload the code that you have written. Once the code is uploaded, your board should be ready to play music when you press keys on your keyboard. Congratulations, you have successfully created a MIDI keyboard with a Nano 33 IoT board!