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Maybe software such as LCDStudio or LCD Smartie can be extended to display midi program numbers and possibly associated presets names. Both tools send configurable info to LCD display connected to parallel or usb ports.

Howdee, sounds like someone has managed to rise to that challenge. I just listened to a sample demo of a minimal component PIC based project that sounds most interesting. The 8 knob device is known as Catweazles Fraktal Cellular Automata Synth. Quoted from the thread over at CircuitBenders.co.uk: :)

Hi djiceman - a local supplier for cheap rs232/usb converter cable (R114) : http://www.sybaritic.co.za/store/product_info.php?products_id=3899 also www.soundz.co.za does midi/usb converter cables for under R500. ;)

Good job. I too used the same method for making illuminated buttons. Kinda fun and laborious. :)

- oh yeah, i forget that you need to be logged in to see pics, so i repost here other pics. Indeed, rinxai is a play on rinzai - the one hand clapping crew ;)

Thanks for the comments, Not yet, but there are a few other pics posted on eDrum forum : http://www.edrum.info/forum/index.php?topic=988.0 http://www.edrum.info/forum/index.php?topic=989.0 The midi xylo consists of standard build of eDrum16 module, which connects to 14 piezos mounted under pieces of wood which are strapped down onto a wooden frame with cable ties. The bits of black stuff between the notes/pads and frame are from hacked up bits of truck tyre inner tubing. The piezos are sandwiched between layers of foam and mounted under the individual notes. The current design still exhibits some crosstalk triggering between notes, which will require messing around with more variations and layers of rubber and foam before its fully playable. Crosstalk damping is the main design challenge for building a MidiBeam/xylo. Although the eDrum module is highly responsive and functions very well, I am also interested in building a processor based on the MIDIbox64 experimental drum application, and using all 64 available inputs (if possible) to build a 5 octave MidiBeam, and possibly further develop the application specifically for handling a xylo type controller. I will post a link here once a descriptive page is up. :)

Greetingz All, Thank you Thorsten for all your fabulous contributions. Herewith pictures of MIDIbox 64 with 40 knobs, 22 buttons, and encoder. Also a picture of matching eDrum module. :)

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