newbie design

[bloodniece]

i want to build a midi box to control my microkorg.

i just want 16 pots and 8 buttons.

am i correct in thinking i need the core module, din module, and ain module?

[bloodniece]

help!

[uclaros]

Yep!

That's right!

But if you want led status for your buttons you'll need an dout too.

Lcd is not needed but it is good for troubleshooting.

If you prefer to use 16 encoders instead of pots, you'll need 2 din and no ain.

[bloodniece]

are encoders preferable? i'm guessing they are notched incrementably.

thanks for yr help!

[deletemeplease]

Personally i'd use pots instead of encoders.. less hassle :).

You only need encoders if the device your controlling supports them e.g. pro tools, cubase etc.  Instead of sending a direct number like pots - 0-127, they send + or -, so the amount changes on the device being controlled.

I guess your microkorg doesnt respond to encoders so theres not much point using them!

I dont know if that made any sense  :-/, but they are alot more expensive too..

If you're just starting out, i recommend making a box with 16 pots, 8 buttons, a 2x16 LCD (for debugging).  You'll only need a core, an AIN, and a DIN.  I did this first and once i got it to work i added another row of pots and more buttons!

Have fun mate!