The MIDI protocol that has been used in music industry for quite some time, provides a flexible alternative to traditional instruments. Instead of amplitude and phase-defined signals, the MIDI protocol communicates, about the key that was pressed and the states of various controller states, via messages that can then be restored to the computer. After transferring the generation of music sounds to the computer, you are provided with a wide range of options for compositions, instrument synchronization, data storage and processing. The vast majority of MIDI instruments on the market operate through consistent wired communication, which limits the freedom of movement of a musician during live performances and complicates the work of an audio engineer when connecting the entire system. The purpose of this project is to create a keyboard adapted to MIDI protocol that can work both via consistent communication and wireless communication, with high reliability and delays that are hard to notice. Together with the keyboard, a flexible, user-friendly configuration environment is also created.
Although there is a wide range of wireless MIDI instruments on the market, most of them are adapted to “Bluetooth” technology. This project explores the possibilities and benefits of using a wireless MIDI instrument by realising it with a “WiFi” technology. In the further development of the project, it is planned to test and explore various usage scenarios, operating conditions, alternative technologies and protocols.
Duration:
2018 - 2018
