Ever wondered how the Arduino would fair as a keyboard synthesizer? Wonder no more - the Pocket Piano kit from Critter and Guitari proves Arduino can sine and saw quite well. Features include -
25 keys and multiplexer circuitry
4 potentiometers, 1 controls output level
Microchip MCP4921 12 bit SPI DAC
Passive low pass output filter
The kit comes with all the support hardware needed to turn the versatile micro into a sweet digital sound synth ready for experimentation. Sporting 2 octaves worth of key/switches and 4 full-size pots, it's a relatively long board (over 3 Diecimilas long) - but the assembly is still quite simple.
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