Designing and Building a Custom DIY MIDI Board
I finally decided to build my own diy midi board after realizing I was tired of spending hundreds of dollars on plastic controllers that never quite had the right layout. There's something deeply satisfying about pushing a button you soldered yourself and seeing your DAW react instantly. If you've ever looked at a professional MIDI controller and thought, "I wish those knobs were over here instead," or "I really only need four big buttons for finger drumming," then making your own is the way to go. It isn't just about saving money—though you definitely can—it's about creating a tool that actually fits how you make music. ...