Build a USB Midi Footswitch

[@johnnybremer5889]

Always great with an easy to follow tutorial. Cool solution with using the foam and tape for the Teensy, no need to complicate things.

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thanks Johnny! Glad it was helpful

[@AmrHollywood]

Nice to see you back - for some reason they haven't sent me notifications in ages

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thanks Henry!

[@RuthlessMojo]

Great video. I've been wanting to build my own multi effects / looper unit with a Raspberry Pi and a 7" touchscreen. I want the switches to be controlled via MIDI. This tutorial will be helpful. Thank you.

[@NotesAndVolts]

Go for it!

[@chrismillett]

I’d love a video about doing a similar project that could interface with the hx stomp. For example, how would you add 5 pin MIDI or MIDI TRS out on this device?

[@UKsystems]

It’s definitely possible it’s literally the example Arduino code

[@Numocron]

Wow man this is such an awesome video I love it. Well done Notes & Volts.😃👍

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thanks NX!

[@Numocron]

@@NotesAndVolts You're very welcome. Much love.❤️

[@vikingsofvintageaudio7470]

Dude wtf?!

[@NotesAndVolts]

Glad you liked it!

[@vikingsofvintageaudio7470]

@@NotesAndVolts you have no idea 💕

[@eekamoose]

Brilliant solution. Thanks for posting this!

[@Cubik303]

Very neat and practical build! Excellent presentation as always.

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Isaacthompson]

Cool! Thanks!

[@stenc5547]

I just finished making 3d printed MIDI controller 3 hours ago.... By your guide from 5 yrs ago (part 2, switches). 11 switches (also printed), now I have to figure out how to make one of them "layer switch", like Caps lock on PC to get 20 switches from the box.

[@artsplunge]

Great video - very clear explanation. You've really upped your production game.

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thanks Arts!!

[@YouGuysAreAmazing]

Hi Notes & Volts team ... and THANKS! I build my own midi minibar thanks to your instructions and wanted to post a link so peeps could see it for themselves but unfortunately it seems KZbin has removed that commend b/c of the external link. All I want to say is, the bar works great [I use it with Logic Pro], it wasn't tough to make and fairly inexpensive. I'll prob make another midi minibar V2.0. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! Greets, - Jeremy

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thanks Jeremy! I'm glad it worked for you

[@robinfeathers7134]

Nice work, Dave! I've actually been planning to build one of these myself, but I'll be using one of a half dozen or so Arduino Nanos I have laying around my shop.

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thanks Robin!

[@jmz.7166]

The code is the same for an Arduino Nano?

[@minkorrh]

@@jmz.7166 Old post .... I just looked into this and apparently the Teensy board has some other ability for midi that Arduino does not have natively. Do you have any info on Arduino with this as I have a few of them laying around.

[@minkorrh]

Any luck with an arduino? I'm just too cheap to spend the money as I have Nano's lying around.

[@varian_teknologi]

​@@minkorrhteensy is based on ATMEGA32U4, its the same chip used in Arduino Pro Micro / Leonardo. Currently I am using Arduino Pro Micro for MIDI controller and it worked great, just like teensy.

[@artbymalcolm42]

Thanks for this, good basic info on Arduino.

[@NotesAndVolts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lelaww]

this is superhelpful David thx

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thanks Wesley :)

[@juliev123]

Thanks Dave good video!

[@NotesAndVolts]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fozybearlaplante5108]

Really great vids. learned a lot from you, Thank you. I'm in the process of building a foot controller for Amplitube 5. It's been a challenge , some of the control changes aren't working right.

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thanks Fozybear. Keep at it!

[@fozybearlaplante5108]

@@NotesAndVolts Hello Dave, I have one question ? I was looking at your code MIDI Controller v1-2 , how do you do program changes ? There only options for notes and control change.

[@vikingsofvintageaudio7470]

Hi! I bought a Behringer FCB1010 MIDI controller for the exact same purpose, to control Amplitube. I don't remember exactly how I got it working but the problems were both in what the controller sent and how Amplitube was set up. Basically, I just had to grind until it worked. Like, watching tutorials on how MIDI works and stuff. So, keep going and it'll work in the end! This video helped me a lot about understanding how control changes works: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYCWiXeVfbpgqqc It's from a KZbin channel called NonStandardMusic JP.

[@mattdangerg]

Can you use this to control a fog machine?

[@christyler1647]

Thank you, your videos are great.

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thanks Chris!

[@Remtea]

Good Project...I will try it😊

[@NotesAndVolts]

Awesome! Good luck

[@cutseencinematics]

great video, just what I needed

[@NotesAndVolts]

Glad you liked it!

[@mjusick42]

Thank you! Great instructions! 👍 Unfortunately, a footswitch without an LED display is often quite impractical...

[@UKsystems]

I would say it is quite practical if this is in a location where you can’t see because it’s on the ground

[@tomsanders5584]

Good tutorial, thanks!

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thanks Tom!

[@ac8704]

Thank you for this tutorial. Would there be any issue using a plastic junction box? Thanks.

[@NotesAndVolts]

As long as it can take being stepped on, it will be fine :)

[@SwissAdventureRider]

Really cool, I think that just might do the trick to control the Maestro DMX (AI light dmx controller) I need a midi device that will plug into the USB port of the maestro. Do you think I can also make it with a Arduino Nano or Micro because the teensy LC is not deliverable anymore. Thanks foe your videos they are Eye opening and I'm so excited to have found that making a Midi out interface is so simple. Cheers. Laurent From Switzerland

[@Radical_Middle]

reading comments.. hey so great would you show me how to add space bending device to it, I need it for my travels.

[@NotesAndVolts]

LoL!

[@rodrigozamo]

Awesome vid! Very understandable for someone like me who knows NOTHING about electronics XD. Can the processor take more footswitches? I would like to build a 10 button footswitch. And assign 2 to be bank up bank down, 4 PC for presets and 4 cc to control certain things within a preset

[@xbfo8053]

Hi! The video was fantastic, i wanted to know if you could also use an esp32 for this, they are dirt cheap and easier to find. Thanks! 😊

[@GuitarNTabs]

Thanks for making this video - I'm really tempted to make my own USB Midi controller now! You use stranded wire, but what about solid-core wire? Is that a no-go, or? Thanks again. Cheers.

[@NotesAndVolts]

I usually use stranded if I need to bend or fold the wire to make it fir in the enclosure. Makes it easier. You could use solid, just be careful when routing the wires.

[@masa-bs6qe]

Could you use a guitar blade switch instead of all the momentary switches if you wanted that rout

[@bangaddy]

Hey man, cool tutorial! Would be really helpful if you could answer this question for me. Is it possible if I use the arduino nano r3 insteadnof the teensy lc?

[@Hessencemusic]

wow.. THIS is fantastic! thank you so so much man. Your channel is amazing and brings us a lot help! May I ask you something? how could you add to the foot switch a way to transmite a GATE eurorack signal?

[@paulperold640]

Can i use Arduino Leonardo as a micro controller as i know nothing and this is my first attempt

[@TheDuffpaddy]

Very good thank you !

[@NotesAndVolts]

Glad you liked it!

[@katsanosmusic]

You are fantastic Dave! is it possible to add pot or pots for adding a volume pedal to this project? If yes what about the code? Thank you

[@BallooII]

Hi Dave Another great video; is there any way you could a WAH or expression pedal to this unit ( externally I mean )

[@jonathanw7173]

Thanks for putting this together, very helpful. Question regarding the coding...what is required to use SysEx codes instead of CC codes?

[@Metaphoria_Music]

This is so awesome and generous of you, Thank you so much for tips and loads of inspiration my friend! You got a new subscriber for sure 😎🙏❤️

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thank you OP! Welcome aboard :)

[@palaHD]

Excellent video !! The teensy lc is unavailable now everywhere is there another one I can use instead ? Thanks man 🙌

[@NotesAndVolts]

You could use any Teensy - 3.x or above.

[@timpullen4941]

Ali Express has stock

[@NotesAndVolts]

@Rayyan minecraft gamer This will only compile on a Teensy

[@thewalrusdragon9579]

I’m gonna guess it would, but this would work as a controller for Bias Amp/Bias FX on my PC wouldn’t it? Also. Would a Teensy 4.0 work as well? Rather than getting the one without pins I was going to get a 4.0 with pins and use header connections.

[@iamwoods_music]

Hi Dave, Do you know how I go about adding LED’s to this code? I can manage the hardware side but I don’t know how to make it so pressing the switch turns an LED on and then a second press will turn it off. Thanks!

[@UKsystems]

Quite simply you need to work out exactly what you want being done is it that you want the LED to work like that regardless of the midi interface quite simply that could be put in the code or do you want the midi interface to control the LEDs?

[@MartyKeil]

I need something like this with standard MIDI output. Playing live, I don't want to have a computer just to send my most frequently used program changes to my MIDI rack. How hard is it to include standard MIDI?

[@luisyobalyloschikosdelakum7272]

Una vez construido puedo asignar en la aplicación sin ningún drivers ?? Y también puedo asignar ampliamente star stop o tengo que hacer más trabajo ???

[@i_am_wondercliff]

Is it work with iPads or iPhones? I mean there is an app, which can be controlled by this kind of gear

[@sercan1965]

Great project, I have a question about this product. Can we do same controller with arduino pro micro ?

[@adinwalls]

Hi there this is nearly what I am trying to do, except the iPad app I use only recieves MIDI notes - how would I adjust the code for that?

[@NotesAndVolts]

Replace "sendControlChange" with "sendNoteOn" on press and "sendNoteOff" on release.

[@adinwalls]

@@NotesAndVolts awesome thank you. Going to give it a try.

[@adinwalls]

@@NotesAndVolts thanks for the response. I’m struggling to get a Teensy LC. Do you think a 2.0 will work?

[@NotesAndVolts]

@@adinwalls I haven't tried the 2.0 but I think the chip can act as a USB HID so it should be ok. Not 100% sure though.

[@adinwalls]

@@NotesAndVolts okay thank you!

[@NerveNickels]

says Teensy LC USB Development Board Without Pins is unavailable…any alternatives? also whats a good 6-button enclosure? Thanks!

[@adinwalls]

Hey there thanks for this. How would I adjust my code for the Arduino Uno?

[@davidlevijudamule6725]

Very good video, I loved it. I wanted to do it to control my headrush mx5, will it be useful? Thanks a lot

[@rob9993]

I used your program on a Teensy 4.1 to connect to my Reaper DAW, and it works but with one problem. If I use it to toggle track one, it only toggles as long as the momentary SPST push button is pushed. It does not latch the command. Is this something that can be fixed in the program for the Teensy?

[@sergiomagallanes3164]

Hello i can used one rasperry pi pico to??

[@timothyhuh3310]

What would be involved in making this with a standard MIDI 5-pin port?

[@gguimenezes]

Nice vídeo! Congrats 🎉🎉 im thinking to do with ESP32, what do you think? This programming does work?

[@NotesAndVolts]

It is possible but the code will need modification since this relies on the Teensy libraries.

[@lawrenzescover6578]

Hi What if i want to add expression pedal will teensy LC can do that one as well?

[@TimStarace]

@NotesAndVolts Thank you so much for this tutorial! I successfully completed my first build using the Teensy 4.1 I have a question, is there a way to assign a midi channel to each button? ie: Button one - channel 1 Button two - channel 2 and so on? Thank you in advance for your help.

[@pizzamanmep]

I am trying to find a midi 5 pin out in order to trigger an eurorack looper from a MIDI interface and I am unable to find anything to make it work except keyboard controllers... Since I want to loop with a guitar I need my hands free. I cant believe that nothing like that exists... Or am I totally dumb?!

[@jorgefebus7521]

How would you go about integrating a expression pedal into this device? I would want to add one for a volume pedal to use for my guitar signal.

[@私エンターテイナーです]

what if I'm using more than 4 switches, do i need to edit the software?

[@ryanpasasadaba3179]

Sir can this be done in NUX MG300 guitar pedal thank you

[@onzkicg]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have old vintage controllers, that I can DYI around. Korg FC6, have 6 footswitch but only the 5th&6th is useable for me, it sends CC signal. The others 1-4, I don’t know what you call it when you keep stepping it sends different values. example footswitch 1, step one will give 100, next step sends 110, next 130. So how would I make all these 1-4 footswitch just behave like press release sending cc. Thanks

[@actuallythepie]

thanks for this great video! apparently, they aren't making teensy LCs anymore. do you recommend any other model?

[@NotesAndVolts]

Any of the 3.x of 4.x models will work. It's such a shame that the LC is hard to find now. It's such a great micro.

[@actuallythepie]

@@NotesAndVolts thank you so much for the reply! really is!

[@gunawanbule6193]

Very cool! Will this work for Nux MG300?

[@giango1783]

Hello Sir, can I replace Teensy with Arduino and use the same code? Thank you

[@bebsmusic7435]

I'm looking for a footswitch to control Garage Band on my ipad. Do you know if your stomp box could control it? Do you know of anything like that? Thanks.

[@nathanclave]

Instant subscribe!

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thank you!

[@zidanez2011]

it is much cheaper to buying m-wave chocolate plus, i think... At least in my country

[@econgblues626]

hi! great video! i know im late for this but the teensy board is sold out everywhere. what are alternative boards that i can use?

[@NotesAndVolts]

It uses the Teensy library so it requires a Teensy. But it should work with Teensy 2.0, Teensy++ 2.0, Teensy LC and Teensy 3.0 to 4.1

[@edgegaray]

Could I use it for the HX Stomp¿?

[@leogolive]

Could I modify this design with different buttons for use as a transport control for my Tascam DP-24 multitrack recorder?

[@NotesAndVolts]

Yes, any normally-open momentary button will work.

[@onzkicg]

ah Teensy LC no longer available.. any alternative? thanks

[@dupawolowaish]

or on ebay - Teensy Prop Shield - LC - Low Cost (no Motion Sensors) - Im not sure which one yet tbh or even if those are working but i was looking for alterantives myself ;p

[@glennphillipbaluyot]

Is the Teensy LC similar to Arduino?

[@TerryGrancho]

Can it be made for Eight switches with the same Teensy? I suppose you have to add 4 more definitions into the program, am I right?

[@NotesAndVolts]

Yes you can.

[@Lunolux]

great video

[@ensidfkgnur]

Followed the link on NotesandVolts and the Teensy is now unavailable. The exact LC version is available on eBay but it's over $50 and at that price I'll just buy a premade MIDI switch. I was able to locate a Teensy 2.0 USB 2.0 U disk Mega32u4 for $10 shipped on AE, do you think it would work? Great find on the momentary switches on Amazon, in the cart. Thanks!!

[@NotesAndVolts]

I've never tried the 2.0 but according to the Teensy website it seems to work: "When you select "MIDI" from the Tools->USB Type menu, the Teensy becomes a USB MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) device, capable of sending and receiving MIDI messages. Teensy 2.0, Teensy++ 2.0, Teensy LC and Teensy 3.0 to 4.1 are supported."

[@ensidfkgnur]

@@NotesAndVolts thank you for the response AND for your work!

[@guyvella]

Would the code apply to the teensy 4.1

[@bmf5150]

If i want to add in a 5 pin midi jack ,do i have to program it differently for the midi jack instead of using the usb?

[@nathandavidhall]

Would the same arduino program work if someone used 6 footswitches instead of 4 with the same Teensy? If not, would it be simple to add extra channels in the code? Looks like the Teensy could accept up to 20 soldered connections on the board

[@demiremiroglu]

Hi, is it able to add an expression pedal input? Or how can it be possible? Nice work BTW.

[@yudhajufrie5605]

Hi can I use Arduino nano instead teensy?

[@markgreco1962]

Hey Pal. Nice work. Why not a pro mini or a nano? Variety??

[@NotesAndVolts]

I like the way the Teensy handles USB Midi. Plus you can give it a custom USB name which is cool.

[@reymond595]

Is this works in Nux mg300 as midi controller?

[@johnmorrison8618]

I'm trying to do this same build but with an arduino uno and output using a 5 pin midi jack to no avail. Any tips?

[@NotesAndVolts]

Hi John. Check out my Midi for the Arduino videos or watch this old livestream where I build one. kzbin.infoellhUszaMZs?feature=share

[@METALPLUSGAMING]

if i need to add 4 more switches plus adding 1 or 2 expression pedals . do i need to edit cc codes at the command line?

[@skiinian85]

This looks great! Haven't gotten a chance to look at the software programming yet, but is it possible to program a button to send raw midi sysex msgs instead of CC?

[@NotesAndVolts]

Hi Ian. It is possible.

[@houndstooth8857]

Hey man, if one is to add more switches to send more CC numbers, just need to add to your codes at the define cc number, define pin number, the global vars, and at the bounce digital array, am i correct? and of course solder more more momentary spdt switches according to the pin numbers? thanks.

[@NotesAndVolts]

Yes, that is correct.

[@Anko1984]

Hello dear Dave! Could you please explain how it can possible to switch the relays with arduino, using a midi read pc input program from guitar processor?

[@stefansokolowski]

Hi Dave, is it necessary to add resistors in the circuit? I am a newbie to this and know nothing about resistors but I've seen them used in wiring up buttons

[@UKsystems]

Yes and no you may be fine without them. They are best practice because when a button is open technically that pin of the micro controller could float to different voltages resistors are recommended as they are cheap but you could also get away without them. Definitely a commercial product they are a must have but in this you could just find out as long as it isn’t critical to you that it works and if it glitches you could add something

[@chrismeif7961]

How many more foot switches could you add? I would think you could keep adding cc #s in the code up to however many the teensy allows

[@NotesAndVolts]

Hi Chris. You could add up to 24 switches with the Teensy LC. I'll be doing a part 2 for this video that explains the code.

[@chrismeif7961]

@@NotesAndVolts also I have a different arduino. I think its the uno. Wondering how different wiring and coding would be.

[@OscarMartinez-qy6qk]

@@NotesAndVolts you have the second part?

[@EcBaPr]

would there be any way of making this be battery powered and use bluetooth midi ?

[@DarylLozupone]

Does the enclosure have a slanted top? I kept waiting for the side view

[@NotesAndVolts]

Hi Daryl. It's flat

[@RobDucharme]

Not sure what I did wrong, but Bounce isn't on the list, nor is it searchable in "Manage Libraries"...

[@NotesAndVolts]

It might be listed as "Bounce 2" as this has replaced "Bounce". Try searching for that.

[@Davedarko]

awesome project! The link to the parts isn't working though

[@NotesAndVolts]

Thanks Dave - Should be fixed now.

[@joshledford8921]

I need to do this but with an analog amp switching for four channels. Anyone got any tips?

[@timpullen4941]

You can use CD4066 quad analogue cmos switches to switch your audio.

[@AlvynMcQuitty]

Does anyone know if this project would work with the Boss Katana MK2 50w amp?

[@xbfo8053]

I don't think katana uses midi. Just get a regular foot switch for it it is also cheaper

[@AlvynMcQuitty]

@@xbfo8053 thanks, was thinking this might actually be like the airstep. But it might not work out that much cheaper

[@tarkkaanalemdag]

how can i make for arduino uno card ?

[@AlexToney-gu5mu]

What software did you use to create the drill guide template?

[@NotesAndVolts]

I use Fusion 360

[@starluxstudio619]

Is it possible to do a build like this with traditional 5 pin dins instead of USB?

[@NotesAndVolts]

It is possible but would require modifications to the code and hardware.

[@starluxstudio619]

@@NotesAndVolts roger that

[@LycheeCamp]

i need help! can some one please respond? i need to make something similar to switch through live autotune running through a laptop. some one hit me up!

[@Rakeous1]

is there a way to just purchase this footswitch?

[@TheAlaskanBullW02]

Just google one online they like $200 that’s why this video exists

[@jmz.7166]

Could i make this with an Arduino Nano or a Raspberry Pi Pico?

[@NotesAndVolts]

Glad to help!

[@jmz.7166]

@@NotesAndVolts Bro, you didn't answer my question 💀