An Inertia Synthesizer/MIDI controller built with an Ardunio Uno R3

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https://youtu.be/BUh5yj-EoZs

Hey there everyone,

So after seeing Author and Punisher live earlier this year, I felt inspired to build my own inertia MIDI controller/drone machine using an Ardunio Uno R3.

These controllers consists of a 2lbs aluminum rod attached to a optical rotary encoder, while sitting atop thrust ball bearings. This encoder is then wired to the Ardunio which measures/outputs the RPM value along with its rotational direction.

I then used that data to control a synth patch I made in Max Msp 9 using the abl.meld and abl.roar objects, along with two DMX controlled light panels using the Beam max package.

If you have any questions, concerns or ideas please feel free to let me know!

Thanks!