MX MIDI Guitar

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Create a Guitar Hero-Inspired MIDI Controller! Features Cherry MX switches, an accelerometer, and whammy bar! Build a guitar hero-inspired MIDI controller with advanced features. The controller has Cherry MX switches for tactile feedback, an accelerometer to track movement, and a whammy bar for pitch bending. You can play chords and notes quickly with the strumming mode, giving you a unique playing style compared to other MIDI controllers. Learn how to build this project in our guide: https://learn.adafruit.com/mx-midi-guitar/ The code for this project is available on GitHub: https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_Learning_System_Guides/tree/master/MX_MIDI_Guitar Watch Liz Clark's tutorial on building this MIDI controller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6v2C1idLWU Check out Liz Clark's channel for more DIY tutorials and projects: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAUKL7V6OOGumQEeDMYQvQ Get the Grand Central M4 board, a great starting point for this project: https://www.adafruit.com/product/4084 Use the LIS3DH accelerometer to track movement and adjust modulation: https://www.adafruit.com/product/2809 Assemble your project on an Adafruit Quarter Size Perma Proto board: https://www.adafruit.com/product/1608 Check out our 3D printing projects playlist for more DIY creations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOWD2dJNRIN46uhMCWvNOlbG Watch the 3D Hangout Show playlist for behind-the-scenes content: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVgpmWevin2slopw_A3-A8Y Learn CAD design with our Layer by Layer tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVsMp6nKnpjsXSQ45nxfORb Check out Timelapse Tuesday for a glimpse into the creative process: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVagy3CktXsAAs4b153xpp Follow Noe and Pedro on social media: Noe's Twitter / Instagram: @ecken Pedro's Twitter / Instagram: @videopixil