Week 4: Standards and MIDI Functions

Week 4: Standards and MIDI Functions

In the 4th week, we used a MIDI controller with Synth Edit software which controlled the speed of flow the musical notes are played. We wrote a C++ code with a baud rate of 31250. Every potentiometers had a tempo variable, which let us change the note sound by turning them. Our interaction with the hardware was assigning a 'tempo' variable to each of the three potentiometers, which we could change to adjust the sound dynamics. This practical method not only helped us understand sound engineering, but it also demonstrated how well hardware and software work together.

We could use the synthesiser to generate music by uploading MIDI code to the Arduino. We continued to innovate by integrating a light-dependent resistor, which lets the pace be adjusted based on light intensity. Our physical actions and the music created were directly connected when we covered the sensor with our fingertips, causing the notes to play faster.

Standards were another crucial component of technology that was presented in the course. We covered many kinds, such as British, European, and MiDi standards, and we also looked at the importance of processes and Request for Comments (RFCs). We discovered that standards are essential to engineering and innovation because they ensure safety, compatibility, and connectivity. They are essential to the international spread of technology because they serve as a common language that permits cooperation even between rivals.

This lesson demonstrated the sealess fusion of creative and engineering with a symphony of technology, music, and standards. Beyond only providing information on sound modulation, the activities involving the MIDI controller and Arduino kits explores deeply into the crucial function that standards play in innovation and technology. This understanding into the effects of standards on cooperation and creativity will surely influence how we approach upcoming initiatives and innovations as we continue to explore the broad landscapes of information technology.