Build custom MIDI controllers with ease using OpenDeck
Using OpenDeck building of MIDI controllers is simpler than ever.
Instead of spending time on circuit design, programming, and solving lots of unnecessary problems, simply connect components of your MIDI controller into OpenDeck board and you’re done.
Additional board configuration can be done online – no installation of extra software is necessary!
main features
Class-compliant USB MIDI
Easy configuration using Web interface
Compatible with all MIDI software and hardware
No computer connection required
supported COMPONENTS
Buttons
Encoders
Potentiometers
FSRs
Single color and RGB LEDs (with PWM)
OLED/LCD displays on Arduino Mega and Teensy++ 2.0
Supported boards
Official OpenDeck board
Arduino Pro Micro
Arduino Uno
Arduino Leonardo
Arduino Mega2560
Teensy++ 2.0
Simple and powerful web configuration interface
“(…) the most affordable and flexible platform for building your own custom MIDI controllers.”
“I’m just blown away with how amazing this is. The web interface is super simple and really smooth to use.”
David Dyball, OpenDeck user
“OpenDeck is the future of DIY MIDI controller builds. Hands down.”
Scott Koopmann, OpenDeck user
Official OpenDeck board specifications
- USB MIDI
- MIDI in + MIDI out
- 64 digital inputs for buttons/32 inputs for encoders
- 48 outputs with PWM support for single-color LEDs/16 RGB LEDs
- 32 inputs for analog potentiometers or FSRs (configurable as digital inputs for buttons)
MIDI controllers built with OpenDeck platform
OpenDeck firmware also runs on Arduino boards
Availability and pricing
OpenDeck boards are available for order on Tindie.
Source code can also be freely downloaded, compiled and uploaded to any supported board free of charge.