OpenDeck is an open-source platform for building custom MIDI controllers with ease.

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Using OpenDeck building of MIDI controllers is simpler than ever.

Instead of spending time on choosing the right electronics, writing code, 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

No drivers or extra software needed

Compatible with all MIDI software and hardware

Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android

DIN MIDI to USB conversion

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

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Info window
Single-analog configuration
Analog configuration block
Encoder configuration block
MIDI configuration blocl
Button configuration block
Single-button configuration
LED configuration block
Single-LED configuration

“(…) the most affordable and flexible platform for building your own custom MIDI controllers.”

Liam Lacey, AskAudio

“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

Controller for Elektron Analog Rytm by Morten Berthelsen
Controller for Elektron Analog Rytm by Morten Berthelsen
Controller for Elektron Analog Rytm by Morten Berthelsen (on the left)
Controller for Elektron Analog Rytm by Morten Berthelsen (on the left)
Jah Billah playing on his custom Anandamidi MIDI controller
Jah Billah playing on his custom Anandamidi MIDI controller
Anandamidi MIDI controller
Anandamidi MIDI controller
Anandamidi MIDI controller
Anandamidi MIDI controller
Sensimidia MIDI controller - built for Homegrown sound, croatian Dub act
Sensimidia MIDI controller - built for Homegrown sound, croatian Dub act
Ceylon MIDI controller
Ceylon MIDI controller
Tannin and Ceylon MIDI controllers
Tannin and Ceylon MIDI controllers

OpenDeck firmware also runs on Arduino boards

Availability and pricing

OpenDeck boards are available for order on Tindie.

Pre-configured Arduino boards are available on demand:

  • Arduino Pro Micro: 30€
  • Arduino Uno: 40€
  • Arduino Leonardo: 45€
  • Arduino Mega2560: 65€
Shipping costs are 10€.

Pre-compiled firmware for Arduino/Teensy is also available for 20€.

Source code can also be freely downladed, compiled and uploaded to any supported board free of charge, although no support is given for this.

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