ArduinoBoy
Arduino firmware enabling serial MIDI communication with Nintendo Game Boy for music applications like LSDJ and Nanoloop.
What is ArduinoBoy?
Arduinoboy is an Arduino firmware that facilitates serial MIDI communication with the Nintendo Game Boy, allowing it to sync with external sequencers, receive MIDI notes, and control music software like LittleSoundDJ and Nanoloop. It solves the problem of integrating the Game Boy's distinctive sound chip into modern digital audio workstations and MIDI setups.
Musicians, chipmusic producers, and hardware tinkerers who want to incorporate Nintendo Game Boy hardware into their MIDI-based music production or live performance setups.
Developers choose Arduinoboy because it provides a reliable, affordable, and well-documented open-source solution for MIDI communication with Game Boy music software, offering multiple operational modes and broad hardware compatibility without requiring proprietary hardware.
Overview
Official ArduinoBoy Repository for serial MIDI communication to the Nintendo Gameboy.
Use Cases
Best For
- Syncing LittleSoundDJ sequences to an external DAW or hardware sequencer
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