Build a MIDI button controller from a QWERTY USB keyboard


The sketch demonstrates how to send MIDI messages such as Note On/Off,  Program Change, and System Exclusive messages.

The source code and instructions are here.

https://github.com/gdsports/USBHIDKbd2MIDI

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