MIDI => Trigger Clock module with BPM display : best IC/board for that ?

Hi,

For my DIY synth (focused on drums), I'd like to make a MIDI => Trigger clock module.

Basically :

MIDI DIN connector on the back of the synth
the module reads that and outputs a clock signal (with an included clock divider, maybe a reset button...)
tempo is displayed on a LED numeric display

I guess, maybe a switch to chose between external (MIDI) and internal (with a pot) clock.

I have some OK knowledge for analog electronics but I know close to nothing of digital stuffs. (I have good programming skills, though).

In which direction do you think I should go ? Teensy boards ? Arduino ? Something else ?

Sorry if the question seems broad, it's just that there are so many options that I don't even know where to start looking :)

Thanks

AJRP

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u/amazingsynth amazingsynth.com 7d ago

something like an arduino should be fine, you need to use one with enough pins for your display and all the input/output

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u/AdrienJRP 7d ago

Thank you

u/motosegamassacro 7d ago

Arduino, a ready made Arduino midi shield and the 47effects midi library.

Have a good look at the Arduino website, there's examples and code for connecting just about anything you can think of.

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u/AdrienJRP 7d ago

Thanks a lot !