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Miro | Oct. 11, 2021
A well worth of buying!
For OpenDeck DIY MIDI platform
To keep it short: I have over 30 years of experience in IT and programming. Theoretically it is not a big problem to program Arduino board as MIDI controller.
But...
To program is one, and to test/debug/make it usable and flexible is completely different story.
This board is amazing and worth of every penny.
The documentation is very good. Support and communication is also well.
It is enormous time saver! If you are student, or billionaire bored to death, go and design/build/program your own solution. If your money counts, and your time is money, then buy this board, and just connect required elements (switches, encoders, pots, displays), use the provided configurator, and have your MIDI controller working in "no time".
Pure recommendation from my side.
But...
To program is one, and to test/debug/make it usable and flexible is completely different story.
This board is amazing and worth of every penny.
The documentation is very good. Support and communication is also well.
It is enormous time saver! If you are student, or billionaire bored to death, go and design/build/program your own solution. If your money counts, and your time is money, then buy this board, and just connect required elements (switches, encoders, pots, displays), use the provided configurator, and have your MIDI controller working in "no time".
Pure recommendation from my side.
Manuel | Feb. 26, 2021
Perfect for DIY Midi
For OpenDeck DIY MIDI platform
It's the pointy, finished and perfect board for all your DIY Midi. Shipping in France, easy to set up ( DIY) easy to connect, nice wiki on github for realy quick start with all information needed. (Probably need a litlle more exemple with complet BOM)
Best regard
Best regard
Ben | Jan. 6, 2021
OpenDeck is an incredible MIDI platform at a fair price
For OpenDeck DIY MIDI platform
OpenDeck makes me excited for MIDI controllers like never before. This PCB and the accompanying configuration utility allow creating so many different types of controllers. Now DIYers like me can make homebrew MIDI controllers with an insane number of knobs, sliders, and buttons that rival manufacturers like FaderFox, AKAI, and Korg. It takes just a few MINUTES to get up and running with OpenDeck! The hardest part is building the physical controller (e.g. a custom metal or acrylic case). Everything else such as connecting the pots and buttons to configuring what they do is made super simple by OpenDeck. It's literally plug and PLAY!
Steve | Dec. 6, 2020
The best MIDI controller on the market!
For OpenDeck DIY MIDI platform
I purchased my first Opendeck controller in 2018 and it has been working well with no reliability issues. I recently purchased the latest updated version which also works well and decided to order another one for other projects in the pipeline. The new interface is a triumph of usability and make configuring the controllers very easy indeed. In my opinion, this is the best MIDI controller available and I like the way improvements to the hardware and the brilliant on-line interface continue over time. Keep up the good work!
Adrian | Jan. 10, 2019
Couldn't be happier
For OpenDeck DIY MIDI platform - Arduino Mega
As a VJ I've always used controllers that are designed for 'something else' - currently an Akai APC40 Mk 1, and while they're great, the opportunity to create a controlller that does exactly what I want with no tradeoffs using Opendeck looked like a great idea.
Ordered the Arduino Mega which arrived really quickly in secure packaging.
I've no background in electronics but the documentation is really clear even for a complete novice and I had a little test circuit on breadboard chucked together very quickly. The web interface for the Opendeck makes setting up the controls very simple and it's well designed too which is great.
I've made a 16 button, 16 potentiometer controller which works brilliantly and the ability to store preset configurations of midi controls on the board (which are stored in memory even when everything is disconnected) really extends the possibilities.
I got in touch with Igor about possible extensions for my next project and he was very quick to reply and even suggested design improvements for my next board.
All in all I wish all projects were as well run.
Ordered the Arduino Mega which arrived really quickly in secure packaging.
I've no background in electronics but the documentation is really clear even for a complete novice and I had a little test circuit on breadboard chucked together very quickly. The web interface for the Opendeck makes setting up the controls very simple and it's well designed too which is great.
I've made a 16 button, 16 potentiometer controller which works brilliantly and the ability to store preset configurations of midi controls on the board (which are stored in memory even when everything is disconnected) really extends the possibilities.
I got in touch with Igor about possible extensions for my next project and he was very quick to reply and even suggested design improvements for my next board.
All in all I wish all projects were as well run.
Jean-Max | July 18, 2018
OpenDeck Midi controller
For OpenDeck DIY MIDI platform
Good product, but have difficulty to configure it like a midi controler for virtualdj
Will buy another one if I can do what
I want with this one
Will buy another one if I can do what
I want with this one
Response from Shantea Controls | July 18, 2018
Hi! Is there anything specific you're having trouble with? If so please contact me so that we can resolve it.
Igor
Igor