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A Bluetooth low energy MIDI support for the @boardname@. iOS only currently.

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For another device like a smartphone to use any of the Bluetooth "services" which the @boardname@ has, it must first be paired with the @boardname@. Once paired, the other device may connect to the @boardname@ and exchange data relating to many of the @boardname@'s features.

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Usage

This package allows the @boardname@ to act as a MIDI peripherical, like a piano. It requires to connect to a BLE MIDI device to receive the commands and play them.

This library uses the MIDI package. Please refer to that project documentation for further details on using MIDI commands.

Supported Platforms

This package is currently only supported on iOS (iPad/iPhone). Any app that supports a MIDI keyboard or instrument should work.

Apple GarageBand

Go to settings (gearwheel), click Advanced, click Bluetooth MIDI device and connect to the @boardname@. If the @boardname@ is marked as offline, click Edit and Forget the device.

Supported targets

  • for PXT/microbit
  • for PXT/calliope

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License

MIT

Code of Conduct

This project has adopted the Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct. For more information see the Code of Conduct FAQ or contact opencode@microsoft.com with any additional questions or comments.