NewBie Question: Trigger-To-MIDI DIY?

[Bill Layer]

Hi Todd,

 (be prepared to
>spend a couple hundred dollars. There's not much chance of
>finding a cheaper device to do it, except possibly
>buying an old MIDI-output combo keyboard in the
>used-equipment market, and gutting its circuits to
>wire to your switches.)

I can't overstate the functionality and outright cheapness of my Quick-Shot
MIDI controller. This is a FULL function unit, with tons of control
options, easy data entry via a quantized analog data entry slider pot, and
4 octave velocity-sensitive keyboard, which may be set to control any of 12
ranges. 

They can be purchased (through Music-Go-Round for instance) for $129.00,
INCLUDING a full CD version of the CakeWalk home studio ($39.95, at least).
Not only does this unit provide a standard MIDI out, but it sports an
internal MIDI interface that is plug-compatible with the 'joyport' on most
PC sound cards, for quick and sleazy PC based sequencing.

 Don't want to sacrifice your joystick to a keyboard? That's ok, because
the Quick-Shot has a thru connector for the joystick, as well.

When connected to a PC sound card, the unit required no additional power
supply. 

I guess I like it; unusual for me and a commercial device. 

Good Luck!