[sdiy] (OT)help processing realtime audio on Arduino?

[Olav Martin Kvern]

Dan wrote: "i am still trying to figure out if this chip is going to be 
able to handle any of the tasks i want it to handle or if i should start 
looking into something more powerful like a dspic or a
16 or 32 bit pic."

I think it's safe to say that Arduino is not a great choice for digital 
audio processing--unless you're looking for "chiptunes" sounds. It's 
fine for making MIDI controllers, on the other hand.

Arduino is a good introduction to microcontrollers, especially for 
non-technical folks. I'm helping a high school student (my son's best 
friend) build a MIDI-controlled harp for his senior project. He's 
learning circuit design, circuit board layout, PCB fabrication, 
microcontroller programming, CNC design and production, and soldering. 
He probably wouldn't have started the project without the Arduino 
showing him how easy it is.

Thanks,

Ole