[sdiy] Tools for testing MIDI

[Doug Jackson]

I usually stress test an output using either a 4" Nail, or 2kv pulse
generator

If it continues generating an output after meeting either o of those then
it's pretty good to go :-).

Doug

On Thu, 21 May 2026, 6:22 am Chromatest J. Pantsmaker via Synth-diy, <
synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:

> Well, that's a great question.  What *should* I be looking for?  I assumed
> jitter, but anything else?
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 at 12:02 PM, grant musictechnologiesgroup.com
> <grant at musictechnologiesgroup.com> wrote:
>
> > For that?  Probably a good oscilloscope and/or logic analyzer.  What are
> > you looking for?  Jitter?
> >
> > GB
> >
> > On 5/20/2026 9:27 AM, Chromatest J. Pantsmaker via Synth-diy wrote:
> > > Hey all,
> > >
> > > I'm finally getting a new project completed.  Basically, it's a MIDI
> clock generator running on an ESP32-C6.  It appears to be functioning
> properly, but I want to stress test the MIDI clock output.
> > >
> > > What tools are people using to test MIDI?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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