Overview of the standard Digi-Gurdy, a MIDI Hurdy Gurdy.

A low-cost MIDI version of a Hurdy Gurdy.

Hurdy Gurdys are very expensive as they are complex and time consuming to build. I originally envisioned this as an ultra-portable compact MIDI Gurdy keybox that would easily fit into a bag. However I was challenged to also build a full sized version with crank handle. Here you get both options in the same instrument:
- Keybox can be undocked from sound box and will still function as a more portable device for lunchbreak practice etc.
- Crank simulates cranking of a real HG along with the buzz sound when you crank quickly.
Modes of use:
- USB MIDI to connected iPad, iPhone, PC or Android device, powered from the connected device.
- Also has standard 5 Pin MIDI socket into which a regular MIDI cable or Bluetooth MIDI transmitter can be plugged. Has internal power supply for use in this mode.

- Developed from my original DigiGurdy project (see my DigiGurdy playlist) in collaboration with Jaap Brand who designed the original laser cut Nerdy Gurdy.
- The Soundfont files used in the attached device, e.g. an iPad, are from a different open source project I am not involved with; the MIDI-Gurdy project: midigurdy.com
- Software recently completely re-written and much improved by Basil Lalli.
- Basic preset tunings offered via on-screen menu for beginners, however for advanced players, any tuning you wish to create is possible and they can be saved for future use.

Additional overview of setup and use can be found here:
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Link to software page of Basil Lalli
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Part 1 of the 4-part build instructions series is here:
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Song: Nomyn - Horizon Music promoted by @BackgroundMusicWithoutLimitations Horizon by Nomyn is licensed under a Creative Commons License. [ Ссылка ]
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