This repo contains hardware design files for ESP32-S3 platforms for Greg Smith's firmware which enables MIDI control of the ToneX One from IK Multimedia. Greg's original project can be found here
PIRATE MIDI now manufactures and sells these Polar controllers, and 10% of all sales go to Greg Smith to support his awesome work. Many thanks to Greg for his encouragement and support in making these controllers available.
Polar Pico is a screenless MIDI translator for ToneX One and ToneX
- 9V DC Centre Negative 2.1mm Barrel Jack
- 3.5mm TRS (Type A) MIDI Input Jack
- USB Type-C USB Host Jack
Polar Pico powers the ToneX One - no other power needed. Simply connect your ToneX One or ToneX to the USB port, connect power to the 9V jack, and you can send wired or wireless MIDI.
Polar Mini has a 1.69" LCD screen and is a MIDI translator for ToneX One and ToneX
- 9V DC Centre Negative 2.1mm Barrel Jack
- 3.5mm TRS (Type A) MIDI Input Jack
- USB Type-C USB Host Jack
Polar Mini powers the ToneX One - no other power needed. Simply connect your ToneX One or ToneX to the USB port, connect power to the 9V jack, and you can send wired or wireless MIDI and see your presets and wireless status on the screen.
Polar Plus has a 1.69" LCD screen, two built-in footswitches, and is a MIDI translator for ToneX One and ToneX
- 9V DC Centre Negative 2.1mm barrel Jack
- 3.5mm TRS (Type A) MIDI Input Jack
- USB Type-C USB Host Jack
- Two High Quality Momentary Footswitches
Polar Plus powers the ToneX One - no other power needed. Simply connect your ToneX One or ToneX to the USB port, connect power to the 9V jack, and you can send wired or wireless MIDI and see your presets and wireless status on the screen. The built-in footswitches can be assigned in the web configurator, but scroll through presets by default.
Polar Max has a 4.3" Touchscreen LCD, two built-in footswitches, and is a MIDI translator for ToneX One and ToneX with onboard UI for editing presets and parameter.
- 9V DC Centre Negative 2.1mm Barrel Jack
- 3.5mm TRS (Type A) MIDI Input Jack
- 3.5mm TRS (Type A) MIDI Output Jack (not yet implemented in firmware)
- USB Type-C USB Host Jack
- Two High Quality Momentary Footswitches
Polar Max powers the ToneX One - no other power needed. Simply connect your ToneX One or ToneX to the USB port, connect power to the 9V jack, and you can send wired or wireless MIDI and see or edit your presets and wireless status on the touchscreen. The built-in footswitches can be assigned in the web configurator, but scroll through presets by default.
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