Hoatzin is a MIDI encoder designed for the Fatar 88-key keybed, commonly used in electronic pianos. It features a powerful Cortex-M microcontroller, providing efficient and accurate MIDI signal encoding. The board supports both modern USB-MIDI for direct digital connections and the traditional 5-pin DIN-MIDI interface, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of MIDI setups, from modern DAWs to legacy synthesizers.
Additionally, Hoatzin includes connectors for the three-pedal system found in professional keyboards: sustain, soft (una corda), and sostenuto pedals, allowing for full dynamic control and nuanced performance expression.
Engineered for low-latency, real-time performance, the Hoatzin board ensures that every keystroke and pedal press is accurately captured and transmitted. Its robust design makes it a reliable choice for integrating the Fatar 88-key keybed into high-quality electronic pianos or MIDI controllers.