adafruit / adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_BLE_MIDI

Simultaneous MIDI BLE notes not played.

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
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Description

When a MIDI file contains simultaneous notes (like a chord), only one of the notes is played. I suspect this has something to do with MIDI 'running status' not being implemented in the BLE MIDI Library.

Note that the circuitpython MIDI library (MIDI over USB) handles simultaneous notes correctly.

I've attached a test file that plays 4 G chords:
[G chord test (short).zip](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CircuitPython_BLE_MIDI/files/4465182/G.chord.test.short.zip)

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with the attached G chord test file and inspect the BLE MIDI library's handling of MIDI running status. Compare its behavior with the CircuitPython MIDI library, then verify that all simultaneous notes in the four G chords are played; pull request #10 is also relevant prior work.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
audio-video-rtc, embedded-iot
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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