Tryin’ to make another midi controller!

I recently sifted through my bits and pieces of electronic things and thought about the last electronic project I made a year ago or so (a basic chord device). I started thinking about more projects I could possibly do and then it happened;

The photo is from 2020 so I guess that’s how old this thing is. Where is that thing…

I saw a video by Benn Jordan, a musician and content creator. His video is about 6 Amazing Instruments from the Guthman Awards. I was so inspired and while obviously I couldn’t match the expertise and engineering years that have gone into the development of those instruments, it spurred the old idea machine in my head.

Here we go again boi

With the metroidvania jam coming to an end; I learned a lot and thought about what to make next. I wanted to make something simple and without too many bells and whistles.

I thought about a game I played (and interviewed the creator of) called Forest’s Secret by bynine. I loved the idea of a combat-less game and having a cozy environment to slowly uncover and learn about residents. I wanted to make something similar but obviously, with my own IP, art style and own stories.