Cthulhinho is a custom built, Arduino based MIDI controller by Matija Kostevc, designed to control multiple instruments at once during live performances.
MIDI controllers can use all sorts of wacky interfaces. Here, Lucas Zanella has created a piano using nothing but coke cans.
DAW and MIDI controllers can be expensive. Here's an idea of how to control your DAW from a simple push button and an Arduino.
This DIY MIDI volume controller salvages an old organ volume pedal, hooks it into an Arduino, and output standard MIDI data to a synth.
Ever find yourself tapping along to the beat with your feet? Why not put them to good use and trigger sounds as you tap!
This DIY MIDI Fighter controller is a brilliant example of a project that is a relatively simple build, yet is a polished final product.
This Arduino based MIDI guitar synth controller uses 3 ribbon controllers as 'strings', 3 pads to 'strum' the strings, and an XY controller.
The RN-9090 is an extremely well-built MIDI step sequencer that outputs pure MIDI to control external synths.
The Arduinome is an open-source clone of the Monome with easy to obtain parts. The result is similar to the Monome, but with RGB LEDs.