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Adafruit

Adafruit Music Maker FeatherWing VS1053B Codec

SKU CH-0RVJ-8H9MA

FeatherWing audio codec decodes MP3, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, WMA, FLAC, WAV and MIDI with digital bass, treble and volume control plus built-in drum effects

  • Product typeEngineering Development Tools
  • VS1053B codec decodes MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, MIDI, FLAC, WAV
  • Adjust bass, treble and volume digitally for tailored audio output
  • Dozens of built-in drum and sample effects expand creative possibilities
  • Fun-size FeatherWing form factor fits any Feather board for compact projects
  • 31250 Kbaud MIDI UART mode enables synth and drum-machine operation

Adafruit Music Maker FeatherWing VS1053B

This FeatherWing adds a VS1053B codec to any Feather board so it can decode Ogg Vorbis, MP3, MP2, MP1, MP4, AAC, WMA, FLAC, WAV and MIDI files. Digital control of bass, treble and volume is built in, along with dozens of drum and sample effects. The wing communicates over a lightweight SPI interface and can also boot into a MIDI synth mode that reads 31250 Kbaud data from the UART TX pin. It is a compact add-on for makers who want audio playback or synthesis in a Feather form factor.

Who should use this and who should not

Engineers and hobbyists building portable music players, synthesiser projects or sound-effect triggers with a Feather microcontroller will find the supported codec range and on-board effects useful. Projects that require audio recording, multi-channel output or an I2S digital audio interface are not served by this wing. Builders who need a larger shield footprint or direct line-level inputs should look at a different form factor.

The specification that decides fit

The VS1053B chip decodes the listed formats and provides a MIDI synth mode at 31250 Kbaud over UART, so the board is the right choice only when your Feather can drive the SPI bus and supply the required power for that codec.

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Price $18.99
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Product typeEngineering Development Tools

Questions about this item

Does the FeatherWing include a microSD card or do I need to buy one separately?

The board has a built-in microSD slot for audio files; the card itself is not included and must be purchased separately.

Which audio formats does the VS1053B codec actually decode on this wing?

The VS1053B decodes Ogg Vorbis, MP3, MP2, MP1, MP4, AAC, WMA, FLAC, WAV/PCM and MIDI directly on the FeatherWing.

What does the 31250 MIDI baud rate mean when I connect this to a Feather board?

In MIDI mode the chip reads classic 31250 baud serial data from the Feather's UART TX pin and plays it as a synth or drum machine with built-in effects.

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