New Kickstarter project, the MIDIWidget, makes it easy to control real-world stuff using MIDI messages from your computer or MIDI controller. Here's what the developer has to say about it:

You don't have to write any code. The MIDIWidget already understands MIDI note, CC, program change, and sync messages. Use the drop-down menus in the MIDIWidget Configurator app (Mac, Win) to specify an independent behavior for each of the MIDIWidget's 24 digital logic outputs.

The MIDIWidget is the brain for all kinds of DIY projects:

• Robotic musical instruments
• Guitar amp and effect loop switching
• Light control or general-purpose relay control
• Studio recording lights or other DAW status indicators
• Triggering a modular synthesizer or other instrument that can be triggered with a digital logic signal

Pricing and Availability:
See website for funding details.

More information:

• MIDIWidget