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May 5, 2026

MIDI Sprout vs PlantWave: The Full Evolution

MIDI Sprout walked so PlantWave could run. The full evolution from the original open-source plant MIDI device to today's wireless multi-device plant MIDI platform.

April 30, 2026

PlantWave for Installation Artists: Stable, Wireless, Multi-Plant

PlantWave for installation artists: stable long-running performance, multi-device operation, wireless MIDI routing, and dense multi-plant ensembles — built for plant music installations.

April 29, 2026

Plant Synthesizer: How to Connect PlantWave Directly to Your Synth

Use PlantWave as a plant MIDI controller for your hardware synth — no computer, no phone, no app. TRS MIDI, USB, and 5-pin DIN setups explained.

April 29, 2026

Plant MIDI CC: What It Is and How to Use It

Plant MIDI CC explained: how PlantWave's continuous controller output measures plant activity, the parameters best suited for mapping, and the Ableton mapping workaround.

April 23, 2026

How to Use Plant MIDI in Ableton Live

A step-by-step guide to plant MIDI in Ableton Live. Connect PlantWave via WiFi or USB, map MIDI notes and CC, and start three creative approaches to plant-driven music.