SparkFun Music Instrument Shield
Affiliate disclosure: Everything About Robotics may earn a commission from qualifying purchases through these links. SparkFun handles checkout, fulfillment and returns. Read our affiliate disclosure.
Choose a view to inspect it, or open the original photograph. Manufacturer source resolution limits zoom detail.
Generate instrument sounds from an Arduino project using this VS1053-based shield configured for MIDI operation. Serial commands select and control sounds from its tonebanks, which include instruments, effects and percussion. A 1/8-inch stereo output provides the audio connection, and multiple tones can play together for layered musical experiments.
Before you buy
Check SparkFun for the current configuration, included items, compatibility, price and availability before ordering.
SparkFun SKU: DEV-10587 · Category: MIDI sound generator shields
Check SparkFun for current price, stock, shipping and the exact included components.
Official product specifications and documentation
EAR summary based on supplier documentation; this is not a hands-on review. Product identity rechecked during the October 25, 2026 sprint. Current SparkFun Originals eligibility was verified with the supplier’s Original: Yes filter during the October 25, 2026 sprint. Affiliate eligibility remains subject to SparkFun's program terms.