Hi all!

I have a MIDI controller (Arturia Key step) that I sometimes connect to my computer to use as a synth, but most of the time sits idle.

It'd be nice to be able to use it as a quick "piano" keyboard next to my desk, whether my computer is nearby or not. I'm thinking something like this:

  Raspberry Pi + Timidity (for basic GM piano sound) + sound card (maybe PiDAC) + mini-speakers.

Is that something people do? Is there a more straightforward way? Ideally even a consumer-grade product 🙂? I couldn't find any but then again, I'm not sure what term to use for searching.

Any tips welcome!