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copied!<ol> <li><p>For starters, take a look at both the Arduino and Make Controller. Both are open-source (hw&sw) micro-controller modules that can handle OSC and have strong user communities. You can find example videos for both on youtube.</p></li> <li><p>Both C and Ada still get compiled down to machine code, so if you want the most control over your hardware, you might want to look at assembly language - but only when it becomes absolutely necessary. Until then, I would stick with C. It will take you quite far.</p></li> <li><p>Yes, it is possible to simulate your circuitry in software. However, some things are just easier with the actual hardware. But, for some good software examples, take a look at the Max/MSP tutorials on the Cycling '74 website. Max/MSP is sort of a graphical programming language that is frequently used for computer/hardware interaction. <a href="http://www.cycling74.com/story/2008/7/28/12224/9253" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This article</a> will give you some ideas on what it can do.</p></li> <li><p>Similar to Max/MSP is an open source product called Pd. It is less polished than Max/MSP, but being freely available, you can begin messing around with it whenever.</p></li> <li><p>A couple of good books for beginners are Physical Computing by Tom Igoe, and Practical Electronics for Inventors by Paul Scherz. Tom Igoe also has a very informative website.</p></li> <li><p>A few good magazines you might find helpful are Make, Circuit Cellar, and Nuts & Volts. All deal in some capacity with the type of electronics you would be using for a project like this.</p></li> <li><p>Unless you are prototyping for a commercial venture, you might consider starting an open source project. This sounds like a great idea, and I'm sure it would generate plenty of interest.</p></li> </ol>

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