MIDI Decoder Chip?

[bob@jfcl.com]

Is there an IC that will decode MIDI data? I need something that I
can use in an embedded system with a fairly simple (e.g. 8051 or PIC)
microcontroller. Ideally the chip would take MIDI data directly and
output analog audio for an amplifier, run on 5V and be available retail
in a thru hole package, but I'll take what I can get It does have
to be something I can by retail, though, in small quantities.

I know there are MP3 decoder chips (e.g. the STA013) that approach
this ideal, but I really need to play MIDIs, not MP3s.

Thanks,
Bob Armstrong

 

[bob@jfcl.com]

I'm sorry for not being clear, but you guys misunderstand - I don't
want to control an external MIDI synthesizer. I want a MIDI
synthesizer chip that I can build into a project.

Think of a cell phone - most phones these days can render MIDI ring
tones. I need something on that level.

Yes, I know that many MIDIs will end up sounding like cheap elevator
music (or a cell phone!) when rendered this way, but that's OK.

Thanks,
Bob

 

[bob@jfcl.com]

P.S. Something like the Micronas MAS3505G is an example of what I'm
talking about

http://www.micronas.com/products/documentation/consumer/mas35xyg/index.php

EXCEPT a) I don't know of any retail source for this chip in unit
quantities, and b) it's only available in a BGA package which I
couldn't solder even if I had one!

Thanks again,
Bob