# Star Trek Soundboard with NeoTrellis ## Overview https://youtu.be/aYbfABlNyqo This guide shows you how to build your own [soundboard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundboard_(computer_program)). A soundboard is a set of buttons that will play sounds or music clips when the corresponding button is pressed. This project uses the [NeoTrellis M4](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3938) to create a soundboard capable of playing any 32 audio clips, and puts on a good light show at the same time too! Soundboards are commonly used for sound effects or to select various pieces of dialog on command. They are sometimes used for pranks (as in this [famous example](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/romney-sons-conan-mitt-snl-schwarzenegger-340670)), or by DJs to interject prerecorded sounds.  ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/065/680/medium800thumb/circuitpython_color_wipe_720.2018-11-12_16_18_05.jpg?1542060877) # About the NeoTrellis M4 The NeoTrellis M4 is an all-in-one Audio board, ready to become your next synth, soundboard, drum machine, keyboard, or any other invention you'd like to adapt it for. It’s powered by the SAMD51, a Cortex M4 core running at 120 MHz, featuring a roomy 512KB of flash and 192KB of SRAM. A separate flash chip provides a full 8MB of space for files and audio clips. On the front side is a 4x8 grid of elastomer button pads with a NeoPixel nestled in the center of each one. You can read any/all button presses simultaneously thanks to the fully diode'd matrix, and also set each button color to any of 24-bit colors. ## Parts ### Adafruit NeoTrellis M4 with Enclosure and Buttons Kit Pack [Adafruit NeoTrellis M4 with Enclosure and Buttons Kit Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4020) So you've got a cool/witty name for your band, a Soundcloud account, [a 3D-printed Daft Punk helmet](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-daft-punk-helmet-with-bluetooth)... so what could be missing from your road to stardom? The **NeoTrellis M4 Kit...** In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4020) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4020/guides) ![Demo Video of Hands pressing buttons on lit up NeoTrellis M4.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/4020-00.jpg) ### Part: Micro USB cable quantity: 1 Standard A to micro-B USB cable - 3ft [Micro USB cable](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) ### Part: USB Powered Speakers quantity: 1 Add some extra boom to your audio project with these powered loudspeakers. [USB Powered Speakers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1363) ### Part: 3.5mm Male/Male Stereo Cable quantity: 1 Seamlessly transmit high-quality stereo audio with this 3.5mm (otherwise known as "1/8 inch") stereo cable. [3.5mm Male/Male Stereo Cable ](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2698) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/star-trek-sound-board-with-neotrellism4/prepare-audio-files.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit NeoTrellis M4 with Enclosure and Buttons Kit Pack [Adafruit NeoTrellis M4 with Enclosure and Buttons Kit Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4020) So you've got a cool/witty name for your band, a Soundcloud account, [a 3D-printed Daft Punk helmet](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-daft-punk-helmet-with-bluetooth)... so what could be missing from your road to stardom? The **NeoTrellis M4 Kit...** In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4020) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4020/guides) ### Adafruit NeoTrellis M4 Mainboard - featuring SAMD51 [Adafruit NeoTrellis M4 Mainboard - featuring SAMD51](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3938) We got a big ol' blender and tossed in an ItsyBitsy M4, two NeoTrellis boards and an electret mic amp - turned on the 'mix' button and out came the NeoTrellis M4 - a super fun dev board for anyone who likes to squish buttons, see pretty lights and maybe make a tune or... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3938) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3938/guides) ### Silicone Elastomer 4x4 Button Keypad - for 3mm LEDs [Silicone Elastomer 4x4 Button Keypad - for 3mm LEDs](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1611) So squishy! These silicone elastomer keypads are just waiting for your fingers to press them. Go ahead, squish all you like! (They're durable and easy to clean, just wipe with mild soap and water) These are just like the light up rubber buttons you find on stuff like appliances and tools,... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1611) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1611/guides) ### NeoTrellis M4 Acrylic Enclosure Kit [NeoTrellis M4 Acrylic Enclosure Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3963) So you've got your [Adafruit NeoTrellis M4](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3938), a cool/witty name for your band, a Soundcloud account, [a 3D-printed Daft Punk helmet](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-daft-punk-helmet-with-bluetooth)... so what... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3963) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3963/guides) ### STEMMA Cable - 4 Pin JST-PH 2mm Cable–Female/Female [STEMMA Cable - 4 Pin JST-PH 2mm Cable–Female/Female](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3568) This 4-wire cable is a little over 150mm / 6" long and fitted with JST-PH female 4-pin connectors on each end. These types of JST cables are commonly found on small rechargeable battery packs, RC receivers and transmitters, tiny cameras, and other small electronic devices We're... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3568) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3568/guides) ### Analog Potentiometer Volume Adjustable TRRS Headset [Analog Potentiometer Volume Adjustable TRRS Headset](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3959) Most modern headphone sets are purely digital - with three volume control buttons in-line with the cable. These headphones are interesting in that they have an _analog_ volume control potentiometer. Perfect for use with electronic projects that don't have volume control, or for... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3959) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3959/guides) ### Cell-phone TRRS Headset - Earbud Headphones w/ Microphone [Cell-phone TRRS Headset - Earbud Headphones w/ Microphone](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1966) These earbud headphones are the perfect accessory for your FONA - they've been tested to work with our modules - but can be used with any iOS or Android device that uses a TRRS pinout.  The buds themselves are 16mm in diameter with a nice 40" long.  They come with a... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1966) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1966/guides) ### USB Powered Speakers [USB Powered Speakers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1363) Add some extra boom to your audio project with these powered loudspeakers. We sampled half a dozen different models to find ones with a good frequency response, so you'll get quality audio output for music playback. Simply connect the standard 3.5mm stereo plug into your Raspberry Pi model... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1363) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1363/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit NeoTrellis M4 Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neotrellis-m4.md) - [Wireless NeoPixel Controller](https://learn.adafruit.com/neotrellis-neopixel-controller.md) - [Program CircuitPython USB Devices with iPhone & iPad](https://learn.adafruit.com/use-circuitpython-devices-with-iphone-ipad.md) - [NeoTrellis M4 Memory Game](https://learn.adafruit.com/neotrellis-m4-memory-game.md) - [Christmas Soundboard with NeoTrellis M4](https://learn.adafruit.com/xmas-sound-board.md) - [Bringing Back THE VOICE of Speak & Spell](https://learn.adafruit.com/bringing-back-the-voice-of-speak-spell.md) - [Trellis M4 Audio Filter Visualizer](https://learn.adafruit.com/trellis-m4-audio-visualizer-and-filter.md) - [Trellis Python Library](https://learn.adafruit.com/trellis-python-library.md) - [Launch Deck Trellis M4](https://learn.adafruit.com/launch-deck-trellis-m4.md) - [Mu Keyboard Shortcut Cheat Sheets](https://learn.adafruit.com/mu-keyboard-shortcut-cheat-sheets.md) - [NeoTrellis Tabletop RPG Soundboard](https://learn.adafruit.com/neotrellis-dungeon-crawl-soundboard.md) - [AdaBox 010](https://learn.adafruit.com/adabox010.md) - [Mini UNTZtrument: 3D Printed MIDI Controller](https://learn.adafruit.com/mini-untztrument-3d-printed-midi-controller.md) - [NeoTrellis M4 MIDI File Synthesizer](https://learn.adafruit.com/neotrellism4-midi-file-player-synthesizer.md) - [RGB Matrix Portal Room CO2 Monitor](https://learn.adafruit.com/matrix-portal-room-co2-monitor.md)