US 11,404,034 B1 · System and method for automatic drumming

Abstract

A system and method for automatic drumming. A MIDI decoder (1) receives MIDI serial data in real-time, decodes said MIDI serial data to obtain playing instructions, and signals at least one actuator (2) to strike at least one drum according to said decoded playing instructions. User inputs for selecting the MIDI channel and assigning MIDI notes to drums may be provided. The intensity of percussion may be controlled by the MIDI velocity and may be overridden by the user at the MIDI decoder. The at least one actuator may employ a solenoid and comprises features to mitigate latency between the MIDI serial data received and the drum hit. The at least one actuator may comprise a clamping or securement means enabling fast and convenient repositioning thereof. The at least one actuator may comprise means for substitution of a percussion implement, such as a drumstick, brush, or mallet.

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Dependent claims

A system for automatic drumming, comprising:

a MIDI decoder, configured to receive MIDI serial data, decode said MIDI serial data, and output signals according to said MIDI serial data;
and
at least one actuator configured to hit at least one drum according to the signals outputted by said MIDI decoder;
wherein said at least one actuator comprises:
an electromagnetic solenoid including a plunger, said electromagnetic solenoid and plunger together being rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the direction of travel of said plunger, wherein the axis of rotation of said solenoid and plunger and the axis of rotation of the percussion implement are parallel;
and
a rotatably mounted percussion implement, rotatably coupled to said plunger.

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