MIDI Kickdrum

I made an MIDI controlled kick drum out of a car door lock actuator, relay, kick drum pedal, Daisy Seed and orchestrated it with Cycling '74 Max.

Me behind my booth showing a midi controlled kick drum.

I made an MIDI controlled kick drum out of a car door lock actuator, relay, kick drum pedal, Daisy Seed and orchestrated it with Cycling '74 Max.

The background music was made from the project recordings. 
Close up of drum mechanism.
Close up of drum mechanism. 
Maker Faire booth
Booth design at Maker Faire
Me behind my booth.
Me!

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