This project uses a teensy 4.1 to process MIDI signals, and depending on the note, drive a corresponding pneumatic cylinder. it uses this library: https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/td_libs_MIDI.html. The circuitry is also from the link
Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2mMADUwqW0w
Awesome! Did something similar with a pneumatic driven drumset called the Drum Robot back in 1999 for the opening of Experience Music Project (now MoPOP). Ours was driven by a computer talking to a custom PAVO midi interface which then actuated pneumatic valves to hit the drums. It was tied in with a touchscreen based interactive exhibit that taught you how to play a drum beat, step by step.
Awesome! Did something similar with a pneumatic driven drumset called the Drum Robot back in 1999 for the opening of Experience Music Project (now MoPOP). Ours was driven by a computer talking to a custom PAVO midi interface which then actuated pneumatic valves to hit the drums. It was tied in with a touchscreen based interactive exhibit that taught you how to play a drum beat, step by step.