Virtual drums

Virtual drums were developed for personal use in 2013, and were implemented through the development of software and hardware components. The technology used in the development of the software includes Windows API, DirectSound, and MCI (Media Control Interface).

The software was developed in the form of a graphic application that enables virtual drums to be played with a keyboard, a mouse, or magnetic electric drums. The application was written using C++, and can display drumbeats and reproduce drum sounds.

The drum hardware includes a keyboard, a mouse, or magnetic electric drums. The hardware components of the instrument include the interface for connecting the electric drums to the software, the drum construction, pedals, and drumsticks. The innovation of this system lies in the magnets that are built into the drumsticks. A drum sound is produced when the drumstick hits a specific drum, that is, when the drumstick with the built-in magnet comes close enough to the drum. The physical beating of the drums give the drummer the authentic feeling they need while playing.