Ahh, MIT. They seem to come up with the coolest gadgets. Their latest contribution is the FielDrum. It's a drum with a midi-controlled electronic magnet inside: depending on the polarization of the magnet, the drumstick either hits or repels. Very straight forward. It's supposedly a tool to teach new drummers what it "feels like" to hit certain drum patterns. So, it's drumming with training wheels!
They are also working on positioning systems (so you can specify specific parts of the drum). I am VERY curious what my drummer friends have to say about this...
To learn more about it, go here
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