⚙️ 31 Instruments — MIDI Actuators — Technical
MIDI doesn't just capture anymore — it commands. Your instruments respond.
MidiCore receives MIDI signals and physically actuates your instruments — solenoids, servos, LEDs, vibrators. 31 instruments, 3 technical proposals each.
🔄 MIDI Actuator Principle : MidiCore receives Note On/Off and CC → activates solenoids (striking), servos (movement), LEDs (visual feedback), vibration motors (haptic). Output latency <3ms.
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Automatic Playing
Solenoids and servos mechanically actuate your instrument via MIDI
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Visual Feedback
RGB LEDs illuminate your instrument in real time — guidance, stage effects
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Haptic Feedback
Vibration motors transmit music through the body
1. ACCORDÉON DIATONIQUE
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Accordéon Diatonique via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Button Solenoids
⚙️ Solénoïdes JF-0530B 12V
Automatic actuation of each button via Note On — automated playing and robotic compositions
Budget: 350-500€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Bellows Servomotors
⚙️ Micro-servos SG90 + courroie
Automatic bellows control (amplitude, speed) via CC11 — programmed expression
Budget: 280-420€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — LED Haptic Feedback
⚙️ LEDs WS2812B + moteurs vibration 3V
LEDs under each active button + vibration feedback — real-time visual/tactile feedback
Budget: 180-280€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Accordéon Diatonique
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Button Solenoids 350-500€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Bellows Servomotors 280-420€ ⭐⭐ C LED Haptic Feedback 180-280€ ⭐
2. HARMONICA CHROMATIQUE
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Harmonica Chromatique via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Active Hole LEDs
⚙️ LEDs WS2812B par trou
Illumination of active MIDI hole — visual aid for learning and performance
Budget: 150-220€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Micro-fan Guidance
⚙️ Ventilateur 5V 20mm + driver
Air flow into target hole — physical guidance for breath direction
Budget: 200-300€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Lip Vibrators
⚙️ Moteurs vibration ERM par zone lèvres
Haptic feedback on lips indicating active hole — for visually impaired musicians
Budget: 120-180€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Harmonica Chromatique
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Active Hole LEDs 150-220€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Micro-fan Guidance 200-300€ ⭐⭐ C Lip Vibrators 120-180€ ⭐
3. FLÛTE TRAVERSIÈRE
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Flûte Traversière via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Key Solenoids
⚙️ Solénoïdes 3V ZHO-0416S par clé
Automatic key closing via Note On — educational demonstrations and robotic playing
Budget: 420-580€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Embouchure LED
⚙️ Anneau LED RGB embouchure
Color = active note pitch, intensity = velocity — visual feedback for performer
Budget: 120-180€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Guided Air Piston
⚙️ Micro-pompe air 5V + valve solénoïde
Pulsed air flow into embouchure for lip position demonstration
Budget: 180-260€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Flûte Traversière
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Key Solenoids 420-580€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Embouchure LED 120-180€ ⭐⭐ C Guided Air Piston 180-260€ ⭐
4. CLARINETTE
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Clarinette via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Key Solenoids
⚙️ Solénoïdes 3V miniatures par clé
Automatic key activation via MIDI — robotic playing and interactive teaching
Budget: 380-520€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Bell LED
⚙️ Anneau LED WS2812B au pavillon
Bell illumination by note/velocity — real-time stage visual effect
Budget: 80-120€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Reed Transducer
⚙️ Transducteur vibrant 8Ω 1W sur anche
MIDI vibration transmission through the body — synthetic sounds via clarinet
Budget: 150-220€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Clarinette
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Key Solenoids 380-520€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Bell LED 80-120€ ⭐⭐ C Reed Transducer 150-220€ ⭐
5. SAXOPHONE
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Saxophone via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Key Solenoids
⚙️ Solénoïdes LEDEX par groupe de clés
Automatic actuation of key groups via MIDI — educational demonstrations
Budget: 480-650€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Stage Bell LED
⚙️ Anneau LED 48 LEDs pavillon
MIDI-synced light effects at bell — spectacular stage performances
Budget: 100-160€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Body Transducer
⚙️ Transducteur vibrant sur table d'harmonie
Vibrations in sax body per MIDI notes — hybrid acoustic experiences
Budget: 120-180€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Saxophone
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Key Solenoids 480-650€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Stage Bell LED 100-160€ ⭐⭐ C Body Transducer 120-180€ ⭐
6. TROMPETTE
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Trompette via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Piston Solenoids
⚙️ Solénoïdes 12V × 3 pistons
Automatic actuation of 3 pistons via Note On — robotic trumpet
Budget: 320-440€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Bell Ring LED
⚙️ Anneau LED WS2812B 60 LEDs φ70mm
MIDI-synced illumination at bell — concert visual effects
Budget: 80-130€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Embouchure Vibrator
⚙️ Moteur vibration ERM dans bouchon
Haptic feedback at lips indicating pitch — beginner intonation aid
Budget: 100-160€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Trompette
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Piston Solenoids 320-440€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Bell Ring LED 80-130€ ⭐⭐ C Embouchure Vibrator 100-160€ ⭐
7. BANDONÉON
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Bandonéon via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Button Solenoids
⚙️ 71× Solénoïdes miniatures 3V
Automatic actuation of 71 buttons — algorithmic tango compositions
Budget: 700-950€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Bellows Motor
⚙️ Moteur DC 12V + réducteur + courroie
Mechanical bellows control via CC — automated expression
Budget: 380-520€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Active Button LEDs
⚙️ LEDs WS2812B × 71 boutons
Each button lights when to press — tango learning aid
Budget: 250-380€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Bandonéon
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Button Solenoids 700-950€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Bellows Motor 380-520€ ⭐⭐ C Active Button LEDs 250-380€ ⭐
8. CONCERTINA
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Concertina via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Button Solenoids
⚙️ 30-46× Solénoïdes 3V
Automatic button actuation — automated folk compositions
Budget: 420-600€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Bellows Servos
⚙️ 2× Servos SG90 + bras soufflet
Bellows amplitude control via CC — programmed expression
Budget: 250-350€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Hexagonal LED
⚙️ LEDs WS2812B structure hexagonale
Active buttons lit on both sides — learning visual feedback
Budget: 180-260€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Concertina
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Button Solenoids 420-600€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Bellows Servos 250-350€ ⭐⭐ C Hexagonal LED 180-260€ ⭐
9. GUITARE
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Guitare via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Ebow × 6 strings
⚙️ Mini électro-aimants × 6 cordes
Infinite sustain per string via MIDI-controlled electromagnetism — ambient textures
Budget: 380-520€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — LED Fretboard
⚙️ Ruban LED WS2812B sous cordes sur manche
Real-time fret illumination to play — interactive guitar learning
Budget: 120-180€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Vibrato Servo
⚙️ Servo SG90 + bras trémolo
Automatic vibrato/tremolo control via CC — programmed expression effects
Budget: 150-220€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Guitare
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Ebow × 6 strings 380-520€ ⭐⭐⭐ B LED Fretboard 120-180€ ⭐⭐ C Vibrato Servo 150-220€ ⭐
10. UKULÉLÉ
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Ukulélé via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Mini-Ebow × 4 strings
⚙️ Électro-aimants miniatures × 4 cordes
MIDI-controlled electromagnetic sustain per string — new age and ambient loop textures
Budget: 250-360€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Colored Neck LED
⚙️ Ruban LED RGB sous manche
Colors per fret = visual learning aid — ideal for children and beginners
Budget: 80-130€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Body Vibrator
⚙️ Moteur vibration 5V caisse
Beat-synced vibration — haptic rhythmic feedback
Budget: 60-100€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Ukulélé
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Mini-Ebow × 4 strings 250-360€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Colored Neck LED 80-130€ ⭐⭐ C Body Vibrator 60-100€ ⭐
11. VIOLON
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Violon via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Motorized Bow
⚙️ Moteur brushless + archet adapté
MIDI-controlled robotic bow for sustain and accents — unique result
Budget: 580-800€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Violin Body LED
⚙️ LEDs RGB le long des ouïes et chevalet
Dynamic illumination by notes and intensity — spectacular stage effect
Budget: 100-150€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Bridge Transducer
⚙️ Transducteur piézo actif au chevalet
MIDI vibration injection via bridge — hybrid acoustic/electronic sounds
Budget: 150-220€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Violon
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Motorized Bow 580-800€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Violin Body LED 100-150€ ⭐⭐ C Bridge Transducer 150-220€ ⭐
12. CONTREBASSE
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Contrebasse via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Pizzicato Solenoids
⚙️ Solénoïdes 12V + plectre silicone × 4 cordes
Automatic string pizzicato via Note On — robotic bass for compositions
Budget: 350-500€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Double Bass Body LED
⚙️ Ruban LED corps + table d'harmonie
Synced illumination — visual effects for contemporary orchestra
Budget: 120-180€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Bass Transducer
⚙️ Transducteur 25W caisse
MIDI bass frequency amplification in the body — acoustic reinforcement
Budget: 200-300€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Contrebasse
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Pizzicato Solenoids 350-500€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Double Bass Body LED 120-180€ ⭐⭐ C Bass Transducer 200-300€ ⭐
13. HARPE
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Harpe via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — 47-String Solenoids
⚙️ 47× Solénoïdes miniatures × 47 cordes
Automatic plucking of each string via MIDI — algorithmic robotic harp
Budget: 850-1200€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — 7-Pedal Servomotor
⚙️ 7× Servos MG996R × 7 pédales
Automatic 7-pedal actuation via PC — automatic semitones
Budget: 350-500€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Per-String LED
⚙️ 47× LED RGB une par corde
Each string lit at note moment — harp learning aid
Budget: 180-260€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Harpe
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A 47-String Solenoids 850-1200€ ⭐⭐⭐ B 7-Pedal Servomotor 350-500€ ⭐⭐ C Per-String LED 180-260€ ⭐
14. DULCIMER
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Dulcimer via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Motorized Hammers
⚙️ Solénoïdes + marteaux feutre × cordes
Automatic string striking via MIDI — self-playing dulcimer for installations
Budget: 280-400€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Neck Position LED
⚙️ LEDs par position manche
Position to play lit — dulcimer learning aid
Budget: 80-120€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Soundboard Transducer
⚙️ Transducteur 10W table d'harmonie
MIDI vibrations in resonance box — harmonic enrichment
Budget: 120-180€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Dulcimer
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Motorized Hammers 280-400€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Neck Position LED 80-120€ ⭐⭐ C Soundboard Transducer 120-180€ ⭐
15. BATTERIE
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Batterie via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Striking Solenoids
⚙️ Solénoïdes 12V + baguettes caoutchouc × 8 pièces
Automatic actuation of each piece via MIDI — robotic drum kit
Budget: 480-680€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Under-Head LEDs
⚙️ LED RGB sous peaux translucides
Illumination by velocity and note — spectacular luminous drum kit
Budget: 200-300€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Hi-Hat Motor
⚙️ Moteur DC + came pied charleston
Automatic hi-hat actuation via CC4 — programmed rhythms
Budget: 150-220€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Batterie
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Striking Solenoids 480-680€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Under-Head LEDs 200-300€ ⭐⭐ C Hi-Hat Motor 150-220€ ⭐
16. DJEMBÉ
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Djembé via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Zone Striking Solenoids
⚙️ 3× Solénoïdes 12V zones peau
Automatic djembe zone striking via MIDI — automated African polyrhythms
Budget: 280-400€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Drumhead LED
⚙️ Anneau LED WS2812B sous peau translucide
Synced rhythm illumination — visual percussive effect for dance
Budget: 120-180€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Wood Body Vibrator
⚙️ Moteur vibration 12V corps
Rhythmic vibrations in the wood — bodily haptic feedback for deaf users
Budget: 80-130€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Djembé
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Zone Striking Solenoids 280-400€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Drumhead LED 120-180€ ⭐⭐ C Wood Body Vibrator 80-130€ ⭐
17. XYLOPHONE / MARIMBA
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Xylophone / Marimba via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Solenoid Hammers
⚙️ Solénoïdes + marteaux feutre × 29-37 lames
Precise automatic striking of each bar — robotic xylophone for contemporary pieces
Budget: 580-800€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Per-Bar LED
⚙️ LED RGB dessous chaque lame translucide
Color = pitch, intensity = velocity — luminous marimba
Budget: 200-300€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Active Resonators
⚙️ Transducteurs 5W dans résonateurs tubulaires
MIDI-controlled resonator vibration reinforcement — timbral enrichment
Budget: 280-400€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Xylophone / Marimba
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Solenoid Hammers 580-800€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Per-Bar LED 200-300€ ⭐⭐ C Active Resonators 280-400€ ⭐
18. HANDPAN
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Handpan via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Soft Striking Solenoids
⚙️ 8-9× Solénoïdes + embouts silicone
Automatic soft striking via MIDI — algorithmic meditative compositions
Budget: 480-680€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Dome Note LED
⚙️ 9× LED WS2812B par zone note
Each note zone lit at strike — scenic visual feedback
Budget: 150-220€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Dome Vibrator
⚙️ Transducteur 10W centre dôme
Continuous MIDI-controlled vibrations — controlled sustain and new textures
Budget: 180-260€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Handpan
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Soft Striking Solenoids 480-680€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Dome Note LED 150-220€ ⭐⭐ C Dome Vibrator 180-260€ ⭐
19. PIANO ACOUSTIQUE
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Piano Acoustique via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Hammer Solenoids
⚙️ 88× Solénoïdes par marteau (Disklavier-style)
Physical hammer actuation — self-playing piano via MIDI, modern pianola
Budget: 1200-2000€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Illuminated Key LEDs
⚙️ 88× LED RGB sous touches
Keys to play lit in real time — interactive piano learning
Budget: 350-500€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — 3-Pedal Servos
⚙️ 3× Servos MG996R × 3 pédales
Automatic pedal actuation via CC64/66/67 — complete expression
Budget: 200-300€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Piano Acoustique
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Hammer Solenoids 1200-2000€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Illuminated Key LEDs 350-500€ ⭐⭐ C 3-Pedal Servos 200-300€ ⭐
20. ORGUE À TUYAUX
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Orgue à Tuyaux via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Stop Solenoids
⚙️ Solénoïdes par tirette de jeu (8-32)
Automatic stop actuation via PC — robotic registration
Budget: 480-700€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Expression Box Motor
⚙️ Moteur DC + réducteur jalousies
Automatic expression box control via CC11 — programmed crescendo
Budget: 280-400€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Illuminated Console LED
⚙️ Ruban LED RGB console + pédalier
Active notes lit on console and pedalboard — aesthetic visual aid
Budget: 200-300€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Orgue à Tuyaux
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Stop Solenoids 480-700€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Expression Box Motor 280-400€ ⭐⭐ C Illuminated Console LED 200-300€ ⭐
21. BASSE ÉLECTRIQUE
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Basse Électrique via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Pizzicato Solenoids
⚙️ Solénoïdes + plectre par corde × 4-5
Automatic pizzicato per string via Note On — robotic groove
Budget: 280-400€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Active Fretboard LED
⚙️ Ruban LED RGB manche + frettes
Real-time fret+string position illumination — bass learning
Budget: 100-160€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Bass Body Transducer
⚙️ Transducteur 15W corps solid body
MIDI vibration injection into solid body — augmented physical effects
Budget: 150-220€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Basse Électrique
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Pizzicato Solenoids 280-400€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Active Fretboard LED 100-160€ ⭐⭐ C Bass Body Transducer 150-220€ ⭐
22. BALALAÏKA
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Balalaïka via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — 3-String Solenoids
⚙️ 3× Solénoïdes miniatures + plectre
Automatic 3-string actuation — algorithmic folk compositions
Budget: 220-320€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Triangular Body LED
⚙️ LEDs RGB contour caisse triangulaire
MIDI-synced triangular outline illumination — unique visual effect
Budget: 80-130€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Body Vibrator
⚙️ Moteur vibration 5V caisse
Synced haptic feedback — bodily feedback for hearing-impaired
Budget: 60-100€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Balalaïka
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A 3-String Solenoids 220-320€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Triangular Body LED 80-130€ ⭐⭐ C Body Vibrator 60-100€ ⭐
23. OUD
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Oud via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Ebow per Course
⚙️ 6× Électro-aimants miniatures par chœur
Controlled electromagnetic sustain — continuous Arabic drones and oriental textures
Budget: 380-520€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Oud Neck LED
⚙️ Ruban LED long manche sans frettes
Colored zones indicating active maqam — Arabic mode learning guidance
Budget: 100-150€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Large Body Transducer
⚙️ Transducteur 10W grande caisse bombée
MIDI vibrations in the large rounded body — augmented harmonic richness
Budget: 150-220€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Oud
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Ebow per Course 380-520€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Oud Neck LED 100-150€ ⭐⭐ C Large Body Transducer 150-220€ ⭐
24. SITAR
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Sitar via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Active Sympathetic Strings
⚙️ 13× Mini-transducteurs par corde sympathique
Sympathetic string excitation via MIDI — algorithmic drones and ragas
Budget: 580-800€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Mobile Fret LEDs
⚙️ LEDs sur frettes mobiles colorées
Active fret lit by note — interactive raga learning
Budget: 150-220€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Vibrato Servo
⚙️ Servo SG90 + mécanisme balancier
Programmable string vibrato via CC1 — automated meend and ornaments
Budget: 200-300€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Sitar
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Active Sympathetic Strings 580-800€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Mobile Fret LEDs 150-220€ ⭐⭐ C Vibrato Servo 200-300€ ⭐
25. KORA
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Kora via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — 21-String Solenoids
⚙️ 21× Mini-solénoïdes + plectre par corde
Robotic kora — algorithmic Mande compositions kumbengo + birimintingo
Budget: 850-1200€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Calabash LED
⚙️ LEDs RGB surface calebasse
Calabash zone illumination by active string — unique visual feedback
Budget: 180-260€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — 21-Zone Haptic Vibration
⚙️ 21× Moteurs ERM un par corde
String zone vibration at MIDI moment — haptic feedback for deaf users
Budget: 280-400€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Kora
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A 21-String Solenoids 850-1200€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Calabash LED 180-260€ ⭐⭐ C 21-Zone Haptic Vibration 280-400€ ⭐
26. CAJÓN
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Cajón via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Tapa Solenoids
⚙️ 3× Solénoïdes 12V zones tapa
Automatic cajón zone striking via MIDI — algorithmic flamenco
Budget: 220-320€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Tapa LED Matrix
⚙️ LED matrix tapa face 5×5
MIDI-synced LED rhythmic patterns on tapa face
Budget: 150-220€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Lateral Vibrators
⚙️ 2× Moteurs vibration parois latérales
Vibrations transmitted to musician's body — strong haptic feedback for deaf
Budget: 100-160€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Cajón
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Tapa Solenoids 220-320€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Tapa LED Matrix 150-220€ ⭐⭐ C Lateral Vibrators 100-160€ ⭐
27. KALIMBA
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Kalimba via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Tine Solenoids
⚙️ 8-17× Mini-solénoïdes + doigt silicone
Automatic tine actuation — self-playing kalimba, minimalist compositions
Budget: 280-400€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Colored Tine LEDs
⚙️ LEDs RGB sous chaque lamelle
Active tine lit — visual learning aid for children/beginners
Budget: 80-130€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Soundboard Transducer
⚙️ Transducteur 5W plateau résonance
MIDI vibrations in the wood soundboard — haptic enrichment
Budget: 80-120€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Kalimba
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Tine Solenoids 280-400€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Colored Tine LEDs 80-130€ ⭐⭐ C Soundboard Transducer 80-120€ ⭐
28. STEELPAN
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Steelpan via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Mallet Solenoids
⚙️ 28-32× Solénoïdes + embout rembourré
Automatic per-note striking — robotic steelpan for Caribbean compositions
Budget: 680-950€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Per-Note Steel LED
⚙️ 28-32× LED WS2812B par bosse de note
Active note lit — spectacular and pedagogical visual feedback
Budget: 220-320€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Steel Transducer
⚙️ Transducteur 15W bord tambour
Bass frequency vibrations in steel body — acoustic reinforcement
Budget: 150-220€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Steelpan
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Mallet Solenoids 680-950€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Per-Note Steel LED 220-320€ ⭐⭐ C Steel Transducer 150-220€ ⭐
29. CLAVECIN
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Clavecin via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Key Solenoids
⚙️ 49-61× Solénoïdes par touche
Automatic harpsichord actuation via MIDI — algorithmic baroque realization
Budget: 800-1200€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Keyboard Guidance LEDs
⚙️ 49-61× LED RGB sous touches
Active key lit — interactive baroque repertoire learning
Budget: 280-400€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Motorized Stops
⚙️ 8× Servos MG90S × 8 registres
Automatic stop change via PC — programmed baroque registration
Budget: 200-300€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Clavecin
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Key Solenoids 800-1200€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Keyboard Guidance LEDs 280-400€ ⭐⭐ C Motorized Stops 200-300€ ⭐
30. GUZHENG
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Guzheng via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — 21-String Solenoids
⚙️ 21× Mini-solénoïdes + plectre onglet
Automatic plucking of 21 strings — robotic guzheng for classical Chinese music
Budget: 680-950€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — 21-String LEDs
⚙️ 21× LED RGB une par corde
Active string lit — learning aid and stage effect
Budget: 200-300€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Left-Hand Bend Servos
⚙️ 3× Servos SG90 cordes bends
Bend actuation via MIDI Pitch Bend — automated guzheng bends
Budget: 180-260€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Guzheng
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A 21-String Solenoids 680-950€ ⭐⭐⭐ B 21-String LEDs 200-300€ ⭐⭐ C Left-Hand Bend Servos 180-260€ ⭐
31. DIDGERIDOO
Overview
Three solutions for MidiCore to physically actuate your Didgeridoo via received MIDI signals.
Proposal A — Internal Speaker
⚙️ Haut-parleur 2W waterproof dans le corps
MIDI sounds resonating inside — natural resonance for unique sounds
Budget: 120-180€ · MidiCore included
Proposal B — Cylindrical Body LED
⚙️ Ruban LED RGB intérieur corps
Lights visible at bell synced to MIDI — concert visual effect
Budget: 80-120€ · MidiCore included
Proposal C — Embouchure Vibrator
⚙️ Moteur vibration ERM bouchon embouchure
Rhythmic vibrations at lips synced to drone — haptic feedback
Budget: 80-130€ · MidiCore included
MidiCore Configuration
// Actuators Didgeridoo
#define MODULE_ENABLE_DOUT // digital outputs
#define MODULE_ENABLE_AOUT // analog outputs (PWM)
// Note On → actuator ON · Note Off → OFF
// CC11 → intensity (0-127 → PWM 0-255)
// Output latency : <3ms
Comparison
Proposal Type Budget Complexity
A Internal Speaker 120-180€ ⭐⭐⭐ B Cylindrical Body LED 80-120€ ⭐⭐ C Embouchure Vibrator 80-130€ ⭐
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