A child music creation workbench

Abstract

The utility model relates to music education equipment technical field more specifically, relate to a kind of children music creation workstation, including shell, shell includes main shell and at least two side shells, the left and right sides of main shell are equipped with mounting hole, two side shells are respectively telescopic and installed in two mounting holes, control panel is installed in main shell interior, the upper surface of main shell is equipped with MIDI keyboard and sound, located on the left side of main shell side shell is equipped with synthesizer, located on the right side of main shell side shell is equipped with percussion pad and sequencer, locking device for locking the position of side shell is further provided in side shell, locking device is electrically connected with control panel.The utility model can generate from basic sound effect, gradually enter deeper level melody, rhythm and complete music creation.Satisfy the creation needs of children in different growth stages, and it is convenient to store.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of music education equipment technology, and more specifically, to a children's music creation workbench. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of modern educational concepts, early childhood music education has gradually become an important means of developing intelligence, cultivating aesthetic abilities, and improving overall quality. Music teaching equipment, as a core tool for children to access musical knowledge and practice musical skills, needs to be designed to balance fun, interactivity, and educational value to suit children's cognitive development characteristics and learning needs. Currently, common children's music teaching equipment on the market mainly includes simplified versions of traditional musical instruments (such as small electronic keyboards and percussion instruments), multimedia interactive software, and smart hardware, but they still have significant limitations in terms of functional integration, teaching effectiveness, and user experience. Traditional music teaching aids (such as simple keyboard instruments or rhythm toys) typically only provide basic sound playback functions, lacking systematic teaching guidance and failing to stimulate children's sustained learning interest. In recent years, music education applications (APPs) based on tablets or smartphones have enhanced interactivity through animation, games, and other forms, but their over-reliance on screen interaction may cause vision problems for children, and virtual operation cannot replace the cultivation of tactile and dynamic perception musical skills by physical instruments. Meanwhile, while existing smart hardware (such as networked electronic drums or smart pianos) can assist learning through light indicators or follow-along functions, their functional designs are mostly geared towards adults or professional learners. Their complex interfaces and obscure operational logic fail to meet children's intuitive and scenario-based learning needs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a children's music teaching device that integrates physical operation, intelligent interaction, and safety design. This device should enhance learning enjoyment through multimodal feedback (such as visual, auditory, and tactile feedback), provide personalized guidance through adaptive algorithms, and adapt to the developmental needs of children of different ages through modular design. This would fill the functional gaps in existing technologies and improve the scientific rigor and effectiveness of music education. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a children's music creation workbench that progresses from basic sound effect generation to deeper levels of melody, rhythm, and complete music creation, interacting with children through multiple senses. This meets the creative needs of children at different stages of development.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a children's music creation workbench, including a shell, the shell including a main shell and at least two side shells, the main shell having mounting holes on its left and right sides, the two side shells being retractably installed in the two mounting holes respectively, a control board being installed inside the main shell, a MIDI keyboard and speakers being installed on the upper surface of the main shell, a synthesizer being installed on the side shell located on the left side of the main shell, a drum pad and a sequencer being installed on the side shell located on the right side of the main shell, and a locking device for locking the position of the side shell being provided in the side shell, the locking device being electrically connected to the control board.

[0005] In this technical solution, the housing is used to define the shape of the workbench and the position of each component, and to protect these components. The housing consists of a main housing and side housings. By providing retractable side housings on both sides of the main housing, the volume occupied by the housing during storage is significantly reduced while ensuring sufficient space for installing the components. A MIDI keyboard and speakers are mounted on the main housing. A synthesizer is mounted on the side housing located on the left side of the main housing, and a drum pad and sequencer are mounted on the side housing located on the right side of the main housing. The MIDI keyboard outputs MIDI signals and resembles a piano keyboard, allowing users to simulate piano operation and create piano-style music. The drum pads simulate percussion instruments; users can strike the pads, which convert the strikes into electrical signals. The sequencer is a hardware tool used for music creation, arrangement, and performance. It records, edits, and plays time-series data of music, thereby achieving precise control over musical elements. Sequencers play a crucial role in modern music production. Users can adjust notes, rhythms, and dynamics, allowing for better parameter adjustments and improved composition efficiency and freedom. Synthesizers are devices that generate, process, and modulate sound using electronic technology. An internal control board connects electrically to a MIDI keyboard, drum pads, sequencer, and synthesizer. This control board integrates and processes signals from these components, achieving multi-functional integration. It also connects to speakers, allowing users to hear the final processed signal in real-time. This interaction facilitates feedback and allows creators to review and adjust their music. Furthermore, the workbench provides multi-sensory interaction through touch, sight, and hearing, increasing the fun and interactivity of the creative process and encouraging long-term user engagement. The side shells also feature locking mechanisms to maintain their positions. These mechanisms are controlled by a control panel, which allows for locking and unlocking different side shells, thus enabling the locking and unlocking of different functions. In the first stage, both side shells are locked, allowing children to use only the MIDI keyboard and providing basic melody creation and adjustment functions. The second stage unlocks the right side shell of the main shell, unlocking the drum pads and sequencer. This part offers more diverse and professional rhythm editing compared to the MIDI keyboard, with the drum pads and sequencer providing more subtle rhythm adjustments. The third stage unlocks the left side shell of the main shell, unlocking the synthesizer. Children can then adjust elements such as volume and pitch using the synthesizer, with more sound adjustments provided as their abilities improve, helping them understand and design sound effects.This design divides functions according to the difficulty and steps of creation, helping children gradually move from simple sound exploration to complex melody and rhythm creation. It can adapt to different musical needs according to children's level, making it easier to maintain children's interest in music and avoid children losing interest in music creation if they are exposed to music creation that is too difficult at the beginning.

[0006] Preferably, the MIDI keyboard is mounted in the middle of the main housing, and the speaker is positioned above the MIDI keyboard.

[0007] Preferably, a display screen is also provided in the middle of the upper surface of the main housing, the display screen is located above the MIDI keyboard, the speaker is located on one side of the display screen, and the display screen is electrically connected to the control board.

[0008] Preferably, at least two speakers are provided, and the two speakers are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the display screen.

[0009] Preferably, multiple control buttons are also provided on both sides of the display screen. The control buttons include a play button, a stop button, a help button, a loop button, a switch button, and a record button. The control buttons are located between the speaker and the display screen and are electrically connected to the control board.

[0010] Preferably, the synthesizer includes a music parameter adjustment knob and a music parameter fader, the music parameter adjustment knob is arranged above the music parameter fader, and the music parameter adjustment knob and the music parameter fader are electrically connected to the control board.

[0011] Preferably, a power interface is also provided at the lower edge of the main housing, and the power interface is electrically connected to the control board.

[0012] Preferably, the power interface includes a USB-C port, a DC-V port, an out port, and an in port, and the USB-C port, the DC-V port, the out port, and the in port are electrically connected to the control board.

[0013] Preferably, a groove is formed by inward recessing at the lower edge of the main housing, and the power interface is disposed in the groove. A cover plate can also be detachably installed on the main housing to close the groove.

[0014] Preferably, a switch button is provided on the outer surface of the main housing near the user, the outer surface of the switch button is flush with the outer surface of the main housing, and the switch button is electrically connected to the control board.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In this utility model, the housing includes a main housing and a side housing. The side housing is telescopically installed within the main housing, ensuring sufficient space for installing various components while significantly reducing the volume occupied by the housing during storage. The main housing is equipped with a MIDI keyboard and a synthesizer, while the side housing is equipped with a drum pad, a sequencer, and a synthesizer, enabling various music operations. The control board, MIDI keyboard, drum pad, sequencer, and synthesizer unify the sound output through speakers, achieving integration of various components and providing richer creative content. Furthermore, it allows for multi-sensory interaction with the user through touch, sight, and hearing, increasing the fun and interactivity of creation and attracting users to participate in creation long-term. The side shell has a locking mechanism to lock the position, allowing the pads, sequencer, and synthesizer to be unlocked in batches by locking and unlocking the side shell. The functions are divided according to the difficulty and steps of creation, helping children gradually move from simple sound exploration to complex melody and rhythm creation. It can adapt to different musical needs according to children's level, making it easier to maintain children's interest in music and avoid children losing interest in music creation if they are exposed to music creation that is too difficult at the beginning. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a top view of the children's music creation workbench of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a top view of the synthesizer in the children's music creation workbench of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the power interface of the children's music creation workbench of this utility model.

[0019] In the attached diagram: 1. Housing; 2. MIDI keyboard; 3. Drum pad; 4. Sequencer; 5. Synthesizer; 6. Speaker; 7. Display screen; 8. Control button; 9. Power interface; 11. Recess; 12. Cover plate; 13. Main housing; 14. Side housing; 15. Switch button; 51. Music parameter adjustment knob; 52. Music parameter fader; 91. USB-C port; 92. DC-5V port; 93. Out port; 94. In port. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. The positional relationships described in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this patent.

[0021] In the accompanying drawings of this utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "long," and "short" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0023] Example 1

[0024] like Figure 1As shown, a children's music creation workbench includes a housing 1, which comprises a main housing 13 and at least two side housings 14. Mounting holes are provided on the left and right sides of the main housing 13, and the two side housings 14 are retractably mounted into the two mounting holes respectively. A control board is installed inside the main housing 13. A MIDI keyboard 2 and a speaker 6 are mounted on the upper surface of the main housing 1. A synthesizer 5 is mounted on the side housing 14 located on the left side of the main housing 13, and a drum pad 3 and a sequencer 4 are mounted on the side housing 14 located on the right side of the main housing 13. A locking device for locking the position of the side housing 14 is also provided in the side housing 14, and the locking device is electrically connected to the control board. The housing 1 is used to define the shape of the workbench and the position of each component, and to protect each component. The housing 1 is divided into a main housing 13 and side housings 14. By providing retractable side housings 14 on the left and right sides of the main housing 13, the volume occupied by the housing 1 during storage can be significantly reduced while ensuring that the housing 1 has sufficient space to install each component. The main housing 13 houses a MIDI keyboard 2 and a speaker 6. A synthesizer 5 is mounted on the side housing 14 located to the left of the main housing 13, and a drum pad 3 and a sequencer 4 are mounted on the side housing 14 located to the right of the main housing 13. The MIDI keyboard 2 outputs MIDI signals and resembles a piano keyboard 2, allowing users to simulate piano operation and create piano-style music. The drum pad 3 simulates percussion instruments; users can strike the pad, which converts the strikes into electrical signals. The sequencer 4 is a hardware tool for music creation, arrangement, and performance. It records, edits, and plays time-series data of music, enabling precise control of musical elements. The sequencer 4 plays a crucial role in modern music production, allowing users to adjust notes, rhythms, and dynamics, thus improving efficiency and freedom in music creation. The synthesizer 5 is a device that generates, processes, and modulates sound using electronic technology. The housing 1 houses a control board, which is electrically connected to the MIDI keyboard 2, drum pads 3, sequencer 4, and synthesizer 5. The control board integrates and processes signals from these components, achieving multi-functional integration. It is also electrically connected to a speaker 6. The final result of the integrated and processed signals is played through the speaker 6, allowing users to listen to the created music in real time. This enables interaction between the music and the creator during the creation process, facilitating feedback and allowing the creator to review and adjust the music. Furthermore, the workbench provides multi-sensory interaction through touch, sight, and hearing, increasing the fun and interactivity of the creation process and encouraging long-term user engagement.The side shell 14 also features a locking mechanism for securing its position. This mechanism is controlled by a control panel, which can lock and unlock different side shells 14, thus enabling the locking and unlocking of different functions. In the first stage, both side shells 14 are locked, allowing children to use only the MIDI keyboard 2, providing basic melody creation and adjustment functions. In the second stage, the side shell 14 on the right side of the main shell 13 is unlocked, thereby unlocking the drum pad 3 and sequencer 4. This part offers more diverse and professional rhythm editing compared to the MIDI keyboard 2, with the drum pad 3 and sequencer 4 providing more subtle rhythm adjustments. In the third stage, the side shell 14 on the left side of the main shell 13 is unlocked, thereby unlocking the synthesizer 5. Children can adjust elements such as volume and pitch using the synthesizer 5, and as their abilities improve, more sound adjustments are provided, helping them understand and design sound effects. This design divides functions according to the difficulty and steps of creation, helping children gradually move from simple sound exploration to complex melody and rhythm creation. It can adapt to different musical needs according to children's level, making it easier to maintain children's interest in music and avoid children losing interest in music creation if they are exposed to music creation that is too difficult at the beginning.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, the MIDI keyboard 2 is mounted in the middle of the main housing 13, and the speaker 6 is positioned above the MIDI keyboard 2. Children typically need to use both hands to press the MIDI keyboard 2 simultaneously. Positioning the MIDI keyboard 2 in the middle of the main housing 13 facilitates simultaneous use by the user. Since the speaker 6 is generally not needed during normal operation, its placement above the MIDI keyboard 2 keeps it relatively away from children, achieving a reasonable layout.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, a display screen 7 is also provided in the middle of the upper surface of the main housing 13. The display screen 7 is located above the MIDI keyboard 2, and the speaker 6 is located on one side of the display screen 7. The display screen 7 is electrically connected to the control board. The display screen 7 can display various music information in real time. Children can intuitively see the music information and make adjustments through the display screen 7, which improves the ease of operation of the workbench.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, at least two speakers 6 are provided, with the two speakers 6 arranged on the left and right sides of the display screen 7 respectively. By placing the speakers 6 on both sides of the display screen 7, the arrangement of the speakers 6 is optimized, making it easier to create a stereo environment and enhancing the sound playback effect and realism.

[0028] Example 2

[0029] This embodiment is similar to Embodiment 1 above, except that, as Figure 1As shown, multiple control buttons 8 are also provided on both sides of the display screen 7. These control buttons 8 include a play button, a stop button, a help button, a loop button, a switch button, and a record button. The control buttons 8 are located between the speaker 6 and the display screen 7 and are electrically connected to the control board. Children can use the control buttons 8 to play music, stop playback, loop playback, switch modes, and record. A help button is also provided; pressing the help button will display the operating instructions for the workbench on the display screen 7, making it easier for children to familiarize themselves with the workbench operation.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the synthesizer 5 includes a music parameter adjustment knob 51 and a music parameter fader 52. The music parameter adjustment knob 51 is positioned above the music parameter fader 52, and both the music parameter adjustment knob 51 and the music parameter fader 52 are electrically connected to the control board. Children can change the music parameters by rotating the music parameter adjustment knob 51 and pushing the music parameter fader 52, thereby creating different music.

[0031] Example 3

[0032] This embodiment is similar to Embodiment 1 above, except that, as Figure 3 As shown, a power interface is also provided at the lower edge of the main housing 13, and the power interface is electrically connected to the control board. External power sources and equipment are connected to the power interface via wires. Electrical energy powers the control board through the power interface and, in turn, powers other components and transmits electrical signals through the control board.

[0033] like Figure 3As shown, the power interface includes a USB-C port 91, a DC-5V port 92, an out port 93, and an in port 94. These ports are electrically connected to the control board. Different power interfaces can be used to adapt to different power usage scenarios. The USB-C port 91 is compatible with common data cables, providing power to the workbench and enabling data transfer between the workbench and external devices. Recorded audio can be transferred to external electronic devices, or external audio can be imported into the workbench. The DC-5V port 92 is a traditional power interface compatible with conventional power cables and is a DC power input interface. When the MIDI keyboard 2 cannot obtain sufficient power through the USB-C port 91, or when a more stable and independent power supply is required, an external DC power adapter can be connected through the DC-5V port 92 to convert AC power to DC power suitable for the MIDI keyboard 2. This ensures the MIDI keyboard 2 can function normally, maintain stable performance, and avoid malfunctions or functional limitations due to insufficient power. Out port 93 and in port 94 are used to send or receive MIDI signals generated by the MIDI keyboard 2 to other devices. Connecting to out port 93 allows control of these music creation devices to produce sound or perform other operations; connecting to in port 94 allows receiving control signals from music production software on the computer to control indicator lights on the MIDI keyboard 2 or perform other keyboard-related interactive operations. Compared to USB-C port 91, out port 93 and in port 94 provide more independent and stable signal transmission, which meets the requirements for supporting multi-device connectivity.

[0034] like Figure 3 As shown, a groove 11 is formed by an inward recess at the lower edge of the main housing 13. The power interface is disposed within the groove 11. A cover plate 12 can also be detachably installed on the main housing 13, and the cover plate 12 closes the groove 11. The groove 11 protects the power interface from direct collisions with the external environment, preventing damage to the power interface. The groove 11 can be closed by the cover plate 12 to prevent external dust or foreign objects from entering the power interface and affecting its normal operation.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, a switch button 15 is also provided on the outer surface of the main housing 13 near the user. The outer surface of the switch button 15 is flush with the outer surface of the main housing 13, and the switch button 15 is electrically connected to the control board. The switch button 15 is used to control the supply and disconnection of power to the workbench. The switch button 15 is located on the outer surface of the housing 1 near the user for easy operation. The flushness of the outer surface of the switch button 15 with the outer surface of the main housing 13 ensures the smoothness and integrity of the outer surface of the main housing 13, thus ensuring the aesthetics of the workbench.

[0036] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A children's music creation workbench, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (1), which includes a main housing (13) and at least two side housings (14). The main housing (13) has mounting holes on its left and right sides. The two side housings (14) are telescopically installed in the two mounting holes. A control board is installed inside the main housing (13). A MIDI keyboard (2) and a speaker (6) are installed on the upper surface of the main housing (13). A synthesizer (5) is installed on the side housing (14) located on the left side of the main housing (13). A drum pad (3) and a sequencer (4) are installed on the side housing (14) located on the right side of the main housing (13). A locker for locking the position of the side housing (14) is also provided in the side housing (14). The locker is electrically connected to the control board.

2. The children's music creation workbench according to claim 1, characterized in that, The MIDI keyboard (2) is installed in the middle of the main housing (13), and the speaker (6) is located above the MIDI keyboard (2).

3. The children's music creation workbench according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main housing (13) is provided with a display screen (7) in the middle of its upper surface. The display screen (7) is located above the MIDI keyboard (2). The speaker (6) is located on one side of the display screen (7). The display screen (7) is electrically connected to the control board.

4. A children's music creation workbench according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least two speakers (6) are provided, and the two speakers (6) are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the display screen (7).

5. A children's music creation workbench according to claim 4, characterized in that, Multiple control buttons (8) are also provided on both sides of the display screen (7). The control buttons (8) include a play button, a stop button, a help button, a loop button, a switch button, and a record button. The control buttons (8) are located between the speaker (6) and the display screen (7) and are electrically connected to the control board.

6. A children's music creation workbench according to claim 1, characterized in that, The synthesizer (5) includes a music parameter adjustment knob (51) and a music parameter fader (52). The music parameter adjustment knob (51) is arranged above the music parameter fader (52). The music parameter adjustment knob (51) and the music parameter fader (52) are electrically connected to the control board.

7. A children's music creation workbench according to claim 1, characterized in that, A power interface is also provided at the lower edge of the main housing (13), and the power interface is electrically connected to the control board.

8. A children's music creation workbench according to claim 7, characterized in that, The power interface includes a USB-C port (91), a DC-5V port (92), an out port (93), and an in port (94), which are electrically connected to the control board.

9. A children's music creation workbench according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lower edge of the main housing (13) is recessed inward to form a groove (11), and the power interface (9) is disposed in the groove (11). A cover plate (12) can also be detachably installed on the main housing (13), and the cover plate (12) closes the groove (11).

10. A children's music creation workbench according to claim 1, characterized in that, A switch button (15) is also provided on the outer surface of the main housing (13) near the user. The outer surface of the switch button (15) is flush with the outer surface of the main housing (13), and the switch button (15) is electrically connected to the control board.

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