公开(公告)号：US5001960A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-26

申请号：US362830

申请日：1989-06-07

Applicant: Hitoshi Katou

Inventor： Hitoshi Katou

IPC: G10H1/00 ,  G10H3/12

CPC classification number: G10H3/125 ,  G10H1/0066 ,  G10H2210/066 ,  G10H2210/201

Abstract: An input waveform signal representing, for example, a string oscillation is input to a pitch extraction circuit. The pitch extraction circuit extracts a pitch frequency from the input waveform signal, and this pitch frequency is input to a RAM connected to a CPU. On the other hand, LFO data from an LFO is input to a RAM. The CPU detects the amount of variation of the pitch frequency based on the pitch frequency and coverts the amount of variation of the pitch frequency in accordance with a predetermined conversion function. Thereafter the converted value is added to the LFO data to form musical sound control data for imparting a tremolo effect or a vibrato effect. The musical sound production circuit thereby imparts the above effect to the musical sound to be produced.

Abstract translation: 表示例如串振荡的输入波形信号被输入到音调提取电路。 音调提取电路从输入波形信号中提取音调频率，并且该音调频率被输入到连接到CPU的RAM。 另一方面，来自LFO的LFO数据被输入到RAM中。 CPU基于音调频率来检测音调频率的变化量，并且根据预定的转换功能来覆盖音调频率的变化量。 此后，将转换的值添加到LFO数据以形成用于施加颤音效果或颤音效果的音乐声音控制数据。 因此，音乐声音制作电路对要产生的音乐声音赋予上述效果。

公开(公告)号：US4306482A

公开(公告)日：1981-12-22

申请号：US114571

申请日：1980-01-23

Applicant: Toshio Kashio

Inventor： Toshio Kashio

IPC: G10H1/24 ,  G10H1/18 ,  G10H7/00 ,  G10H7/04 ,  G10H7/08 ,  G10F1/00

CPC classification number: G10H7/04 ,  G10H1/182 ,  G10H2210/201

Abstract: In an electronic musical instrument which is arranged to produce musical tones belonging to the selected one of many different types of musical instruments and having a number of player-operable selection keys respectively corresponding to the number of types of musical instrument sounds desired, the improvement wherein means is provided for generating a sample tone belonging to that type of musical instrument specified by one of the above-mentioned selection keys at a prescribed pitch and period simply by depressing only once a particular selection key, without taking the trouble of successively depressing individual performance keys, thereby facilitating the selection of a desired type of musical instrument by the player.

Abstract translation: 在一种电子乐器中，其被配置为产生属于许多不同类型的乐器中所选择的一种乐器的乐音，并且具有分别对应于期望的乐器声音的类型的数量的多个可播放器可操作的选择键，其中， 提供了用于通过简单地仅按压特定选择键来产生属于由上述选择键中的一个选择键指定的那种类型的乐器的样本音调，而不采取连续按压个人演奏的麻烦 键，从而便于玩家选择期望类型的乐器。

公开(公告)号：US09711119B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US15377898

申请日：2016-12-13

Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Inventor： Hiroki Sato

IPC: G10H1/04 ,  G10H1/043 ,  G10H1/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/043 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H1/42 ,  G10H7/004 ,  G10H7/02 ,  G10H2210/201 ,  G10H2210/281 ,  G10H2210/375 ,  G10H2210/391

Abstract: A delay time counter in a DSP cyclically counts a sampling clock from zero to a delay time sampling count and issues a delay time interrupt to a CPU each time the sampling clock count reaches the delay time sampling count. The CPU measures a time difference between each time the DSP issues the delay time interrupt and each time sequence clock interrupts occur a number of times corresponding to the delay time. Then, in order to reduce this time difference, the CPU increases or decreases a maximum count that is set to the sequence clock counter. Therefore, in the next delay process, the shift between the time by which the automatic performance is advanced by the CPU (which is equal to the delay time) and the timing of the delay process executed by the DSP (which is also equal in length to the delay time) will be corrected.

公开(公告)号：US20170011724A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15275807

申请日：2016-09-26

Applicant: SMULE, INC.

Inventor： Perry R. Cook ,  Jeannie Yang ,  Yar Woo ,  John Shimmin ,  Randal Leistikow ,  Michael Berger ,  Jeff Smith

IPC: G10H1/32 ,  G10H1/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/0016 ,  G10H1/368 ,  G10H1/38 ,  G10H2210/091 ,  G10H2210/201 ,  G10H2210/225 ,  G10H2220/096 ,  G10H2220/241 ,  G10H2220/355 ,  G10H2220/395

Abstract: Notwithstanding practical limitations imposed by mobile device platforms and applications, truly captivating musical instruments may be synthesized in ways that allow musically expressive performances to be captured and rendered in real-time. Synthetic musical instruments that provide a game, grading or instructional mode are described in which one or more qualities of a user's performance are assessed relative to a musical score. By providing a range of modes (from score-assisted to fully user-expressive), user interactions with synthetic musical instruments are made more engaging and tend to capture user interest over generally longer periods of time. Synthetic musical instruments are described in which force dynamics of user gestures (such as finger contact forces applied to a multi-touch sensitive display or surface and/or the temporal extent and applied pressure of sustained contact thereon) are captured and drive the digital synthesis in ways that enhance expressiveness of user performances.

Abstract translation: 尽管移动设备平台和应用程序的实际限制，真正迷人的乐器可能会以允许音乐表现性能被实时捕获和渲染的方式进行合成。 描述提供游戏，分级或教学模式的合成乐器，其中评估用户演奏的一个或多个质量相对于乐谱。 通过提供一系列模式（从分数辅助到完全用户表达），与合成乐器的用户交互更加引人入胜，并且倾向于在一般较长的时间段内捕获用户兴趣。 描述了合成乐器，其中捕获用户手势的力动力学（诸如施加到多触摸敏感显示器或表面上的手指接触力和/或其持续接触的时间范围和施加压力）并且驱动数字合成 增强用户表现力的方式。

公开(公告)号：US08766080B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13827064

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: ArtstoTao Inc.

Inventor： Tracy Kwei-Liang Ho

IPC: G10H1/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/02 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2210/066 ,  G10H2210/201 ,  G10H2220/116

Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for performing visualized quantitative vibrato analysis are provided. In some embodiments, a method for analyzing musical vibrato in an audio file is provided, the method comprising: receiving, using a hardware processor, a target note from a user; receiving, using the hardware processor, a time-domain signal representing a piece of music comprising a plurality of notes, wherein the plurality of notes include the target note and the target note is played with a vibrato effect; converting, using the hardware processor, the time-domain signal to a frequency-domain signal; determining, using the hardware processor, a plurality of changes in frequency and intensity of the vibrato effect over time based on the frequency-domain signal; determining, using the hardware processor, a target frequency corresponding to the target note; and displaying, on a display, data about the changes in frequency and intensity of the vibrato effect over time and data about the target frequency.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于进行可视化定量颤振分析的方法，系统和介质。 在一些实施例中，提供了一种用于分析音频文件中的音乐颤音的方法，所述方法包括：使用硬件处理器从用户接收目标音符; 使用所述硬件处理器接收表示包括多个音符的音乐的时域信号，其中所述多个音符包括所述目标音符，并且所述目标音符以颤音效果播放; 使用硬件处理器将时域信号转换成频域信号; 基于所述频域信号，使用所述硬件处理器确定所述颤音效应的频率和强度的多个变化; 使用所述硬件处理器确定与所述目标音符对应的目标频率; 并且在显示器上显示关于随着时间的颤音效果的频率和强度的变化以及关于目标频率的数据的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20130255477A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13901865

申请日：2013-05-24

Applicant: Paul F. Ierymenko ,  Edgar Joseph Berdahl

Inventor： Paul F. Ierymenko ,  Edgar Joseph Berdahl

IPC: G10H3/18

CPC classification number: G10H3/18 ,  G10D3/04 ,  G10D3/143 ,  G10H3/182 ,  G10H3/22 ,  G10H3/26 ,  G10H2210/086 ,  G10H2210/201 ,  G10H2210/221 ,  G10H2220/181 ,  G10H2220/411 ,  G10H2220/435 ,  G10H2240/311

Abstract: A system for controlling for at least one string of a musical instrument by selectively exciting or damping vibration of the string is provided. The system includes at least one transducer configured to sense a lateral vibration of the string and/or to apply an actuating force to the string. A controller is configured to determine an actuating signal for driving the actuator to apply a longitudinal actuating force to the string at a termination point of the string. The longitudinal actuating force are operable to modulate a tension of the string that increases and/or damps the lateral vibration and/or selected harmonics thereof.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于通过选择性地激励或阻尼弦的振动来控制至少一串乐器的系统。 该系统包括至少一个被配置为感测弦的横向振动和/或向琴弦施加致动力的换能器。 控制器被配置为确定用于驱动致动器的致动信号，以在弦的终点处将纵向致动力施加到弦。 纵向致动力可操作以调节弦的张力，其增加和/或阻止横向振动和/或其选择的谐波。

公开(公告)号：US08450593B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12772440

申请日：2010-05-03

Applicant: Paul F. Ierymenko ,  Edgar Joseph Berdahl

Inventor： Paul F. Ierymenko ,  Edgar Joseph Berdahl

IPC: G10H1/00

CPC classification number: G10H3/18 ,  G10D3/04 ,  G10D3/143 ,  G10H3/182 ,  G10H3/22 ,  G10H3/26 ,  G10H2210/086 ,  G10H2210/201 ,  G10H2210/221 ,  G10H2220/181 ,  G10H2220/411 ,  G10H2220/435 ,  G10H2240/311

Abstract: A system for controlling for at least one string of a musical instrument by selectively exciting or damping vibration of the string is provided. The system includes at least one transducer configured to sense a lateral vibration of the string and/or to apply an actuating force to the string. A controller is configured to determine an actuating signal for driving the actuator to apply a longitudinal actuating force to the string at a termination point of the string. The longitudinal actuating force are operable to modulate a tension of the string that increases and/or damps the lateral vibration and/or selected harmonics thereof.

公开(公告)号：US08404958B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US13039092

申请日：2011-03-02

Applicant: Yuval Shrem ,  Amit Itzkovich

Inventor： Yuval Shrem ,  Amit Itzkovich

IPC: G10H7/00

CPC classification number: G10H7/008 ,  G10H1/0075 ,  G10H1/02 ,  G10H1/34 ,  G10H2210/095 ,  G10H2210/181 ,  G10H2210/195 ,  G10H2210/201 ,  G10H2230/221 ,  G10H2250/035

Abstract: An advanced MIDI/audio processing system with virtual key-switches. The virtual key-switches are mapped to different musical concepts. As a user presses a key-switch in real time with the playing of musical notes, the musical concept mapped to the key-switch that was pressed is applied. The instrument then switches to a new playing state based on the particular musical concept that was applied. Furthermore, the system is configured to provide a smooth transition between dynamic levels when applying crescendo or diminuendo effects via a modulation wheel. The system also configured to provide enhanced cycling of alternate samples by providing an individual alternate cycle for each note of each articulation in each dynamic level. Furthermore, the system is configured to allow a user to store and recall specific cycle positions, and override an existing cycle to choose a specific alternate sample for a specific note.

Abstract translation: 具有虚拟键盘开关的高级MIDI /音频处理系统。 虚拟键开关被映射到不同的音乐概念。 用户通过播放音符实时按下键盘开关，应用映射到被按下的按键开关的音乐概念。 然后，乐器根据所应用的特定音乐概念切换到新的播放状态。 此外，该系统被配置为在通过调制轮施加渐强或微弱效应时在动态水平之间提供平滑过渡。 该系统还被配置为通过为每个动态级别中的每个关节的每个音符提供单独的替代周期来提供替代样本的增强的循环。 此外，系统被配置为允许用户存储和调用特定的周期位置，并且覆盖现有周期以针对特定音符选择特定的替代样本。

公开(公告)号：US20100275761A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12708234

申请日：2010-02-18

Applicant: Paul F. Ierymenko

Inventor： Paul F. Ierymenko

IPC: G10H3/18 ,  G10H3/00

CPC classification number: G10H3/143 ,  G10H3/125 ,  G10H3/26 ,  G10H2210/201 ,  G10H2210/221 ,  G10H2220/505 ,  G10H2250/235

Abstract: A system for producing music from a stringed musical instrument includes a sensor/actuating transducer arrangement coupled to each or all of one or a plurality of the tensioned strings and supervisory system that governs one or more motion controllers associated with the transducer to affect the string vibration through at least one actuator transducer coupled to the string(s) in accordance with technique commands issued by the player of the instrument, the technique commands being recognized by processes in the supervisor from among characteristics of signal features extracted by further processes continuously analyzing the motional behavior of one or more strings.

Abstract translation: 用于从弦乐器产生音乐的系统包括耦合到一个或多个张紧弦的每个或全部的传感器/致动换能器装置，以及管理与换能器相关联的一个或多个运动控制器以影响弦振动的监控系统 通过根据仪器播放器发出的技术指令耦合到弦的至少一个致动器换能器，通过进一步处理提取的信号特征的特征来识别技术指令，该特征通过连续分析运动 一个或多个字符串的行为。

公开(公告)号：US07750229B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US11637596

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: Eric Lindemann

Inventor： Eric Lindemann

IPC: G10H1/02 ,  G10H1/04 ,  G10H1/06 ,  G10H1/12 ,  G10H1/46 ,  G10H5/02 ,  G10H7/00

CPC classification number: G10H7/006 ,  G10H1/0066 ,  G10H2210/201 ,  G10H2210/225 ,  G10H2250/211 ,  G10H2250/495 ,  G10H2250/615

Abstract: The present synthesizer generates an underlying spectrum, pitch and loudness for a sound to be synthesized, and then combines the underlying spectrum, pitch and loudness with stored Spectral, Pitch, and Loudness Fluctuations and noise elements. The input to the synthesizer is typically a MIDI stream. A MIDI preprocess block processes the MIDI input and generates the signals needed by the synthesizer to generate output sound phrases. The synthesizer comprises a harmonic synthesizer block (which generates an output representing the tonal audio portion of the output sound), an Underlying Spectrum, Pitch, and Loudness (which takes pitch and loudness and uses stored algorithms to generate the slowly varying portion of the output sound) and a Spectral, Pitch, and Loudness Fluctuation portion (which generates the quickly varying portion of the output sound by selecting and combining Spectral, Pitch, and Loudness Fluctuation segments stored in a database). A specialized analysis process is used to derive the formulas used by the Underlying Spectrum, Pitch, and Loudness and to generate and store the Spectral, Pitch, and Loudness Fluctuation segments stored in the database.

Abstract translation: 本合成器为合成的声音生成基础频谱，音调和响度，然后将基础频谱，音调和响度与存储的频谱，音高和响度波动和噪声元素相结合。 合成器的输入通常是MIDI流。 MIDI预处理块处理MIDI输入并生成合成器所需的信号以产生输出声音短语。 合成器包括谐波合成器块（其产生表示输出声音的音调音频部分的输出），基础频谱，音高和响度（其​​采用音调和响度，并且使用存储的算法来生成输出的缓慢变化部分 声音）和光谱，音高和响度波动部分（通过选择和组合存储在数据库中的光谱，音高和响度波动段来产生输出声音的快速变化部分）。 使用专门的分析过程来导出基础频谱，音高和响度所使用的公式，并生成和存储数据库中存储的谱，音高和响度波动段。