公开(公告)号：US4539883A

公开(公告)日：1985-09-10

申请号：US553745

申请日：1983-11-21

Applicant: Masanobu Chihana

Inventor： Masanobu Chihana

IPC: G10H1/00 ,  G10H1/18 ,  G10H7/00 ,  G10H1/08

CPC classification number: G10H1/187

Abstract: This electronic musical instrument comprises digital tone generation circuits having a plurality of tone generation channels each being capable of selecting a tone color independently from other channels. In each of the tone generation circuits, digital tone signals having the selected tone colors are produced in response to operation of a key or a switch. A specific number of analog channels are provided for processing analog tone signals channel by channel and a channel divider is also provided for distributing the digital tone signals generated by the digital tone generation circuits to these analog channels in specific combinations according to the selected tone colors. This channel divider further mixes the distributed digital tone signals together for each of the analog channels for time-division-multiplexing the mixed digital tone signals for each of the analog channels. The multiplexed digital tone signals are converted to analog signals by means of a single digital-to-analog converter. The converted analog signals are sampled and held for each of the analog channels and are made parallel.

Abstract translation: 该电子乐器包括具有多个乐音产生通道的数字乐音产生电路，每个音调生成通道能够独立于其他频道选择音色。 在每个音调生成电路中，响应于键或开关的操作产生具有选择的音色的数字乐音信号。 提供特定数量的模拟通道用于逐个通道地处理模拟音调信号，并且还提供一个通道分频器，用于根据所选择的音色以特定的组合将由数字乐音发生电路产生的数字乐音信号分配给这些模拟频道。 该信道分频器进一步将分布式数字音频信号混合在一起用于每个模拟通道，以对每个模拟通道的混合数字音频信号进行时分复用。 复用的数字音调信号通过单个数模转换器转换成模拟信号。 转换的模拟信号被采样并保持为每个模拟通道并且被并行。

公开(公告)号：US5739453A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-14

申请号：US403500

申请日：1995-03-14

Applicant: Masanobu Chihana ,  Hiroyuki Torimura

Inventor： Masanobu Chihana ,  Hiroyuki Torimura

IPC: G10H1/18 ,  G10H1/00 ,  G10H1/20 ,  G10H1/24 ,  G10H1/26 ,  G10H1/40 ,  G10H7/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/26 ,  G10H2240/085

Abstract: An electronic musical instrument including: a mode selecting unit for selecting a mode from a plurality of modes including an automatic performance mode and a manual performance mode; a musical style storage for storing performance atmosphere data of a plurality of musical styles; a performance data storage for storing performance data of a plurality of programs each matching one of the musical styles; a musical style selection member responsive to a manipulation by a performer for selecting a musical style from the performance atmosphere data stored in the musical style storage; a musical tone signal generator for generating a musical tone signal in accordance with a musical tone parameter; and a musical tone parameter generating unit for generating and outputting the musical tone parameter to the musical tone signal generator during the automatic performance mode, in accordance with the performance atmosphere data representing the musical style selected by the musical style selection member and the performance data of a program suitable for the musical style.

Abstract translation: 一种电子乐器，包括：模式选择单元，用于从包括自动演奏模式和手动演奏模式的多种模式中选择模式; 用于存储多种音乐风格的演奏气氛数据的音乐风格存储器; 演奏数据存储装置，用于存储与音乐风格中的一种相匹配的多个节目的演奏数据; 音乐风格选择构件，其响应于执行者的操纵，用于从存储在音乐风格存储器中的演奏气氛数据中选择音乐风格; 乐音信号发生器，用于根据乐音参数产生乐音信号; 乐音参数产生单元，用于根据表示由音乐风格选择构件选择的音乐风格的演奏气氛数据和表演数据，在自动演奏模式期间产生并输出乐音参数给乐音信号发生器; 一个适合音乐风格的节目。

公开(公告)号：US5656789A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-12

申请号：US421800

申请日：1995-04-13

Applicant: Akira Nakada ,  Yasuo Nagahama ,  Takeo Shibukawa ,  Masanobu Chihana ,  Tatsuhiro Koike

Inventor： Akira Nakada ,  Yasuo Nagahama ,  Takeo Shibukawa ,  Masanobu Chihana ,  Tatsuhiro Koike

IPC: G10H1/40 ,  G09B15/00 ,  G09B15/04 ,  G10G1/02 ,  G10H1/00 ,  G09B15/02

CPC classification number: G09B15/04 ,  G09B15/003 ,  G10H1/0016 ,  G10H2220/031 ,  G10H2220/066

Abstract: Indicators are provided in corresponding relations to individual keyboard keys. For each of plural phrases of a given music piece, information is supplied that represents at least the highest-pitch note to the lowest note in the phrase. During performance of the music piece and on the basis of the supplied information, the indicators, for each phrase, indicates all notes within a range from the highest-pitch note to the lowest note of the phrase. Thus, the player can easily position his hands over accurate keys and thereby can comfortably carry out performance operations for each phrase. Notes to be performed in each phrase after a first note corresponding to predetermined performance timing in the phrase may be indicated in different manners (for example, by varying degrees of brightness) depending on performance timing differences, from the first note performance timing, of the notes. Alternatively, individual notes of each phrase may be sequentially indicated quickly in advance of the actual phrase performance. These modifications allow the player to intuitively recognize the order of performance, Further, by indicating at least one of the current and next notes in a manner different from other notes, it is advantageously shown very visibly which notes should be performed now and next.

Abstract translation: 指标以与个别键盘键相对应的关系提供。 对于给定音乐片段的多个短语中的每一个，提供至少表示最高音高音符的短语中的最低音符的信息。 在演奏乐曲期间，并根据所提供的信息，每个短语的指示符表示从短语的最高音高音符到最低音符的范围内的所有音符。 因此，玩家可以轻松地将双手放在准确的键上，从而可以舒适地执行每个短语的演奏操作。 在对应于短语中的预定演奏定时的第一音符之后，可以以不同的方式（例如，通过变化的亮度），根据演奏时间差从第一音符演奏定时， 笔记。 或者，可以在实际短语表演之前快速顺序地指示每个短语的单个音符。 这些修改允许玩家直观地识别性能的顺序。此外，通过以与其它音符不同的方式指示当前和下一个音符中的至少一个，有利地非常明显地显示了现在和接下来应该执行哪些音符。

公开(公告)号：US5125314A

公开(公告)日：1992-06-30

申请号：US528723

申请日：1990-05-24

Applicant: Masanobu Chihana

Inventor： Masanobu Chihana

IPC: G10H1/18 ,  G10H1/053 ,  G10H1/24 ,  G10H1/42

CPC classification number: G10H1/24 ,  G10H1/42 ,  Y10S84/12

Abstract: An electronic musical instrument is disclosed in which the selection of timbre and rhythm contol functions is simplified, and the number of function switches and control panel surface area can be limited, even when the instrument has a large number of available timbre and rhythm control functions. The invention provides an electronic musical instrument employing various types of musical tone control data which are divided into groups. Additionally, the invention provides an input device which includes a plurality of switches, each switch corresponding to one of the above described groups of musical tone control data. The input device is capable of detecting the operation of the above mentioned switches. Additionally provided is a tone control data management device in which flag data is stored to indicate which of the above mentioned groups of musical tone control data have been selected, the flag data being updated any time one of the above mentioned switches corresponding to a group of musical tone control data has been operated. Also, a musical tone control device is provided such that based on the above mentioned flag data, musical tone control data is selected, and based on the selected musical tone control data, musical tone control is effected.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电子乐器，其中简化了音色和节奏轮廓功能的选择，即使当乐器具有大量可用的音色和节奏控制功能时，也可以限制功能开关和控制面板表面积的数量。 本发明提供一种使用分为组合的各种类型的乐音控制数据的电子乐器。 此外，本发明提供了一种输入装置，其包括多个开关，每个开关对应于上述一组乐音控制数据。 输入装置能够检测上述开关的操作。 另外提供了一种音调控制数据管理装置，其中存储标志数据以指示已经选择了上述组音乐控制数据中的哪一个，该标志数据随时更新为上述一组开关，对应于一组 音乐控制数据已被操作。 此外，提供乐音控制装置，使得基于上述标志数据，选择乐音控制数据，并且基于所选择的乐音控制数据，实现乐音控制。

公开(公告)号：US5777251A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-07

申请号：US759745

申请日：1996-12-03

Applicant: Harumichi Hotta ,  Kazuhide Iwamoto ,  Hiroyuki Torimura ,  Masanobu Chihana

Inventor： Harumichi Hotta ,  Kazuhide Iwamoto ,  Hiroyuki Torimura ,  Masanobu Chihana

IPC: G10H1/18 ,  G10H1/00 ,  G10H1/053 ,  G10H1/34 ,  G10H1/36 ,  G10H7/00 ,  A63H5/00 ,  G04B13/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/0008 ,  G10H1/0041 ,  G10H1/342 ,  G10H7/002 ,  G10H2210/095 ,  G10H2210/171

Abstract: An electronic musical instrument apparatus includes a pad and fret switches. When the pad is stricken while any one of the fret switches is depressed, at least a musical tone is generated. The apparatus has different modes of performance operation including a first melody mode, a second melody mode, a base mode, a first chord mode, a second chord mode, an ad-lib mode and the like. In the first melody mode, each time the pad is operated, a note event is read out from a memory, a previous tone that has been generated is muted and, at the same time, a next tone for the note event read out is immediately generated so that a legato-like performance can be performed. If desired, a mute switch is operated to mute a previous tone that is being generated so that a staccato like performance is performed. In the second melody mode, the base mode, the first chord mode and the second chord mode, performance data for note events is successively and continuously read out from a memory. Each time the pad is operated, the apparatus generates at least a tone for a note event that is read out at a moment of operation of the pad. In the ad-lib mode, different tones for ad-lib performance are assigned to the fret switches. When the pad is operated while any of the fret switches is depressed, at least a tone having a pitch assigned to the fret switch is generated.

Abstract translation: 一种电子乐器装置，包括一个音垫和音响开关。 当在任何一个颤音开关被按下时垫被撞击时，至少产生乐音。 该装置具有不同的性能操作模式，包括第一旋律模式，第二旋律模式，基本模式，第一和弦模式，第二和弦模式，自由模式等。 在第一个旋律模式中，每次操作垫时，从存储器中读出一个音符事件，所生成的先前音调被静音，同时，立即读出音符事件的下一个音调 产生，使得可以执行类似腿部的表现。 如果需要，静音开关被操作以使正在生成的先前音调静音，从而执行类似表演的声音。 在第二旋律模式中，基本模式，第一和弦模式和第二和弦模式，用于笔记事件的演奏数据从存储器连续地和连续地读出。 每次操作该焊盘时，该设备至少产生一个在焊盘操作时读出的音符事件的音调。 在ad-lib模式下，ad-lib性能的不同音调被分配给fret开关。 当按压垫子时，至少产生具有分配给音响开关的音高的音调。

公开(公告)号：US5074183A

公开(公告)日：1991-12-24

申请号：US415104

申请日：1989-09-29

Applicant: Masanobu Chihana

Inventor： Masanobu Chihana

IPC: G10H1/053 ,  G10H1/06 ,  G10H1/18 ,  G10H1/24

CPC classification number: G10H1/186 ,  G10H1/24 ,  G10H2230/331

Abstract: A musical-tone-signal-generating apparatus which determines the current tone-color-designation state on the basis of the operation of one or more tone-color-selection switches, reads from a memory tone-color-control information that specifies the tone colors corresponding to the current tone-color-designation state, and controls the generation of musical-tone signals on the basis of the tone-color-control information. The tone-color-control information includes various data necessary for generating one or more tone colors selected by the tone-color-selection switches. Thus, the apparatus can generate a plurality of tone colors simultaneously with a simple configuration.

Abstract translation: 基于一个或多个音色选择开关的操作确定当前音色指定状态的乐音信号产生装置从指定音调的存储器音调控制信息中读取 对应于当前音色指定状态的颜色，并且基于色调控制信息来控制乐音信号的产生。 色调控制信息包括生成由色调选择开关选择的一种或多种色调所需的各种数据。 因此，该装置可以以简单的配置同时产生多种音色。

公开(公告)号：US4528885A

公开(公告)日：1985-07-16

申请号：US558607

申请日：1983-12-06

Applicant: Masanobu Chihana

Inventor： Masanobu Chihana

IPC: G10H1/057 ,  G10H1/053 ,  G10H1/055 ,  G10H3/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/055

Abstract: A touch responsive apparatus in an electronic musical instrument for controlling a musical tone of the instrument detects an after-touch of a key touch such as the depth or force of a key depression after the key has been depressed, and generates an after-touch control signal to perform an after-touch control which varies quickly toward a predetermined target value independently of an detected after-touch to such an extent as will not generate a click, and which thereafter follows the detected after-touch.

Abstract translation: 用于控制乐器的乐音的电子乐器中的触摸响应装置在键被按下之后检测诸如键按压的深度或力的键触摸的后接触，并产生后触摸控制 信号，以执行独立于检测到的后接触之后朝向预定目标值快速变化的后续触摸控制到不会产生点击的程度，并且其后跟随检测到的后触摸。