СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ГЕНЕРАЦИИ ЗВУКОВОГО ФАЙЛА

Изобретение относится к способу генерации выходного аудиофайла. Способ содержит использование одного или более процессоров для выполнения этапов: приема звуковых дорожек, каждая из которых создана согласно звуковым параметрам; разделения каждой звуковой дорожки по меньшей мере на один выбираемый звуковой блок, причем каждый звуковой блок содержит звуковой контент от музыкального инструмента, вовлеченного в создание звуковой дорожки; присваивания уникального идентификатора каждому звуковому блоку; использования уникальных идентификаторов для выбора звуковых блоков и генерации выходных аудиоданных путем объединения звуковых блоков. Изобретение направлено на предотвращение использования одной и той же комбинации звуковых блоков при генерации выходных аудиоданных для гарантирования того, что сгенерированные выходные аудиофайлы являются достаточно уникальными. Также предложены модули записи, редактирования и микширования звукового файла, которые обеспечивают пользователю возможность полного ...

ТЕРМИНАЛ И СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ МЕДИАФАЙЛА

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR INTERAKTIVEN BILDUNG VON NEUEN BEARBEITUNGEN VON MUSIKSTÜCKEN

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke / photo booth / jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner. The method involves operating a portable electronic device by a user, and synchronizing times between a jukebox and the electronic device that captures a video with karaoke performance mediated by the jukebox which may be previewed by a user prior to ...

Object-oriented audio system

ELECTRONIC MUSICAL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD

An electronic musical apparatus which makes it possible to execute functions provided in advance in the electronic musical apparatus. Contents data including link information indicative of a link to a file in which at least one command for executing at least one predetermined function provided in the electronic musical apparatus is written is acquired. A predetermined screen is displayed based on the acquired contents data. The file linked by the link information is acquired when a user performs a predetermined operation on the link information presented on the displayed predetermined screen. At least one command written in the acquired file is interpreted, and the electronic musical apparatus is controlled to execute at least one predetermined function indicated by the interpreted command.

IMPROVED SYNTHESIZED PERCUSSION PEDAL AND DOCKING STATION

An apparatus for facilitating control of midi-sequence generation is disclosed. The apparatus may include a midi-sequence module configured for generating midi-sequences. Further, the apparatus may also include a foot-operated switch configured to operate the midi-sequence module. Additionally, the apparatus may include a docking station configured to connect the apparatus to a mobile device. Accordingly, the midi-sequence module may be controlled through the mobile device. Further, in some embodiments the midi-sequence module may be included in the mobile device instead of the apparatus. Accordingly, the apparatus may include a switch port configured to electrically couple the foot-operated switch with the mobile device in order to control the midi-sequence module included in the mobile device.

SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN OUTPUT FILE

A system for creating an output comprises a processing unit, a user input module operably connected to the processing unit, and a video monitor operably connected to the processing unit. The processing unit provides on the video monitor: a grid image comprising multiple cells, each cell representing a duration of time; and a selection area comprising multiple select icons, each select icon representing a source data file. The processing unit is configured such that a user can create a grid layout representing the correlation between individual selected source data files and one or more of the multiple cells. The processing unit produces the output based on the correlation.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERACTIVELY CREATING NEW ARRANGEMENTS FOR MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS

The musical work is represented on a digital medium in the form of a database (150) comprising a plurality of fixed musical sequences, and a template comprising a plurality of sequence positions. Each sequence position may represent one track of a musical arrangement, such as the performance of one instrument group, or a musical solo. The various tracks are intended to be played simultaneously, in parallel. In addition, some of the sequence positions may represent fixed-length, partial segments of a single track that are intended to be played serially. Using a menu-driven, graphical interface, a user interactively selects a plurality of the fixed musical sequences, as desired, and allocates the selected sequences among the various fixed sequence positions specified by the template. The musical sequences are then combined in accordance with the user's selections, thus creating a new arrangement of the musical work. In this way, users of varying levels of sophistication can be given a musically ...

미디어 파일 처리 방법 및 단말

... 본 발명은, 방법을 제공하고 이러한 방법은: 미디어 파일과 관련된 텍스트 정보를 표시하는 단계; 제1 제스처를 수신하고, 제1 제스처를 사용하여 선택된 텍스트 정보의 일부를 표시하는 단계; 및 제2 제스처를 수신하고, 제2 제스처를 사용하여 확인된 미디어 파일의 세그먼트를 획득하는 단계를 포함한다. 표시된 텍스트 정보, 표시된 시간 정보, 및 를 사용하여, 제2 제스처를 사용하여 확인되고 획득된, 미디어 파일의 세그먼트를 사용하여, 단말은 제스처의 처리를 구현하는 다른 처리 소프트웨어를 설치하지 않아도 된다.

DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH KARAOKE AND/OR PHOTO BOOTH FEATURES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke / photo booth / jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner.

DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY METHOD, AND PROGRAM

The problem addressed by the present invention is to provide a display device, a display method, and a program that enable display for easily performing an impromptu effect operation. In order to solve such problem, this display device is provided with a display unit and a display control unit that performs musical composition characteristic amount display by dividing a musical composition, on the basis of a musical composition characteristic amount which results from analysis of the musical composition, at every frequency range and at every time band according to the position of beats in the musical composition, conducting ornamentation in accordance with the volume of such frequency band and time band, and displaying each divided region on the display.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM

An electronic musical instrument system, comprising: an electronic musical instrument, having selectable groups of reproducible sounds and individually selectable reproducible sounds; a signal generator for energizing an audio amplifier responsive to different digital audio sources, including the groups of sounds and the individual sounds; a graphical user interface for displaying at least one control graphic representing controllable parameters of the audio signals generated by the generator; and, a controller responsive to operation of the control graphic for adjusting the controllable parameters of the generator and for selectively coupling different ones of the sources to the generator. The graphical user interface can comprise: a video display (20); and a touch-responsive overlay (22). The controllable parameters can include multiple instrument sound selection and sound layer assignment, controlled responsive to operation of the at least one control graphic. The at least one control ...

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke/photo booth/jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner.

MUSIC SHAPER

A music composition, editing, and playback system and method provides a user interface design based on geometric interpretation of music theory replacing traditional modern music notation with geometric shapes including chords represented by polygons that are colored with colors or hues.

Dynamic music authoring

In some implementations, a computing device can be configured to present a graphical user interface that enables the dynamic authoring of music by a user of the computing device. The computing device can present a grid of cells, where each cell represents a music segment. The cells can be configured to playback the music segment once or playback the music segment in a repeating loop. The user can select (e.g., touch) one or more cells in the grid to cause the corresponding music segment to play. While playing selected cells, the user can provide input selecting various musical effects to apply to the playing music. The user can record a dynamically selected sequence of cells and musical effects to create an original musical product.

Computerized sound source programmable by user's editing of tone synthesis algorithm

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPOSING ELECTRONIC MUSIC AND GENERATING GRAPHICAL INFORMATION

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ГЕНЕРАЦИИ ЗВУКОВОГО ФАЙЛА

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

Interactive control of audio outputs on a display screen

Digital audio workstation

Music and graphic apparatus audio-visually modeling acoustic instrument

Apparatus and method for adjusting a characteristics of a multimedia item

An apparatus and a method for adjusting a characteristic of a multimedia item are provided. The apparatus and method includes an auxiliary execution region and an execution region for adjusting a sound resource of a multimedia item, outputs a sound resource adjustment list on the auxiliary execution region according to the selection of a function of sound resource adjustment selected on the execution region, and outputs indexes capable of controlling a value of a corresponding sound resource adjustment if a specific sound resource adjustment item is selected. In this respect, the apparatus and method easily processes the sound resource adjustment based on the execution region and auxiliary execution region.

Information processing method and client

PROCESS OF MANAGEMENT OF AUDIONUMERICAL FLOWS

L'objet de l'invention est un procédé de gestion de flux audionumériques, consistant à créer des flux audionumériques appelés pistes (p1 à p21), chacun desdits flux audionumériques correspondant à un signal sonore, caractérisé en ce qu'il consiste, au moment de la création, à regrouper lesdites pistes en au moins deux ensembles (G1 à 65), les pistes et les ensembles étant appelés éléments, à établir des contraintes relatives aux éléments, à vérifier que chaque nouvelle contrainte est compatible avec les contraintes précédentes grâce à un moteur de résolution de contraintes, à encapsuler les pistes (p1 à p21) et les contraintes dans un fichier informatique unique, et au moment de l'écoute, à choisir les pistes que souhaite entendre l'auditeur en respectant les contraintes et obtenir un signal sonore à partir des pistes choisies.

Dynamic music authoring

In some implementations, a computing device can be configured to present a graphical user interface that enables the dynamic authoring of music by a user of the computing device. The computing device can present a grid of cells, where each cell represents a music segment. The cells can be configured to playback the music segment once or playback the music segment in a repeating loop. The user can select (e.g., touch) one or more cells in the grid to cause the corresponding music segment to play. While playing selected cells, the user can provide input selecting various musical effects to apply to the playing music. The user can record a dynamically selected sequence of cells and musical effects to create an original musical product.

Gaming system and method configured to provide a musical game associated with unlockable musical instruments

Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to gaming systems and methods configured to provide a musical game associated with unlockable musical instruments. In one embodiment, the musical game is associated with a plurality of different musical instruments that are initially unlocked or locked and a plurality of different instrument playing events, each of which is associated with one or more of the musical instruments. Upon an occurrence of one of the instrument playing events, the gaming system produces at least one sound and provides an award associated with each unlocked musical instrument associated with that instrument playing event. The gaming system does not produce any sounds or provide any awards associated with any locked musical instruments associated with that instrument playing event. Upon an occurrence of an instrument unlock event, if any of the musical instruments are locked, the gaming system unlocks at least one locked musical instrument.

Systems and methods for transforming digital audio content into visual topic-based segments

A system for platform-independent visualization of audio content, in particular audio tracks utilizing a central computer system in communication with user devices via a computer network. The central system utilizes various algorithms to identify spoken content from audio tracks and selects visual assets associated with the identified content. Thereafter, a visualized audio track is available for users to listen and view. Audio tracks, for example Podcasts, may be segmented into topical audio segments based upon themes or topics, with segments from disparate podcasts combined into a single listening experience, based upon certain criteria, e.g., topics, themes, keywords, and the like.

IMAGE ENHANCEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

A method comprising: generating at least two frames from a video, wherein the at least two frames are configured to provide an animated image; determining at least one object based on the at least two frames, the at least one object having a periodicity of motion with respect to the at least two frames; determining at least one audio signal component for associating with the animated image based on a signal characteristic of at least one audio signal; and combining the at least one object and the at least one audio signal component wherein the animated image is substantially synchronised with the at least one signal component based on the signal characteristic.

System and method of multimedia content editing

According to a preferred embodiment, there is provided a computer program for use in the creation and editing of multimedia works which provides a much simplified method of selecting and placing multimedia clips into a composition. In one preferred embodiment, the user is provided with a graphical user interface which might appear to be similar to that of a traditional multimedia editing program, but wherein the user can add to or modify the multimedia content contained therein by simply clicking the mouse above an empty track location, with the replacement clips being chosen and inserted into the work automatically. In another embodiment, clips presently within a multimedia work are automatically replaced with commonly themed or compatible clips upon user selection.

Apparatus and method for adjusting characteristics of a multimedia item

An apparatus and a method for adjusting a characteristic of a multimedia item are provided. The apparatus and method includes an auxiliary execution region and an execution region for adjusting a sound resource of a multimedia item, outputs a sound resource adjustment list on the auxiliary execution region according to the selection of a function of sound resource adjustment selected on the execution region, and outputs indexes capable of controlling a value of a corresponding sound resource adjustment if a specific sound resource adjustment item is selected. In this respect, the apparatus and method easily processes the sound resource adjustment based on the execution region and auxiliary execution region.

System and method for multimedia content editing

According to a preferred embodiment, there is provided a computer program for use in the creation and editing of multimedia works which provides a much simplified method of selecting and placing multimedia dips into a composition. In one preferred embodiment, the user is provided with a graphical user interface which might appear to be similar to that of a traditional multimedia editing program, but wherein the user can add or modify multimedia content contained therein by simply clicking the mouse above an empty track location, with the replacement clips being chosen and inserted into the work automatically. In another embodiment, clips presently within a multimedia work are automatically replaced with commonly themed or compatible clips upon user selection.

SOUND PROCESSING DEVICE, SOUND PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A sound processing device that is capable of setting a plurality of processes to be performed on a sound signal on a time axis. The sound processing device includes a display control part that controls display of a screen on which two or more blocks each indicating input and output of the sound signal and process details for the input sound signal can be disposed, and a signal processing part that performs a process corresponding to each block on the sound signal in a block order defined on the basis of a positional relationship between a block disposed on the screen and a new block disposed on the screen.

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM KOMPONIEREN VON ELEKTRONISCHER MUSIK UND ZUR ERZEUGUNG VON GRAPHISCHER INFORMATION

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke / photo booth / jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner.The method involves operating a portable electronic device by a user, and synchronizing times between a jukebox and the electronic device that captures a video with karaoke performance mediated by the jukebox which may be previewed by a user prior to ...

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

Digital audio workstation

A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for adjusting spatial position (panning) and volume of audio tracks 346, wherein the audio tracks together comprise a group 351. Each audio track, and the group track, have a first spatial position value and a first volume value. The digital audio workstation comprises a user interface with a stage view which depicts one or more group track user interface objects 349. A user adjusts the first spatial position value and/or volume value of the group track wherein the digital audio workstation calculates a second spatial position value and/or volume value of each of the one or more audio tracks based on the adjusted spatial position and/or volume of the group track. Audio track user interface objects 347 are displayed on the stage view interface where the position of each of the audio track user interface objects represents the second spatial position value and/or volume value of that track. Also disclosed is a DAW where a segment of the stage boundary is ...

Method and system for composing electronic music and generating graphical information

MULTI-SENSORY LITERACY ACQUISITION METHOD AND SYSTEM

The present invention discloses a system comprising a method and apparatus that integrates learning across interchangeable, multiple literacies and provides a means for increasing simultaneous literacy acquisition density. Information acquired through multiple senses results in more information acquired faster and with longer retention possible. The system presents information selectively through one or more sensory pathways, then interprets behavioral responses to this information, analyzing the responses qualitatively and quantitatively. Tracked and stored data is applied over various learning environments to develop individual learner profiles. In this way, the specific sensory pathways that an individual learner responds to can be optimized and specifically tailored for enhanced learning performance.

TRACK TRAPPING AND TRANSFER

An apparatus includes an input for receiving session tracks, an audio converter for converting the first and second data into one of a plurality of audio formats, thereby generating converted session tracks; a storage medium for storing the converted session tracks; a session-track vectorization unit for packaging the converted session tracks into a session vector for transmission to the distributed music collaboration system, and a session-track transfer unit for effecting transfer of the session vector to the distributed music collaboration system.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING AUDIO, CONFORMING AN AUDIO INPUT TO A MUSICAL KEY, AND CREATING HARMONIZING TRACKS FOR AN AUDIO INPUT

Enhancement of audio includes receiving a restriction parameter with audio input and determining a restricted audio input. Another audio input track is manipulated based on the restricted audio input track, and the audio tracks are combined. Conformation of audio to a musical key is also disclosed. The interval between two notes of the audio input are determined and a note corresponding to the second of the note is selected based on a musical key and the interval. Intervals between each note pair of the audio input are summed and each note is scored. A best-match note is selected. The second note of the audio input is conformed into the frequency of the best-match note. Creation of harmonizing tracks includes receiving audio input and harmonizing tracks are created. Each of the harmonizing tracks are transposed. Individual notes are manipulated based on a chord strictness threshold and audio output is provided.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SYSTEM

An electronic musical instrument system, comprising: an electronic musical instrument, having selectable groups of reproducible sounds and individually selectable reproducible sounds; a signal generator for energizing an audio amplifier responsive to different digital audio sources, including the groups of sounds and the individual sounds; a graphical user interface for displaying at least one control graphic representing controllable parameters of the audio signals generated by the generator; and, a controller responsive to operation of the control graphic for adjusting the controllable parameters of the generator and for selectively coupling different ones of the sources to the generator. The graphical user interface can comprise: a video display (20); and a touch-responsive overlay (22). The controllable parameters can include multiple instrument sound selection and sound layer assignment, controlled responsive to operation of the at least one control graphic. The at least one control ...

A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AN AUDIO FILE

Effect adding apparatus, method, and electronic musical instrument

An effect adding apparatus includes: at least one first operation element on which a first user operation is performed; a plurality of second operation elements on which a second user operation is performed after the first user operation; and at least one processor, in which the at least one processor determines two or more effects including at least a first effect and a second effect, from a plurality of effects in which each of the effects is associated with a plurality of parameters, based on the first user operation on the at least one first operation element, and determines a parameter associated with each of the plurality of second operation elements, based on data indicating significance of each of a plurality of first parameters associated with the first effect determined and data indicating significance of each of a plurality of second parameters associated with the second effect determined.

Systems and methods thereof for determining a virtual momentum based on user input

A computer-implemented method including generating a user interface implemented on a touch-sensitive display configured to generate a virtual dual flywheel system for modulating a lifecycle of a musical note or chord. The dual flywheel system (DFS) includes a first VFS and a second VFS, where the first virtual flywheel system series connected to the second virtual flywheel system such that an output of the first virtual flywheel system is coupled to an input of the second virtual flywheel system. Upon receiving a user input on the user interface, the dual flywheel system determines a virtual momentum for the first virtual flywheel based on the user input and a predetermined mass coefficient of the first virtual flywheel system, and determines a virtual momentum for the second virtual flywheel based on the virtual momentum of the first virtual flywheel system and a predetermined mass coefficient of the second virtual flywheel.

Music Game System Capable Of Text Output And Computer-Readable Storage Medium Storing Computer Program Of Same

Provided is a music game system whereby the degree of freedom with respect to the correlation between lyrics and an indication of operation is provided. The system determines, based on the sequence data, an operation timing within a predetermined time range from the current moment in music piece toward the future, and moves the object corresponding to each operation timing determined so as to coincide with the operation reference mark at the operation timing which should be indicated by the object. The lyrics data describes a text of lyrics to be outputted in accordance with the music piece. The system also determines the text to be assigned to each object based on each operation timing in the sequence data and the moment in music piece correlated to each text in the lyrics data and displays the text assigned to the object as a part thereof.

DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH KARAOKE AND/OR PHOTO BOOTH FEATURES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke/photo booth/jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GAPLESS AUDIO-PRESET SWITCHING IN AN ELECTRONIC MUSICAL-EFFECTS UNIT

A guitar multi-effects pedalboard is provided. The pedalboard has footswitches and a memory storing guitar-effect presets for processing an inputted guitar signal when the processing is triggered by pressing a footswitch. The pedalboard has one or more processors coupled to the memory and configured to process a first portion of an inputted guitar signal on a first audio-engine thread with a first guitar-effect preset when processing the first portion is triggered by pressing a footswitch. The one or more processors also process a second portion of the inputted guitar signal on a second audio-engine thread with a second guitar-effect preset while simultaneously processing the first portion of the inputted guitar signal on the first audio-engine thread with the first guitar-effect preset when processing the second portion is triggered by pressing a footswitch. The one or more processors simultaneously output the processed first portion and the processed second portion.

DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH KARAOKE AND/OR PHOTO BOOTH FEATURES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

LIGHT REFLECTION PLATE

A light reflection plate which is made of a thermoplastic polyester foamed body containing fine cells having a mean cell diameter of not greater than 50 'mu'm, a thickness of at least 200 'mu'm and a specific gravity of not greater than 0.7, and which has a high diffuse reflection factor of visible rays without adding a pigment or fine particles that improve scattering performance of light.

VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WITH PERSONALIZED CONTENT

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a scheme for allowing personalization of content selection while simplifying management and selection of a content. SOLUTION: The system includes a storage device for storing summary music identification values, a processor for communicating with the storage device that receives the summary music identification values, and assembles a content based on the summary music identification values, and a reproduction device for communicating with the processor so as to present the assembled content to a user. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT ...

ТЕРМИНАЛ И СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ МЕДИАФАЙЛА

Группа изобретений относится к средствам обработки медиафайла. Технический результат – повышение эффективности и скорости обработки медиафайла мобильным терминалом. Для этого предложен способ, включающий в себя отображение текстовой информации, где текстовая информация ассоциируется с медиафайлом; прием первого жеста и отображение информации о времени, где информация о времени ассоциируется с частью, которая выбирается посредством использования первого жеста и принадлежит текстовой информации; и прием второго жеста и получение сегмента, который подтверждается посредством использования второго жеста и принадлежит медиафайлу. Посредством использования отображаемой текстовой информации, отображаемой информации о времени и полученного сегмента, который подтверждается посредством использования второго жеста и принадлежит медиафайлу, терминалу не требуется установка другого программного обеспечения для обработки, чтобы реализовать обработку жеста. 6 н. и 16 з.п. ф-лы, 11 ил.

Benutzerschnittstelle für ein virtuelles Musikinstrument und Verfahren zum Bestimmen einer Eigenschaft einer auf einem virtuellen Saiteninstrument gespielten Note

Benutzerschnittstelle (100), implementiert auf einer berührungsempfindlichen Anzeige für ein virtuelles Musikinstrument, aufweisend:eine Vielzahl an Akkord-Berührregionen (150), wobei jede Akkord-Berührregion mit einem Akkord in einem musikalischen Schlüssel korrespondiert und in eine Vielzahl an getrennten Berührzonen (162) geteilt ist, wobei die Vielzahl an Akkord-Berührregionen einen vorbestimmten Satz an Akkorden definieren,wobei jede aus der Vielzahl an getrennten Berührzonen in jeder Region mit einer Vielzahl von vorausgewählten Audio-Signalen (1434) assoziiert ist, die in einem computerlesbaren Medium (1510) gespeichert sind, undwobei jede aus der Vielzahl an Berührzonen zum Erkennen und Unterscheiden zwischen einer Vielzahl an Berührgestenartikulationen eingerichtet ist, wobei eine erkannte Berührgestenartikulation die vorausgewählten Audio-Signale, die mit jeder aus der Vielzahl an getrennten Berührzonen assoziiert sind, bestimmt.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR COMPOSING ELECTRONIC MUSIC AND FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GRAPHIC INFORMATION

A system and method for generating an audio file

The present invention relates to a computer implemented system and method for generating an audio output file. The method comprising using one or more processors to perform steps of: receiving audio tracks, each audio track created according to audio parameters; separating each audio track into at least one selectable audio block, each audio block comprising audio content from a musical instrument involved in creating the audio track; assigning a unique identifier to each audio block; using the unique identifiers to select audio blocks, and generating the audio output by combining the audio blocks. The present invention prevents the use of the same combination of audio blocks in the generation of audio output to ensure that the audio output files generated a sufficiently unique. Also provided are audio file recording, editing and mixing modules enabling a user to have full creative control over mix and other parameters to modify as desired the audio file generated.

System for generating an output file

A system for creating an output comprises a processing unit, a user input module operably connected to the processing unit, and a video monitor operably connected to the processing unit. The processing unit provides on the video monitor: a grid image comprising multiple cells, each cell representing a duration of time; and a selection area comprising multiple select icons, each select icon representing a source data file. The processing unit is configured such that a user can create a grid layout representing the correlation between individual selected source data files and one or more of the multiple cells. The processing unit produces the output based on the correlation.

ELECTRONIC MUSICAL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD

An electronic musical apparatus which makes it possible to execute functions provided in advance in the electronic musical apparatus. Contents data including link information indicative of a link to a file in which at least one command for executing at least one predetermined function provided in the electronic musical apparatus is written is acquired. A predetermined screen is displayed based on the acquired contents data. The file linked by the link information is acquired when a user performs a predetermined operation on the link information presented on the displayed predetermined screen. At least one command written in the acquired file is interpreted, and the electronic musical apparatus is controlled to execute at least one predetermined function indicated by the interpreted command.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING MUSICAL OUTPUT

A computer implemented method for automatically generating musical works including receiving a lyrical input and receiving a musical input. The method includes analyzing the lyrical input to determine at least one lyrical characteristic and analyzing the musical input to determine at least one musical characteristic. Based on the at least one lyrical characteristic, the method includes correlating the lyrical input with the musical input to generate a synthesizer input. The method includes sending the synthesizer input and the at least one voice characteristic to a voice synthesizer. The method may also include receiving, from the voice synthesizer, a vocal rendering of the lyrical input. The method includes receiving a singer selection corresponding to at least one voice characteristic, and generating a musical work from the vocal rendering based on the lyrical input, the musical input, and the at least one voice characteristic.

DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH KARAOKE AND/OR PHOTO BOOTH FEATURES, AND ASSOICATED METHODS

METHOD FOR COMPOSING A PIECE OF MUSIC BY A NON-MUSICIAN

A method for composing music by a non-musician is based on the use of pre-recorded melodies which are stored in banks and associated with orchestra accompaniments also stored in banks. Said orchestra accompaniments are in advance embodied in the form of an entire devoid of melody part. A selected melody is associable, with the aid of a suitable software, with a selected accompaniment by means of a dictation process which makes it possible to select, with a tolerance range, the duration and position of each melody note in the accompaniment.

SOUND EFFECT ADJUSTING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND PROGRAM

An information processing apparatus includes a processor that controls display of a graphic including a single shape, where the single shape corresponds to a plurality of content output characteristic adjusting parameters. The processor also modifies the single shape included in the graphic displayed on the display based on input information, and adjusts at least one content output characteristic adjusting parameter of reproduced content based on the input information.

MULTI-MEDIA DISPLAY SYSTEM

A display system (50, 150) for performing a multi-media work that includes image data and sound data associated with the image data. The system includes a display (70) for displaying an image derived from said image data, an audio playback system (66, 166) for combining and playing first and second audio tracks (54, 55, 154, 155), and a pointing system (65, 165) for selecting a region of the image on the display (70) in response to commands from a user of the display system (50, 150). The system also includes a playback processor (53, 63, 64, 153, 163, 164) for altering the combination of the first and second audio tracks (54, 55, 154, 155) played by the audio playback system [66, 166] in response to the pointing system (65, 165) selecting a new region. The playback processor (53, 63, 64, 153, 163, 164) also alters the display (70) such that the portion of the image selected by the pointing system (65, 165) is centered in the display (70).

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONVERTING TEXTUAL MESSAGES TO MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS

A method for converting textual messages to musical messages comprising receiving a text input and receiving a musical input selection. The method includes analyzing the text input to determine text characteristics and analyzing a musical input corresponding to the musical input selection to determine musical characteristics. Based on the text characteristic and the musical characteristic, the method includes correlating the text input with the musical input to generate a synthesizer input, and sending the synthesizer input to a voice synthesizer. The method includes receiving a vocal rendering of the text input from the voice synthesizer and generating a musical message from the vocal rendering and the musical input. The method includes generating a video element based on a video input, incorporating the video element into the musical message, and outputting the musical message including the video element.

Simulating several instruments using a single virtual instrument

A media application for providing outputs (e.g., audio outputs) in response to inputs received from an input device is provided. The media application may connect input mechanisms of an input device with parameters of channel strips (e.g., which may define output sounds) using an intermediate screen object. The media application may first assign an input mechanism to a screen object, and separately map a screen object to a channel strip parameter. The media application may map a screen object to several channel strips simultaneously such that, based on the value of the screen object, the volume of each of the several channel strips changes. The media application may provide a graphical representation of available channel strips using layers. As the media application accesses a channel strip, the appearance of the portion of the layer associated with the channel strip may change. The media application may also allow the patches, which may include several channel strips, to survive after ...

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information providing medium

An information processing apparatus comprising an image-sensing means for sensing an image of a subject, an extracting means for extracting predetermined feature data from the image sensed by the image-sensing means, a setting means for setting sound data to be reproduced and a reproducing means for reproducing the sound data set by the setting means according to the feature data extracted by the extracting means.

SYNTHESIZED PERCUSSION PEDAL AND DOCKING STATION

Methods, apparatus, and a system (collectively a “platform”) are disclosed for facilitating, enabling, or enhancing the creation, control, and playback of digital audio loops or parts. The method may comprise playing back a first midi segment of a song, the first midi segment comprising a first midi sequence repeated a predetermined number of times, transitioning to a second midi segment of the song after the first midi sequence is repeated for the predetermined number of times unless a first foot-operable switch is triggered, receiving a first activation command during the playback of the first midi segment and in response to the first activation command, modifying the predetermined number of times the first midi sequence is to be repeated wherein the first activation command is triggered based on, at least in part, a duration and frequency of a user application of the first foot-operable switch.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MORE HARMONIOUS MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT AND FOR APPLYING A CHAIN OF EFFECTS TO A MUSICAL COMPOSITION

PARAMETER CONFIGURATION APPARATUS FOR AUDIO MIXER

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow users to visually, simply understand corresponding relations a group for every band and bands, that belong to the group on a graphic EQ parameter screen that is displayed on a GUI screen of an audio mixer. SOLUTION: On the graphic EQ parameter screen 20, feda images 21 in 31 bands are arranged to be displayed, and the 31 bands are divided into six groups, with eight bands being classified into a single group. In addition, one part of bands that belong to the group is overlapped between groups, the bands of which are adjacent. On the screen 20, a tab image for each group is displayed. Each tab image is displayed in the width and at the position, corresponding to the arrangement of the virtual operation sub image in a corresponding group. In the band overlapped part between the groups, parts of the tab images are displayed so as to overlap each other. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI ...

OBJEKTORIENTIERTES AUDIOSYSTEM

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

Media file processing method and terminal

The present invention provides a method, including: displaying text information, where the text information is associated with the media file; receiving a first gesture and displaying time information, where the time information is associated with a part that is selected by using the first gesture and of the text information; and receiving a second gesture and acquiring a segment that is confirmed by using the second gesture and of the media file. By using the displayed text information, the displayed time information, and the acquired segment that is confirmed by using the second gesture and of the media file, a terminal does not need to install other processing software to implement processing of a gesture. S101. Display text information, where the text information is associated with the media file S102. Receive a first gesture S103. Display time information, where the time information is associated with a part that is selected by using the first gesture and of the text information S104 ...

SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN OUTPUT FILE

A system for creating an output comprises a processing unit, a user input module operably connected to the processing unit, and a video monitor operably connected to the processing unit. The processing unit provides on the video monitor: a grid image comprising multiple cells, each cell representing a duration of time; and a selection area comprising multiple select icons, each select icon representing a source data file. The processing unit is configured such that a user can create a grid layout representing the correlation between individual selected source data files and one or more of the multiple cells. The processing unit produces the output based on the correlation.

LIGHT REFLECTION PLATE

A light reflection plate which is made of a thermoplastic polyester foamed body containing fine cells having a mean cell diameter of not greater than 50 νm, a thickness of at least 200 νm and a specific gravity of not greater than 0.7, and which has a high diffuse reflection factor of visible rays without adding a pigment or fine particles that improve scattering performance of light.

System and method for generating an audio file

The present invention relates to a computer implemented system and method for generating an audio output file. The method including using one or more processors to perform steps of: receiving audio tracks, each audio track created according to audio parameters; separating each audio track into at least one selectable audio block, each audio block including audio content from a musical instrument involved in creating the audio track; assigning a unique identifier to each audio block; using the unique identifiers to select audio blocks, and generating the audio output by combining the audio blocks. The present invention prevents the use of the same combination of audio blocks in the generation of audio output to ensure that the audio output files generated a sufficiently unique. Also provided are audio file recording, editing and mixing modules enabling a user to have full creative control over mix and other parameters to modify as desired the audio file generated.

Music Dissection and Puzzle

A musical composition in broken down by instrument or channels within the composition. The composition is further broken down by time period. Each distinct block of time by instrument is a discrete block within the musical composition for which a visualization is created based on the sound produced. These blocks are then scrambled, at least partially, by instrument and time and displayed on a grid where each block or instrument can be played by selecting same. The blocks are also movable with a goal of placing the blocks in order by time and instrument so that the entirety of the musical composition can again be played aurally.

GENERATING TONES BY COMBINING SOUND MATERIALS

The apparatus displays, on a display screen, an icon placement region having a time axis defined therein, and displays, in accordance with an input instruction, an icon image with which feature amount information of material data indicative of a sound material is associated. The apparatus further sets a type of a feature amount database, where material data and feature amount information of the material data are associated with each other, along the time axis in accordance with an input instruction. Then, the apparatus references the feature amount database of a type having correspondence relationship in time axis with an icon image to identify material data similar to the feature amount information corresponding to the icon image, and audibly generates a sound at timing corresponding to a position, on the time axis, of the icon image and with content corresponding to the identified material data.

PROGRAMMABLE SIGNAL PROCESSING AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SETUP SYSTEM FOR STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, AND METHOD FOR PROGRAMMING AND OPERATING THE SYSTEM

The invention relates to a programmable signal processing and musical instrument setup system for stringed musical instruments, which comprises at least one analog signal processing circuit, a control circuit operably coupled to at least one analog signal processing circuit and a storage unit operably coupled to the control circuit, being arranged on the musical instrument for storing setup parameters for the musical instrument. The system comprises: a communication module with an individual identification information connected to the control circuit for enabling communication with an external programming device, the external programming device comprises a communication module, a control circuit, a display, data input means, and storage means, wherein the storage means of the external programming device is configured for storing an individual identification information of at least one musical instrument, in association with the musical instrument in at least one configuration file. The external programming device is further configured for receiving data from a selected musical instrument, when connected, and sending data to a selected musical instrument, when connected, wherein the data transferred to the musical instrument can be stored in the musical instrument and can be used after the external programming device is disconnected. 1. A programmable signal processing and it setup system for stringed musical instruments comprising:{'b': '100', 'claim-text': [{'b': 400', '220', '400', '220, 'an analog signal processing circuit () with a control circuit () connected to the signal processing circuit (), and a storage unit connected to the control circuit (),'}, {'b': 310', '320', '400, 'electro acoustic transducers (, ) being connected to the signal processing circuit () through controllable switches, and'}, {'b': 111', '112', '121', '122', '220', '100, 'setting means (, , , ) being connected to the control circuit () for continuous or discrete setting of parameters of ...

System and method for generating a rhythmic accompaniment for a musical performance

Embodiments of the invention include storing musical elements in a database and processing performance data, where the musical elements including a plurality of reference accent pattern data and a plurality of reference system pattern data. Processing performance data can include receiving input data corresponding to a musical performance, determining an accent pattern for the musical performance, matching the accent pattern data to one or more reference accent pattern data in the database, and selecting one of the matching reference accent patterns. Processing performance data further includes receiving input corresponding to a selection of a musical style, one or more musical performance parameters, and generating a musical accompaniment based on the processed performance data, the selected musical style, and the selected one or more musical performance.

Electronic musical apparatus, control method therefor, and storage medium storing instructions for implementing the method

An electronic musical apparatus which makes it possible to execute functions provided in advance in the electronic musical apparatus. Contents data including link information indicative of a link to a file in which at least one command for executing at least one predetermined function provided in the electronic musical apparatus is written is acquired. A predetermined screen is displayed based on the acquired contents data. The file linked by the link information is acquired when a user performs a predetermined operation on the link information presented on the displayed predetermined screen. At least one command written in the acquired file is interpreted, and the electronic musical apparatus is controlled to execute at least one predetermined function indicated by the interpreted command.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A NOTE SIGNAL FROM A MANUAL INPUT

Multi-apparatus distributed media capture for playback control

Apparatus includes a first media capture device 141, such as a microphone array or camera, and a locator which receives at least one remote location signal from a tag to locate an audio source associated with the tag. The locator comprising an array of antenna elements arranged with a reference orientation from which the tag is located, and the tag may transmit a radio-based signal. A common orientation determiner determines a common datum orientation between the reference orientation and a common datum, the common datum being common to the apparatus and at least one further apparatus, and may transmit it to a server. Switching between the apparatus and the further apparatus can be controlled based on their determined common datum orientations. The common orientation determiner may be an electronic compass, radio or light beacon, or a GPS system. Also disclosed is an apparatus and method for playback control of the captured media, using the orientation information.

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

Determining the characteristic of a played note on a virtual instrument

Distributed audio microphone array and locator configuration

A plurality of microphones 502 are arranged in a geometry around a first axis such that the apparatus is configured to capture sound from pre­determined directions around the formed geometry. A locator 512 is configured to receive at least one remote location signal such that the apparatus may locate an audio source associated with a tag, such as an RFID tag, generating the remote location signal. The locator comprises an array of antenna elements arranged around the first axis. A mount 513, which may be telescopic, is configured to mechanically couple the plurality of microphones and the locator. The locator and microphone arrays may be arranged in rings, located one above the other or one outside the other. The locator and microphone arrays may produce 360 degree azimuth coverage around the first axis. The tag may be associated with at least one external microphone and the apparatus may be used for distributed audio capture and mixing for spatial audio processing.

Distributed audio capture and mixing control

Distributed audio microphone array and locator configuration

Determining the characteristic of a played note on a virtual instrument

Methods and apparatus for audio output composition and generation

MULTI-SENSORY LITERACY ACQUISITION METHOD AND SYSTEM

The present invention discloses a system comprising a method and apparatus that integrates learning across interchangeable, multiple literacies and provides a means for increasing simultaneous literacy acquisition density. Information acquired through multiple senses results in more information acquired faster and with longer retention possible. The system presents information selectively through one or more sensory pathways, then interprets behavioral responses to this information, analyzing the responses qualitatively and quantitatively. Tracked and stored data is applied over various learning environments to develop individual learner profiles. In this way, the specific sensory pathways that an individual learner responds to can be optimized and specifically tailored for enhanced learning performance.

DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH KARAOKE AND/OR PHOTO BOOTH FEATURES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke / photo booth / jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERACTIVELY CREATING NEW ARRANGEMENTS FOR MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS

The musical work is represented on a digital medium in the form of a database (150) comprising a plurality of fixed musical sequences, and a template comprising a plurality of sequence positions. Each sequence position may represent one track of a musical arrangement, such as the performance of one instrumental group, or a musical solo. The various tracks are intended to be played simultaneously, in parallel. In fixed-addition, some of the sequence positions may represent length, partial segments of a single track that are intended to be played serially. Using a menu-driven, graphical interface, a user interactively selects a plurality of the fixed musical sequences, as desired, and allocates the selected sequences among the various fixed sequence positions specified by the template. The musical sequences are then combined in accordance with the user's selections, thus creating a new arrangement of the musical work. In this way, users of varying levels of sophistication can be given a musically ...

The play list configuration and preview

SOUND SOURCE MANAGEMENT METHOD AND AN APPARATUS THEREFOR, IN CONNECTION WITH MANAGING SOUND SOURCES IN A DIGITAL AV DEVICE WHICH OUTPUTS SOUNDS

PURPOSE: A sound source management method and an apparatus therefor are provided to enhance the availability of a digital AV device by visually managing outputted sounds according to sound sources, selectively reproducing or cancelling a desired sound source, and listening to the reproduced sound source. CONSTITUTION: A sound source processing unit(20) extracts at least one sound source from a sound reproduced through a digital AV device by using a frequency characteristic already sampled from the sound. A sound source/image mapping unit(40) maps a certain image to the extracted sound source. A sound source managing unit(90) manages at least one sound source by using the mapped image. © KIPO 2006 ...

SINGING VOICE SYNTHESIZING SYSTEM AND SINGING VOICE SYNTHESIZING METHOD

Provided is a singing voice synthesizing system capable of creating a single singing voice by repeatedly singing a song or only undesirable parts, and integrating the repeated parts into the single singing voice while creating a part for a singing voice in a music production. When a syllable selection unit (9) selects a syllable in the lyrics displayed on a display screen (6), an acoustic music signal reproduction unit (7) reproduces an acoustic music signal from a signal portion or the immediately preceding signal portion of an acoustic music signal (background signal) corresponding to the selected syllable in the lyrics. An estimation analysis data storage unit (13) automatically associates the lyric with a singing voice and breaks up the singing voice into three elements of pitch, volume and voice quality to store these elements. A data selection unit (17) allows a user to select pitch data, volume data, and tone data for each time interval of phoneme. A data editing unit (19) is configured ...

DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH KARAOKE AND/OR PHOTO BOOTH FEATURES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke / photo booth / jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner.

Method for selecting background music and capturing video, device, terminal apparatus, and medium

Disclosed are a method for selecting background music and capturing a video, a device, a terminal apparatus, and a medium. The method includes: a music viewing instruction is acquired in a process of playing a video; a music detail corresponding to a background music fragment used by the video is displayed according to the music viewing instruction; a same-style capturing instruction is acquired, and a starting point of the background music fragment in a whole piece of music is acquired according to the same-style capturing instruction; a capturing instruction is acquired, and a video capturing is performed on a target scene according to the capturing instruction until a capturing stop instruction is acquired, and a corresponding video is acquired; and a corresponding music fragment is acquired, so the music fragment and the acquired video are synthesized to obtain a target video.

Operation detection apparatus

Operation detection apparatus includes a sensor section, and a pad formed of a transparent or translucent material and including at least one hitting portion provided on its surface. The hitting portion is suitable for being hit by a user. The sensor section is provided in a region positionally corresponding to the hitting portion under the pad, to detect hitting of the hitting portion. The sensor section includes a see-through portion provided in association with the hitting portion for allowing a region below the sensor section to be partly seen therethrough. The sensor section is sheet-shaped as a whole, and the see-through portion is an opening provided in a predetermined position of the sheet-shaped sensor section. Display area is located under the sensor section and exposed through the opening.

Intelligent keyboard interface for virtual musical instrument

A user interface for a virtual musical instrument presents a number of chord touch regions, each corresponding to a chord of a diatonic key. Within each chord region a number of touch zones are provided, including treble clef zones and bass clef zones. Each treble clef touch zone within a region will sound a different chord voicing. Each bass clef touch zone will sound a bass note of the chord. Other user interactions can modify or mute the chords, and vary the bass notes being played together with the chords. A set of related chords and/or a set of rhythmic patterns can be generated based on a selected instrument and a selected style of music.

System and Method for Producing a More Harmonious Musical Accompaniment

A system and process for producing a more harmonious musical accompaniment for a musical compilation, the process comprising determining a plurality of probable key signatures for the musical compilation, creating an interval profiling matrix for each of the probable key signatures, finding products of a major key interval profile matrix with each of the interval profiling matrices, summing each of the major key interval products into a running major key sum, finding a product of a minor key interval profile with each of the interval profiling matrices, summing each of the minor key interval products into a running minor key sum, and selecting the most probable key signature from the plurality of probable key signatures by comparing the minor key sum and the major key sum.

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke/photo booth/jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner.

Keyboard system for multi-student training and visualization

Embodiments generally relate to providing a multi-user keyboard system. In one embodiment, a multi-user keyboard system comprises a display screen, a first keyboard apparatus, a second keyboard apparatus, and one or more digital processors, all operably connected together. The display screen is viewable simultaneously by first and second users of the first and second keyboard apparatuses. An image directly related to the use of at least one of the keyboard apparatuses by a corresponding user is displayed on the display screen by at least one of the one or more digital processors.

Virtual audio effects package and corresponding network

A system, method and computer-readable medium incorporating instructions are provided to enable a user to create and to share a digital effects package. The instructions enable user input of a first sound effect, and a first trigger that, when activated, plays the first sound effect, and to associate the first sound effect and the first trigger with the digital effects package. The trigger can be on a musical instrument, such as on a fretboard or fingerboard of a stringed instrument. The digital effects package may be created and shared by a user at a first terminal connected via a network.

Midi re-mapping process for utilizing proper music theory when playing a keyboard

A process and a system are disclosed for some embodiments of the invention that map MIDI signals in a manner which always puts the harmony and melody octaves of an electronic MIDI keyboard in perfect pitch for a user of the keyboard. The process of some embodiments includes (i) receiving a selection of a key signature, (ii) receiving a selection of a scale, (iii) organizing the left side octave(s) (“chord” side) into a chord generator that places all scale tones on white keys and applies a chord effect to each white key, relative to the scale tone position, and (iv) organizing the right side octave(s) (“melody” side) into a melody lock that provides multiple settings for mapping the seven scale tones onto white keys.

Apparatus and method for high speed visualization of audio stream in an electronic device

An electronic device and a method for high speed visualization of an audio stream are provided. The method of operating the electronic device includes extracting only header information from at least one frame included in a specific audio file, extracting a global gain value, which is an average volume of respective frames, by using the extracted frame header information, filtering the extracted global gain value, and displaying the filtered value.

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke/photo booth/jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner.

Gaming system and method configured to provide a musical game associated with unlockable musical instruments

Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to gaming systems and methods configured to provide a musical game associated with unlockable musical instruments. In one embodiment, the musical game is associated with a plurality of different musical instruments that are initially unlocked or locked and a plurality of different instrument playing events, each of which is associated with one or more of the musical instruments. Upon an occurrence of one of the instrument playing events, the gaming system produces at least one sound and provides an award associated with each unlocked musical instrument associated with that instrument playing event. The gaming system does not produce any sounds or provide any awards associated with any locked musical instruments associated with that instrument playing event. Upon an occurrence of an instrument unlock event, if any of the musical instruments are locked, the gaming system unlocks at least one locked musical instrument.

Cyber Reality Device Including Gaming Based on a Plurality of Musical Programs

A system enabling the performance of sensory stimulating content including music and video using gaming in a cyber reality environment, such as using a virtual reality headset. This disclosure includes a system and method through which a performer can virtually trigger and control a presentation of pre-packaged sensory stimulating content including musical programs through gaming. A theme for the performer is that the pre-packaged sensory stimulating content is preferably chosen such that, even where the performer is a novice, the sensory stimulating data is presented in a pleasing and sympathetic manner and scoring is provided as a function of the performer's ability to provide a gesture in association with a displayed virtual trigger. 1an electronic processor configured to generate a control signal as a function of virtual triggers selected by a user;the electronic processor also configured to generate the control signal as a function of a plurality of music programs, wherein each said music program comprises sound elements comprising a subset of a musical composition, and the music programs are correlated to each other;the electronic processor configured to generate a score as a function of the user selecting the virtual triggers; anda cyber reality headset configured to display the virtual triggers and the score.. A device, comprising: This application is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/483,910 filed Apr. 10, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part (CIP) of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/402,012 filed Jan. 9, 2017 entitled Cyber Reality Musical Instrument and Device, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/215,427 filed Jul. 20, 2016 entitled Cyber Reality Musical Instrument and Device, the teachings of which are included herein in their entirety.The present disclosure relates to the composition and performance of sound and video content in a cyber reality environment, including gaming.This ...

Interactive Performance Direction for a Simultaneous Multi-Tone Instrument

A musical instrument performance solution is described. Labels with visual indicators provide a reference to performers such that a proper combination of instrument inputs may be selected at the appropriate time. The visual indicators include colors and/or shapes. The visual indicators may be presented using differently-colored lyrical text, where each color corresponds to a set of notes. Each set of notes may for a chordal group such as a triad. The visual indicators may be associated with labels that are able to be adhered to various instrument inputs such as keys of a keyboard or piano. 1. A method that provides interactive music playback media , the method comprising:establishing a base key;receiving a selection of a media item;extracting musical parameters associated with the media item, the musical parameters including at least a target key;transposing the media item from the target key to the base key; andlinking the transposed media item to at least one musical parameter associated with the media item.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one musical parameter includes lyrics.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:extracting musical parameters comprises identifying a chord progression associated with the media item, and 'generating a text-based lyrical representation where each text element is represented in a color associated with at least one musical note.', 'linking the transposed media item comprises4. The method of claim 3 , wherein each color is associated with a bass key label and a plurality of harmony key labels.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein each key label is associated with a key of at least one of a piano and keyboard.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base key is associated with a particular target instrument.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the musical parameters further include a chord progression and a set of lyrics. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent Application Ser. No. 14/798,317, filed on Jul. 13, 2015. U.S. ...

Interactive Performance Direction for a Simultaneous Multi-Tone Instrument

A musical instrument performance solution is described. Labels with visual indicators provide a reference to performers such that a proper combination of instrument inputs may be selected at the appropriate time. The visual indicators include colors and/or shapes. The visual indicators may be presented using differently-colored lyrical text, where each color corresponds to a set of notes. Each set of notes may for a chordal group such as a triad. The visual indicators may be associated with labels that are able to be adhered to various instrument inputs such as keys of a keyboard or piano. 1. A musical instruction graphical user interface (GUI) comprising:a set of lyrical elements;a set of visual indicators, at least one visual indicator associated with each lyrical element in the set of lyrical elements; anda set of corresponding instrument input element labels.2. The musical instruction GUI of claim 1 , wherein the set of visual indicators includes a set of colors.3. The musical instruction GUI of claim 1 , wherein the set of corresponding instrument input element labels comprises a set of adhesive elements.4. The musical instruction GUI of claim 1 , wherein the set of visual indicators comprises a set of display colors associated with the set of lyrical elements.5. The musical instruction GUI of claim 4 , wherein each display color is associated with a triad.6. The musical instruction GUI of claim 1 , wherein each instrument input label comprises at least one visual indicator. This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/798,317, filed on Jul. 13, 2015. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/798,317 claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/025,276, filed on Jul. 16, 2014.Various ways to learn to play an instrument are available. For instance, many users may receive person instruction, utilize playbooks or other study materials, review video or audio lessons, etc.Such methods are time-consuming, expensive and ...

System and method for modifying musical data

A computer-implemented method comprises receiving musical data including reference timing data, and a succession of musical notes arranged with respect to the reference timing data, receiving input corresponding to a selection of a groove template, and altering the arrangement of the notes (shifting in a positive or negative direction) with respect to the reference timing data based on the selected groove template. Altering the arrangement of notes can further include adding additional musical notes to the succession of musical notes to add stylistic embellishments particular to the selected groove template, where one of the selectable groove templates includes adding a shuffle dynamic to the succession of musical notes by determining a positive offset associated with each of the musical notes along the musical bar, and applying the positive offset to each of the musical notes, wherein the positive offset corresponds to the position of the musical note.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFORMING DIGITAL AUDIO CONTENT INTO VISUAL TOPIC-BASED SEGMENTS

A system for platform-independent visualization of audio content, in particular audio tracks utilizing a central computer system in communication with user devices via a computer network. The central system utilizes various algorithms to identify spoken content from audio tracks and selects visual assets associated with the identified content. Thereafter, a visualized audio track is available for users to listen and view. Audio tracks, for example Podcasts, may be segmented into topical audio segments based upon themes or topics, with segments from disparate podcasts combined into a single listening experience, based upon certain criteria, e.g., topics, themes, keywords, and the like. 1. A method for packaging audio content by an audio content system to facilitate searching and sharing of said audio content comprising:with a segmentation module, dividing an audio signal of an audio track containing content and having a runtime into at least one audio segment;generating an indexed audio segment by associating the at least one audio segment with at least one textual element; and,pairing at least one visual asset to the indexed audio segment.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the audio track is a podcast.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the segmentation module is configured to divide the audio signal based on the content contained within the audio track.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein each audio segment is defined by a start time and end time claim 3 , each of the start time and end time corresponding to the runtime of the audio track.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the start time and end time of each audio segment is generated by a user via one of a software application and dedicated hardware device.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a voice recognition module is configured to convert the content contained within the audio to an audio text and the segmentation module divides the audio signal into the at least ...

REPRODUCTION CONTROL METHOD, REPRODUCTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND REPRODUCTION CONTROL APPARATUS

A computer-implemented reproduction control method includes reproducing sound from sound data representing a series of sounds including first sound and second sound that follows the first sound. The method includes starting reproducing the first sound, continuing the reproduction of a first sound until an end of the first sound in response to receiving a first instruction in a reproduction period of the first sound, stopping the reproduction of the first sound, and after the stopping of the reproduction of the first sound, starting reproducing the second sound in response to receiving a second instruction provided by a user. 1. A computer-implemented reproduction control method of reproducing sound from sound data representing a series of sounds including first sound and second sound that follows the first sound , the method comprising:starting reproducing the first sound;continuing the reproduction of a first sound until an end of the first sound in response to receiving a first instruction in a reproduction period of the first sound;stopping the reproduction of the first sound; andafter the stopping of the reproduction of the first sound, starting reproducing the second sound in response to receiving a second instruction provided by a user.2. The reproduction control method according to claim 1 , wherein:the sound data is performance data representative of a sounding period for each sound of the series of sounds, andin response to receiving the first instruction, the first sound is reproduced continuously until an end of the sounding period of the first sound specified by the performance data.3. The reproduction control method according to claim 1 , wherein the first instruction and the second instruction are each generated in accordance with a manipulation of a manipulation device by the user.4. The reproduction control method according to claim 3 , wherein:the first instruction is generated in response to a manipulation by the user to shift a state of the ...

Wearable sound

Vibratory motors are used to generate a haptic language for music or other sound that is integrated into wearable technology. The disclosed system enables the creation of a family of devices that allow people with hearing impairments to experience sounds such as music or other auditory input to the system. For example, a “sound vest” or one or more straps comprising a set of motors transforms musical input to haptic signals so that users can experience their favorite music in a unique way, and can also recognize auditory cues in the user's everyday environment and convey this information to the user using haptic signals.

CYBER REALITY DEVICE INCLUDING GAMING BASED ON A PLURALITY OF MUSICAL PROGRAMS

A system enabling the performance of sensory stimulating content including music and video using gaming in a cyber reality environment, such as using a virtual reality headset. This disclosure includes a system and method through which a performer can virtually trigger and control a presentation of pre-packaged sensory stimulating content including musical programs through gaming. A theme for the performer is that the pre-packaged sensory stimulating content is preferably chosen such that, even where the performer is a novice, the sensory stimulating data is presented in a pleasing and sympathetic manner and scoring is provided as a function of the performer's ability to provide a gesture in association with a displayed virtual trigger. 1. A device configured to enable a user to compose musical sounds , comprising:an electronic processor configured to generate a control signal as a function of virtual triggers selected by a user;the electronic processor also configured to generate the control signal as a function of a plurality of music programs, wherein each said music program comprises sound elements comprising a subset of a musical composition, and the music programs are correlated to each other;{'sub': 'g', 'the electronic processor configured to generate a score as a function of the user selectinthe virtual triggers;'}the electronic processor configured to generate an audio signal indicative of audible musical sounds as a function of the control signal, anda cyber reality headset configured to display the virtual triggers and the score.2. The device as specified in wherein the electronic processor is configured to generate the score as a function of the user selecting one of the virtual triggers at an event displayed on the cyber reality headset.3. The device as specified in wherein the event is a timing window of a predetermined length.4. The device as specified in wherein the event comprises the electronic processor visually modifying the virtual trigger to ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PLAYING VIDEO BY EACH SEGMENT OF MUSIC

A method of playing a video by a content server according to the present disclosure includes: selecting a music to be played according to a user input; reading information on channels and segments of the selected music to be played; Mapping video segments corresponding to at least one of each channel and each segment to the music to be playing on the basis of the information about channels of the music to be played and segments, and playing the video segments mapped to the music to be played so that the video can be played by each segment of the music. 1. A method for a content server to play a video , the method comprising:selecting a music to be played according to a user input;reading information on channels and segments of the selected music to be played;mapping the video segments corresponding to at least one of each channel and each segment to the music to be played based on the information about the channels and segments of the music to be played; andplaying the video segments mapped to the music to be played.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein each of the segments includes eight bars.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mapping comprises:mapping the entire segment of the video having a highest user preference among the videos of the channel of the music to be played held by the content server for each channel.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mapping comprises:mapping one video segment having a highest user preference among video segments of the corresponding segment of the music to be played held by the content server for each segment.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mapping comprises:selecting one channel for the music to be played according to the user input; andmapping the video segment having a highest user preference for each segment among the videos of the channel of the music to be played held by the content server.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the mapping comprises:mapping the video ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AN AUDIO FILE

A system and method for synchronizing an audio or MIDI file with a video file are provided. The method includes receiving a first audio or MIDI file, receiving a video file, and operating an audio synchronization module to perform steps of synchronizing the first audio or MIDI file with the video file, marking an event in the video file at a point on a timeline, detecting a first musical key for the event, retrieving a musical stinger or swell from a library, in which the musical stinger or swell is a second audio or MIDI file and is tagged with a second musical key, and the second musical key is relevant to the first musical key, and placing the musical stinger or swell at the point of the timeline marked for the event. 1. A computer implemented method for synchronizing an audio or MIDI file with a video file , the method including:receiving a first audio or MIDI file,receiving a video file, synchronizing the first audio or MIDI file with the video file,', 'marking an event in the video file at a point on a timeline,', 'detecting a first musical key for the event,', 'retrieving a musical stinger or swell from a library, in which the musical stinger or swell is a second audio or MIDI file and is tagged with a second musical key, and the second musical key is relevant to the first musical key, and', 'placing the musical stinger or swell at the point of the timeline marked for the event., 'operating an audio synchronization module to perform steps of2. The method of claim 1 , including a step of operating the audio synchronization module to drag the musical stinger or swell along the timeline manually to adjust the placement of the musical stinger or swell in the video file.3. The method of claim 1 , including a step of operating the audio synchronization module to mark a plurality of events in the video file claim 1 , and for each event in the plurality of events the audio synchronization module performs steps of:detecting a first musical key for the event,retrieving ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AN AUDIO FILE

A system and method for synchronizing an audio or MIDI file with a video file are provided. The method includes receiving a first audio or MIDI file, receiving a video file, and operating an audio synchronization module to perform steps of synchronizing the first audio or MIDI file with the video file, marking an event in the video file at a point on a timeline, detecting a first musical key for the event, retrieving a musical stinger or swell from a library, in which the musical stinger or swell is a second audio or MIDI file and is tagged with a second musical key, and the second musical key is relevant to the first musical key, and placing the musical stinger or swell at the point of the timeline marked for the event. 1. One or more non-transitory computer readable storage media containing instructions for generating an audio output file , wherein , when executed , the instructions cause one or more processors to:receive audio parameters that comprise a harmonic map and at least one of a tempo, a genre, or a mood; wherein each audio block comprises a portion of audio content from a respective audio track, and', 'wherein each audio track comprises prerecorded audio content; and, 'automatically select a unique subset of audio blocks from a group of audio blocks based on the audio parameters and at least one unique identifier associated with a selected audio block,'}generate the audio output file based on the subset of audio blocks.2. The one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media of claim 1 , wherein the audio output file comprises a MIDI output file.3. The one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media of claim 1 , wherein the audio blocks are derived from one or more musical performances.4. The one or more non-transitory computer readable storage media of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are further configured to adapt at least one audio block for the output file.5. The one or more non-transitory computer readable storage ...

Methods, systems, articles of manufacture and apparatus for generating a response for an avatar

Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for generating an audiovisual response for an avatar. An example method includes converting a first digital signal representative of first audio including a first tone, the first digital signal incompatible with a model, to a plurality of binary values representative of a first characteristic value of the first tone, the plurality of binary values compatible with the model, selecting one of a plurality of characteristic values associated with a plurality of probability values output from the model, the probability values incompatible for output via a second digital signal representative of second audio, as a second characteristic value associated with a second tone to be included in the second audio, the second characteristic value compatible for output via the second digital signal, and controlling the avatar to output an audiovisual response based on the second digital signal and a first response type.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AN AUDIO FILE

A system and method for synchronizing an audio or MIDI file with a video file are provided. The method includes receiving a first audio or MIDI file, receiving a video file, and operating an audio synchronization module to perform steps of synchronizing the first audio or MIDI file with the video file, marking an event in the video file at a point on a timeline, detecting a first musical key for the event, retrieving a musical stinger or swell from a library, in which the musical stinger or swell is a second audio or MIDI file and is tagged with a second musical key, and the second musical key is relevant to the first musical key, and placing the musical stinger or swell at the point of the timeline marked for the event. 1. A system for generating an audio output file comprising:{'claim-text': ['receive audio parameters that comprise a harmonic map and at least one of a tempo, a genre, or a mood;', {'claim-text': ['wherein each audio block comprises a portion of audio content from a respective audio track, and', 'wherein each audio track comprises prerecorded audio content; and'], '#text': 'automatically select a unique subset of audio blocks from a group of audio blocks based on the audio parameters and at least one unique identifier associated with a selected audio block,'}, 'generate the audio output file based on the subset of audio blocks.'], '#text': 'one or more processors configured to:'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the audio output file comprises a MIDI output file.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the audio blocks are derived from one or more musical performances.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are further configured to adapt at least one audio block for the output file.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the at least one audio block adapted for the output file is adapted based on one or more of the audio parameters.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are further configured to:receive ...

SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONICALLY GENERATING MUSIC

A musical instrument for electronically producing music from audio segments. The musical instrument comprises: an apparatus having a first surface; a plurality of selectable elements disposed in a substantially circular geometry on the first surface; and at least one memory storing the plurality of audio segments, each of the plurality of audio segments being associated with a respective selectable element in the plurality of selectable elements, wherein, in response to detecting selection of a subset of the plurality of selectable elements, the system is configured to generate music using audio segments in the plurality of audio segments that are associated with the selected subset of the plurality of selectable elements. 1. A method for electronically generating music using a plurality of audio segments , the method performed by a system comprising at least one computer hardware processor , the method comprising:obtaining at least a subset of the plurality of audio segments; generating the first subsequence of audio segments to include each of the at least a subset of the plurality of audio segments in a first order determined based on the first value; and', 'generating the second subsequence of audio segments to include each of the at least a subset of the plurality of audio segments in a second order determined based on the first value; and, 'generating, using the at least a subset of the plurality of audio segments and a first value indicating an amount of randomization, an audio segment sequence comprising a plurality of audio segment subsequences having a first subsequence of audio segments and a second subsequence of audio segments, the generating comprisingaudibly presenting the generated audio segment sequence at least in part by audibly presenting the first subsequence of audio segments and the second subsequence of audio segments.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the system comprises an apparatus having a plurality of selectable elements claim 1 , each ...

METHOD FOR PLAYING VIRTUAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING THE SAME

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a touch screen display, at least one of a speaker and a sound interface, a processor configured to electrically connect to the touch screen display, the speaker, and the sound interface, and a memory configured to electrically connect to the processor. The memory stores instructions for, when executed, causing the processor to display at least one item comprising a musical instrument shape on the touch screen display, receive a touch input through the touch screen display, load sound data corresponding to the at least one item based on the touch input, process the sound data based at least in part on information associated with the touch input, and output the processed sound data through the speaker or the sound interface. 1. An electronic device comprising:a touch screen display;at least one of a speaker and a sound interface;a processor configured to electrically connect to the touch screen display, the speaker, and the sound interface; anda memory configured to electrically connect to the processor, display at least one item comprising a musical instrument shape on the touch screen display,', 'receive a touch input through the touch screen display,', 'load sound data corresponding to the at least one item based on the touch input,', 'process the sound data based at least in part on information associated with the touch input, and', 'output the processed sound data through the speaker or the sound interface., 'wherein the memory stores instructions for, when executed, causing the processor to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the information associated with the touch input comprises at least one of a location claim 1 , a strength claim 1 , a time claim 1 , a direction claim 1 , an area claim 1 , a speed claim 1 , and a pressure of the touch input.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are configured to further cause the processor to:change the at least one displayed ...

Electronic device and method for reproducing sound in the electronic device

An electronic device and a method for reproducing a sound in the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a touchscreen displaying a keyboard having a plurality of keys and a plurality of sound source buttons corresponding respectively to a plurality of different sound sources, a processor connected electrically to the touchscreen, and a memory connected electrically to the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that are executed to cause the processor to perform control such that when an input to at least one key among the plurality of keys is received, the sound source corresponding to at least one sound source button selected among the plurality of sound source buttons is reproduced as a sound corresponding to the received input.

LEARNING DEVICE AND METHOD

A method and device includes an input/output interface, a memory, and one or more processors communicably coupled to the input/output interface and the memory. The input/output interface includes a display and a speaker. A musical or linguistic work is selected via the input/output interface. A visual data and an audio data for the selected musical or linguistic work is retrieved from the memory or the input/output interface using the one or more processors. All or part of the visual data is displayed on the display. A portion of the displayed visual data is selected via the input/output interface. A portion of the audio data corresponding to the selected portion of the visual data is played using the speaker and the one or more processors. 1. A method for musical or linguistic learning comprising:providing a device comprising an input/output interface, a memory and one or more processors communicably coupled to the input/output interface and the memory, wherein the input/output interface comprises at least a display and a speaker;selecting a musical or linguistic work via the input/output interface;retrieving a visual data and an audio data for the selected musical or linguistic work from the memory or the input/output interface using the one or more processors;displaying all or part of the visual data on the display;selecting a portion of the displayed visual data via the input/output interface; andplaying a portion of the audio data corresponding to the selected portion of the visual data using the speaker and the one or more processors.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the visual data comprises a musical score data for the musical work; andthe visual data comprises a text, character, gesture, sign and/or symbol data for the linguistic work.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the visual data and the audio data are stored together in one or more files or stored separately in the one or more files.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising waiting a specified ...

SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONICALLY GENERATING MUSIC

A musical instrument for electronically producing music from audio segments. The musical instrument comprises: an apparatus having a first surface; a plurality of selectable elements disposed in a substantially circular geometry on the first surface; and at least one memory storing the plurality of audio segments, each of the plurality of audio segments being associated with a respective selectable element in the plurality of selectable elements, wherein, in response to detecting selection of a subset of the plurality of selectable elements, the system is configured to generate music using audio segments in the plurality of audio segments that are associated with the selected subset of the plurality of selectable elements. 1. A system comprising:an apparatus coupled to a computing device;audio output devices coupled to the computing device;the computing device storing audio segments and configured to electronically generate music from the audio segments based at least in part on input provided from the apparatus, the apparatus comprising:onboard input devices;an external input interface;sensors;a controller;visual output devices; andan external output interface.2. The system of wherein the onboard input devices comprise one or more devices that a user may use to provide input for controlling a way to generate music.3. The system of wherein the onboard input devices are selected from the group consisting of selectable elements claim 2 , buttons claim 2 , switches claim 2 , dials and sliders.4. The system of wherein the external input interface comprises one or more devices configured to provide input for controlling the generated music.5. The system of wherein the sensors are configured to obtain information about rotational motion.6. The system of wherein the controller is configured to receive signals from onboard input devices and encode information contained within the received signals.7. The system of wherein the visual output devices comprise one or more ...

MUSIC SHAPER

A music composition, editing, and playback system and method provides a user interface design based on geometric interpretation of music theory replacing traditional modern music notation with geometric shapes including chords represented by polygons that are colored with colors or hues. 1. A music composition , editing , and playback system comprising:a processor associated with one or more input/output devices including a display for visualizing loti and starbursts;the processor for executing a computer readable code for music composition, editing, and playback;a lotus formed from a 12 note octave of a harmony spiral;the notes of the octave evenly spaced around a lotus circle;a lotus root note located at a lotus base; and,plumes that provide directional pointers from the lotus root note to each of the other notes of the octave.2. The system of wherein the plumes transition from dark to light along their length claim 1 , each plume is darker at the lower frequency note and lighter near the higher frequency note regardless of the direction in which it points.3. The system of wherein the plumes transition from a dark hue to a light hue along their length.4. The system of further comprising:intervals created by overlapping plumes from two starbursts;three note chords suitable for composing music, the chords derived from three intervals created by interaction of two starbursts;a selected one of the chords represented by a triangle with the chord notes at the vertices.5. The system of wherein:the chord notes at the vertices are aligned with matching lotus notes; and,a pentagon formed when 5 lines, each line between a pair of the unmatched notes, join 5 notes that may not be played with the selected one of the chords leaving 7 notes that are unmatched and that are not joined that may be played with the selected one of the chords.6. A music composition claim 4 , editing claim 4 , and playback system comprising:a processor associated with one or more input/output devices ...

Synchronized display and performance mapping of dance performances submitted from remote locations

Systems and methods are provided for assembling and displaying a visual ensemble of musical performances that were created and uploaded from one or more locations that are remote from a host of the network, a director or other administrator reviewing submissions for selection and assembly, or perhaps merely remote from one or more other submissions received over a computer network. The assembled performances include a plurality of submissions, the submissions including performances created and uploaded at one or more locations remote from the location of the director for the assembly and display over the computer network. Systems and methods are also included for mapping one performance against another performance qualitatively, quantitatively, in real-time, or some combination thereof, enabling a musician, or a reviewer of performances, in the assessment of one performance relative to another performance.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AN AUDIO FILE

A system and method for generating an audio output file are provided. The method includes using one or more processors to perform steps of: receiving audio tracks, each audio track created according to audio parameters; separating each audio track into at least one selectable audio block, each audio block including audio content from a musical instrument involved in creating the audio track; assigning a unique identifier to each audio block; using the unique identifiers to select audio blocks, and generating the audio output by combining the audio blocks. The present invention prevents the use of the same combination of audio blocks in the generation of audio output to ensure that the audio output files generated a sufficiently unique. Also provided are audio file recording, editing and mixing modules enabling a user to have full creative control over mix and other parameters to modify as desired the audio file generated. 1. A computer implemented method for generating an audio or MIDI output file , the method comprising:receiving, at a user interface, user preference data that includes one or more of music genre, style, or mood data;selecting a plurality of audio or MIDI blocks according to the user preference data, wherein the plurality of audio or MIDI blocks have the same audio or MIDI one or more parameters and the one or more audio or MIDI parameters comprise one or more of tempo, genre, or harmonic map;generating a unique audio or MIDI output file by combining the plurality of audio or MIDI blocks;providing, by the user interface, an editor and mixer that modifies, refines, adjusts, varies or changes audio or MIDI characteristics of the unique audio or MIDI output file or of an audio or MIDI block in the unique audio or MIDI output file.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:operating a synchronisation module to synchronise the audio or MIDI output file with a video file, a still image file, or a text file.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein an audio or ...

Automatic harmony generation system

A music composition and training system includes: identifying a first chord of a chord progression. Then, for multiple iterations, the system includes selecting a chord of the chord progression, beginning with the identified first chord, and: identifying one or more potential subsequent chords in such a way that each of the potential subsequent chords provide a musical progression; applying weighted criteria to each of the potential subsequent chords; selecting a second chord based on the weighting while also providing variety and unpredictability; and combining the second chord into the chord progression. The system then uses the generated chord progression to generate or teach music.

Music Composition Aid

Disclosed herein are computer-implemented method, computer-readable storage medium, and DAW embodiments for implementing a music composition aid. An embodiment includes retrieving a first constraint value, receiving a selection of a set of musical elements, and accepting a second constraint value corresponding to the set of musical elements. Some embodiments further include invoking an iterator function, using at least the second constraint value as an argument, and generating an output of the iterator function, limiting a size of the output of the iterator function, according to the lesser of the first constraint value or a transform of the second constraint value. Output of the iterator function may include, of the set of musical elements, a subset determined by the second constraint value. The size of the output may be no more than the first constraint value. Further embodiments may render the output of the iterator function visually and/or audibly, for example.

AUTOMATIC MUSIC RECORDING AND AUTHORING TOOL

A method for visually representing a recording session on a display, the method including displaying, by a processor on a display device, an icon having a shape, receiving audio data, and generating pulses that radiate outwardly, concentrically, and separately from the icon. A timing of the pulses may correspond to audio events within the audio data, a starting size of the pulses may correspond to an amplitude of the audio events within the audio data, and a spacing between consecutive pulses may correspond to a timing between the audio events within the audio data. The radiating pulses can be circular and may expand outwardly from the icon. The audio events may include audio transients. The icon can be circular, polygonal, three-dimensional (e.g., spherical), or the like. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:displaying, by a processor on a display device, an icon having a shape;receiving, by the processor, audio data; andgenerating pulses that radiate outwardly, concentrically, and separately from the icon,wherein a timing of the pulses corresponds to audio events within the audio data,wherein a starting size of the pulses correspond to an amplitude of the audio events within the audio data, andwherein a spacing between consecutive pulses correspond to a timing between the audio events within the audio data.2. The method of wherein the audio events include audio transients.3. The method of wherein the icon is circular.4. The method of wherein the radiating pulses are circular and expand outwardly from the icon.5. The method of wherein the icon is three-dimensional and the pulses radiate in three dimensions from the icon.6. The method of wherein the icon is spherical.7. The method of further comprising a second icon having a shape claim 1 , wherein the icon is a first icon associated with audio events the correspond to a left stereo channel and the second icon is associated with audio events that correspond to a right stereo channel.8. A computer-implemented ...

SYSTEM FOR CREATING, PRACTICING AND SHARING OF MUSICAL HARMONIES

Collaboratively creating musical harmonies includes receiving a user selection of a particular harmony. In response to this selection, there is displayed on a display screen of a computing device a plurality of musical note indicators or notes to specify a first harmony part of a musical piece to be performed. Real-time pitch detection is used to determine a pitch of each note which is voiced by a person, and a graphic indication of the actual pitch which is sung is displayed in conjunction with the musical note indicators. 1. A method for collaboratively creating musical harmonies , comprising:responsive to a user selection, displaying on a display screen of a computing device a plurality of musical note indicators, in human readable form, which specify a first harmony part of a musical composition, and at least a second harmony part of the same musical composition which is different as compared to the first harmony part;providing on the display screen a timing indication to indicate a time when each of the plurality of musical note indicators is to be sung in accordance with the first and second harmony parts;receiving at the computing device a voiced rendition of the first harmony part;converting the voiced rendition to an electronic audio signal;automatically processing the electronic audio signal with the computing device using a real-time pitch detection algorithm to determine a pitch of each voiced note of the voiced rendition;concurrent with rendition of each said voiced note, automatically displaying on the display screen in conjunction with the plurality of musical note indicators, a corresponding graphic indicator which indicates whether the pitch of the voiced note accurately matches a pitch specified by a corresponding one of the musical note indicators for the first harmony part; andwherein the plurality of musical note indicators which specify at least one of the first harmony part and the second harmony part are automatically transcribed in at least ...

Modifying an array of cells in a cell matrix for a step-sequencer

A method of operating a UI for controlling a virtual musical instrument can include receiving a first input corresponding to a selection of an array of cells within a cell matrix, each array of the cell matrix assigned to audio sample data stored in a computer-readable medium that, when triggered, causes the audio sample data to output corresponding audio, and each cell within its particular array of the cell matrix, in response to being selected for playback and upon being triggered to begin playback, causes the audio sample data corresponding to the cell's particular array to be played. The method can further include receiving a second input corresponding to a changing of a number of cells within the particular selected array; and changing the number of cells within the selected array based on the second input and maintaining a number of cells in other arrays within the cell matrix.

VISUAL REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR SHOW PERFORMANCE AND CORRESPONDING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A visual remote control assembly includes a housing hosting firmware suitable for allowing communication between the visual remote control assembly and a show computer; a display screen capable of receiving the communication from the show computer, the communication including data regarding a show performance, the display screen displaying the data regarding the show performance in an in-use operation of the visual remote control assembly, wherein the data regarding the show performance includes a song setlist including a current song, a next song, and a previous song; and a plurality of control mechanisms interacting with the firmware to thereby allow instructions to be sent to the show computer upon a user actuating the plurality of control mechanisms. A corresponding system and method are also provided. 1. A visual remote control assembly comprisinga housing hosting firmware suitable for allowing communication between the visual remote control assembly and a show computer;a display screen capable of receiving the communication from the show computer, the communication including data regarding a show performance, the display screen displaying the data regarding the show performance in an in-use operation of the visual remote control assembly, wherein the data regarding the show performance includes a song setlist including a current song, a next song, and a previous song; anda plurality of control mechanisms interacting with the firmware to thereby allow instructions to be sent to the show computer upon a user actuating the plurality of control mechanisms.2. The visual remote control assembly of claim 1 , the housing having a top surface with a center claim 1 , the visual assembly being positioned at or near the center of the top surface of the housing.3. The visual remote control assembly of claim 2 , wherein the display screen has a size that is from about 5% to about 40% of an overall area of the top surface.4. The visual remote control assembly of claim 1 , ...

MUSIC SHAPER

A music composition, editing, and playback system and method provides a user interface design based on geometric interpretation of music theory replacing traditional modern music notation with geometric shapes including chords represented by polygons that are colored with colors or hues. 1. A music composition , editing , and playback system comprising:a processor and one or more input/output devices including a display;the processor for executing a computer readable code for music composition, editing, and playback;musical notes and chords are visualized in one or more loti, each loti including an octave of notes; derived from one or more of a group of seven base vector triads,', 'has a particular polygonal shape with a particular computer determined hue, and', 'differs from visualizations of other chords for at least one of a different shape or a different hue;, 'each chord visualization'}visualizations of musical rhythms created by aggregation of plural ones of the visualized notes and chords in a time circle;a time circle circumference equal to a particular musical distance and a time marker for moving around the circle; and,the aggregation of notes and chords visualized in the time circle in accordance with a user selected rate or scale of the time marker.2. The system of wherein a chord visualized with a first hue is claim 1 , when inverted claim 1 , visualized with a second hue different from the first hue.3. The system of wherein for at least one octave claim 1 , plumes form a lotus including a central plume and plumes to either side of the central plume are arranged symmetrically by color.4. The system of wherein the time circle circumference follows a circular path.5. The system of wherein the aggregation of notes and chords is enclosed within the time circle.6. A method of representing a complete chord catalog claim 1 , the method comprising the steps of:constructing a parameterized curve encircling an axis multiple times;representing “n” musical octaves ...

MUSIC CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

Disclosed methods may involve causing a music control device to associate a plurality of controls with respective ones of a plurality of parameters. Music control devices and computer-readable media are also disclosed. 197-. (canceled)98. A music control device comprising:a first module comprising a first plurality of controls;a second module attachable to and detachable from the first module and comprising a second plurality of controls;an audio output interface; and in response to user actuation of at least one of the first plurality of controls, vary at least one parameter of a first track of music of a first plurality of tracks of music independently from at least a second track of music of the first plurality of tracks of music;', 'in response to user actuation of at least one of the second plurality of controls, vary at least one parameter of a first track of music of a second plurality of tracks of music independently from at least a second track of music of the second plurality of tracks of music; and', 'cause the audio output interface to produce at least one audio output signal in response to, at least, the at least one parameter of the first track of music of the first plurality of tracks of music and the at least one parameter of the first track of music of the second plurality of tracks of music., 'at least one processor circuit configured to, at least99. The music control device of further comprising a third module attachable to and detachable from the second module and comprising a third plurality of controls claim 98 , wherein the at least one processor circuit is further configured to claim 98 , at least claim 98 , in response to user actuation of at least one of the third plurality of controls claim 98 , vary at least one parameter of a first one of a third plurality of tracks of music independently from at least a second one of the third plurality of tracks of music.100. The music control device of wherein:the first module comprises first and ...

SYNTHESIZED PERCUSSION PEDAL AND LOOPING STATION

An apparatus for facilitating control of midi-sequence generation is disclosed. The apparatus may include a midi-sequence module configured to store a plurality of main midi sequences, store a plurality of fill midi sequences, and playback a plurality of main midi sequences and the plurality of fill midi sequences. The apparatus can also include a first foot-operable switch configured to operate the midi-sequence module, an instrument input, and a looping means configured to record a plurality of signals received from the instrument input, generate a plurality of recorded loops associated with the plurality of recorded signals, store the plurality of recorded loops, and playback each of the plurality of recorded loops. The apparatus can also include a second foot-operable switch configured to operate the looping means. 1. An apparatus comprising: store a plurality of main midi sequences,', 'store a plurality of fill midi sequences, and', 'playback a plurality of main midi sequences and the plurality of fill midi sequences;, 'a midi-sequence module configured toa first foot-operable switch configured to operate the midi-sequence module;an instrument input; record a plurality of signals received from the instrument input,', 'generate a plurality of recorded loops associated with the plurality of recorded signals,', 'store the plurality of recorded loops, and', 'playback each of the plurality of recorded loops; and, 'a looping means configured toa second foot-operable switch configured to operate the looping means;wherein the first foot-operable switch is configured to receive a plurality of activation commands to operate the main midi-sequence module by way of at least one of the following functions:playback a main midi sequence in response to a first activation command associated with the first foot-operable switch,playback a fill midi sequence associated with currently played main midi sequence in response to a second activation command associated with the first ...

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS TO SEARCH AUDIO SYNTHESIZERS USING VOCAL IMITATION

Systems, methods, and apparatus for equalization preference learning are provided. An example method includes receiving an audio input with respect to a target sound. The example method includes extracting one or more features from the audio input to provide one or more examples for rating based on the audio input. The example method includes generating a query based on the audio input and the one or more rated examples. The example method includes providing one or more synthesizer suggestion results identified in a search based on the query. The example method includes evaluating the one or more results with respect to the target sound. When one of the results matches the target sound, the example method includes outputting synthesizer parameters associated with the result. When none of the results matches the target sound, the example method includes refining the query for a second search based on feedback with respect to the one or more results. 1. A method comprising:receiving an audio input with respect to a target sound;extracting one or more features from the audio input to provide one or more examples for rating based on the audio input;generating a query based on the audio input and the one or more rated examples;providing one or more synthesizer suggestion results identified in a search based on the query;evaluating the one or more results with respect to the target sound;when one of the results matches the target sound, outputting synthesizer parameters associated with the result; andwhen none of the results matches the target sound, refining the query for a second search based on feedback with respect to the one or more results.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more examples are rated by moving graphical representations of each example with respect to a representation of the target sound via a graphical user interface.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the audio input comprises a vocal imitation of the target sound.4. The method of claim 1 , ...

SYNTHESIZED PERCUSSION PEDAL AND DOCKING STATION

An apparatus for facilitating control of midi-sequence generation is disclosed. The apparatus may include a midi-sequence module configured for generating midi-sequences. Further, the apparatus may also include a foot-operated switch configured to operate the midi-sequence module. Additionally, the apparatus may include a docking station configured to connect the apparatus to a mobile device. Accordingly, the midi-sequence module may be controlled through the mobile device. Further, in some embodiments the midi-sequence module may be included in the mobile device instead of the apparatus. Accordingly, the apparatus may include a switch port configured to electrically couple the foot-operated switch with the mobile device in order to control the midi-sequence module included in the mobile device. 1. An apparatus for facilitating control of MIDI-sequence generation , the apparatus comprising:a midi-sequence module;a plurality of foot-operated switches configured to operate the midi-sequence module, wherein a first set of foot-operated switches is configured to trigger a corresponding main midi-sequence from a plurality of main midi-sequences, wherein a second set of foot-operated switches is configured to trigger a corresponding fill sequence from a plurality of fill sequences to be interjected into a main midi-sequence; anda docking station configured to connect the apparatus to a mobile device.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second set of foot-operated switches are associated with a plurality of fill sequences claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fill sequences are characterized by a corresponding plurality of intensity levels.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the second set of foot-operated switches is associated with a common fill sequence claim 1 , wherein each of the second set of foot-operated switches is further associated with an intensity level characterizing the common fill sequence.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the second set of ...

Synthesized percussion pedal and looping station

An apparatus for facilitating control of midi-sequence generation is disclosed. The apparatus may include a midi-sequence module configured to store a plurality of main midi sequences, store a plurality of fill midi sequences, and playback a plurality of main midi sequences and the plurality of fill midi sequences. The apparatus can also include a first foot-operable switch configured to operate the midi-sequence module, an instrument input, and a looping means configured to record a plurality of signals received from the instrument input, generate a plurality of recorded loops associated with the plurality of recorded signals, store the plurality of recorded loops, and playback each of the plurality of recorded loops. The apparatus can also include a second foot-operable switch configured to operate the looping means.

Grid based user interference for chord presentation on a touch screen device

Improvisation or playing along with a musical group or with a song is enjoyable to people and musicians of all ability levels. However, it is easy to play notes which do not harmonize with other notes and pitches which are being played. Provided herein is a method, computer program product and electronic device for assigning a set of pitches to a plurality of cells of an electronic device having a touch screen input device. The method may include the steps of obtaining an input chord, disassembling the chord into at least one base note and a plurality of individual voices, arranging a predetermined number of voices of the chord according to at least one predefined rule, and assigning at least one set of pitches to a plurality of cells of an electronic device, said set of pitches corresponding to the base note and arranged predetermined number of voices of the chord. The present method allows a musician to freely play along without the possibility of playing an errant note as the user does not control the actual pitch associated with the cells being indicated by a user on the touch screen.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFORMING DIGITIAL AUDIO CONTENT INTO VISUAL TOPIC-BASED SEGMENTS

A system for platform-independent visualization of audio content, in particular audio tracks utilizing a central computer system in communication with user devices via a computer network. The central system utilizes various algorithms to identify spoken content from audio tracks and selects visual assets associated with the identified content. Thereafter, a visualized audio track is available for users to listen and view. Audio tracks, for example Podcasts, may be segmented into topical audio segments based upon themes or topics, with segments from disparate podcasts combined into a single listening experience, based upon certain criteria, e.g., topics, themes, keywords, and the like. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for packaging audio content by an audio content system to facilitate in viewing , searching and/or sharing of said audio content comprising:(a) providing an audio track and storing the audio track in a data storage;(b) converting content contained within the audio to an audio text;(c) using AI to identify interest segments of said audio text;(d) displaying said interest segments on a software application or computer;(e) enabling a user to select one of said interest segments being displayed on said software application or computer to enable said interest segment to be displayed in association with a portion of said audio text that exists immediately prior to and immediately after said interest segment selected by said user;(f) enabling said user to hear a portion of audio track that includes said interest segment selected by said user; and,(g) enabling said user to hear said audio track from beginning to end.22. The method as defined in claim 21 , further including the steps of:pairing at least one visual asset of a plurality of visual assets to one or more of said interest segments by:(i) determining a proposed set of visual assets of said plurality of visual assets by performing an automated analysis of said one or more interest segments; and,(ii) using ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING MUSICAL DRUM SAMPLES FROM SLOW MEMORY TO FAST MEMORY

An electronic-drum module for connection to one or more electronic-drum pads is provided. The module includes an electronic display; a first memory storing audio files for playback when the playback is triggered by a signal received from a pad; and one or more processors coupled to the display and the memory. The processors are configured receive an instruction to transfer a set of samples. The set of samples is associated with a priority-instruction and includes a first subset of samples and a second subset of samples. The processors are also configures to transfer the first subset of samples from a second memory to the first memory based on the priority-instruction before transferring the second subset of samples and to transfer the second subset of samples from the second memory to the first memory. 124.-. (canceled)25. An electronic-drum module for connection to one or more sources of trigger signals , the electronic-drum module comprising:a first memory storing one or more audio samples for playback when playback is triggered by a signal received from the one or more sources of trigger signals; and receive a priority instruction to transfer a set of samples, wherein the set of samples comprises a first subset of samples having an associated first strike force value and a second subset of samples having an associated second strike force value different from the first strike force value; and', 'transfer one of the first and second subsets of samples to the first memory, before transferring another of the first and second subsets of samples to the first memory from a second memory, based on a strike force value associated with the priority-instruction., 'one or more processors coupled to the first memory, the one or more processors configured to26. The electronic-drum module of claim 25 , wherein the processor is further configured to receive a trigger signal and play the first subset of samples in response to the trigger signal before the second subset of samples ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING MUSICAL DRUM SAMPLES FROM SLOW MEMORY TO FAST MEMORY

An electronic-drum module for connection to one or more electronic-drum pads is provided. The module includes an electronic display; a first memory storing audio files for playback when the playback is triggered by a signal received from a pad; and one or more processors coupled to the display and the memory. The processors are configured receive an instruction to transfer a set of samples. The set of samples is associated with a priority-instruction and includes a first subset of samples and a second subset of samples. The processors are also configures to transfer the first subset of samples from a second memory to the first memory based on the priority-instruction before transferring the second subset of samples and to transfer the second subset of samples from the second memory to the first memory. 124.-. (canceled)25. An electronic-drum module for connection to one or more sources of trigger signals , the electronic-drum module comprising:a first memory storing one or more audio samples for playback when playback is triggered by a signal received from the one or more sources of trigger signals; and receive a priority instruction to transfer a set of samples, wherein the set of samples comprises a first subset of samples having an associated first strike velocity value and a second subset of samples having an associated second strike velocity value different from the first strike velocity value; and', 'transfer one of the first and second subsets of samples to the first memory, before transferring another of the first and second subsets of samples to the first memory from a second memory, based on a strike velocity value associated with the priority-instruction., 'one or more processors coupled to the first memory, the one or more processors configured to26. The electronic-drum module of claim 25 , wherein the processor is further configured to receive a trigger signal and play the first subset of samples in response to the trigger signal before the second ...

COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED METHOD INCORPORATING SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKING FOR THE COLLABORATIVE CREATION, DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMPTION OF AUDIO MATERIAL

A computer implemented method incorporating social media networking for the collaborative creation, distribution and consumption of audio material. Steps include a processor and database for receiving a plurality of audio files and a non-transitory computer readable medium embodying computer-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to execute a series of registration, contact and operational tools for facilitating the collaborative creation of music. 1. A computer implemented method incorporating social media networking for the collaborative creation , distribution and consumption of audio material , comprising the steps of:providing a processor and database for receiving a plurality of audio files;providing a non-transitory computer readable medium embodying computer-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to execute operations for facilitating the collaborative creation of music, such further including each of:registering users by providing a plurality of data enterable fields;providing suggested contacts of other users from the entered data and establishing a friends list from accepted contacts;allowing any user to create a project file by entering metadata in a dataset;uploading audio files to the project file from at least the database of audio files;inviting access to the project to individuals from the friends list for collaborating in development of the project; andincorporating software tools into the computer readable medium for use by the user and invited friends in the creation and development of the project.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of classifying each project according to any of title claim 1 , genre claim 1 , collaborators claim 1 , or date last modified.3. The method of claim 1 , said step of incorporating software tools further comprising providing a project management module having functions selected from the list including any one or ...

METHOD, CLIENT AND COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION

The present disclosure discloses a method, a client and a computer storage medium for processing information, wherein the method includes: triggering a first operation; downloading a first audio file and a first text file matching the first audio file in response to the first operation; partly truncating the first audio file to obtain a first audio clip according to first indication information for identifying a truncating start position and second indication information for identifying a truncating end position; triggering a second operation; playing the first audio clip and dynamically displaying a text information part in the first text file corresponding to the first audio clip synchronously in response to the second operation; acquiring voice information of a user while playing the first audio chip; and synthesizing the first audio clip and the voice information into a first acquisition result. 1. A method for processing information , which is applied to a terminal , comprising:triggering a first operation;sending, by a terminal, to a server a request for downloading a first audio file and a first text file matching the first audio file, in response to the first operation;downloading, by the terminal from the server, the first audio file and the first text file matching the first audio file;partly truncating, by the terminal, the first audio file to obtain a first audio clip according to first indication information for identifying a truncating start position and second indication information for identifying a truncating end position;triggering a second operation;playing, by the terminal, the first audio clip and dynamically displaying a text information part in the first text file corresponding to the first audio clip synchronously in response to the second operation;acquiring, by the terminal, voice information of a user while playing the first audio chip; andsynthesizing, by the terminal, the first audio clip and the voice information into a first ...

Systems and methods for generating animated multimedia compositions

A method for generating multimedia output. The method comprises receiving a text input and receiving an animated character input corresponding to an animated character including at least one movement characteristic. The method includes analyzing the text input to determine at least one text characteristic of the text input. The method includes generating a viseme timeline by applying at least one viseme characteristic to each of the at least one text characteristic. Based on the viseme timeline, the method includes generating a multimedia output coordinating the at least one character movement of the animated character with the at least one viseme characteristic.

MUSIC SHAPER

A music composition, editing, and playback system and method provides a user interface design based on geometric interpretation of music theory replacing traditional modern music notation with geometric shapes including chords represented by polygons that are colored with colors or hues. 1. A music composition , editing , and playback system comprising:a processor associated with one or more input/output devices including a display for visualizing loti and starbursts;the processor for executing a computer readable code for music composition, editing, and playback;a lotus formed from a 12 note octave of a harmony spiral is displayed;the notes of the octave evenly spaced around a lotus circle;a lotus root note located at a lotus base; and,plumes that provide directional pointers from the lotus root note to each of the other notes of the octave.2. The system of wherein a triad chord is formed from three notes of the octave claim 1 , the triad chord displayed as a triangle with vertices at the notes of the chord.3. The system of wherein starbursts are located at the vertices.4. The system of wherein the starbursts are constructed from loti.5. The system of wherein an interval between notes is determined by two intersecting starbursts.6. The system of wherein three intervals determine a triad musical chord.7. The system of wherein multiple triad chords determine a composite chord.8. The system of wherein a starburst harmony spiral includes a starburst constructed by stacking loti on an octave spiral.9. The system of wherein six central plumes of six loti emanate away from a common starburst root note at a starburst midplane.10. A music composition claim 8 , editing claim 8 , and playback system comprising:a processor associated with one or more input/output devices including a display for visualizing loti and starbursts;the processor for executing a computer readable code for music composition, editing, and playback;a 12 note octave that forms a lotus is displayed;the 12 ...

DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH KARAOKE AND/OR PHOTO BOOTH FEATURES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke/photo booth/jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner. 1. A method of generating a file corresponding to a performance in which a performer sings a song with backup instrumentation , the method comprising: 'receiving audio-only data, the audio-only data having a quality higher than the first audio data; and', 'receiving audiovisual data captured from a user device, the audiovisual data including first audio data and first video data;'}digitally combining the first audio data and the audio-only data such that the first audio data is at least partially replaced with the audio-only data in order to produce a new audiovisual data file with user-generated video content synchronized with high-quality audio content based on a common time reference value.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising retaining at least some of the first audio data so that ambient noise is present in the audio-only data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein audio-only data includes backup music from a jukebox and vocals from a microphone connected to the jukebox.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the digitally combining further includes images and/or video captured by one or more cameras of the jukebox.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the audio-only data includes music from a live musical concert being attended by ...

Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke/photo booth/jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner.

SYNTHESIZED PERCUSSION PEDAL AND LOOPING STATION

An apparatus for facilitating control of midi-sequence generation is disclosed. The apparatus may include a midi-sequence module configured to store a plurality of main midi sequences, store a plurality of fill midi sequences, and playback a plurality of main midi sequences and the plurality of fill midi sequences. The apparatus can also include a first foot-operable switch configured to operate the midi-sequence module, an instrument input, and a looping means configured to record a plurality of signals received from the instrument input, generate a plurality of recorded loops associated with the plurality of recorded signals, store the plurality of recorded loops, and playback each of the plurality of recorded loops. The apparatus can also include a second foot-operable switch configured to operate the looping means. 1. A system comprising:a memory storage; and playback a main midi sequence in response to a first activation command associated with a first foot-operable switch to operate a midi sequence module,', 'transition to a playback of another main midi sequence in response to a second activation command associated with the first foot-operable switch, and', 'wherein each of the first activation command, the second activation command, and the third activation command, are triggered based on, at least in part, a duration and frequency of a user application of the first foot-operable switch.', 'stop the playback of the main midi sequence, in response to a third activation command associated with the first foot-operable switch,'}], 'a processing unit coupled to the memory storage, wherein the processing unit is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is further configured to:operate an instrument signal looper in response to an activation command of a second foot-operable switch.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is further configured to:commence a recordation of a signal received from an instrument input in ...

Real-time integration and review of musical performances streamed from remote locations

Systems and methods are provided for assembling and displaying a visual ensemble of musical performances that were created and uploaded from one or more locations that are remote from a host of the network, a director or other administrator reviewing submissions for selection and assembly, or perhaps merely remote from one or more other submissions received over a computer network. The assembled performances include a plurality of submissions, the submissions including performances created and uploaded at one or more locations remote from the location of the director for the assembly and display over the computer network. Systems and methods are also included for mapping one performance against another performance qualitatively, quantitatively, in real-time, or some combination thereof, enabling a musician, or a reviewer of performances, in the assessment of one performance relative to another performance.

DYNAMIC MUSIC AUTHORING

In some implementations, a computing device can be configured to present a graphical user interface that enables the dynamic authoring of music by a user of the computing device. The computing device can present a grid of cells, where each cell represents a music segment. The cells can be configured to playback the music segment once or playback the music segment in a repeating loop. The user can select (e.g., touch) one or more cells in the grid to cause the corresponding music segment to play. While playing selected cells, the user can provide input selecting various musical effects to apply to the playing music. The user can record a dynamically selected sequence of cells and musical effects to create an original musical product. 1. A method comprising:presenting, by a computing device, a grid of music cells on a display of the computing device, where each music cell is a container for at least one music segment and a plurality of music cell settings that define how to play the one or more music segments;receiving, by the computing device, a first user input selecting a first music cell in a first row of the grid of music cells;receiving, by the computing device, a second user input selecting a second music cell in a second row of the grid of music cells;simultaneously playing, by the computing device, the first music cell and the second music cell;receiving, by the computing device, a third user input selecting a third music cell in the first row of the grid of music cells;in response to receiving the selection of the third music cell, terminating, by the computing device, playback of the first music cell when initiating playback of the third music cell; andcontinuing to play, by the computing device, the second music cell simultaneously with the third music cell.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, by the computing device, that the third user input was received at a time corresponding to a time snap boundary; andinitiating, by the ...

CYBER REALITY DEVICE INCLUDING GAMING BASED ON A PLURALITY OF MUSICAL PROGRAMS

A system enabling the performance of sensory stimulating content including music and video using gaining in a cyber reality environment, such as using a virtual reality headset. This disclosure includes a system and method through which a performer can virtually trigger and control a presentation of pre-packaged sensory stimulating content including musical programs through gaming. A theme for the performer is that the pre-packaged sensory stimulating content is preferably chosen such that, even where the performer is a novice, the sensory stimulating data is presented in a pleasing and sympathetic manner and scoring is provided as a function of the performer's ability to provide a gesture in association with a displayed virtual trigger. 1an electronic processor configured to generate a first signal as a function of virtual triggers selected by a user;the electronic processor configured to generate a second signal as a function of a plurality of music programs, wherein each said music program comprises sound elements comprising a subset of a musical composition, and the music programs are correlated to each other;the electronic processor configured to generate a score as a function of the user selecting the virtual triggers; anda cyber reality headset configured to display the virtual triggers and the score.. A device, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/564,226 filed Sep. 9, 2019, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/483,910 filed Apr. 10, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part (CIP) of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/402,012 filed Jan. 9, 2017 entitled Cyber Reality Musical Instrument and Device, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/215,427 tiled Jul. 20, 2016 entitled Cyber Reality Musical Instrument and Device, the teachings of which are included herein in their entirety.The present disclosure relates to the composition and performance of sound and ...

Musical instrument special effects device

A musical instrument special effects device, comprising a special effects unit connected by wire between the musical instrument and an output device, where the unit is operatively arranged to selectively produce at least one of a plurality of preprogrammed special audio effects; and a controller is operatively arranged to wirelessly control the special effects unit.

Music shaper

A music composition, editing, and playback system and method provides a user interface design based on geometric interpretation of music theory replacing traditional modern music notation with geometric shapes including chords represented by polygons that are colored with colors or hues.

Multi-Sensory Literacy Acquisition Method and System

The present invention discloses a system comprising a method and apparatus that integrates learning across interchangeable, multiple literacies and provides a means for increasing simultaneous literacy acquisition density. Information acquired through multiple senses results in more information acquired faster and with longer retention possible. The system presents information selectively through one or more sensory pathways, then interprets behavioral responses to this information, analyzing the responses qualitatively and quantitatively. Tracked and stored data is applied over various learning environments to develop individual learner profiles. In this way, the specific sensory pathways that an individual learner responds to can be optimized and specifically tailored for enhanced learning performance. 1. A method of multi-sensory intelligence acquisition , comprising:identifying information for acquisition from a desired one or more literacies; being assigned a prime or non-prime integer or multiple of an integer;', 'being associated with respective information to be displayed;, 'generating an impression delivery component including a plurality of constructs incorporated into an object that is subdivided into subparts, each subpart of the objectorganizing the information by associating it with or assigning it to subparts of the impression delivery component and arranging it into stacked patterns;displaying the impression delivery component through a plurality of sensory pathways;capturing and tracking expression data associated with the displaying of the impression delivery component;analyzing the expression data; modifying the information being associated with the impression delivery component; and', 'modifying at least one of the plurality of sensory pathways;, 'based on the analyzing of the expression data, at least one of 'the modified impression delivery component and the plurality of sensory pathways with the modified at least one sensory pathway, and', ' ...

DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH KARAOKE AND/OR PHOTO BOOTH FEATURES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke/photo booth/jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner. 1. A method of generating a file corresponding to a performance in which a performer sings a song with backup instrumentation played from a stored audio visual data file , the method comprising:receiving audiovisual data of the performance captured from a portable user device, the audiovisual data including first audio data and first video data;receiving second audio data of the performance, the second audio data including audio data collected from a microphone near the performer and including vocals of the performer and audio from playing the stored audio visual data file;digitally combining the first audio data and the second audio data such that the first audio data is partially replaced with the second audio data in order to produce a new audiovisual data file with video content from the received audiovisual data synchronized with the second audio data; andproviding for subsequent performing of the produced new audiovisual data file under control of a jukebox while tracking rights and/or royalty sharing associated with the new audio visual data file, wherein the rights and/or royalty sharing associated with the new audio visual data file include rights and/or royalty sharing associated with vocal elimination and replacement and ...

DYNAMIC MUSIC AUTHORING

A method to author music. The method includes presenting, on a display by a computing device, an audio effect menu, receiving, by the computing device, a first user input selecting a first audio effect from the audio effect menu, generating, in response to receiving the first user input, a first modified audio stream based on a particular audio stream and the first audio effect, receiving, by the computing device while receiving the first user input, a second user input selecting a second audio effect from the audio effect menu, generating, in response to receiving the second user input, a second modified audio stream based on the first modified audio stream and the second audio effect, detecting cessation of the first user input, and continuing, in response to detecting the cessation, generating the second modified audio stream based on the first modified audio stream and the second audio effect. 121.-. (canceled)22. A method comprising:presenting, by a computing device, an audio effect menu on a display of the computing device, wherein the audio effect menu comprises a plurality of audio effect that define how to modify an audio stream;receiving, by the computing device, a particular audio stream;receiving, by the computing device, a first user input selecting a first audio effect from the audio effect menu;generating, in response to receiving the first user input, a first modified audio stream based on the particular audio stream and the first audio effect;receiving, by the computing device while receiving the first user input, a second user input selecting a second audio effect from the audio effect menu;generating, in response to receiving the second user input, a second modified audio stream based on the first modified audio stream and the second audio effect;detecting cessation of the first user input; andcontinuing, in response to detecting the cessation, generating the second modified audio stream based on the first modified audio stream and the second ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND PROCESSING METHOD FOR INSTANTLY EDITING MULTIPLE TRACKS

An electronic device and a processing method for instantly editing multiple tracks are provided by the present invention, where the electronic device can instantly perform recording for the musical instrument and independent audio mixing. The electronic device can be connected to a first musical instrument and a second musical instrument, and records first audio data and second audio data. Oscillograms corresponding to the first and the second audio data are drawn on a touch screen of the electronic device, and multiple control keys are provided in an editing interface. The electronic device can randomly set a selected area in the oscillogram, and perform relevant audio data adjustment on the selected area. The present invention can be used in a portable musical instrument. A musical performer can perform recording and editing at any time and any place to create a good creation. 1. An electronic device for instantly editing multiple tracks , wherein audio mixing is performed on multiple tracks , and the electronic device for instantly editing multiple tracks comprises:an input interface, used to be connected to a first musical instrument and receive first audio data from the first musical instrument, or used to be connected to a second musical instrument and receive second audio data;at least one physical control knob, used to adjust audio data properties of the first audio data or adjust audio data properties of the second audio data;a storage unit, used to store a first audio file, a second audio file, an editing program, and a target file;a touch screen, used to display a menu selection interface or an editing interface of the editing program, wherein the menu selection interface is used to create a new file or select an existing file, and the file comprises the target file and the first audio file;the editing interface comprises at least one track editing area, an equalized editing area (EQ), a click key, a recording key, a play key, a loop key (loop), a mixer ...

Method Of Editing Audio Signals Using Separated Objects And Associated Apparatus

A method comprises providing an audio file comprising two or more discrete tracks; separating the two or more discrete tracks; setting a limit on an amount at least one of the two or more discrete tracks may be altered; and outputting the separated and limited discrete tracks as a file for use by an end user.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING MUSICAL OUTPUT

A computer implemented method for automatically generating musical works including receiving a lyrical input and receiving a musical input. The method includes analyzing the lyrical input to determine at least one lyrical characteristic and analyzing the musical input to determine at least one musical characteristic. Based on the at least one lyrical characteristic, the method includes correlating the lyrical input with the musical input to generate a synthesizer input. The method includes sending the synthesizer input and the at least one voice characteristic to a voice synthesizer. The method may also include receiving, from the voice synthesizer, a vocal rendering of the lyrical input. The method includes receiving a singer selection corresponding to at least one voice characteristic, and generating a musical work from the vocal rendering based on the lyrical input, the musical input, and the at least one voice characteristic. 1. A computer implemented method for automatically generating musical works , the computer implemented method comprising:receiving a lyrical input;receiving a musical input;analyzing, via one or more processors, the lyrical input to determine at least one lyrical characteristic;analyzing, via the one or more processors, the musical input to determine at least one musical characteristic;based on the at least one lyrical characteristic, correlating, via the one or more processors, the lyrical input with the musical input to generate a synthesizer input;sending the synthesizer input to a voice synthesizer;receiving, from the voice synthesizer, a vocal rendering of the lyrical input;receiving a singer selection corresponding to at least one voice characteristic; andgenerating a musical work from the vocal rendering based on the lyrical input, the musical input, and the at least one voice characteristic.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving inputs for at least one performance editing effect via a graphical user interface.3. The ...

STORAGE MEDIUM STORING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE PROGRAM AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCE DEVICE

A storage medium storing a musical performance program and a musical performance device are provided. A musical sound is output through a clicking operation performed on an operation button, and a tone parameter is changed through a dragging operation. A parameter display part is displayed on the operation button. When the musical sound is output through a clicking operation performed on the operation button, a user can recognize a state of the tone parameter of the output musical sound in advance through the parameter display part. Since the tone parameter set through a dragging operation performed on the operation button is reflected to the parameter display part, the tone parameter is recognized without looking away from the operation button. 1. A musical performance device comprising:a display section that displays an operation button;an input section to which an operation of a user is input;an output section that outputs a musical sound assigned to the operation button through a first operation input to the operation button using the input section;a changing section that changes a tone parameter of the musical sound assigned to the operation button through a second operation that is different from the first operation input to the operation button using the input section; anda parameter display section that displays, inside the operation button, the tone parameter of the musical sound assigned to the operation button.2. The musical performance device according to claim 1 ,wherein a parameter display part on which the tone parameter of the musical sound assigned to the operation button is displayed is provided inside the operation button, andin the changing section, the tone parameter of the musical sound assigned to the operation button is changed in a case in which the second operation is performed inside the parameter display part of the operation button.3. The musical performance device according to claim 2 , wherein in the parameter display section claim 2 , ...

SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONICALLY GENERATING MUSIC

A musical instrument for electronically producing music from audio segments. The musical instrument comprises: an apparatus having a first surface; a plurality of selectable elements disposed in a substantially circular geometry on the first surface; and at least one memory storing the plurality of audio segments, each of the plurality of audio segments being associated with a respective selectable element in the plurality of selectable elements, wherein, in response to detecting selection of a subset of the plurality of selectable elements, the system is configured to generate music using audio segments in the plurality of audio segments that are associated with the selected subset of the plurality of selectable elements. 1. A system for generating music from a plurality of audio segments , the system comprising:an apparatus having a first surface;a plurality of selectable elements disposed in a substantially circular geometry on the first surface; andat least one memory storing the plurality of audio segments, each of the plurality of audio segments being associated with a respective selectable element in the plurality of selectable elements,wherein, in response to detecting selection of a subset of the plurality of selectable elements, the system is configured to generate music using audio segments in the plurality of audio segments that are associated with the selected subset of the plurality of selectable elements2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the circle is centered on a center of the first surface.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a first control device disposed on the first surface and configured to control pitch of the generated music.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a second control device disposed on the first surface and configured to control an amount of randomization used to generate music using the plurality of audio segments.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of ...

STEP SEQUENCER FOR A VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT

A method of operating a UI for controlling a virtual musical instrument implemented can include receiving an input corresponding to a selection of a cell within a particular array of cells arranged in a sequential arrangement within a cell matrix, each array of the cell matrix assigned to MIDI notes associated with audio sample data stored in a computer-readable medium that, when triggered, causes the audio sample data to output corresponding audio, and each cell within its particular array of the cell matrix, in response to being selected for playback and upon being triggered to begin playback, causes the audio sample data corresponding to the cell's particular array to be played. The method further includes determining that the input's duration is above a threshold time and expanding a size of an array containing the selected cell and adjusting the adjustable parameter of the selected cell based on the input. 1. A user interface (UI) on a display , the UI comprising:a matrix of user-selectable cells,wherein in response to a particular cell of the matrix of user-selectable cells receiving a first type of adjustment input, the adjustable parameter of the particular cell of the array is adjustable according to a first level of precision, andwherein in response to the particular cell of the matrix of user-selectable cells receiving a second type of the adjustment input, a displayed size of the particular cell is increased and the adjustable parameter of the particular cell is adjustable according to a second level of precision.2. The UI of wherein the first type of the adjustment input corresponds to a selection of a location within the particular cell claim 1 , andwherein the second type of the adjustment input corresponds to a selection-and-maintained hold of a location within the particular cell for a threshold time.3. The UI of wherein each cell of the matrix of user-selectable cells is associated with an adjustable parameter that changes in response to the ...

Augmented reality music composition

Systems and methods for re-arranging a musical composition using augmented reality are disclosed. A user can be provided with one or more physical image markers representative of at least one of a musical entity and a musical style in which a musical track has been pre-recorded. Upon capturing a visual scene in which one or more of these physical image markers are included, an augmented reality version of the visual scene is displayed along with audio corresponding to the musical style(s) and/or entities represented by the one or more physical image markers.

METHOD, CLIENT AND COMPUTER STORAGE MEDIUM FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION

The present disclosure discloses a method, a client and a computer storage medium for processing information, wherein the method includes: triggering a first operation; downloading a first audio file and a first text file matching the first audio file in response to the first operation; partly truncating the first audio file to obtain a first audio clip according to first indication information for identifying a truncating start position and second indication information for identifying a truncating end position; triggering a second operation; playing the first audio clip and dynamically displaying a text information part in the first text file corresponding to the first audio clip synchronously in response to the second operation; acquiring voice information of a user while playing the first audio chip; and synthesizing the first audio clip and the voice information into a first acquisition result. 1. A method for processing information , comprising:triggering a first operation;downloading a first audio file and a first text file matching the first audio file in response to the first operation;partly truncating the first audio file to obtain a first audio clip according to first indication information for identifying a truncating start position and second indication information for identifying a truncating end position;triggering a second operation;playing the first audio clip and dynamically displaying a text information part in the first text file corresponding to the first audio clip synchronously in response to the second operation;acquiring voice information of a user while playing the first audio chip; andsynthesizing the first audio clip and the voice information into a first acquisition result.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of partly truncating the first audio file to obtain a first audio clip according to first indication information for identifying a truncating start position and second indication information for identifying a ...

Music creation systems and methods

The exemplary systems and methods allow a user to create music using continuous sound structures and other graphical elements using a graphical user interface. The method comprises: depicting a music portion space in the graphical user interface of a display apparatus for creating a portion of music; and allowing the user, using an input apparatus, to add one or more continuous sound structures to the music portion space, wherein each of the one or more continuous sound structures comprises a plurality of sound elements arranged around a continuous loop representing a period of time.

System and method for singing synthesis

A singing synthesis section for generating singing by integrating into one singing a plurality of vocals sung by a singer a plurality of times or vocals of which parts that he/she does not like are sung again. A music audio signal playback section plays back the music audio signal from a signal portion or its immediately preceding signal corresponding to a character in the lyrics when the character displayed on the display screen is selected by a character selecting section. An estimation and analysis data storing section automatically aligns the lyrics with the vocal, decomposes the vocal into three elements, pitch, power, and timber, and stores them. A data selecting section allows the user to select each of the three elements for respective time periods of phonemes. The data editing section modifies the time periods of the three elements in alignment with the modified time periods of the phonemes.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AN AUDIO FILE

The present invention relates to a computer implemented system and method for generating an audio output file. The method including using one or more processors to perform steps of: receiving audio tracks, each audio track created according to audio parameters; separating each audio track into at least one selectable audio block, each audio block including audio content from a musical instrument involved in creating the audio track; assigning a unique identifier to each audio block; using the unique identifiers to select audio blocks, and generating the audio output by combining the audio blocks. The present invention prevents the use of the same combination of audio blocks in the generation of audio output to ensure that the audio output files generated a sufficiently unique. Also provided are audio file recording, editing and mixing modules enabling a user to have full creative control over mix and other parameters to modify as desired the audio file generated. 1. A computer implemented method for generating an audio output file , the method including using one or more processors and a memory to perform steps of:receiving a plurality of audio tracks, wherein each audio track in the plurality of audio tracks is created according to one or more audio parameters; separating said each audio track into at least one selectable audio block, wherein the selectable audio block includes audio content from a musical instrument involved in creating said each audio track;', 'assigning a unique identifier to each selectable audio block;, 'for each audio track in the plurality of audio tracksselecting a plurality of audio blocks using unique identifiers of the plurality of audio blocks, andgenerating the audio output file by combining the plurality of audio blocks.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , including the step of: storing a record of the combination of unique identifiers for the selected audio blocks of the audio output file generated in a storage device.3. The method ...

Precise object manipulation system and method

A system having a processor is provided that visually manipulates objects displayed on a touch screen or other display device responsive to inputs through the touch screen or other input device. The processor causes a display of a plurality of selectable candidate directions of constraint with respect to a movable portion of an object on a workspace. Responsive to a selection of one of the directions of constraint and motion inputs at input positions on the workspace that are spaced apart from the movable portion, the processor causes the movable portion to move along a path only in directions corresponding to the selected directions of constraint with an amount of motion produced from the motion inputs that is based at least in part on a distance between the input positions and the movable portion along a direction normal to the selected directions of constraint.

DIGITAL JUKEBOX DEVICE WITH KARAOKE AND/OR PHOTO BOOTH FEATURES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke/photo booth/jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner 1. A digital jukebox device provided in an out-of-home pay-for-play location , comprising:a fee collection mechanism configured to receive payment in exchange for credits usable on the digital jukebox device to play instances of media;a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instances of media available for playback via the digital jukebox device;a display;a camera; cause a user interface to be displayed on the display;', 'in respond to user inputs to the user interface, enable users to select instances of media for playback via the digital jukebox device in exchange for credits, and/or to enable users to use the camera to capture pictures, and', 'cause the user interface to enable a user to specify a digital location to which pictures from the camera should be digitally transmitted., 'at least one processor configured to2. The digital jukebox device of claim 1 , wherein a printer is located in the out-of-home location and operably connected to the digital jukebox device claim 1 , the printer being configured to print pictures taken via the camera of the digital jukebox device for a fee claim 1 , the fee being payable with credits.3. The digital jukebox device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured ...

USER INTERFACES FOR VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS

Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide systems, methods, and computer-readable medium for implementing user interfaces for interacting with a virtual instrument. For example, first touch input indicating a string location of a plurality of string locations within the note selection area. Audio output corresponding to the sting location may be presented on a speaker based at least in part on the first touch input. Second touch input corresponding to an ornamental interface element of the user interface may be received. In response to the first and second touch input, a series of two or more audio outputs may be presented on the speaker according to a predetermined pattern. 1. A method , comprising:obtaining a plurality of audio samples corresponding to recordings of musical notes played by a physical instrument;displaying, on a display screen of an electronic device, a user interface for a virtual instrument associated with the physical instrument, the user interface comprising a strum area, a variation control interface element, and a fret selection area that comprises a plurality of fret positions;receiving, at the user interface of the electronic device, first touch input indicating a fret position of a plurality of fret positions within the fret selection area;presenting, via a speaker of the electronic device, an audio sample of the plurality of audio samples based at least in part on the first touch input, the audio sample comprising a note corresponding to the fret position;receiving, at the user interface, second touch input corresponding to a location within the variation control interface element, the second touch input being received while the first touch input is being received;determining a speed at which to play the audio sample repeatedly based at least in part on the second touch input; andrepeatedly presenting, via the speaker of the electronic device, the audio sample based at least in part on the determined speed.2. The method of claim 1 ...

Method of playing chord inversions on a virtual instrument

A user interface implemented on a touch-sensitive display for a virtual musical instrument comprising a plurality of chord touch regions configured in a predetermined sequence, each chord touch region corresponding to a chord in a musical key and being divided into a plurality of separate touch zones, the plurality of chord touch regions defining a predetermined set of chords, where each of the plurality of separate touch zones in each region is associated with one or more preselected MIDI files stored in a computer-readable medium. In some embodiments, the touch zones are configured to provide different harmonic configurations of a base chord associated with the chord touch region. Some harmonic configurations provide progressively wider harmonic ranges across each adjacent touch zone. Other harmonic configurations can provide chords with a progressively higher relative pitch across each adjacent touch zone.

ASSOCIATION OF VIRTUAL CONTROLS WITH PHYSICAL CONTROLS

A media application for providing outputs (e.g., audio outputs) in response to inputs received from an input device is provided. The media application may connect input mechanisms of an input device with parameters of channel strips (e.g., which may define output sounds) using an intermediate screen object. The media application may first assign an input mechanism to a screen object, and separately map a screen object to a channel strip parameter. The media application may map a screen object to several channel strips simultaneously such that, based on the value of the screen object, the volume of each of the several channel strips changes. The media application may provide a graphical representation of available channel strips using layers. As the media application accesses a channel strip, the appearance of the portion of the layer associated with the channel strip may change. The media application may also allow the patches, which may include several channel strips, to survive after a new patch is selected instead. 1. A method for mapping an input mechanism of an input device to a media application parameter , comprising:receiving a connection of a first input mechanism;mapping the first input mechanism to an intermediate object;mapping the intermediate object to a media application parameter;receiving a disconnection of the first input mechanism;receiving a connection of a second input mechanism; andmapping the second input mechanism to the intermediate object, wherein the mapping between the intermediate object and the media application parameter is maintained when the first input mechanism is replaced by a second input mechanism assigned to the intermediate object.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising receiving a selection of a screen object displayed on a screen as the intermediate object.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the screen object is an illustration of the first input mechanism.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the connection of the second input ...

Interactive Music Audition Method, Apparatus and Terminal

An interactive music audition method, apparatus and terminal are provided. The method includes: generating audition inquiry information according to audition requirement information, wherein the audition inquiry information includes a plurality of audition music options associated with the audition requirement information; generating a plurality of audition inquiry voices corresponding to the respective audition music options based on the audition inquiry information, and playing the generated audition inquiry voices; acquiring music selection information for the generated audition inquiry voices; and playing audition music according to the music selection information. Not only the interaction experience between a user and a smart device is improved, but also the accuracy of mining a user's interest is increased. 1. An interactive music audition method , comprising:generating audition inquiry information according to audition requirement information, wherein the audition inquiry information comprises a plurality of audition music options associated with the audition requirement information;generating a plurality of audition inquiry voices corresponding to the respective audition music options based on the audition inquiry information, and playing the generated audition inquiry voices;acquiring music selection information for the generated audition inquiry voices; andplaying audition music according to the music selection information.2. The interactive music audition method according to claim 1 , wherein the generating audition inquiry information according to audition requirement information comprises:acquiring the audition requirement information;selecting the plurality of audition music options associated with the audition requirement information, according to a preset recommendation strategy; andgenerating the audition inquiry information according to the plurality of audition music options.3. The interactive music audition method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

System for generating an output file

A system for creating an output comprises a processing unit, a user input module operably connected to the processing unit, and a video monitor operably connected to the processing unit. The processing unit provides on the video monitor: a grid image comprising multiple cells, each cell representing a duration of time; and a selection area comprising multiple select icons, each select icon representing a source data file. The processing unit is configured such that a user can create a grid layout representing the correlation between individual selected source data files and one or more of the multiple cells. The processing unit produces the output based on the correlation.

SYSTEM FOR CREATING, PRACTICING AND SHARING OF MUSICAL HARMONIES

Collaboratively creating musical harmonies includes receiving a user selection of a particular harmony. In response to this selection, there is displayed on a display screen of a computing device a plurality of musical note indicators or notes to specify a first harmony part of a musical piece to be performed. Real-time pitch detection is used to determine a pitch of each note which is voiced by a person, and a graphic indication of the actual pitch which is sung is displayed in conjunction with the musical note indicators. 1. A method for collaboratively creating musical harmonies , comprising:responsive to a user selection, displaying on a display screen of a computing device a plurality of musical note indicators, in human readable form, which specify a first harmony part of a musical composition, and at least a second harmony part of the same musical composition which is different as compared to the first harmony part;providing on the display screen a timing indication to indicate a time when each of the plurality of musical note indicators is to be sung in accordance with the first and second harmony parts;receiving at the computing device a voiced rendition of the first harmony part;converting the voiced rendition to an electronic audio signal;automatically processing the electronic audio signal with the computing device using a real-time pitch detection algorithm to determine a pitch of each voiced note of the voiced rendition; andconcurrent with rendition of each said voiced note, automatically displaying on the display screen in conjunction with the plurality of musical note indicators, a corresponding graphic indicator which indicates whether the pitch of the voiced note accurately matches a pitch specified by a corresponding one of the musical note indicators for the first harmony part.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the second harmony part is caused by the computing device to be audibly played through a loudspeaker concurrent with the voiced ...

Music shaper

A music composition, editing, and playback system and method provides a user interface design based on geometric interpretation of music theory replacing traditional modern music notation with geometric shapes including chords represented by polygons that are colored with colors or hues.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURE AND RENDERING OF PERFORMANCE ON SYNTHETIC STRING INSTRUMENT

Synthetic multi-string musical instruments have been developed for capturing and rendering musical performances on handheld or other portable devices in which a multi-touch sensitive display provides one of the input vectors for an expressive performance by a user or musician. Visual cues may be provided on the multi-touch sensitive display to guide the user in a performance based on a musical score. Alternatively, or in addition, uncued freestyle modes of operation may be provided. In either case, it is not the musical score that drives digital synthesis and audible rendering of the synthetic multi-string musical instrument. Rather, it is the stream of user gestures captured at least in part using the multi-touch sensitive display that drives the digital synthesis and audible rendering. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:displaying on a multi-touch sensitive display of a portable computing device, and in correspondence with a musical score, temporally synchronized visual cues relative to respective strings of a synthetic string instrument;capturing user gestures indicative of length of respective strings of the synthetic string instrument from data sampled in correspondence with respective finger contacts with the multi-touch sensitive display along visual depictions of the respective strings;encoding a gesture stream for a performance of the user by parameterizing at least a subset of the string length indicative user gestures; andaudibly rendering the performance on the portable computing device using the encoded gesture stream as an input to a digital synthesis of the synthetic string instrument executing on the portable computing device, wherein the captured gesture stream, and not the musical score itself, drives the digital synthesis.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein one or more of the visual cues provides a duration of a note sounding in accordance with the musical score.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the visual cues include a first visual cue ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING MEDIA

A computer implemented method for automatically generating lyric videos comprising receiving an audio selection, determining timing information of the audio selection, and determining lyric information of the audio selection. The method includes receiving tone information of the audio selection and generating video content based on at least one of the timing information, the lyric information, and the tone information of the audio selection. The method also includes rendering a lyric video based on the video content and the audio selection. 1. A computer implemented method for automatically generating lyric videos , the method comprising:receiving an audio selection;determining, via one or more processors, timing information of the audio selection;determining, via the one or more processors, lyric information of the audio selection;receiving tone information of the audio selection;generating, via the one or more processors, video content based on at least one of the timing information, the lyric information, and the tone information of the audio selection; andrendering, via the one or more processors, a lyric video based on the video content and the audio selection.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting a request to a third party database claim 1 , where the request includes a song identification of the audio selection claim 1 , and wherein receiving the tone information of the audio selection includes receiving the tone information from the third party database based on the request.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving the tone information from a third party database.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting the lyric video to a user device via a digital communication network.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating a melody MIDI based on at least partially on the timing information of the audio selection.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein tone information includes at least one of a genre claim ...

Touch screen interface for audio signal processing in an electronic musical-effects unit

A guitar multi-effects pedalboard is provided. The pedalboard has one or more footswitches, an electronic display, and a memory storing guitar-effect presets for processing an inputted guitar signal when the processing is triggered by pressing a footswitch. The presets include signal chains with two or more guitar-effect pedal simulators that simulate two or more guitar-effect pedals. The pedalboard also has one or more processors coupled to the electronic display and the memory. The processors are configured to process an inputted guitar signal when the processing is triggered by pressing a footswitch. The processors are also configured to display, on the electronic display, an image of the signal chains, which includes an image of pedals and an image of existing simulated connections between pedals. Signal routing in the signal chain may be changed by touching the image of a pedal and dragging the image to a destination position.

SYNTHESIZED PERCUSSION PEDAL AND LOOPING STATION

An apparatus for facilitating control of midi-sequence generation is disclosed. The apparatus may include a midi-sequence module configured to store a plurality of main midi sequences, store a plurality of fill midi sequences, and playback a plurality of main midi sequences and the plurality of fill midi sequences. The apparatus can also include a first foot-operable switch configured to operate the midi-sequence module, an instrument input, and a looping means configured to record a plurality of signals received from the instrument input, generate a plurality of recorded loops associated with the plurality of recorded signals, store the plurality of recorded loops, and playback each of the plurality of recorded loops. The apparatus can also include a second foot-operable switch configured to operate the looping means. 1. A method comprising:playing back a main midi sequence in response to a first activation command associated with a first foot-operable switch to operate a midi sequence module;playing back a fill midi sequence associated with the main midi sequence in response to a second activation command associated with the first foot-operable switch;transitioning to a playback of another main midi sequence in response to a third activation command associated with the first foot-operable switch; and 'wherein each of the plurality of activation commands are triggered based on, at least in part, a duration and frequency of a user application of the first foot-operable switch.', 'stopping the playback of the main midi sequence, in response to a fourth activation command associated with the first foot-operable switch,'}2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:commencing a recordation of a signal received from an instrument input in response to a first activation command associated with a second foot-operable switch configured to operate a looping means;stopping the recordation of the signal received from the instrument input in response to a second activation ...

SYNTHESIZED PERCUSSION PEDAL AND LOOPING STATION

An apparatus for facilitating control of midi-sequence generation is disclosed. The apparatus may include a midi-sequence module configured to store a plurality of main midi sequences, store a plurality of fill midi sequences, and playback a plurality of main midi sequences and the plurality of fill midi sequences. The apparatus can also include a first foot-operable switch configured to operate the midi-sequence module, an instrument input, and a looping means configured to record a plurality of signals received from the instrument input, generate a plurality of recorded loops associated with the plurality of recorded signals, store the plurality of recorded loops, and playback each of the plurality of recorded loops. The apparatus can also include a second foot-operable switch configured to operate the looping means. 1. A method comprising:playing back a main midi sequence in response to a first activation command associated with a first foot-operable switch to operate a midi sequence module;playing back a fill midi sequence associated with the main midi sequence in response to a second activation command associated with the first foot-operable switch;transitioning to a playback of another main midi sequence in response to a third activation command associated with the first foot-operable switch;stopping the playback of the main midi sequence, in response to a fourth activation command associated with the first foot-operable switch,wherein each of the plurality of activation commands are triggered based on, at least in part, a duration and frequency of a user application of the first foot-operable switch;commencing a recordation of a signal received from an instrument input in response to a first activation command associated with a second foot-operable switch configured to operate a looping means;stopping the recordation of the signal received from the instrument input in response to a second activation command associated with the second foot-operable switch; ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF A STRIKE VELOCITY OF AN ELECTRONIC DRUM PAD

A method of displaying drum-strike velocity information is provided. The method includes receiving trigger data. The trigger data includes a strike velocity of a drum-pad zone on a drum pad. The method includes displaying an image of a drum associated with the drum pad on a display, displaying a first portion of the drum in a first color, and changing the first portion of the drum to a second color. The second color is determined by a magnitude of the strike velocity. 1. A method of displaying drum-strike velocity information , the method comprising:receiving trigger data, the trigger data comprising a strike velocity of a drum-pad zone on a drum pad;displaying an image of a drum associated with the drum pad on a display;displaying a first portion of the drum in a first color; andchanging the first portion of the drum to a second color, wherein the second color is determined by a magnitude of the strike velocity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second color is a different tint claim 1 , tone claim 1 , or shade of the first color.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the drum is changed according to the magnitude of the strike velocity.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second color is red when the magnitude of the strike velocity is at a maximum.5. The method of claim 1 , displaying a second portion of the drum in the first color while simultaneously displaying the first portion of the drum in the second color.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising displaying a color gradient from the second color to the first color between the first portion of the drum and the second portion of the drum.7. An electronic-drum module for connection to one or more electronic-drum pads claim 5 , the electronic-drum module comprising:an electronic display;a memory storing one or more audio files for playback when the playback is triggered by a signal received from the one or more electronic-drum pads; and play the one or more audio files when the ...

Real-time integration and review of dance performances streamed from remote locations

Systems and methods are provided for assembling and displaying a visual ensemble of musical performances that were created and uploaded from one or more locations that are remote from a host of the network, a director or other administrator reviewing submissions for selection and assembly, or perhaps merely remote from one or more other submissions received over a computer network. The assembled performances include a plurality of submissions, the submissions including performances created and uploaded at one or more locations remote from the location of the director for the assembly and display over the computer network. Systems and methods are also included for mapping one performance against another performance qualitatively, quantitatively, in real-time, or some combination thereof, enabling a musician, or a reviewer of performances, in the assessment of one performance relative to another performance.

Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program

An information processing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: a storage unit that stores a plurality of pieces of music feature information in which a plurality of types of feature amounts extracted from music information is associated with predetermined identification information, the music feature information being used as learning data in composition processing using machine learning; a reception unit that receives instruction information transmitted from a terminal apparatus; an extraction unit that extracts the music feature information from the storage unit according to the instruction information; and an output unit that outputs presentation information of the music feature information extracted by the extraction unit.

PLAYLIST CONFIGURATION AND PREVIEW

In some implementations, a user can play a music track from a dynamically generated playlist. The user can provide input indicating that the user likes or dislikes the music track and the playlist can be adjusted based on the user input. In some implementations, information can be presented to the user so that the user can preview changes to the playlist before the changes are made to the playlist. In some implementations, a user can adjust playlist criteria (configuration) by adjusting specific music characteristics. In some implementations, a user can adjust playlist criteria by manipulating a list of representative music tracks. In some implementations, a user can compare the user's playlist to playlists of other users. 1. A method comprising: displaying, via the display, a first playlist user interface having at least one representation of a generated playlist associated with a user, with tracks for the generated playlist being selected based on one or more playlist criteria specified by the user;', 'while displaying the first playlist user interface, receiving a touch input on the touch-sensitive surface; and', one or more visual representations of a first set of tracks associated with the generated playlist associated with the user; and', 'one or more visual representations of a second set of tracks associated with an other playlist associated with an other user., 'in response to receiving the touch input, displaying, via the display, a second playlist user interface, comprising], 'at an electronic device in communication with a display and a touch-sensitive surface2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user comprises a first user claim 1 , the generated playlist associated with the user comprises a first generated playlist claim 1 , wherein the other user comprises a second user claim 1 , the other playlist associated with the other user comprises a second generated playlist claim 1 , and wherein the second playlist user interface comprises:one or more visual ...

楽器システム

(57)【要約】 再生可能なサウンドの選択可能なグループと、サウンドグループ内の個別に選択可能な再生可能サウンドとを有する電子楽器と、サウンドのグループおよび電子楽器の個別サウンドを含むデジタル音声源の異なる各々に反応する、音声増幅器に付勢するための音声信号ジェネレータと、ジェネレータにより発生した音声信号の制御可能パラメータを示す制御グラフィックの最低１つを表示するためのグラフィカルユーザインターフェースと、ジェネレータの制御可能パラメータを調整するための、および、音源の異なる各々をジェネレータと選択的に結合するための、制御グラフィックの動作に反応する制御手段とを有する電子楽器システム。グラフィカルユーザインターフェースはビデオディスプレー(２０)、タッチ反応オーバレイ（２２）を備えることができる。制御可能パラメータは、最低１つの制御グラフィックの操作に反応して制御される、多重楽器サウンド選択とサウンドレイヤ指定を備えることができる。最低１つの制御グラフィックは単一画面上に表示されることができる。

Method for reproducing contents and an electronic device thereof

데이터를 재생하기 위한 전자 장치 및 방법이 개시되어 있는 바, 다양한 실시예에 따르면, 전자 장치는 메모리 및 콘텐츠를 재생하는 위치에 대한 공간적 특성을 판단하여 메모리에 저장하고, 콘텐츠 재생시 저장된 공간적 특성을 기반으로 음향을 변경하도록 구성된 프로세서를 포함할 수 있다. 다른 실시예들이 가능하다.

Vehicle infotainment system with virtual personalization settings

The personalized content system of the system combines a summary music identification value creation and identification algorithm that represents a mathematical summary music identification of a song, an audio file, or other relational music criteria and data (e.g. title, artist, genre, style, beats per minute, etc.) or any combination thereof. The derived value represents the musical taste or style attributes of a song or style. The analysis and generation of the summary music identification value is intended to take place while outside the vehicle where attention can be paid and vehicle distraction and safety is not an issue. A user can generate a single summary music identification value or can generate multiple summary music identification values for different criteria. In other cases, summary music identification values can be defined for genre, but with a much more personal touch possible than with fixed playlist radio stations. In another embodiment, a user can obtain and use someone else's summary music identification value (e.g. a celebrity, artist, friend, etc.) and use it with the system.

Digital signal processing device

본 발명은 복잡한 연산처리를 효율적이며 고속으로 처리할 수 있고 또 경제성도 겸비한 디지탈신호 처리장치를 제공하는 것으로, 본 발명은 다수의 디지탈신호 처리장치를 병렬적으로 구비하며, 목적으로 하는 사운드 신호합성 혹은 처리의 일련의 연산처리를 다수의 연산처리부분으로 분할하여 각 디지탈신호 처리장치에서 처리를 분담시킨다. 각 디지탈신호 처리장치에 공통으로 제1 및 제2의 버스를 접속하고, 연산처리에 필요한 파라미터를 제1버스를 통해 각 디지탈신호 처리장치에 분배입력하고, 각 디지탈신호 처리장치의 연산처리결과를 제2버스를 통해 다른 디지탈신호 처리장치 또는 출력포트에 전달한다. 어떤 디지탈신호 처리장치에서는 다른 디지탈신호 처리장치로부터의 출력데이터를 상기 제2버스를 통해 받아들이고, 받아들인 데이터를 이용해서 소정의 연산처리를 하도록 하고, 다수의 디지탈신호 처리장치의 조합에 의해 목적하는 사운드신호처리가 수행된다. 다수채널에서 시분할적으로 사운드신호처리를 할 경우, 각 디지탈신호 처리장치의 시분할 채널 타이밍을 독립적으로 설정한다. 또한 채널마다에 동기발음 지정데이터를 설정함으로써 임의의 다수 채널에서 동기발음을 제어한다. 동기발음 설정기능은 디지탈신호 처리장치를 사용하지 않는 타입의 사운드 합성장치에 있어서도 실시가능하다.

Method for composing a piece of music by a non-musician

A method for composing music by a non-musician is based on the use of pre-recorded melodies which are stored in banks and associated with orchestra accompaniments also stored in banks. Said orchestra accompaniments are in advance embodied in the form of an entire devoid of melody part. A selected melody is associable, with the aid of a suitable software, with a selected accompaniment by means of a dictation process which makes it possible to select, with a tolerance range, the duration and position of each melody note in the accompaniment.

Music playing method, device and equipment based on user interaction and storage medium

本公开提供了一种基于用户交互的音乐播放方法、装置、设备及存储介质，涉及音乐视频技术领域。该方法包括：通过视频捕捉装置采集目标视频；当所述目标视频中识别到目标对象呈现目标动作，确定所述目标动作对应的音频处理方式；按照所述音频处理方式播放音乐。本公开实施例通过视频捕捉装置采集目标视频，当识别到目标视频中的目标对象产生目标动作时，基于该目标动作确定对应的音频处理方式，并根据该音频处理方式播放音乐，用户可以通过视频根据自己的操作随心所欲的创造个性化音乐，音乐创作不受拘束，同时提升音乐创作的趣味，提升用户体验。