Swing activated musical tone control apparatus

Details Swing activated musical tone control apparatus Swing activated musical tone control apparatus

1989-04-24

1991-10-22

Witkowski, Stanley J.

Music

Instruments

Electrical musical tone generation

84687, 84692, 84711, G10H 118, G10H 132, G10H 146

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050584804

ABSTRACT:
A musical-tone-control apparatus having a baton which is provided with an acceleration sensor, and which is swung by a performer is provided. The intensity of a swing of the baton is detected by the acceleration sensor, and controls the tone-generation timing and tone elements such as tone pitches, tone volumes, or tone colors. The intensity of a swing is detected after a predetermined interval has elapsed from the beginning of a swing. As a result, a delay of detection of the intensity due to the inertia of the swing is eliminated. Hence, the swings and the tone-generating timing of musical tones are in harmony, which allows the performer to enjoy a natural feeling of performance.

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patent: 4909117 (1990-03-01), Reiling et al.
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