Computer keyboard adaptor

Details Computer keyboard adaptor Computer keyboard adaptor

1984-09-05

1987-11-10

Witkowski, S. J.

Music

Instruments

General features

84423R, 340365VL, G10C 312

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047049405

ABSTRACT:
A device adapted to be removably placed over a computer keyboard which converts the keyboard to the format of a muscial instrument. The computer is programmed such that selected computer keys of the keyboard will synthesize different musical sounds. The device includes a housing and a plurality of first keys and second keys which are pivotally mounted to the housing. The first and second keys are arranged in a row and are accessible through a cutout in the housing. The first and second keys are shaped to simulate piano or organ keys (white and black). The first and second keys are positioned to register with the selected computer keys. Depressing the first and second keys respectfully depresses corresponding computer keys such that playing of a piano or organ is simulated. The device can also employ a second row of keys.

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"Machine Control", Manufacturing Engineering, May 1980, pp. 52-53.
"Exploring 64 Sound", Compute's Gazette, Selby Bateman, May 1984, p. 20.

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