Music – Instruments – Electrical musical tone generation
Patent
1991-10-21
1992-11-24
Shoop, Jr., William M.
Music
Instruments
Electrical musical tone generation
84645, 84626, 84615, 84725, 84737, 84743, G10H 102, G10H 118, G10H 132
Patent
active
051664631
ABSTRACT:
A motion orchestration system is provided to enable an artist or orchestrator to produce music or other sounds and to extemporaneously vary the sounds being produced without detracting from the visual effect intended by the artist or orchestrator. The system may include motion detecting sensors capable of generating three-space coordinates of various segments of the body of the orchestrator. Electrical signals generated by the motion detecting sensors may generate MIDI compounds which can be converted into appropriate music or sounds. Signals from traditional microphone equipment may also be employed. The system further includes hand switching devices responsive to various hand and/or finger movements to electronically control the orchestration of the electronic output signals generated by the motion or speech of the orchestrator or by external sources. The triggering of the hand switches by appropriate touch or motion in predetermined combinations and sequences is interpreted as instructional information, and is used to alter analog or digital electrical output signals generated by the motion or speech of the orchestrator.
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Casella Anthony J.
Hespos Gerald E.
Shoop Jr. William M.
Sircus Brian
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