Simulated string instrument using a keyboard

Details Simulated string instrument using a keyboard Simulated string instrument using a keyboard

1997-05-01

2000-05-16

Donels, Jeffrey W.

Music

Instruments

Electrical musical tone generation

84744, G10H 700

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060639946

ABSTRACT:
An economical simulated string instrument system that facilitates a performance both visually and aurally similar to a real string instrument performance. One particular embodiment is a simulated guitar implemented on a personal computer where standard personal computer keyboard keys are mapped to guitar controls so that the performer can hold and manipulate the keyboard in much the same way as a real guitar. This embodiment, however, provides flexibility and ease of play not offered by the real instrument.

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