Abstract: The pedal steel guitar has a plurality of strings strung across the body, with at least one multi-element transducer positioned proximate the strings. At least one foot pedal or knee lever, carried by the body and being physically disengaged from the plurality of strings, is coupled to at least one sensor that produces an electronic sensor signal when the pedal or lever is moved. A digital signal processor receives the electronic transducer signal and the electronic sensor signal and operates on the electronic transducer signal in the digital domain. The processor uses the electronic sensor signal to manipulate at least one tonal property of the electronic sensor signal. The digital signal processor produces an audio output. The digital signal processor is programmed to change the manner in which the digital signal processor manipulates the at least one tonal property based on programming information received through a programming input.

Abstract: A sound production control apparatus by which a sound production mode is controlled on the basis of a player's motion even during a non-playing control operation period. An information obtaining unit 30 obtains detection information by detecting a player's motion. A sound processing unit 36 produces sound on the basis of the detection information obtained in response to operation for generating a sound trigger in the player's motion, and controls a sound production mode on the basis of the detection information obtained in response to operation for generating no sound trigger in the player's motion.

Abstract: A musical-performance-information transmission method using a first instrument and a second instrument, wherein the first instrument produces sounds in accordance with a user's musical performance and generates musical-performance data in accordance with the produced sounds and the second instrument produces sounds by receiving the musical performance data via a communication means. In the musical-performance-information transmission method, a mixed-sound signal is generated in accordance with a mixture of sounds produced by the first instrument and sounds that are different from the sounds produced by the first instrument, a reference signal is generated in accordance with the sounds produced by the first instrument, and on the basis of the mixed-sound signal and the reference signal, the reference signal is removed from the mixed-sound signal, generating a separated signal, and sound is emitted on the basis of said separated signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for capturing one or more inbound wireless transmissions and identifying a remote user movement based on at least one of the one or more inbound wireless transmissions. Additionally, a local haptic output may be generated, by an actuator, based on the remote user movement. In one example, the actuator is a piezoelectric actuator.

Abstract: An effect unit based on dynamic circuit modeling method that can change effect wirelessly, comprises a sound effect algorithm database, a mobile APP client and a sound effect device. The mobile APP client checks updates of the sound effect algorithm database, downloads new sound effect algorithms to the local device and displays the same in the form of a list, and the sound effect algorithms are downloaded to the sound effect device in a wireless communication mode by opening the wireless communication function of the mobile APP client; analog signals sent by an electrophone are converted into digital signals by ADC, the digital signals are processed by a DSP sound effect algorithm in the sound effect device, then the digital signals are converted into analog signals by DAC, and the analog signals are output by sound effect output equipment.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for providing commanded movement of an end effector of a manipulator while providing a desired movement of one or more joints of the manipulator. Methods include calculating weighted joint velocities using a weighting matrix within the joint space to anisotropically emphasize joint movement within a null-space to provide the desired movement of a first set of joints. Methods may include calculating joint velocities that achieve the desired end effector movement using a pseudo-inverse solution and adjusting the calculated joint velocities using a potential function gradient within the joint space corresponding to the desired movement of the first set of joints. Methods may include use of a weighted pseudo-inverse solution and also an augmented Jacobian solution. One or more auxiliary movements may also be provided using joint velocities calculated from the pseudo-inverse solution. Various configurations for systems utilizing such methods are provided herein.

Abstract: A system and methods for acquiring cadence and selecting a song version based on the acquired cadence are disclosed. If the system detects a new cadence, then a new song version that corresponds to the new cadence can be played. The new song version playback can start in a corresponding position as the location of playback in a currently-playing song version. Each related song version shares one or more characteristics, such as melody, but is different in at least one characteristic, such as tempo.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, motor control circuit has a first selector connected to a second selector through an analog to digital converter. The first selector has an input that is connected to an external pin. In addition, the second selector has a plurality of inputs and a plurality of outputs, wherein a first register is connected to a first input and a second register is connected to a second output of the second selector. In accordance with another embodiment, at a beginning step of a method for setting a duty of a drive signal of a motor, a duty setting signal is applied to an external pin. The duty setting signal is converted into a digital duty setting signal. One of the digital duty setting signal or a predetermined duty signal is transmitted to a storage register.

Abstract: A computer implemented method is provided for generating a prediction of a next musical note by a computer having at least a processor and a memory. A computer processor system is also provided for generating a prediction of a next musical note. The method includes storing sequential musical notes in the memory. The method further includes dividing, by the processor, the sequential musical notes into sections of a given length based on a Generative Theory of Tonal Music. The method also includes generating, by the processor, the prediction of the next musical note based upon a music model, the sections, and the sequential musical notes stored in the memory. The given length is determined based on one or more conditions.

Abstract: An application for operating on a smart phone that records a musician's performance, either voice or instrumental, in combination with pre-recorded music. The combination allows for the auto tuning of the recording, the compression of the recording, the equalization of the recording, adding in reverb, and the audio quantization of the rhythm. Once combined, the song is transmitted to social media and/or to an online store for sale. The user can also make a video with the song. Additional marketing such as song competitions or music reviews and ratings are also provided.

Abstract: In a first aspect hereof the present invention provides an improved piezoelectric pickup which, generally, comprises a folded planar plastic piezoelectric sandwich electrically connected to a coaxial cable which, in turn, is in electrical communication with a jack or the like for connection to a pre-amp, an amplifier or the like. In a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a “cell” which is particularly adapted for use with an electric violin. The “cell” comprises a table which is disposed substantially parallel to the top of the instrument and substantially normal or perpendicular to and in contact with the bridge of the instrument. When used in conjunction with a pickup the cell facilitates simulation of the sound of an acoustic violin.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for displaying sheet music is an electronic tablet having the ability to upload and download sheet music to the device as well as having the ability to provide a music composer with the tools to put the music easily and conveniently in printed form. Sound recognition allows the tablet to recognize audio sequences of music and locate the place in the electronic music sheets on the tablet to keep the proper location displayed for the user-performer, including automatically turning electronic pages during the playing of a piece of music.

Abstract: A semi-hollow body of a stringed instrument is claimed the body having nautilus shell-shaped tonal modifiers modified to receive piezo electric pickups. The tonal modifiers generally create a tonal distribution that enhance sound originating from the body cavity of the stringed instrument.

Abstract: An arched top bridge upper section including a wood top section slotted to accept a string saddle that may be plastic, bone or similar material. The wood section is laminated or affixed to a lower metal section. A slot completely through the wood section exposes a top flat surface of the metal section. A piezo pickup element installed in the slot below a solid or segmented string saddle element is pressed uniformly against the metal section by string pressure on the string saddle to ensure even response on all strings. Transfer of string energy is more efficient than standard all-wood construction, resulting in greater sustain of plucked notes and a broader frequency response. An arch top guitar utilizing this bridge construction has more similar tonal and sustain characteristics to a typical flattop acoustic guitar while consistent contact with the piezo element results in even string-to-string output and response.

Abstract: The invention pertains generally to an effects pedal employing multiple sub-buffers implementing a switching mechanism between forward and reverse delay effects, particularly useful in the music industry.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a system and methods allowing a user to interact with one or more data applications—including for example, games, music, music composition and tactile stimulation—to simulate real-time multisensory output. The invention includes a music program, a music texture program and a simulation program.

Abstract: A zipper without electrical components that generates a distinctive sound when the zipper is opened or closed is disclosed herein. The zipper comprises a slider, a first and a second track. The slider comprises a plurality of tone bars and a plurality of audio openings. The first track comprises a plurality of zipper teeth. The second track comprises a plurality of zipper teeth. Each zipper tooth of the plurality of zipper teeth of the first track and the second track comprises at least one raised portion. The slider is configured to generate a musical sound when the slider is slid over the first track and the second track.

Abstract: A method and system for analyzing patterns in the relationships of notes of an input piece of music. The method comprises generating a set of the most frequently occurring note pitches in ascending pitch order that matches an interval pattern, and detecting out-of-key pitches that lie outside of this interval pattern. One or more potential key sequence bifurcations are identified which represent a list of possible key sequences according to forwards and backwards analysis. By finding patterns of repetition in the chordal sequences that may be generated according to these key sequence bifurcations, a key sequence that allows the most frequently recurring chord sequences may be chosen. Chord sequences may be analyzed by using ghost chords, temporary harmonic structures that are created, updated and finalized over time according to a combination of essential and inessential note fragments. The method further comprises identifying non-harmony pitches according to the analyzed chord sequence.

Abstract: A workout music playback device for playing workout music during a workout with given workout parameters by arranging and assembling song segments of original musical recordings in accordance with workout parameters. The device has a media output manager configured to receive said workout parameters and prepare audio output information on arranging a sequence of song segments into an edited song recording. It has an instruction relay module configured to receive said audio output information, and transmit said workout audio output instructions. The device has a media output generator configured to receive said audio output instructions from said instruction relay module, retrieve and assemble said song recording data of said original musical recording from said memory in accordance with said audio output instructions, and transmit a data stream of workout music corresponding to said workout parameters.