Abstract: A system including a method and device for real-time synchronization of MIDI generated sounds with audio program material originating from a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Provided is a real-time feed-forward control system for the generation of sound arising upon the execution of MIDI commands time-synchronized with the playback of audio program material. The system uses one or more audio synchronization tracks to accomplish synchronization. An audio interface device converts the data streams created by the playback of audio program tracks and audio synchronization tracks into electrical audio signals. The proposed MIDI interface device uses the audio synchronization signals output by the audio interface device to strobe or clock out MIDI events waiting on a FIFO buffer inside the device. Finally, the re-synchronized MIDI events are transmitted to the sound generating device in perfect synchronization with the audio program material.

Abstract: A musical instrument support strap is integrated with a tuning sensor having of a body configured at one end for attachment to the musical instrument. The body carries the pitch of a musical note struck on the musical instrument and is detected by a pickup. A printed circuit board converts the detected pitch for display on a liquid crystal display module, preferably having a needle indicator and a color indicator. The sensor may be provided independently for attachment to an existing strap. The method of using the strap for tuning a musical instrument includes attaching the musical instrument support strap to a musical instrument; striking a note on the musical instrument; reading the measurement of the frequency of vibration on the liquid crystal display module; and, adjusting the musical instrument to change the frequency of vibration.

Abstract: A musical instrument support strap is integrated with a tuning sensor having of a body configured at one end for attachment to the musical instrument. The body carries the pitch of a musical note struck on the musical instrument and is detected by a pickup. A printed circuit board converts the detected pitch for display on a liquid crystal display module, preferably having a needle indicator and a color indicator. The sensor may be provided independently for attachment to an existing strap. The method of using the strap for tuning a musical instrument includes attaching the musical instrument support strap to a musical instrument; striking a note on the musical instrument; reading the measurement of the frequency of vibration on the liquid crystal display module; and, adjusting the musical instrument to change the frequency of vibration.