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Automatic performance recording apparatus
Assignee: Yamaha Corp
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Filing: 1989-01-13
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Granted: 1990-05-15
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Expires: 2009-01-13
Abstract
Abstract An automatic performance recording apparatus for storing performance data for an automatic performance in a performance data memory means such as a RAM is disclosed. In order to allow easy and appropriate recording and correction of performance data, according to this invention, a specific recording mode for starting recording in synchronism with generation of first key-on data indicating generation of a musical tone is set. The specific recording modes include a synchronous recording mode in which a recording operation of performance data is suspended in an operation stop state, and is started simultaneously with generation of the key-on data, a re-recording mode in which a recording operation of performance data is suspended in the operation stop state, and is restarted from the beginning of a previously recorded section simultaneously with generation of the key-on data, and a running recording mode in which a recording operation of performance data is suspended in a playback state, and is started simultaneously with generation of the key-on data.
Inventors
- 👤 Mamoru Kimpara
- 👤 Tetsuji Ichiki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:16
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H5/00; G10H1/00; G10H1/0033; G10H1/0041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
An automatic performance apparatus, comprising: a performance data memory means for storing performance data for controlling generation of musical tones along with the progression of a music piece; a performance data recording means for recording in said performance data memory the performance data sequentially generated along with the progression of the music piece; a specific recording mode selection means for selecting a specific recording mode; and an operation mode control means for, when the specific recording mode is selected by said mode selection means, setting an operation mode of said performance data recording means to a recording preparation mode and for, when first key-on data indicating generation of a musical tone to be recorded is generated, switching and setting the operation mode to a recording mode.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
An automatic performance apparatus, comprising: a performance data memory means for storing performance data for controlling generation of musical tones along with the progression of a music piece; a performance data recording means for recording in said performance data memory the performance data sequentially generated along with the progression of the music piece; a specific recording mode selection means for selecting a specific recording mode; and an operation mode control means for, when the specific recording mode is selected by said mode selection means, setting an operation mode of said performance data recording means to a recording preparation mode and for, when first key-on data indicating generation of a musical tone to be recorded is generated, switching and setting the operation mode to a recording mode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
131 words
An automatic performance apparatus, comprising: a performance data memory means for storing performance data for controlling generation of musical tones along with the progression of a music piece; a performance data recording means for recording in said performance data memory the performance data sequentially generated along with the progression of the music piece; a specific recording mode selection means for selecting a synchronous recording mode; and an operation mode control means for, when the specific recording mode is selected by said mode selection means, setting an operation mode of said performance data recording means to a recording standby mode representing an operation stop state and for, when first key-on data indicating generation of a musical tone to be recorded is generated, switching and setting the operation mode to the recording mode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
131 words
An automatic performance apparatus, comprising: a performance data memory means for storing performance data for controlling generation of musical tones along with the progression of a music piece; a performance data recording means for recording in said performance data memory the performance data sequentially generated along with the progression of the music piece; a specific recording mode selection means for selecting a synchronous recording mode; and an operation mode control means for, when the specific recording mode is selected by said mode selection means, setting an operation mode of said performance data recording means to a recording standby mode representing an operation stop state and for, when first key-on data indicating generation of a musical tone to be recorded is generated, switching and setting the operation mode to the recording mode.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
169 words
An automatic performance apparatus, comprising: a performance data memory means for storing performance data for controlling generation of musical tones along with the progression of a music piece; a performance data recording means for recording in said performance data memory the performance data sequentially generated along with the progression of the music piece; a specific recording mode selection means for selecting a re-recording mode in which previously recorded performance data can be replaced by new performance data; and an operation mode control means for, when the re-recording mode is selected by said mode selection means, setting an operation mode of said performance data recording means to, a recording standby mode wherein said performance data memory means is set at the beginning position of a previously recorded section of said music piece and a recording mode is suspended in an operation stop state and for, when first key-on data indicating generation of a musical tone to be recorded is generated, switching and setting the operation mode to the recording mode.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
169 words
An automatic performance apparatus, comprising: a performance data memory means for storing performance data for controlling generation of musical tones along with the progression of a music piece; a performance data recording means for recording in said performance data memory the performance data sequentially generated along with the progression of the music piece; a specific recording mode selection means for selecting a re-recording mode in which previously recorded performance data can be replaced by new performance data; and an operation mode control means for, when the re-recording mode is selected by said mode selection means, setting an operation mode of said performance data recording means to, a recording standby mode wherein said performance data memory means is set at the beginning position of a previously recorded section of said music piece and a recording mode is suspended in an operation stop state and for, when first key-on data indicating generation of a musical tone to be recorded is generated, switching and setting the operation mode to the recording mode.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
160 words
An automatic performance apparatus, comprising: a performance data memory means for storing performance data for controlling generation of musical tones along with the progression of a music piece; a performance data recording means for recording in said performance data memory the performance data sequentially generated along with the progression of the music piece; a specific recording mode selection means for selecting a running recording mode in which previously recorded performance data is played back and new performance data can be recorded in a desired relationship with respect to the previously recorded performance data; and an operation mode control means for, when the running recording mode is selected by said mode selection means, setting an operation mode of said performance data recording means to a recording reservation mode wherein a playback state is maintained and for, when first key-on data indicating generation of a musical tone to be recorded is generated, switching and setting the operation mode to the recording mode.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
160 words
An automatic performance apparatus, comprising: a performance data memory means for storing performance data for controlling generation of musical tones along with the progression of a music piece; a performance data recording means for recording in said performance data memory the performance data sequentially generated along with the progression of the music piece; a specific recording mode selection means for selecting a running recording mode in which previously recorded performance data is played back and new performance data can be recorded in a desired relationship with respect to the previously recorded performance data; and an operation mode control means for, when the running recording mode is selected by said mode selection means, setting an operation mode of said performance data recording means to a recording reservation mode wherein a playback state is maintained and for, when first key-on data indicating generation of a musical tone to be recorded is generated, switching and setting the operation mode to the recording mode.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
JPS58211191A
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