DE102008064330A1 - Arrangement for real-time control of acoustic effects of acoustic effects during musical performances, has foot operated adjusting devices in flat housing for multi effect device for selection of banks and canals - Google Patents

Abstract

The arrangement has a foot operated adjusting devices in a flat housing (G) for a multi effect device for the selection of banks (B-1 to B-n) and canals and their individual adjustments. The foot operated adjusting device has multiple rotating wheels (D-1 to D-n), which are arranged with gaps side by side and one behind the other in a front and a rear group.

Description

The The invention relates to an arrangement for real-time control of acoustic Effects during music performances o. The like., For example, to adapt to changing during the performance acoustic Conditions.

Serious changes the acoustic conditions occur especially at music events, if at first in one relatively empty concert hall is played and this then after and after, or when more and more listeners arrive at open-air concerts. To the change to be able to react to the acoustics, could only in the breaks between the musical performances an empirical Adjustment of the amplifier system made become. This means that the adjustment is based only on empirical values can be done and found only with the performance of the next title can be, whether the change z. B. the Hall or other parameters (effects) was sufficient, or if further customization is required.

To The prior art are customary to adapt to spatial conditions Way effect devices or multi-effect devices used. These devices have one Variety of adjusting buttons, Keys, knobs operated by a technician or musician Need to become.

The preset functions can then while the performance by footswitch or foot pedals be retrieved.

It it is clear that a musician during a performance not the respective musical instrument and at the same time the effect device can serve. However, it is absolutely necessary, the amplifier system and the effects device preferably optimally adjusted to the respective acoustic conditions.

Of the Invention is now the object of an arrangement for Real-time control of acoustic effects to create with the it is possible for a musician is while the performance of music pieces an adaptation to changing ones to make acoustic conditions in a simple way.

The The object underlying the invention is achieved by a foot-operated adjusting device in a flat housing for a Multieffektgerät solved, with a selection of benches and channels and their individual attitude is made possible.

The foot-operated adjusting device contains a plurality of wheels, which are arranged apart from one another and one behind the other, with each wheel assigned to any effect or function can be.

The juxtaposed wheels are for controlling Drive Amplitude, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Gain, Presence, Time, etc. each one or more assignable Bank (B1 ... Bn) for storing the set values assigned, wherein whose axes of rotation are aligned transversely in the same direction, so that this by longitudinal displacement of the foot actuated are.

Next or behind each wheel of a bank is an LED line for optical display of the set level and the operational readiness.

Behind the wheels for the Benches are located there are more turning wheels or switch for basic settings Classic, Vintage / Guitar, Hall, Wah Wah, Delay, for example by a sideways movement of the foot actuated are. With that you can the wheels different functions are assigned to the front row.

The rotating wheels are on the tread with a particularly grippy profile, such as a tooth profile, a Corrugation or knurling Mistake.

alternative can the treads the wheels Also provided with a rubber or plastic coating with good friction be.

Farther is each knob with a potentiometer for stepless adjustment or with a rotary switch for gradual adjustment of the electrical Provide setpoints.

The rotating wheels for the Banks can too be provided with a switchable multiple occupancy.

In Another embodiment of the invention is for the selection of occupancy the turning wheels for the benches Switch provided.

Of the Switch can be another rotary knob or a pedal.

By the inventive arrangement can a musician during the music performance all required Set effects or functions in real time and the result the change immediately check acoustically. Thereby, that the operation of the arrangement with the feet is suitable, a Setting the respective parameters with high sensitivity and without disorder the music performance.

It is understood that the arrangement of the invention, of course, with the hands can be served, if necessary or useful.

In addition, can on the flat housing Placeholder for one or more conventional foot pedals z. For "Wah Wah", "Talk", "Flanger" etc. as well a function switch provided in the form of another rotary wheel be. These extra foot pedals have to not necessarily with the housing be firmly connected.

The Invention will be explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment. In the associated Drawings show:

1 : a schematic overview of the foot-operated arrangement for real-time control of acoustic effects;

2 a perspective side view of the arrangement according to 1 ; and

3 : a front view of the arrangement 1 ,

1 shows a schematic overview of the inventive arrangement for real-time control of acoustic effects in a flat lying housing G for a multi-effect device, with a selection of multi-assignable benches B ₁ -B _n and channels and their individual setting is possible. The multi-assignable benches B ₁ -B _n is assigned a switch U.

The foot-operated adjusting device includes a plurality of rotating wheels D ₁ -D _n , which are spaced apart side by side and arranged one behind the other, each wheel D ₁ -D _n any effect can be assigned.

The juxtaposed rotary wheels D ₁ -D _n are for controlling Drive Amplitude, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Grain, Presence, Time, etc. each assigned to a single or multiple assignable bank B ₁ ... B _n for storing the set values , Whose axes of rotation are aligned transversely in the same direction, so that they can be actuated by longitudinal displacement of the foot.

Next or behind each wheel of a bank is an LED line for optical display of the set level and the operational readiness.

Behind the wheels D ₁ -D _n for the benches B ₁ -B _n are further turning wheels or switches US ₁ -US ₂ for basic settings such as Classic, Vintage / Guitar, Hall, Wah Wah, Delay, which can be actuated by a sideways movement of the foot are. Thus, the rotary wheels D ₁ -D _n the front row different functions can be assigned. Further setting options are provided by a switchable axial displacement of the additional turning wheels US ₁ -Us _n . If, for example, the function "AMP" is assigned to the changeover switch US ₁ , then this can have various types of amplifiers available for selection via an extension function, that is to say via the switchable axial displacement. For example, Classic Amp, Tube Overdrive, Classic Distortion, Blues Drive, etc. The "left" or "right" rotate function allows the player to individually tune their respective amp types. For the Classic Distortion z. Volume, Drive, Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass.

If the rotary knob US _{2 is assigned} the function "Cabinet", then sound examples of different types of guitar with their sub-settings can be kept.

If the right wheel US, the function "Pedal" assigned, then the extension is made via the rotary function of the wheel. A sub-setting is not required here and here is unnecessary a second extension function. The rotary wheel D _n can function at this point as a practical master volume.

LED-lines LED-US ₁ -LED-US ₂ are used to display the selected function in front of the "transverse turning wheels", ie the switches US ₁ -US _n . The respectively assigned value is indicated by the LED behind the wheels D ₁ -D _n .

The rotary wheels D ₁ -D _n and the switch US ₁ -US _n are provided on the tread with a particularly grippy profile, such as a tooth profile, a corrugation or knurling.

Alternatively or additionally, the running surfaces of the rotary wheels D ₁ -D _n and the switch US ₁ -US _{2 may} also be provided with a rubber or plastic lining with good friction.

Furthermore, each rotary wheel D ₁ -D _{n is provided} with a potentiometer for stepless adjustment or with a rotary switch for the stepwise adjustment of the electrical setpoints.

The rotary wheels D ₁ -D _n for the banks can also be provided with a switchable multiple assignment or multiple channels.

The selection of the occupancy of the banks B ₁ -B _n is done with the channel switch KU.

Of the Switch KU can be another rotary knob or a pedal.

By the arrangement according to the invention a musician can adjust all needed effects in real-time during the music performance and immediately check the result of the change acoustically. The fact that the operation of the arrangement is suitable with the feet, an adjustment of the respective parameters can be done with high sensitivity and without disturbing the music performance.

It it is understood that the arrangement according to the invention of course operated with hands if necessary or appropriate.

In addition, on the flat housing a placeholder for one or more conventional foot pedals FP ₁ , FP ₂ z. B. for "Wah Wah", "Talk", "Flanger", etc. and a function switch FU be provided in the form of another rotary wheel. These additional foot pedals FP ₁ , FP ₂ need not necessarily be firmly connected to the housing.

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Claims (10)

Arrangement for the real-time control of acoustic effects of acoustic effects during musical performances o. The like., For example, to adapt to changing during the performance acoustic conditions, characterized by fußbetätigbare adjusting devices in a flat lying housing (G) for a multi-effect device for selecting benches (B ₁ -B _n ) and channels and their individual setting. Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized that the foot-operated Setting device comprises a plurality of rotating wheels, the distance next to each other and behind each other in a front and a back Group are arranged. Arrangement according to claim 2, characterized in that the juxtaposed rotary wheels (D ₁ -D _n ) of the front group to control Drive Amplitude, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Grain, Presence, Time, etc. each one or more times assignable bank (B ₁ ... B _n) are allocated for storing the settings, with their axes of rotation are in the same direction oriented transversely, so that the rotation wheels (D ₁ -D _n) are operable by longitudinal displacement of the foot. Arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that next to or behind each turning wheel (D ₁ -D _n) of a bank (B ₁ -B _n) includes a row of LEDs (LED _{1 n} LED) for visual display of the set level and functional readiness of is arranged. Arrangement according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that behind the rotary wheels for the banks further rotary wheels or switches (US ₁ -US _n ) in the rear group for basic settings such as Classic, Vintage, Hall, Wah Wah, Delay are arranged by a sideways movement of the foot are actuated. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized that the wheels on the tread with a particularly grippy profile, such as a tooth profile or a corrugation or knurling are provided. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized that the treads the wheels provided with a rubber or plastic coating with good friction are. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that each rotary wheel (D ₁ -D _n ) or (US ₁ -US _n ) is coupled to a potentiometer for stepless adjustment or with a rotary switch for the stepwise setting of desired values. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the rotary wheels (D ₁ -D _n ) for the banks (B ₁ -B _n ) are provided with a switchable multiple occupancy. Arrangement according to claim 9, characterized that for the selection of the assignment of the wheels for the benches a function switch (FU) is provided in the form of another rotary wheel or a pedal.