DE3617552A1 - Pedal-controlled parameter modification of an electronic synthetic drum kit - Google Patents

Abstract

Pedal-controlled parameter modification of an electronic synthetic drum kit. The aim of the invention is to afford the drummer the possibility of being able to carry out himself during playing a parameter modification of any type with only one striking surface. This is achieved by the arrangement of a foot pedal with a potentiometer, which is connected to the striking surface and the sound generator. A line leads from the sound generator to the outlet. The known systems are tunable. The invention provides the possibility of doing this during playing, which previously was not possible.

Description

The invention relates to a pedal-controlled para meter change of an electronic synthetic Drums.

In today's music are increasing electronic drums used.

There are two main reasons for sound formation additionally different types. There is one So-called analogue synthesis, in which Hil from oscillators and filters that is made of a natural drum right comes close.

The second option is to create real sounds digitize (sampling). They are in  IC’s (Eproms) saved and if necessary again read out.

It is important to continue to know that both Systems are tunable.

In analog synthesis, the oscillator frequency is voltage controlled; when sampling, the Pitch by varying the reading speed define.

The invention is, now this Parameters (or others) using a foot pedal, which is equipped with a potentiometer. This gives the Life drummer the opportunity a variety of sounds in one go generate area. It opens up to him, his own To incorporate impulses and possibilities of expression. This method is inexpensive because there is only one pad is required and the required mechanics (foot pedal) is technically simple. The purchase of the otherwise necessary several striking faces are eliminated. The drummer with a pad is not more able to have two or more sounds on one times to play, but it has turned out in practice shows that from this possibility anyway rare Use is made.

The electronics needed to make e-drums during the Changing the game process manually is anyway available. All systems are tunable.

Through the invention, this can the drummer in the middle Be enabled through a connected game Foot pedal with a potentiometer.  

The drawing illustrates the invention in at game-like execution.

A line 2 goes from the face 1 to the electronic tone generator 3 . A foot pedal 4 with a potentiometer is connected via a line 5 to the tone generator 3 and from the same line 6 leads to the output 7 .

The parameter (also others) is controlled by foot pedal 4 with a potentiometer. This gives the Life drummer a wide range of sounds to achieve with just one face 1 . He can weave in his own impulses at will, so he is no longer bound to the normal electronic unit.

With this invention, an instrument is created cheaply, of a similar diversity as the so-called "hi - hat". The invention is particularly well suited for "tom - tom" souns.

Since only one pad is required and the foot pedal 4 with potentiometer, the setup is technically simple. There is no need to purchase multiple club faces.

All known systems can be tuned. In the pedal-controlled parameters according to the invention For the first time, the drummer himself has the opportunity ability to do this in the middle of the game.

Claims (3)

1. Electronic-synthetic tunable impact tool system, characterized in that a foot pedal ( 4 ) is provided with which the change can be made directly by the drummer in the middle of the game. 2. Drum system according to claim 1, characterized in that the foot pedal ( 4 ) is provided with a potentiometer. 3. Drum system according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that only one striking surface ( 1 ) is provided with a sensor which is connected via a line ( 2 ) to the electronic sound generator ( 3 ), while the foot pedal ( 4 ) via a Line ( 5 ) is connected to the sound generator ( 3 ), which is connected via a line ( 6 ) to the output ( 7 ).