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EP1383106A1
EP1383106A1 EP03016272A EP03016272A EP1383106A1 EP 1383106 A1 EP1383106 A1 EP 1383106A1 EP 03016272 A EP03016272 A EP 03016272A EP 03016272 A EP03016272 A EP 03016272A EP 1383106 A1 EP1383106 A1 EP 1383106A1
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  • the invention relates to a novel design of a multifunctional musical instrument developed on the basis of a pan flute, which, regardless of the length and material of the pipes arranged in a radius, can assume a range of tones freely selectable by the user, using integrated circuits internally and externally by means of microcomputers and one manually operated element as well as traditional handling, semitones and scales as well as string or string instruments can be intoned.
  • the instrument has previously unthinkable technical possibilities for panpipes allow a new quality of play with easy learning, so that too high quality live or studio music productions can be performed.
  • Panpipes have a long tradition in the folk music of the Southeast European area and were spread worldwide after the time of antiquity. Originally created as a shepherd's flute, usually made of natural materials such as reed or bamboo, it has longitudinal flutes of different lengths, which are joined together in an arc during development and for better playability - along their centers. It was inevitable that the pan flute was "discovered” in order to be integrated as a solo instrument in musical performances of larger orchestras.
  • pan flute which consists of up to 22 there are tubes arranged side by side.
  • the peculiarity here is that the traditionally different lengths of tubes from different, i.e. out of themselves regarding their Density differentiating materials are made. This will improve the quality of the Sound generation improved, but it does not release the benefit from having high manual Skill to learn to master the instrument.
  • the instrument essentially consists of a microphone for voice recording, one or several speakers, a body for electronics, batteries and controls for manual function assurance.
  • the device corresponds to the structure of a synthesizer and becomes Accompaniment of the human voice used.
  • the solution according to DE 39 11 836 Al offers an electronically supported harmonica in Combination with a synthesizer, taking pressure measurements in the combs Information about the generation of the respective tone to be played is obtained.
  • the "sonority" of the instrument in its defined present size can be optimized, but new ones that expand the musicality of this instrument Effects, cannot be achieved.
  • the harmonica which is mechanically retained in its structure, required.
  • panpipe modified in shape and size to create new and relatively easy handling, by means of internal and external integrated circuits, real-time evaluation and implementation of Signals for the purpose of increasing the volume of sound is carried out and at the same time streak and String instruments can be voiced.
  • the instrument which corresponds in its basic form to a panpipe, does not necessarily have a fixed number of tubes arranged side by side, the length of which does not have to differ from one another.
  • the number of tubes available depends on the individual playing needs of the user, so that a number of more than 27 is also possible.
  • the pipes on a system are arranged in a radius such that the contact points of their lateral surfaces form an imaginary common curve on a receptacle.
  • the tubes are unlocked at the top and bottom.
  • the pipes are arranged next to each other in their first third "Wind sensors" for registering air currents, which are the link between the Represent users and evaluation electronics housed in the handle part.
  • An analog filter bank receives the signals from the wind sensors and ensures that during the Recording the instrument a defined frequency spectrum is reached. This will then in the usual way by means of an A / D converter (analog-digital converter) to digital Signals converted, including a manually operated play lever Influences, the signals then in a microcomputer - housed in the housing the pan flute - to be further processed.
  • a / D converter analog-digital converter
  • Lever can change the usual tone spectrum of the pan flute, mainly by half tones, be expanded.
  • the first microcomputer which can also be referred to as a multiplier of the input signals, has several processing stages, whereby after passing through such processing stages as sample memory, envelope generators (one for each tube), the note manager receives the "raw data" of the note manager ultimately achieved - previously coordinated via the time controller to control the A / D converter used - supplied to the midi data generator, the latter converting the received signals into generated standard signals and via a midi transmitter interface, these are available to the second external microcomputer in real time in order to generate tones in real time provides.
  • processing stages as sample memory, envelope generators (one for each tube)
  • the note manager receives the "raw data" of the note manager ultimately achieved - previously coordinated via the time controller to control the A / D converter used - supplied to the midi data generator, the latter converting the received signals into generated standard signals and via a midi transmitter interface, these are available to the second external microcomputer in real time in order to generate tones in real time provides.
  • the second microcomputer receives the data through the midi converter for the simulation - as a central element - in two ways, e.g. B.
  • the Instrument pan flute can be adapted to nature. This means that a simulation of the "Mouthpiece” (reaching a certain volume by means of a more or less strong blown or blown air flow per tube) and the simulation of the air column itself in Real time, so that a natural richness of sound depending on the "Use" of the user arises.
  • Subordinate effect generators are used to e.g. B. to produce reverb effects.
  • Analog-stereo signals are transmitted via a D / A converter used on the output side provided, which are made audible via appropriate electro-acoustic systems.
  • the housing 1 of the pan flute carries up to 27 tubes of the same length, each with one existing wind sensor 2, which made of any material - z. B. also made of glass Tubes with the wind sensors 2 advantageously curved in relation to the Contact surface are fixed at a point on its outer circumference.
  • the analog filter bank 4 arranged downstream of the pipes with wind sensors 2 ensures that a certain frequency spectrum of the recorded tubes is detected, which the A / D converter 5 is supplied.
  • the AD converter 5 With the AD converter 5, the provided analog signals are digital converted for processing in the microcomputer 6, this in the range by means of the A / D converter 5 applying manual game lever 3 by generating half-tones one functional expansion takes place.
  • the microcomputer 6 contains a number of electronic components, whereby after passing through the Input signals via the sample memory 15, the envelope generator 16, with the Note manager 17 generates the "raw data" of the latter via a regime of the time controller 19 on the one hand to control the A / D converter 14 and on the other hand the midi data generator 20 are supplied. Via the midi transmitter interface 21 on the microcomputer 6 Output signals 22 via the midi input 23 in the microcomputer 11 per Data connection 9 transferred.
  • the main component here is the midi converter 24 - for that by means of the mouthpiece simulation 25 and the tube / air column simulation 26 in "real time” the natural sonority of a "conventional" Pan flute, depending on the intensive use of the pipes with the wind sensors 2 is achieved and in the sense of the inventive development of the aforementioned Instrumentation can also be the voicing of nuances.
  • the effect generators 27 provide a nuance of the virtuoso game, so that finally over existing ones Outputs, an analog audio output 12 or / and a digital audio output 13 stereophonic Sounds can be made audible.
  • the upper openings of the tubes are included for easier and more virtuoso playing Wind sensor 2 only beveled on the player side.

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The electronic pan pipes device has curved pipes arranged in the holder of a housing (1) and open at both ends with wind sensors (2) in the upper third of the pipes for recording a passing air flow. The wind sensors interact with electronic components (4-6) in the electronic pan pipes for further processing of signals produced by the wind sensors for sound generation.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine neuartige Ausbildung eines in Anlehnung an eine Panflöte entwickelten multifunktionellen Musikinstrumentes, welches unabhängig von Länge und Material der in einem Radius angeordneter Rohre einen dem Bedürfnis des Nutzers frei wählbaren Tonumfang annehmen kann, wobei mittels integrierter Schaltkreise intern und extern mittels Mikrocomputern und eines manuell bedienbaren Elementes sowie einer traditionellen Handhabung auch Halbtöne sowie Tonleitern und ebenso Streich- oder Saiteninstrumente intonierbar sind.The invention relates to a novel design of a multifunctional musical instrument developed on the basis of a pan flute, which, regardless of the length and material of the pipes arranged in a radius, can assume a range of tones freely selectable by the user, using integrated circuits internally and externally by means of microcomputers and one manually operated element as well as traditional handling, semitones and scales as well as string or string instruments can be intoned.

Das Instrument hält für Panflöten bisher undenkbare, technische Möglichkeiten bereit, die eine neue Qualität der Spielweise mit leichter Erlernbarkeit erlauben, sodass auch hochwertige Live- oder Studiomusikproduktionen dargeboten werden können.The instrument has previously unthinkable technical possibilities for panpipes allow a new quality of play with easy learning, so that too high quality live or studio music productions can be performed.

Panflöten haben eine lange Tradition in der Volksmusik des südosteuropäischen Raumes und sind nach der Zeit der Antike weltweit verbreitet worden. Ursprünglich als Hirtenflöte, bestehend in der Regel aus Naturstoffen, wie Rohr oder Bambus, geschaffen, besitzt sie unterschiedlich lange Längsflöten, die im Laufe der Entwicklung und zur besseren Bespielbarkeit- entlang ihrer Mittelpunkte- in einem Bogen zusammengefügt sind. Es blieb nicht aus, dass die Panflöte auch "entdeckt" wurde, um vor allem als Soloinstrument in Musikaufführungen größerer Klangkörper eingebunden zu werden.Panpipes have a long tradition in the folk music of the Southeast European area and were spread worldwide after the time of antiquity. Originally created as a shepherd's flute, usually made of natural materials such as reed or bamboo, it has longitudinal flutes of different lengths, which are joined together in an arc during development and for better playability - along their centers. It was inevitable that the pan flute was "discovered" in order to be integrated as a solo instrument in musical performances of larger orchestras.

Dazu bedurfte es jedoch bestimmter Verfeinerungen in Spieltechnik und Ausführung des in seiner Grundform an sich unveränderten Instrumentes.However, this required certain refinements in the playing technique and execution of the in its basic form of unchanged instrument.

So ist gemäß DE 196 24 089 C1 eine weiterentwickelte Panflöte bekannt, die aus bis zu 22 nebeneinander angeordneten Röhren besteht. Die Besonderheit liegt hier darin, dass die traditionell unterschiedlich langen Röhren aus verschiedenen,d.h. aus sich hinsichtlich ihrer Dichte unterscheidenden Materialien gefertigt sind. Damit wird die Qualität der Tonerzeugung verbessert, aber es entbindet den Nutzen nicht davon, mit hohem manuellem Geschick das Instrument beherrschen zu lernen. According to DE 196 24 089 C1, a further developed pan flute is known which consists of up to 22 there are tubes arranged side by side. The peculiarity here is that the traditionally different lengths of tubes from different, i.e. out of themselves regarding their Density differentiating materials are made. This will improve the quality of the Sound generation improved, but it does not release the benefit from having high manual Skill to learn to master the instrument.

Mit der Lösung nach WO 00/72 303 wird ein stimmenkontrolliertes elektronisches Musikinstrument vorgeschlagen, wobei der Nutzer über ein Mikrofon mittels einer Elektronik der Einrichtung verschiedene Instrumente zur Begleitung "abrufen" kann. Mit Nuancen seiner Stimme ist es möglich, Musikarrangements unter Beteiligung von z. B. Trompete, Klarinette, Flöte, Klavier, Elektrogitarre etc. herzustellen.With the solution according to WO 00/72 303 a voice-controlled electronic Musical instrument proposed, the user using a microphone using electronics the facility can "access" various support instruments. With nuances of its Voice it is possible to make music arrangements with the participation of e.g. B. trumpet, clarinet, To produce flute, piano, electric guitar etc.

Das Instrument besteht im wesentlichen aus einem Mikrofon zur Stimmaufnahme, einen oder mehreren Lautsprechern, einem Aufnahmekörper für Elektronik, Batterien und Bedienungselementen zur manuellen Funktionssicherung.The instrument essentially consists of a microphone for voice recording, one or several speakers, a body for electronics, batteries and controls for manual function assurance.

Das Gerät entspricht im weitesten Sinne dem Aufbau eines Synthesizers und wird zur Begleitung der menschlichen Stimme genutzt.In the broadest sense, the device corresponds to the structure of a synthesizer and becomes Accompaniment of the human voice used.

Die volle Klangfülle der vorgenannten Instrumente kann jedoch in dieser Form nur bedingt ausgeschöpft werden, sodass der Eindruck elektronischer Klangerzeugung nicht aufgehoben wird.However, the full sonority of the aforementioned instruments can only be conditional in this form be exhausted so that the impression of electronic sound generation is not removed becomes.

Die Lösung nach DE 39 11 836 Al bietet eine elektronisch gestützte Mundharmonika in Kombination mit einem Synthesizer an, wobei über Druckmessungen in den Kanzellen Informationen zur Erzeugung des jeweilig zu spielenden Tones gewonnen werden. Damit kann insgesamt die "Klangfülle" des Instrumentes in seiner definiert vorliegenden Größe optimiert werden, wobei jedoch neue, die Musikalität dieses Instrumentes erweiternde Effekte, nicht erreicht werden. Nach wie vor ist auch hier ein hohes Maß an Geschicklichkeit zur Bespielung, der an sich in ihrem mechanisch beibehaltenen Aufbau vorliegenden Mundharmonika, erforderlich.The solution according to DE 39 11 836 Al offers an electronically supported harmonica in Combination with a synthesizer, taking pressure measurements in the combs Information about the generation of the respective tone to be played is obtained. In order to can overall the "sonority" of the instrument in its defined present size can be optimized, but new ones that expand the musicality of this instrument Effects, cannot be achieved. There is still a high level of skill here as well for example, the harmonica, which is mechanically retained in its structure, required.

Mit dem beispielhaft geschilderten Stand der Technik lassen sich Details bei Musikdarbietungen verschiedener Instrumente mit den Mitteln besonderer Werkstoffe sowie auch dem Einsatz spezifischer Elektronik verbessern. Es ist aber nicht möglich, ein Instrument - hier eine Panflöte - derart weiterzubilden, dass eine Virtuosität des Spiels vollendet dargeboten werden kann und dabei die technisch allgemein bekannten physikalischen Möglichkeiten nicht nur erreicht, sondern auch qualitativ erweitert werden. With the state of the art described as an example, details of musical performances can be seen various instruments with the means of special materials as well as the Improve the use of specific electronics. But it is not possible to have an instrument - here a panpipe - to be further developed in such a way that a virtuosity of the game is perfectly presented can be and the technically well-known physical possibilities not only achieved, but also expanded qualitatively.

Es ist daher die Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine in Form und Größe modifizierte Panflöte mit neuem und relativ einfachem Handling zu schaffen, wobei mittels interner und externer integrierter Schaltkreise eine in Echtzeit durchgeführte Auswertung und Umsetzung von Signalen zum Zwecke der Erhöhung des Klangvolumens erfolgt und gleichzeitig Streich- und Saiteninstrumente intoniert werden können.It is therefore the object of the invention to use a panpipe modified in shape and size to create new and relatively easy handling, by means of internal and external integrated circuits, real-time evaluation and implementation of Signals for the purpose of increasing the volume of sound is carried out and at the same time streak and String instruments can be voiced.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe nach den Merkmalen des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst. Die weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ergibt sich aus den Patentansprüchen 2 bis 9.According to the invention the object is achieved according to the features of claim 1. The A further embodiment of the invention results from patent claims 2 to 9.

Folgende ergänzende Hinweise zur erfindungsgemäßen Lehre sind erforderlich:The following additional information about the teaching according to the invention is required:

Das in seiner Grundform einer Panflöte entsprechende Instrument besitzt eine nicht zwingend festgelegte Anzahl nebeneinander angeordneter Rohre, wobei deren Länge voneinander nicht abweichen muß. Die Anzahl der vorhandenen Rohre richtet sich nach dem individuellen Spielbedürfnis des Nutzers, sodass auch eine Anzahl von mehr als 27 möglich ist. Zur Beherrschung des Instrumentes in manueller Hinsicht sind die Rohre an einer Anlage im Radius derart angeordnet, dass die Anlagepunkte ihrer Mantelflächen an einer Aufnahme eine gedachte gemeinsame Kurve bilden. Die Rohre sind oben und unten unverschlossen.The instrument, which corresponds in its basic form to a panpipe, does not necessarily have a fixed number of tubes arranged side by side, the length of which does not have to differ from one another. The number of tubes available depends on the individual playing needs of the user, so that a number of more than 27 is also possible. To control the instrument in manual terms, the pipes on a system are arranged in a radius such that the contact points of their lateral surfaces form an imaginary common curve on a receptacle. The tubes are unlocked at the top and bottom.

In den nebeneinander angeordneten Rohren befinden sich in deren erstem Drittel die "Windsensoren" zur Registrierung von Luftströmungen, die das Bindeglied zwischen dem Nutzer und einer im Griffteil untergebrachten Auswerteelektronik darstellen.The pipes are arranged next to each other in their first third "Wind sensors" for registering air currents, which are the link between the Represent users and evaluation electronics housed in the handle part.

Eine Analogfilterbank empfängt die Signale der Windsensoren und sichert, dass während des Bespielens des Instrumentes ein definiertes Frequenzspektrum erreicht wird. Dieses wird dann in üblicher Weise mittels eines A/D-Wandlers (Analog-Digitalwandlers) in digitale Signale umgewandelt, wobei an dieser Stelle auch ein manuell bedienbarer Spielhebel Einfluss nimmt, wobei die Signale dann in einem Mikrocomputer - untergebracht im Gehäuse der Panflöte - weiterverarbeitet werden. Mit dem vorgenannten An analog filter bank receives the signals from the wind sensors and ensures that during the Recording the instrument a defined frequency spectrum is reached. This will then in the usual way by means of an A / D converter (analog-digital converter) to digital Signals converted, including a manually operated play lever Influences, the signals then in a microcomputer - housed in the housing the pan flute - to be further processed. With the aforementioned

Spielhebel kann das übliche Tonspektrum der Panflöte, in der Hauptsache um halbe Töne, erweitert werden.Lever can change the usual tone spectrum of the pan flute, mainly by half tones, be expanded.

Der erste Mikrocomputer , auch als Multiplikator der Eingangssignale bezeichenbar, besitzt mehrere Verarbeitungsstufen, wobei nach Durchlauf derartiger Verarbeitungsstufen, wie Abtastwertspeicher, Hüllkurvengeneratoren (jeweils einer pro Rohr), Notenmanager die letztlich erzielten "Rohdaten" des Notenmanagers - vorher abgestimmt über den Zeitkontroller zur Steuerung des A/D-Wandlers verwendet - dem Midi-Daten-Generator zugeführt werden, wobei letzterer die erhaltenen Signale in generierte Standardsignale umwandelt und über eine Midi-Sender-Schnittstelle diese in zeitlich festgelegter Abfolge zum Erzeugen von Tönen in Echtzeit dem zweiten externen Mikrocomputer zur Verfügung stellt.The first microcomputer, which can also be referred to as a multiplier of the input signals, has several processing stages, whereby after passing through such processing stages as sample memory, envelope generators (one for each tube), the note manager receives the "raw data" of the note manager ultimately achieved - previously coordinated via the time controller to control the A / D converter used - supplied to the midi data generator, the latter converting the received signals into generated standard signals and via a midi transmitter interface, these are available to the second external microcomputer in real time in order to generate tones in real time provides.

Über den Midi-Eingang erhält der zweite Mikrocomputer die Daten, die durch den Midi-Konverter für die Simulation- als einem zentralen Element - in zweifacher Weise z. B. dem Instrument Panflöte naturnah angepasst werden. D. h., dass eine Simulation des "Mundstückes" (Erreichen einer bestimmten Lautstärke mittels eines mehr oder minder stark an- oder eingeblasenen Luftstromes pro Rohr) und die Simulation der Luftsäule selbst in Echtzeit durchgeführt werden, sodass eine natürliche Klangfülle in Abhängigkeit des "Einsatzes" des Nutzers entsteht.Via the midi input, the second microcomputer receives the data through the midi converter for the simulation - as a central element - in two ways, e.g. B. the Instrument pan flute can be adapted to nature. This means that a simulation of the "Mouthpiece" (reaching a certain volume by means of a more or less strong blown or blown air flow per tube) and the simulation of the air column itself in Real time, so that a natural richness of sound depending on the "Use" of the user arises.

Nachgeordnete Effektgeneratoren werden genutzt, um z. B. Halleffekte zu erzeugen.Subordinate effect generators are used to e.g. B. to produce reverb effects.

Über einen ausgangsseitig verwendeten D/A- Wandler werden analog-stereofone Signale bereitgestellt, die über entsprechende elektroakustische Anlagen hörbar gemacht werden.Analog-stereo signals are transmitted via a D / A converter used on the output side provided, which are made audible via appropriate electro-acoustic systems.

Die Erfindung soll nunmehr anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert werden.The invention will now be explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment.

Dabei zeigen die einzelnen Figuren:

  • Figur 1: Prinzipdarstellung als Blockbild
  • Figur 2: Prinzipieller Aufbau des ersten Mikrocomputers
  • Figur 3: Prinzipieller Aufbau des zweiten Mikrocomputers
    • The individual figures show:
  • Figure 1: Principle representation as a block diagram
  • Figure 2: Basic structure of the first microcomputer
  • Figure 3: Basic structure of the second microcomputer

    • Die verwendeten Bezugszeichen bedeuten:

    1 -
    Gehäuse
    2 -
    Windsensor
    3 -
    Spielhebel
    4 -
    Analogfilterbank
    5 -
    AD-Wandler
    6 -
    Mikrocomputer
    7 -
    Midi-Schnittstelle
    8 -
    Statusanzeige
    9 -
    Datenverbindung
    10
    Midi-Datenausgang
    11 -
    Mikrocomputer
    12 -
    Analogaudioausgang
    13 -
    Digitalaudioausgang
    14 -
    AD-Wandlersteuerung
    15 -
    Abtastwertspeicher
    16 -
    Hüllkurvengenerator
    17 -
    Notenmanager
    18 -
    Bedienkontroller
    19 -
    Zeitkontroller
    20 -
    Midi-Daten-Generator
    21 -
    Midi-Sender-Schnittstelle
    22 -
    Ausgangssignal
    23 -
    Midi-Eingang
    24 -
    Midi-Konverter
    25 -
    Mundstücksimulation
    26 -
    Röhren-/Luftsäulensimulation
    27 -
    Effektgenerator
    28 -
    DA- Wandler
    29 -
    Ausgangstreiber
    The reference symbols used mean:
    1 -
    casing
    2 -
    wind sensor
    3 -
    game lever
    4 -
    Analog filter bank
    5 -
    ADC
    6 -
    microcomputer
    7 -
    Midi interface
    8th -
    status display
    9 -
    Data Connection
    10
    MIDI data output
    11 -
    microcomputer
    12 -
    Analog audio output
    13 -
    Digital Audio Output
    14 -
    AD converter control
    15 -
    sample memory
    16 -
    envelope
    17 -
    Note Manager
    18 -
    operating controller
    19 -
    time controller
    20 -
    Midi data generator
    21 -
    Midi-transmitter interface
    22 -
    output
    23 -
    Midi input
    24 -
    Midi Converter
    25 -
    Mouthpiece simulation
    26 -
    Tube / air columns simulation
    27 -
    effect generator
    28 -
    DA converter
    29 -
    output driver

    Das Gehäuse 1 der Panflöte trägt hier bis zu 27 gleichlange Rohre mit jeweils einem vorhandenen Windsensor 2, wobei die aus beliebigem Material - z. B. auch aus Glas-bestehenden Rohre mit den Windsensoren 2 vorteilhafterweise kurvenförmig in bezug auf die Berührungsfläche an einem Punkt an ihrem äußeren Umfang fixiert sind.The housing 1 of the pan flute carries up to 27 tubes of the same length, each with one existing wind sensor 2, which made of any material - z. B. also made of glass Tubes with the wind sensors 2 advantageously curved in relation to the Contact surface are fixed at a point on its outer circumference.

    Die den Rohren mit Windsensoren 2 nachgeordnete Analogfilterbank 4 sorgt dafür, dass ein bestimmtes Frequenzspektrum der bespielten Rohre erfaßt wird, welches dem A/D- Wandler 5 zugeführt wird. Mit dem AD-Wandler 5 werden die bereitgestellten analogen Signale digital zur Bearbeitung im Mikrocomputer 6 gewandelt, wobei dies im Tonumfang mittels des am A/D-Wandler 5 ansetzenden manuellen Spielhebels 3 durch die Erzeugung halber Töne eine funktionelle Erweiterung findet.The analog filter bank 4 arranged downstream of the pipes with wind sensors 2 ensures that a certain frequency spectrum of the recorded tubes is detected, which the A / D converter 5 is supplied. With the AD converter 5, the provided analog signals are digital converted for processing in the microcomputer 6, this in the range by means of the A / D converter 5 applying manual game lever 3 by generating half-tones one functional expansion takes place.

    Der Mikrocomputer 6 enthält mehrere Elektronikbausteine, wobei nach Durchlaufen der Eingangssignale über den Abtastwertspeicher 15, den Hüllkurvengeneratoren 16, mit dem Notenmanager 17 die erzeugten "Rohdaten" des letzteren über ein Regime des Zeitkontrollers 19 einerseits zur Steuerung des A/D-Wandlers 14 und andererseits dem Midi-Datengenerator 20 zugeführt werden. Über die Midi-Sender-Schnittstelle 21 am Mikrocomputer 6 werden die Ausgangssignale 22 über den Midi-Eingang 23 in den Mikrocomputer 11 per Datenverbindung 9 überführt. Hier sorgt vor allem das zentrale Bauelement - der Midi-Konverter 24 - dafür, dass mittels der Mundstücksimulation 25 und der Röhren-/Luftsäulensimulation 26 in "Echtzeit" die natürliche Klangfülle einer "herkömmlichen" Panflöte, in Abhängigkeit von der intensiven Bespielung der Rohre mit den Windsensoren 2 erreicht wird und im Sinne der erfindungsgemäßen Weiterbildung des vorgenannten Instrumentes auch die Intonierung von Zwischentönen erfolgen kann. Die Effektgeneratoren 27 erbringen eine Nuancierung des virtuosen Spiels, sodass schließljch über vorhandene Ausgänge, einem Analogaudioausgang 12 oder/und einem Digitalaudioausgang 13 stereofone Klänge hörbar gemacht werden können.The microcomputer 6 contains a number of electronic components, whereby after passing through the Input signals via the sample memory 15, the envelope generator 16, with the Note manager 17 generates the "raw data" of the latter via a regime of the time controller 19 on the one hand to control the A / D converter 14 and on the other hand the midi data generator 20 are supplied. Via the midi transmitter interface 21 on the microcomputer 6 Output signals 22 via the midi input 23 in the microcomputer 11 per Data connection 9 transferred. The main component here is the midi converter 24 - for that by means of the mouthpiece simulation 25 and the tube / air column simulation 26 in "real time" the natural sonority of a "conventional" Pan flute, depending on the intensive use of the pipes with the wind sensors 2 is achieved and in the sense of the inventive development of the aforementioned Instrumentation can also be the voicing of nuances. The effect generators 27 provide a nuance of the virtuoso game, so that finally over existing ones Outputs, an analog audio output 12 or / and a digital audio output 13 stereophonic Sounds can be made audible.

    Zur leichteren und virtuoseren Spielweise sind die oberen Öffnungen der Rohre mit Windsensor 2 nur spielerseitig angeschrägt. The upper openings of the tubes are included for easier and more virtuoso playing Wind sensor 2 only beveled on the player side.

    Die Vorteile der weitergebildeten, erfindungsgemäßen Panflöte können zusammengefasst werden in folgenden Punkten:

  • 1. Materialunabhängigkeit der Panflötenrohre, wobei auch deren Länge keinen Zwängen unterliegt.
  • 2. Theoretisch keine Begrenzung der Anzahl von anzuordnenden Rohren.
  • 3. Leichte Erlernbarkeit
  • 4. Zwischentöne (halbe Töne) und Tonleitern gemäß "wohltemperiertem Klavier" spielbar.
  • 5. Mit einem modifizierten Grundinstrument Panflöte sind zeitgleich auch Streich- und Saiteninstrumente in vollem und natürlichem Umfang intonierbar.
  • 6. Eignung für Live-Konzert- und Studiomusikinterpretationen.
    • The advantages of the further developed pan flute according to the invention can be summarized in the following points:
  • 1. Material independence of the panpipe tubes, whereby their length is not subject to any constraints.
  • 2. Theoretically no limit to the number of pipes to be arranged.
  • 3. Easy to learn
  • 4. Intermediate tones (half tones) and scales can be played according to the "well-tempered piano".
  • 5. With a modified basic instrument, the pan flute, string and string instruments can also be voiced to their full and natural extent.
  • 6. Suitability for live concert and studio music interpretations.

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    Elektronische Panflöte mit kurvenförmig in der Halterung eines Gehäuses (1) angeordneten beidseitig offenen Rohren, mit im oberen Drittel der Rohre angeordneten Windsensoren (2) zur Registrierung eines vorbeiströmenden Luftstromes, wobei die Windsensoren (2) in Wirkbeziehung mit nachgeordneten, in der elektronischen Panflöte angeordneten, elektronischen Bauteilen ( 4 ,5 ,6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20), die zur Weiterverarbeitung für die Tonerzeugung von von den Windsensoren (2) gelieferten Signalen dienen, stehen. Electronic pan flute with Tubes open on both sides arranged in a curve in the holder of a housing (1), with wind sensors (2) arranged in the upper third of the tubes for registering a flowing air flow, the wind sensors (2) in operative relationship with downstream electronic components (4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20) arranged in the electronic panpipe, which are used for further processing for the sound generation of the wind sensors (2) serve delivered signals, stand. Elektronische Panflöte nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die elektronischen Bauteile einen ersten Mikrocomputer (6), einen Abtastwertspeicher (15), einen Hüllkurvengenerator (16), einen Notenmanager (17), der den Signalen Tonhöhen zuordnet, einen Zeitkontroller (19), eine AD-Wandlersteuerung (14) und einen Midi-Daten-Generator (20) beinhalten.Electronic panpipe according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic components include a first microcomputer (6), a sample memory (15), an envelope generator (16), a note manager (17) which assigns pitches to the signals, a time controller (19), include an AD converter controller (14) and a midi data generator (20). Elektronische Panflöte nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Gehäuse (1) der elektronischen Panflöte ein Spielhebel (3), der die Erzeugung von halben Tönen ermöglicht, vorgesehen ist.Electronic pan flute according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that on the housing (1) of the electronic pan flute a play lever (3) is provided which enables the production of half tones. Elektronische Panflöte nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der erste Mikrocomputer (6) die erzeugten analogen Signale digitalisiert und über den Abtastwertspeicher (15), den Hüllkurvengenerator (16) und den Notenmanager (17) Signale an den Midi-Daten-Generator (20) weiterleitet, der sie zu generierten Standard-Midi-Signalen umwandelt.Electronic pan flute according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first microcomputer (6) digitizes the generated analog signals and signals to the midi data generator via the sample memory (15), the envelope generator (16) and the note manager (17) (20), which converts them to generated standard midi signals. Elektronische Panflöte nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Ausgangssignale des ersten Mikrocomputers (6) mittels einer Datenverbindung (9) in einen externen zweiten Mikrocomputer (11) geleitet werden und dort in Echtzeit aufbereitet werden.Electronic panpipe according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the output signals of the first microcomputer (6) are passed to an external second microcomputer (11) by means of a data connection (9) and are processed there in real time. Elektronische Panflöte nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der zweite Mikrocomputer (11) zur Tonerzeugung eine Mundstücksimulation (25) und eine Röhren-/Luftsäulensimulation (26) ausführt.Electronic pan flute according to claim 5, characterized in that the second microcomputer (11) executes a mouthpiece simulation (25) and a tube / air column simulation (26) for sound generation. Elektronische Panflöte nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet , dass im zweiten Mikrocomputer (11) Effektgeneratoren (27) vorgesehen sind.Electronic panpipe according to claim 6, characterized in that effect generators (27) are provided in the second microcomputer (11). Elektronische Panflöte nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die die Rohre in gleicher Grösse gefertigt sind.Electronic panpipe according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubes are made in the same size. Elektronische Panflöte nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Einblasseiten der Rohre einseitig angeschrägt sind.Electronic pan flute according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the blowing-in sides of the tubes are chamfered on one side.
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