JP2002258844A - Musical sound playing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively use effect resources by properly allocating effect imparting means (DSP: digital signal processing) giving insertion effects. SOLUTION: This musical sound playing system is provided with the effect imparting means DSP1 to DSP3 to give individual effects (insertion effect) by musical sounds of parts R1, R2 and L and playing parts of tracks 1 to 16, etc. When a playing part (R1) is indicated so as to impart an effect, the vacant effect imparting means DSP2 (2) which is not used yet is detected and displayed on a display to prompt setting or allocated automatically to the playing part R1. Further, DSP allocation priority is set for the playing part, and when no free effect imparting means is found, the effect imparting means are allocated in order from the playing part of top priority.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a musical sound performance apparatus which can appropriately assign "insertion effects" for individually applying effects to a plurality of performance parts, and can effectively use effect resources. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is an electronic musical instrument in which a keyboard can be divided into two areas and different effects can be set for each area with different timbres. It is also possible to make the area on the right hand side a piano tone. In addition, only in the area on the right hand side,
In some cases, it is possible to set two tones and their respective effects for each tone. In this case, for example, when a certain key is hit,
It can be made to sound so that two tones overlap.

[0003] Electronic musical instruments of this type include reverberation (reverb).
In addition to system effects that apply to multiple parts input to the mixer, such as effects and chorus effects, apply individual effects to individual parts before inputting the mixer, such as distortion (waveform distortion effects) and tremolo A function of an insertion effect is provided, and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor: digital signal processor) is provided to add such an insertion effect to a musical sound. Further, for example, song data can be recorded on 16 tracks 1 to 16 (referred to as “song recording”), and song data recorded in advance on tracks 1 to 16 can be automatically played. You can also play on the keyboard while playing.

Currently, three effect imparting means DSP1 to DSP3 are provided for an insertion effect, and an area obtained by dividing a keyboard is referred to as a "key area" and a sound corresponding to a left (hand) side key area. Is called "Part L", and the first and second sounds corresponding to the right (hand) side healthy region are called "Part R1" and "Part R2".
By adding 16 recording tracks to these three parts, a total of 19 parts of tone signals can be handled. in this case,
Part R1, part R2, and part L can be individually assigned to a tone color and an effect imparting means (DSP), so that the keyboard can be played and simultaneously recorded on three tracks.

[0005] In a certain conventional apparatus, the DSP is set according to the flow of setting for each part. For example, the user specifies part R1 using the operation panel,
When the timbre corresponding to this part is selected, the DSP for adding an effect matching the selected timbre is automatically turned on. (Note that the user does not need to particularly set the DSP number and the type of effect using the DSP, but it is possible for the user to change these settings later on the detailed screen. This change operation is troublesome, and basically uses the one set in the tone color.) Here, the DSP to be used is set corresponding to the part (R1 or the like). , "Part R
For example, the correspondence between the part and the DSP is standardized in advance, such as "Use DSP1 for 1".

When a tone (R1 or the like) is set in this way, the user can perform using a keyboard in which a DSP is set for the part, and can record (record) the contents of the performance. Further, the user can play back the recording in this way, and upon playback,
The DSP used during recording is automatically selected and set, and the performance is reproduced.

Here, the keyboard at the time of recording is used by the user during the automatic performance by reproduction (in this case, the tone settings and the effect settings are usually different, but may be the same). Then, the use of DSP bats between automatic performance and manual performance (keyboard R1).
In this case, the DSP is no longer used for the hand-playing performance (part R1), so that the effect is not applied to the hand-playing performance.

In addition, the DSP provided for the other parts R2 and L does not include the parts R in the standard DSP assignment setting.
Since these DSPs are exclusively used for Part 2 and L, they are not used for Part R1 even if they are not used for the performance of Parts R2 and L. This effectively utilizes the DSP resources of the electronic musical instrument. You will not.

According to another conventional method, the keyboard part (R
1, R2, L) or song data tracks (1 to
16) In some cases, DSPs (1 to 3) to be used are set for each DSP, and what kind of effect adding processing is performed is set for each DSP. For example, each part R1, R
In the case where DSPs 1, 2, and 3 are assigned to 2, 2 and L, the content of the effect processing (the type of effect) can be set for each of DSPs 1 to 3 corresponding to each part.

However, if the same DSP is designated in such a setting, the DSP setting is changed with the priority of the last-arrived one. With respect to a part [track or keyboard (key range) part], effects may not be added by the DSP in some cases. For example, even if it is set to apply distortion by playing, if the distortion effect is applied to the playback of automatic performance, the distortion effect may not be applied to playing .

When there are three insertion effect DSPs 1 to 3 as described above, the DSP 1 is set for the part R1 and the DSP 1 is set for both the part R2 and the track 1. Is another DSP
Parts R1 and R
There is also an inconvenience that the effect of the DSP can only be given to the last-arrived setting instruction among the tracks 2 and 1.

[0012]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a musical performance apparatus capable of properly setting an insertion effect and making effective use of effect resources for applying the effect. With the goal.

[0013]

According to a first feature of the present invention, there is provided a musical sound performance apparatus for processing musical tone signals belonging to a plurality of performance parts to generate a performance signal. A plurality of effect imparting means provided for giving individual effects to each effect, and the effect can be individually set; a performance part designating means for designating a performance part to which the individual effect is imparted; and an unused effect Non-use detecting means for detecting the imparting means, and the detected effect imparting means,
And a setting means for setting the effect imparting means that can be assigned to the designated performance part.

According to a second feature of the present invention, there is provided a musical sound performance apparatus for generating musical performance signals by processing musical tone signals belonging to a plurality of musical performance parts, wherein an individual effect is applied to each musical tone signal of each musical performance part. A plurality of effect imparting means for individually setting the effect, a performance part designating means for designating a performance part to which the individual effect is imparted, There is provided a musical tone playing device (claim 2) including setting means for setting effect applying means for a designated performance part from remaining effect applying means except for the effect applying means assigned to the part.

According to a third feature of the present invention, there is provided a tone performance device for processing a tone signal belonging to a plurality of performance parts to generate a performance signal, wherein an individual effect is provided for each tone signal of each performance part. A plurality of effect giving means for individually setting the effect, a performance part designating means for designating a performance part to which the individual effect is given, and an effect giving designating the designated performance part. Determining means for determining whether or not the means has been allocated to another performance part; and unallocated searching means for searching for another effect imparting means which has not been allocated in response to the determination that the means has been allocated. And a allocating means for allocating another searched effect imparting means to a designated performance part (claim 3).

According to a fourth feature of the present invention, there is provided a musical tone playing apparatus for processing musical tone signals belonging to a plurality of musical performance parts to generate musical performance signals, wherein individual effects are provided for each musical tone signal of each musical performance part. And a plurality of effect imparting means for individually setting the effect, and an overlap judging means for judging that the designation or assignment of the same effect imparting means overlaps among a plurality of performance parts. An unassigned search unit that searches for another effect imparting unit that has not yet been specified or assigned according to the determination of the overlap of the effect imparting units, and an unassigned search unit that searches for another effect imparting unit. A tone performance device comprising: a designation or assignment change unit for redesigning or assigning effect assignment units to all performance parts based on a predetermined effect assignment unit assignment priority. ) Is provided.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tone performance device for processing a tone signal belonging to a plurality of performance parts to generate a performance signal, wherein an individual effect is provided for each tone signal of each performance part. Effect providing means for individually setting the effect, performance part designating means for designating a performance part to which an individual effect is provided, and effect providing means designated for the designated performance part. Determining means for determining whether or not the assigned performance part has been assigned to another performance part; And an assignment changing means for changing the assignment of the effect imparting means to and from the performance part.

In the musical performance apparatus according to this feature,
Furthermore, an effect assigning means assigning priority table which can correspond to the performance part is provided, and the assignment changing means assigns the effect assigning means according to the effect assigning means assigning priority table in response to the determination that the assignment has been made. It can be configured so as to be reviewed (claim 6).

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tone performance device for processing a tone signal belonging to a plurality of performance parts to generate a performance signal, wherein an individual effect is applied to each tone signal of each performance part. Effect assigning means for individually setting the effect, priority order determining means for deciding a priority order of the effect assigning means for each performance part, and a performance part to which the individual effect is assigned. There is provided a musical sound performance device comprising: a performance part designating means for designating; and an assigning means for assigning effect giving means to the designated performance part in accordance with the priority.

In the musical performance apparatus according to the fourth to sixth aspects of the present invention, the priority order is based on the performance part, on the basis of the tone applied to the performance part, and on the performance part. Based on the order in which the assigning means are specified, or based on a combination of a performance part, a tone set in the performance part, or a combination in which the effect assigning means is specified in the performance part. Can be set.

[Effects of the Invention] The musical performance apparatus according to the present invention processes musical signals belonging to a plurality of performance parts (parts R1, R2, L, tracks 1 to 16, etc.) to generate performance signals. An effect imparting means (DSP: DSP1 to DSP3) is provided for imparting an individual effect (insertion effect) to each tone signal of each performance part. ,
It can be set individually. The effect applying means for adding an effect to a musical tone can individually set an effect according to a performance part. However, the number of effect applying means (N: for example, N = “3”) is the number of performance parts (n: For example, since n is smaller than "19"), according to the present invention, the effect imparting means is effectively assigned to the performance parts to which the individual effects are imparted, and the effect resources can be effectively used during the performance. (Note that parentheses indicate reference symbols or terms in the examples and the like described later, and the same applies to the following.)

According to the first feature of the present invention, when a performance part (parts R1, R2, L, tracks 1 to 16) to which an individual effect is to be given is designated, an effect giving means which has not been used yet is provided. The detected effect applying means is set as an effect applying means that can be assigned to the designated performance part. That is, in assigning the effect imparting means (DSP) to the performance part, the unused effect imparting means among the plurality of effect imparting means (DSP1 to 3) is detected and identified, and the identified effect imparting means is identified. The means can be set to effect processing of the performance part.

For example, at the time of assigning effect imparting means to a performance part, an effect imparting means (DSP) which can be set for the performance part is displayed on a display to urge setting, or the user is requested to set a performance to which an effect is to be imparted. If only the presence or absence of the effect imparting hands is set for the part (individual effect imparting means need not be specified), the effect imparting means can be automatically and appropriately assigned to the performance parts.

According to the second feature of the present invention, when a performance part (parts R1, R2, L, tracks 1 to 16) to which individual effects are applied is designated, a plurality of effect applying means (DSPs 1 to 3) are provided. In ()), the effect imparting means for the designated performance part is set from the remaining effect imparting means excluding the effect imparting means already assigned to another performance part. Therefore, when newly assigning an effect imparting means (DSP), by preventing the already assigned effect imparting means from being newly set, it is possible to prevent the effect imparting means from giving an effect. Can be prevented.

According to the third feature of the present invention, when a performance part (parts R1, R2, L, tracks 1 to 16) to which an individual effect is given is designated, the effect specified for the designated performance part is specified. If it is determined that the assigning means has already been assigned to another performance part, another effect assigning means not yet assigned is searched for, and the searched other effect assigning means is assigned to the designated performance part. Can be
In other words, when it is determined that the designated effect imparting means has already been assigned, it is checked whether there is another empty effect imparting means, and if there is an empty effect imparting means, the designated performance part is assigned an empty effect imparting means. Since means are assigned, appropriate effect giving means can be automatically assigned.

According to the fourth feature of the present invention, when it is determined that the same effect imparting means is assigned or assigned to a plurality of performance parts at the same time, another effect imparting which has not been designated or assigned yet is performed. If the means is searched and no other effect applying means is searched, the designation or assignment of the effect applying means to all the performance parts is reviewed based on a predetermined effect applying means assignment priority (review target 2). . In other words, when there is a part where the effect applying means overlaps, it is checked whether there is another empty effect applying means, and if there is no empty effect applying means, the effect applying means of all parts are determined according to a predetermined priority. I am reviewing the settings.

For example, a performance part in which the designated effect imparting means is overlapped is compared with another performance part for which another effect imparting means effect device has already been set, and the effect imparting means is assigned to the performance part having a higher priority. (In this case, the use of already assigned effect imparting means is stopped for performance parts other than the overlapped performance part,
A new assignment to another performance part also occurs. ).
Therefore, it is possible to automatically assign a balanced and appropriate effect applying means to all the performance parts.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the performance parts (parts R1, R2,
L, tracks 1 to 16), when it is determined that the effect imparting means specified for the designated performance part has been assigned to another performance part, the effect imparting means allocation priority of both performance parts is determined. Effect providing means (DSP) between the designated performance part and another performance part based on the
Is changed. In other words, when the effect imparting means is newly assigned, if the effect imparting means has been assigned, the priority order of at least the new performance part and the set performance part is determined, and the allocation of the effect imparting means can be changed. Therefore, appropriate effect giving means can be automatically assigned.

In this case, the effect imparting means assignment priority order table [the performance part, the tone color set for the performance part, or the DSP designation order for the performance part (first-arrival or last-arrival) ) Is specified. ] Is prepared in advance, and when the assignment is determined, the allocation of the effect applying means is reviewed in accordance with the priority order table, whereby the automatic assignment of the appropriate effect applying means can be efficiently performed. .

Further, according to a sixth aspect of the present invention,
Each performance part (parts R1, R2, L, tracks 1-1)
6), the priority is determined for the assignment of the effect imparting means (DSP1 to DSP3), and the performance part to which the individual effect is applied is designated.
The effect imparting means is assigned according to the determined priority. That is, when assigning the effect imparting means to the performance parts, the priority of the assignment of the effect imparting means (DSP) is determined for each performance part, and according to this priority, the effect imparting means is assigned to the performance part, and The effect is given to the part.

For example, regarding the assignment of the effect imparting means to the performance parts, priorities are determined in advance in a table or the like, and when the performance part is designated, the use of the effect imparting means is determined.
Regardless of non-use, the effect imparting means is assigned to the performance part based on the priority. With such a configuration, the user can always set the effect applying unit (DSP), so that the user does not need to be conscious of the availability of the effect applying unit.

In the musical performance apparatus according to the fourth to sixth aspects of the present invention, the priority order may be determined by the keyboard parts (R1, R2, L) and the music data tracks (1 to
16), based on the tone applied to the performance part, based on the order in which the effect imparting means is specified for the performance part (first-come or last-served), or Those based on these combinations are used. In addition, the user can arbitrarily create a priority using a priority creation screen or the like, or the user can set an arbitrary priority from a plurality of prepared priorities, and the user can set the priority manually. It is said. By using such a method, it is possible to adopt a priority that meets various needs in setting an insertion effect.

[0033]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. The following embodiment is merely an example, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[Hardware Configuration] FIG. 1 is a system block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a musical performance apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows an example of a panel surface of the musical performance apparatus. Show. As shown in FIG. 1, the musical performance system includes a central processing unit (CPU).
1. Random access memory (RAM) 2, read-only memory (ROM) 3, timer 4, keyboard device including left keyboard device 5 and right keyboard device 6, non-keyboard performance operator device 7 including performance operators other than keyboard , Setting operation device 8,
A display device 9 including a display such as a display, a sound source unit 10, and a DS including an insertion effect DSP (hereinafter simply referred to as “DSP”) as an effect applying unit.
A P circuit 11 and a sound system 12 are provided. These devices 1 to 12 are connected to each other via a bus 13.

A CPU 1 for executing a predetermined program, a RAM 2 functioning as a working memory, a ROM 3 for storing a program to be executed, and a timer 4 for measuring a time during execution of the program constitute a signal processing system. That is, the CPU 1 that controls the entire system,
Various controls are performed in accordance with the musical tone performance control program using the clock by the timer 4, and particularly, the insertion effect setting process including the DSP allocating process or the effect setting process according to the present invention and the process of proceeding with the automatic performance are mainly performed. I do.

The ROM 3 stores a tone performance control program for controlling the system. The tone performance control program includes various control programs such as an insertion effect setting program, as well as basic information processing. And various data associated with the processing of the program. Such tables include "DSP assignment priority table" and "DSP
There is a list of "allocation targets." Further, the RAM 2 includes various registers and flags necessary for executing the program, and stores data necessary for processing.

The left keyboard device 5, the right keyboard device 6, the non-keyboard performance control device 7 and the setting control device 8 constitute input controls for performing a performance input and setting each device in the system. As shown in FIG. 2, the keyboard devices 5 and 6 each include a keyboard KB as a main performance operator for instructing the generation of a corresponding musical tone by operation, and a left key range KBL and a right key range K, respectively.
A performance instruction is issued based on a performance operation on the BR keyboard.

For example, the left keyboard device (left keyboard range) 5
When “key range division” is set, a tone (referred to as “voice”) assigned to “part L” and an instruction to generate a tone signal to be effect-processed in the DSP assigned to “part L” are issued. Do. When the right keyboard device (right keyboard range) 6 is "key range divided", the "part R1"
And a tone signal assigned to each of "part R2" and a tone signal to be effected by the DSP assigned to each of "part R1" and "part R2". On the other hand, when the “key range division” is not set, these keyboard devices 5 and 6 instruct the generation of a tone signal so that the tone colors of “part R1” and “part R2” can be simultaneously generated.

Although not shown in FIG. 2, the non-keyboard performance control device 7 is an auxiliary performance control device other than a keyboard for instructing sustaining, pitch bend processing, and the like for a sounding performance signal. And various external controls such as pedals (foot switches) and wheels. A performance instruction is given to the tone performance system in real time by the performance operation devices 5 to 7.

The setting operation device 8 is also called a “panel operation device” and is an input device having various panel setting operation devices MN such as switches and dials as shown in FIG. Configure the settings system,
With the aid of the display device 9, it is used to make various settings (“panel settings”) for the devices and functions in this musical performance system, and these panel settings include various settings relating to the insertion effect. .

The panel setting operator MN includes, for example, FIG.
On the right side of the display device (used to select a selection item by a numeral on the screen of the display device 9 or to input a numerical value), a “NEXT” button (▼) on the left side, and “BAC”
There is a “K” button (▲) and a “OK” button (no mark). Also, those related to the insertion effect include:
An "effect" button (E) or a "DSP control" switch (not shown), a "VOICE L" button (L),
"VOICE R1" button (R1), "VOICE R
2 "button (R2), and" area division on / off "switch (D).

The display device 9 includes a display (display) DP such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) as shown in FIG. 2 and various indicators / lamps (not shown). Various setting states of the system can be confirmed by the lighting state of the indicator / lamp.

The tone generator section 10 includes a DSP circuit 11 for sequentially giving various effects to generated tone signals, and a DAC circuit.
(Digital-Analog Converter) and a sound system 12 including a speaker SP (FIG. 2) are connected to form a sound generation system. With this sounding system, it is possible to generate or reproduce a musical tone by processing the musical tone signal of each performance part based on the musical performance data instructed from the musical performance operators 5 to 7 and the music data read out from the RAM 2, the ROM 3 or the like. . That is, the tone generator 10 converts the tone signal of the composite waveform corresponding to the music data and the performance data into a pitch, and the DSP circuit 11 forms a performance signal having a desired effect based on the tone signal. In the sound system 12, the signal is converted into an analog signal, amplified by an amplifier, and generated through a speaker SP.

In addition to the DSP used for the system effect, the DSP circuit 11 has one or more N (for example, N = N) for the insertion effect.
“3”) DSPs can be prepared, and the number is smaller than the number n (for example, n = 19) of performance parts available in this system (1 ≦ N <n). In the following,
Three DSPs indicated by “DSP1” to “DSP3” are prepared for the insertion effect, and the performance parts include three keyboard parts indicated by “Part R1”, “Part R2” and “Part L”, and , "Track 1" to "Track 16" will be described.

In this musical performance system, an external storage device 14 and an interface 15 are connected to the bus 13. The external storage device 14 can store various music data, various control programs, and registrations,
For this, a storage medium such as a hard disk (HD), a compact disk read only memory (CD-ROM), or a floppy (registered trademark) disk (FD) is used. For example, the FD can be inserted into the system from the FD insertion port OP shown in FIG. Automatic performance music data (tone instruction data) is stored in the automatic performance music data stored in the external storage device 14 or the ROM 2 for each part.
Is included.

The interface 15 is an MI connected to the data bus 11 for exchanging data such as exchange of music data with an external device 16 such as another performance device.
It is a DI interface (I / F) or a general-purpose communication interface (I / F), and fetches music data and performance data with an external MIDI device (16) such as another instrument via an interface connection terminal TM. Can be output. Alternatively, a control program, music data, and the like can be stored in the external storage device 14 from a server computer or the like (16) via a communication network such as a local area network (LAN), the Internet, or a telephone line, and a connection terminal TM.

[Main Processing] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a main processing showing the whole processing of a musical tone performance control program having an insertion effect setting function according to an embodiment of the present invention. In a first step S1, the execution of a predetermined program is started by turning on the power, the contents of the RAM 2 are cleared, initialization is performed, and the system is initialized. In the next step S2, a panel setting process is performed, the operation status of the panel operator MN is received, and various settings of devices and modes, and static settings of insertion effects are executed.

Subsequently, in step S3, a performance instruction is detected, a process of generating a performance signal is performed, and a static setting of an insertion effect is executed. For example, a musical tone signal designated by a player is processed by performance operators 5 to 7 such as a keyboard KB built in the system,
The music data of the automatic performance is read out from the storage device such as the ROM 3 or the external storage device 14, or the performance signal transmitted from the external device 16 is received to generate the performance signal including the performance instruction signal and the effect instruction signal. .

In the next step S4, a performance signal is generated from the performance and effect instruction signals generated in step S3, amplified by an amplifier, and output from a speaker SP. Then, in the last step S5, other processing (other processing necessary for the desired operation of the system) is performed, and the processing of steps S2 to S5 is repeatedly executed until there is an instruction to end the main processing.

[Panel Setting Process 1] FIGS. 4 to 6 are flowcharts showing "panel setting process 1" (first embodiment) which is an example of the panel setting process in step S2 of the main process. In this “panel setting process 1”,
Various settings are made based on the operation of the panel operator MN of the setting operator 8. In the first step P1 of this processing flow, it is determined whether or not the panel operator MN has been operated to input a setting. If there is no input of the panel setting, the process returns to step S3 of the main processing (FIG. 3). Further, when any panel operator MN is operated, the flow enters a panel setting flow from step P2 for changing the existing setting.

In step P2, it is determined whether or not the operated switch is an "effect" button related to the setting of an insertion effect. If the "effect" button is operated, in step P3, the performance part "Parts / DS" for the effect imparting means (DSP)
P correspondence setting process ”(FIG. 7). When the processing routine of Step P3 is completed, the process goes to Step P4.

In step P4, a part / DSP allocation setting screen is displayed on the display DP of the display device 9 to allow the user to select an arbitrary DSP. Therefore, the user
Using this screen, the user can arbitrarily select how to assign the effect applying means DSP1, DSP2, DSP3 to the parts R1, R2, L and the like. In the next step P5, the selection state of the DSP by the user is accepted, and this DSP selection state is set in the system. When setting a DSP, it is not possible to select a DSP that has already been set so that a user who tries to set later does not set the same DSP as the one set earlier. .

In the next step P6, it is determined whether or not the "NEXT" button has been pressed. If the "NEXT" button has not been operated, the flow returns to step P4, and the above-described DSP
The selection operation can be continued until the “NEXT” button is pressed. When the “NEXT” button is pressed, the process proceeds to Step P7.

In step P7, a menu screen relating to the type of the effect (insertion effect) is displayed on the display DP to allow the user to select the effect type (insertion effect type). The effect types include, for example, “rotary speakers 1 to 6” that variously simulate a rotating speaker such as an organ, “tremolos 1 to 3” that periodically and minutely fluctuate the volume, and periodically move sound image localization. "Auto pans 1 and 2", "Distortions 1 to 4" that give various distortions to guitar sounds
and so on.

In the next step P8, the selection state of the effect type by the user is accepted, and this effect type selection state is set in the system. Subsequently, in step P9, it is determined whether or not the “NEXT” button has been pressed.
As long as the "XT" button is not operated, the process returns to Step P7 to continue the effect type selection work. Also,
When the "NEXT" button is pressed, the process proceeds to step P10.
Proceed to (FIG. 5).

In step P10, the degree setting screen of the effect (insertion effect) is displayed on the display D.
Displayed on P, the user is allowed to select the degree of the effect (for example, a numerical value representing the ratio between the wet sound with the effect and the original dry sound without the effect). Next step P1
In step 1, the degree of the effect applied by the user is received, the degree of the effect is set in the system, and then the process returns to step S3 of the main process (FIG. 3).

If it is determined in step P2 (FIG. 4) that the operated switch is not the "effect" button, the process goes to step P12 (FIG. 5), and the "VOICE L" button on the operation panel is pressed. It is determined whether or not it has been performed. Here, when it is detected that the “VOICE L” button has been pressed (YES), the process proceeds to step P13, where the tone color setting screen of the part L is displayed on the display DP, and the user selects the tone of the part L. . Then, in the next step P14, the input of the timbre selected by the user for the part L is accepted, and this timbre is set in the system, and then the step S3 of the main processing (FIG. 3) is performed.
Return to

If a negative determination is made in step P12 (NO), the process proceeds to step P15, where "V" on the operation panel is displayed.
It is determined whether the "OICE R1" button has been pressed.
Here, when it is detected that the “VOICE R1” button has been pressed (YES), the process proceeds to step P16,
The tone color setting screen of the part R1 is displayed on the display DP. Then, in Step P17, a timbre selection input from the user for the part R1 is accepted, the selected timbre is set, and the process returns to Step S3 of the main process.

If a negative determination is made in step P15 (NO), the program proceeds to step P18, where "V" on the operation panel is displayed.
It is determined whether the "OICE R2" button has been pressed.
Here, when it is detected that the “VOICE R2” button has been pressed (YES), the process proceeds to step P19,
The tone color setting screen of the part R2 is displayed on the display DP. Then, in Step P20, the timbre selection input from the user is received, and the received timbre is changed to the part R2.
, And the process returns to step S3 of the main process.

If a negative determination is made in step P18 (NO), the flow advances to step P21 (FIG. 6) to determine whether the "region division on / off" switch on the operation panel has been pressed. Here, when it is detected that the “area division on / off” switch is pressed (YES), the process proceeds to Step P22, and it is further determined whether or not the current mode is “key area division on”. I do. Currently, key range split on
Mode, the operation mode of the system is set to “area division off” in step P23, and the key area division o
If it is not the n mode, in step P24, the operation mode of the system is set to "region division on". Then, after the processing of steps P23 and P24, the process returns to step S3 of the main processing.

If a negative determination is made in step P21 (NO), the process proceeds to step P25, and among the operators MN on the operation panel, the panel operators related to the automatic performance setting instruction (setting of performance music, reproduction, stop, etc.) It is determined whether or not an input such as an operator for instructing the automatic performance has been input. If the instruction is not an instruction to set automatic performance (NO), the flow proceeds to Step P26. In Step P26, the instructions received by operating the panel operators other than the panel operators described above among the panel operators MN are executed. Here, for example, in addition to the settings related to the automatic accompaniment, the user can change the setting state of the “DSP assignment priority order table” and “DSP assignment review target”. In this setting change, not only the “table” and “review target” are simply selected, but also the contents can be modified or newly created. Then, after the process of Step P26, the process returns to Step S3 of the main process.

If an affirmative determination is made in step P25 (YES), the process proceeds to step P27, where it is determined whether or not the panel operation is the setting of a music piece. The input is related to the setting of an automatic music piece. If there is (YES), the process proceeds to step P28, where the song data title is displayed on the display DP to allow the user to select song data, and in step P29, the user accepts the selection of song data. Then, in the next step P30, the selected music data is read from a storage device such as the ROM 3 or the external storage device 14 and set on the RAM 2, and then the process returns to the step S3 of the main process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step P27 that the music piece is not set (NO), the process proceeds to step P31.
Then, it is determined whether or not the panel operation is a reproduction instruction. Here, when the operation input is a playback instruction,
The program proceeds to step P32 to perform a reproduction start process, reads out the set music data, and starts an automatic performance. If the instruction is not a reproduction instruction, the process proceeds to step P33, where it is determined whether the panel operation is a stop instruction. If the instruction is a stop instruction, the automatic performance being reproduced is stopped in step P34. In step P35, other instructions relating to the automatic performance are received, and the corresponding processing is executed. Other instructions in Step P35 include instructions such as temporary stop, forward, and return. Step P
After the processes of P32, P34, and P35, the process returns to step S3 of the main process.

[Part / DSP Correspondence Setting Processing] FIG.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a part / DSP correspondence setting processing routine executed in step P3 (FIG. 4) of “panel setting processing 1” according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This processing routine involves statically setting the insertion effect DSP for the parts R1, R2, and L (including song recording). In the first step P51,
The setting state of the effect imparting means (DSP) for the performance part is displayed on the display DP. For example, FIG.
As shown in (1), the setting state of the DSP is displayed corresponding to each part.

In the example of FIG. 8A, the parts R1, R2,
The display shows how DSP1 to DSP3 are set for L. In other words, “D
"SP1 → DSP3" is displayed, and two D
SP is set and DS is applied to the tone signal of part R1.
This indicates that the insertion effect is applied in the order of P1 and DSP3. Meanwhile, the other part R
2, L indicates that the insertion effect is not set or is not applied.

Subsequently, in step P52, the user is caused to selectively designate a part whose DSP is desired to be set from the parts R1, R2, and L, and the part designation is accepted. Then, in the next step P53, a DSP setting screen for the designated part is displayed on the display DP, and the user is caused to designate the DSP. For example, FIG.
(2) is an example of the DSP setting screen when the part R2 is selected and designated. FIGS. 8 (3A) and (3B) show the part R2.
7 shows an example of a DSP setting screen when “1” is selected and designated.

In the example of the screen shown in FIG. 8 (2), the only DSP available for the insertion effect is "DSP2".
"DSP2" is displayed in the setting candidate display field on the right side of the display of the SP.
Is displayed, the user can select the cursor (shaded frame)
Can be selected. The user selects “DSP2” (“OK”).
Button operation) and the DSP already set for part R2
"DSP2" is displayed in the set display field on the left side of the display (not shown).

In the example of the screen shown in FIG. 8 (3A), “DSP1” and “DSP3” which have been set for the part R1 are displayed in the set display column. By instructing the set display field (“BACK” button), and further specifying “DSP3” displayed in the set display field (number “2” and “Enter” button), “ DSP
3 ”can be canceled. As a result, the setting screen becomes a screen as shown in FIG. 8 (3B).

As shown in the screen of FIG. 8 (3B), the instruction is moved to the setting candidate display column on the right side (“NEXT” button), and “DSP2” displayed in the setting candidate display column in the same manner as described above. Is selected (the number “1” button) and designated as the DSP of the part R1 (“OK” button), “DSP2” can be additionally set for the part R1. When "DSP2" is designated as the DSP of the part R1, the display of "DSP2" moves to the set display column on the left (not shown).

In the next step P54, designation of DSP setting, setting cancellation, and resetting performed by the user in this way is accepted, and in the following step P55, the designated DSP is assigned and set to the designated part. . Then, in a next step P56, it is determined whether or not the "NEXT" button is pressed. As long as the "NEXT" button is not operated, the process returns to the step P51 to continue the part and DSP designation work, and Can be set or modified. Also, "NEXT"
When the button is pressed, the process exits the part / DSP correspondence setting process and returns to step P4 (FIG. 4).

[Performance Instruction Detection and Performance Signal Generation Processing] FIGS. 9 and 10 are flowcharts showing an example of performance instruction detection and performance signal generation processing in step S3 of the main processing. In the “performance instruction detection and performance signal generation setting process”, a process of detecting a performance instruction based on a performance operation or an automatic performance and generating a performance signal such as a performance instruction signal or an effect instruction signal is performed. In the first step Q1 of this processing flow, it is determined whether or not the automatic performance reproduction is being performed. If the performance is being performed [when the reproduction execution is instructed in steps P31 and P32 (FIG. 6)], step Q
2 and then read out the music data (step P30) set in the RAM2.

In the next step Q3, the number (DSP1) of the effect imparting means (DSP) is included in the read music data.
To DSP3), it is determined whether or not there is DSP number designation data. If DSP number designation data comes out, the process goes to step Q4 to determine whether a DSP of the same number has already been set (the music data DSP set to
Check if the DSP is already used). In other words, the DSP for the insertion effect
Multiple DSs such as DSP1, DSP2, DSP3
When there is P, but there is DSP number designation data,
In step Q4, it is determined whether the DSP of the same number has already been set on another track or keyboard.

Here, the DSP of the read music data
Is a DSP that has already been set, the process proceeds to “DSP allocation processing” in step Q5 (FIG. 11), and the DS is assigned in accordance with predetermined rules such as priorities and review targets.
After allocating P, the process proceeds to step Q6. If the DSP of the music data is a DSP that has not been set yet, the automatic setting is performed so as to be used for effect processing on the track of the music data, and the process proceeds to step Q6.

At step Q6, a performance signal such as a performance instruction signal or an effect instruction signal corresponding to the read music data or DSP setting contents is generated. The generated performance signal is converted into a tone signal and subjected to sound generation processing in step S4 of the main processing flow (FIG. 3). Then, after the process of step Q6, and when it is determined in step Q1 that the automatic performance is not performed, the process goes to step Q7.

In step Q7, it is determined whether or not a performance operation input has been made. If any performance operation input has been made, the flow proceeds to step Q8 (FIG. 10) to enter the manual playing process. If there is no performance operation input, the process returns to step S4 of the main processing flow (FIG. 3).

In step Q8, it is checked whether or not the input of the performance operator is a key-on (key pressing). If the key is on (YES), in the next step Q9, the area division mode of area division on is set. And the keyboard KB in the left key range
It is determined whether or not the key is pressed from L (5). Here, when a key is pressed from the left-side keyboard KBL (5), the process goes to step Q10 to set the tone and DSP assigned to the part L. Otherwise, the process goes to step Q10.
11 to set the tone colors and the DSP assigned to the parts R1 and R2.

That is, in steps Q10 and Q11,
The mode state set by the user in step P24 (FIG. 6) of the panel setting process 1 is determined, and the setting of the keyboard KB for which the key-on instruction is made is determined, and the tone and DSP (effect Device). After the processing in steps Q10 and Q11, in step Q12, a performance signal (performance instruction signal or effect instruction signal) is generated based on the set timbre and DSP so that the timbre and the DSP generate sound. I do. Then, the process returns to step S4 of the main process.

For example, in the mode state in which “key range division on” is set, the key turned on is changed to the left key range KB.
If it belongs to L (5), step Q10
The tone of the part L set by the user in step P14 (FIG. 5) of the panel setting processing 1 and the step P3
-Set the DSP effect set in P11 and step Q
At step 12, a corresponding performance signal is generated, and the performance sound signal is processed so that sound is produced with these timbres and effects.

In the “key range division on” mode,
When the key-on is performed by a key depression input from the right-side keyboard KBR (6) or when the mode is set to the “key range division off” mode, the panel setting process 1 is performed in step Q11.
Of the parts R1 and R2 set by the user in steps P17 and P20 (FIG. 5), and steps P3 to P1
The DSP effect set in step 1 is set, and a corresponding performance signal is generated in step Q12 so that the performance sound signal is processed and sounded with these timbres and effects.

On the other hand, if the determination in step Q8 is not key-on but negative (NO), step Q1
Proceeding to 3, it is further checked whether or not the input of the performance operator is a key-off (key release). If this input is a key-released signal, in step Q14, a process of stopping the corresponding tone signal being sounded is executed. Also, if the input is not a key-off input but another performance control input,
In step Q15, a performance instruction signal corresponding to an instruction of another performance operator such as a sustain pedal or a pitch bend is generated. Then, after the processes of steps Q14 and Q15, the process returns to step S4 (FIG. 3) of the main process.

[DSP Allocation Processing] FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a DSP allocation processing routine executed in step Q5 (FIG. 9) of "performance instruction detection and performance signal generation processing" according to one embodiment of the present invention. This processing routine involves the dynamic setting of the insertion effect DSP, and in the first step Q51,
Read the "DSP assignment priority table".

In the next step Q52, step Q51
Whether the current priority of the DSP processing (of the music data read in step Q2) is higher than the priority of the already set DSP processing based on the "DSP allocation priority table" Is determined. If both priorities are compared and the priority of the current DSP instruction is high, step Q5
3 and performs processing for changing the DSP allocation according to the currently set “DSP allocation priority table” and “DSP allocation review target (mode)”.

FIG. 12 shows a DSP such as step Q53.
A list example (upper part) of a “DSP assignment priority table” and a list example (lower part) of “DSP assignment review target (mode)” used for allocation change are shown. A plurality of “DSP allocation priority table” and “DSP allocation review target” are prepared in the ROM 3 or the external storage device 14 of the musical performance system, and it is determined which table or review target is adopted for DSP allocation. In the step P26 (FIG. 6) of the panel setting process 1, it is possible to arbitrarily select and set by operating the panel operator MN. Further, the contents of these tables and review targets can be corrected by the user or newly created.

The “priority table” list in FIG. 12 (upper part) exemplifies “table 1” to “table 7”, and the “review target” list in FIG. For example, “review target 1” (review mode 1) for revising only the allocation, and “review target 2” (review mode 2) for re-allocating the DSPs set for all parts and all tracks are exemplified. In addition,
Which of these “table” and “review target” is D
As described above, whether to use for SP assignment can be set in advance by the user's hand, but if not set by the user, a general one set in advance by default (for example, “table 1 "and" review target 1 ") are used for DSP assignment.

Here, the respective tables shown in FIG. 12 (upper part) will be briefly described. "Table 1" has a priority of late arrival, that is, dynamically inserts the most recently received DSP and gives priority to the dynamic insertion. The effect DSP is to be set. For example, when “table 1” and “review target 1” are selected, in a state where DSP1 and DSP3 are assigned to part R1,
When the DSP number instruction data indicating "set DSP1 for track 5 of the automatic performance music data" is received, the use of DSP1 is stopped for part R1 and DS1 is set.
It is assumed that only P3 is used, and the track 5 uses DSP1. In other words, according to the review mode of “review target 1”, the allocation of the DSP 1 overlapping between the part R1 and the track 5 is reviewed, and the DSP 1 is assigned to the latest (latest) music data track 5 according to the priority order in “table 1”. Is assigned a priority.

Next, “Table 2” is replaced with “Table 1”.
Conversely, all data are set in order of earliest, and those set first have priority and those set later are excluded. “Table 3” has a keyboard part (R1,
R2, L) and the tracks (1 to 16) are prioritized, and if they overlap, the one with the lower priority is yielded. In “Table 4”, the performance parts (R1, R2, L, etc.) and the timbres (guitar timbre, violin timbre,...) Are prioritized. In the example shown,
Basically, the parts (R1, R2, L) are prioritized, and then the priority order of the timbres is determined.

"Table 5" is such that the priority order is determined only by the tone color. In "Table 6," the performance parts (R1, R2, L, etc.) are given priority basically, and subsequently, those set later are given priority. And a performance part (R
1, R2, L, etc.), followed by the previously set one.

After the assignment (allocation) change processing in step Q53, and when it is determined in step Q52 that the priority of the current DSP instruction is not high, the process proceeds to step Q54. In step Q54, it is determined whether or not another DSP has a vacancy, that is, the keyboard part (R
A check is made to see if there is any DSP for which no performance part is set, such as (1, R2, L) or music data tracks (1 to 16). If there is a vacant (unset DSP), step Q55
Thus, an unset DSP is assigned to a low-priority performance part for which a DSP could not be assigned in the processing so far. If there is no vacancy (unset DSP), the DSP assignment to the performance part is invalidated in step Q56.

In step Q56, "review of DSP allocation over all parts and tracks" of "review target 2" (lower part of FIG. 12) is applied, and the currently set priority processing table (FIG. 12) is referred to. Thus, the DSP allocation can be changed. In other words, when an overlapping part appears [Step Q4 = YES (FIG. 9)], it is checked whether there is any other vacant DSP (effect applying means) (Step Q54). Q
54 = YES), in step Q56, the DSP settings of all parts are reviewed according to the priority order of the priority processing table.

For example, if the "song data track" read out in step Q2 (this performance part overlaps the "other performance part" with the DSP and has a lower priority), the other DSP is already By comparing the set “another performance part”, a DSP is assigned to a higher priority. In this case, among the performance parts having lower priority than the “other performance parts” where the DSP overlapped,
Stop the DSP assigned to a performance part with a lower priority (for example, “another performance part”), and change the DSP to a performance part with a higher priority (for example, a “song data track”). Something happens.

Then, after the processing of steps Q55 and Q56, step Q55 of the performance instruction detection and performance signal generation processing is performed.
6 (FIG. 9). When the allocation change processing in step Q53 or the allocation change processing by reviewing all the performance parts in step Q56, the DSP
Is changed, the DS will be
The effect applied to P (insertion effect)
The content is automatically changed to the content set corresponding to the performance part to which the DSP is changed and assigned.

FIGS. 13 to 15 are flowcharts showing "panel setting processing 2" (second embodiment) which is another example of the panel setting processing in step S2 of the main processing. In this “panel setting process 2”, the DSP of steps P2 to P11 of “panel setting process 1” (FIGS. 4 to 6)
The procedure for setting the insertion effect for the performance part is abolished.
4, “Effect setting processing” is newly inserted in P15 to P17 and P18 to P20. That is, in the “panel setting process 2”, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, the setting series R2 to R5, R6 to R9, R10 to R for each performance part
13 shows an “effect setting process” shown in FIGS. 16 and 17.
Are included as steps R5, R9, and R13.

That is, in the "panel setting processing 2", the performance part setting series R2 to R5, R6 to R9, R10 to R1
3 for each "effect setting process" (steps R5, R9, R1
3: When performing the setting of the insertion effect based on the operation of the panel operator MN of the setting operator device 8 by executing FIGS. 16 and 17), the user only needs to perform “DSP control” of the setting operator MN. Only a switch (not shown) is selected, and the setting operation is completed without being aware of a plurality of effect applying processing blocks (effect applying means) such as DSP1 to DSP3. It is characterized in that it is assigned to DSP2 or DSP3.

The first step R in this processing flow
At 1 (corresponding to step P1 (FIG. 4) of "panel setting process 1"), it is determined whether or not the panel operator MN has been operated and a setting input has been made. It returns to step S3 of FIG. 3). Also, when any panel operator MN is operated,
The process enters a panel setting flow of step R2 and subsequent steps for changing an existing setting.

If it is determined in step R2 (corresponding to step P12 (FIG. 5)) that the "VOICE L" button has been pressed in the determination block for pressing the "VOICE L" button on the operation panel (YES), step R3 [step In P13], the tone setting screen of the part L is displayed on the display DP of the display device 9 to allow the user to select the tone of the part L, and in the next step R4 (corresponding to step P14), After accepting the input of the timbre selected by the user and setting this timbre in the system, the process proceeds to the “effect setting process” routine of step R5 (FIGS. 16 and 17).

In step R2, a negative determination is made that the VOICE L button is not pressed (NO), and the "VOI" in step R6 (corresponding to step P15) is determined.
In the decision block for pressing the "CER1" button, "VOICE"
When it is detected that the "R1" button has been pressed (YE
S), and proceed to step R7 (corresponding to step P16).
Then, in step R7, the tone color setting screen of part R1 is displayed, and in step R8 (corresponding to step P17),
After receiving a tone color selection input from the user for part R1 and setting the selected tone color, step R9 is performed.
To the "effect setting process" routine (FIGS. 16 and 17).

In step R6, a negative judgment is made that the "VOICE R1" button is not depressed (NO). Further, in the decision block for pressing the "VOICE R2" button in step R10 (FIG. 14) (corresponding to step P18), If it is detected that the “VOICE R2” button has been pressed (YES), the process proceeds to step R11 [step P1
9). Then, in a step R11, a tone color setting screen of the part R2 is displayed. Then, step R1
In step 2 (corresponding to step P20), a timbre selection input from the user is received, and the received timbre is changed to part R2.
After that, the process proceeds to the “effect setting process” routine of step R13 (FIGS. 16 and 17).

After the "effect setting process" is executed in steps R5, R9, and R13, the process returns to step S3 of the main process (FIG. 3). On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step R10 that it is not the pressing of the "VOICE R2" button (NO), the process proceeds to step R21 (corresponding to step P21), and the subsequent steps R21 to R35 are performed.
(FIGS. 14 and 15) [Equivalent to steps P21 to P35, respectively] in step P2 of “panel setting processing 1”
1 to P35 (FIG. 6) are executed.

[Effect Setting Processing] FIGS. 16 and 17 show an effect setting processing routine executed in steps R5, R9 and R13 (FIGS. 13 and 14) of "panel setting processing 2" according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. This processing routine involves statically setting an insertion effect for parts R1, R2, and L (including song recording). In the first step R51, it is determined whether or not effect setting information (effect setting data) for setting an effect is included in a tone set in a part such as parts R1, R2, and L. If it is included, steps R52 to R52 to set the effect
It goes to the sequential processing flow of R54.

First, in step R52, the D
The setting state of the SP is checked to find a vacant effect imparting means (DSP). In the next step R53, a vacant DSP is assigned to the corresponding part (R1, R2, L), and then in step R54. , Assigned DS
Use P to set the effect (insertion effect).

In the "panel setting process 1", the system displays a DSP that can be assigned to the display DP to prompt the user to set an appropriate DSP [step P53 (FIG. 7), FIG. ), (3B)], Step R
A method of automatically determining and setting a vacant DSP on the system side as in 53 is provided to the user by using DSP1 to DSP3.
This is preferable because the user is not conscious of this. Also, a vacant DSP
If there is no DSP, an appropriate DSP is determined on the system side by using the "review the DSP settings of all parts according to the priority of the priority processing table" supplementarily described in step Q56 of "DSP allocation processing" in FIG. It can be automatically determined and set.

When it is determined in step R51 that the effect setting information is not included, and after the effect setting processing in step R54, the process proceeds to step R55. Step R
At 55, it is determined whether the user has operated a “DSP control” switch (not shown) for setting the DSP. Here, if the operation of the “DSP control” switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step R56, but if the operation of the “DSP control” switch is detected, the process proceeds to steps R57 to R62.
After the process in FIG. 17, the process proceeds to Step R56. In step R56, it is determined whether or not the "NEXT" button has been pressed. If the "NEXT" button has not been operated, the process returns to step R55 to wait for the "DSP control" switch operation or the effect based on the "DSP control" switch operation. Continue the setting process.

When the operation of the "DSP control" switch is detected and the routine proceeds to step R57, the part (R
In (1, R2, L), it is determined whether or not the DSPs (DSP1 to DSP3) are on (assigned). If they are on, the DSP that is on is turned off in step R62. After the assignment is released, the process goes to step R56, and waits until the "NEXT" button is pressed or the "DSP control" switch is pressed again.

On the other hand, if the DSP is not turned on for the part (R1, R2, L), the process proceeds to step R5.
From step 7, the process proceeds to step R58 to find a free DSP, and in the next step R59, assign a free DSP to the part. Subsequently, in step R60, the type of effect (insertion effect type) is displayed on the display DP of the display device 9 to urge the user to select an effect, and when the user selects an effect from the displayed, the next In step R61, the DSP assigned to the part is set so that the effect selected by the user is added to the part, and the process proceeds to step R56.

When the "NEXT" button is operated, the affirmative judgment (YES) in step R56 exits this effect setting processing flow and proceeds to the next processing [step S3 of the main processing (FIG. 3)]. .

[Various Embodiments] Although the insertion effect setting function according to the present invention has been described according to the embodiment, the embodiment is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, as for the assignment priority order of the DSP1 to DSP3, in the embodiment, when the effect imparting means overlaps in a plurality of performance parts, the assignment of the effect imparting means is changed according to the priority order. The priority of the assignment of the effect imparting means is determined for each part, and when the performance part is designated, the effect imparting means is assigned to the performance part based on the priority regardless of whether the effect imparting means is used or not. Can be configured to be assigned to

With such a configuration, from the user side,
Since it seems that the setting of the effect imparting means is always possible, the effect is obtained that the user does not need to be aware of the availability of the effect imparting means. In addition, since the priority of the effect imparting means assignment is determined regardless of whether the effect imparting means is not used, it may not be possible to assign the effect imparting means to a performance part having a low priority. Consideration may be given, or another method such as searching for a free space effect giving means may be taken when the assignment fails.

[0108]

As described above, according to the present invention, the keyboard parts (R1, R2, L) and the music data tracks (1 to
16) to generate a performance signal by processing a tone signal belonging to a plurality of performance parts, and to apply an effect (insertion effect) to each tone signal of each performance part (DSP: DSP1). In the musical performance apparatus having the above-described (3), the priority is assigned in order from the empty effect applying means, and the effect applying means is effectively assigned to the performance part, so that the insertion effect is appropriately set. Effect resources can be used effectively.

That is, according to the present invention, when a performance part to which an individual effect is applied is specified, an effect applying unit that has not been used is detected from the plurality of effect applying units, and the detected effect applying unit is detected. Since the means is set as the effect imparting means that can be assigned to the designated performance part, the effect imparting means can be appropriately assigned to the performance part.

According to the present invention, when a performance part to which an individual effect is applied is designated, a plurality of effect applying means (D
SP1 to SP3), from the remaining effect imparting means excluding the effect imparting means already assigned to other performance parts,
Since the effect imparting means for the designated performance part is set, when newly assigning the effect imparting means, it is possible to add the effect by the effect imparting means so that the already assigned effect imparting means cannot be newly set. It is possible to prevent a situation in which it becomes impossible to do so beforehand.

According to the present invention, when a performance part is designated, when it is determined that the effect imparting means designated to the designated performance part has been assigned to another performance part,
Another effect assigning means that has not yet been assigned is searched for, and the searched other effect assigning means is assigned to the designated performance part, so that appropriate effect assigning means can be automatically assigned. .

According to the present invention, if it is determined that the same effect applying means is specified or assigned to a plurality of performance parts at the same time, another effect applying means which has not been specified or assigned yet is searched for. If no other effect imparting means is found, the designation or assignment of the effect imparting means to all performance parts is reviewed based on the predetermined effect imparting means assignment priority (review target 2). Therefore, it is possible to automatically assign balanced and appropriate effect imparting means among all the performance parts.

Further, according to the present invention, when a performance part is designated and the effect imparting means specified for the specified performance part has been allocated to another performance part, the effect imparting means allocation priority of both performance parts is assigned. , The allocation of the effect applying means is changed between the designated performance part and another performance part, so that the appropriate effect applying means can be automatically assigned.

In this case, an effect assigning means assignment priority table which can correspond to the performance part is prepared in advance, and when it is determined that the effect assigning means has been assigned, the assignment of the effect assigning means is reviewed according to the priority order table. Automatic allocation of appropriate effect applying means can be efficiently performed.

Further, according to the present invention, priorities are determined with respect to the assignment of effect imparting means to each performance part,
When a performance part to which an individual effect is to be given is designated, effect giving means is assigned to the designated performance part in accordance with the determined priority and the effect is given to the performance part. It seems that the setting of the effect applying means (DSP) can always be made possible, and the user does not need to be aware of the availability of the effect applying means.

The priority order may be based on performance parts, such as parts (R1, R2, L) and tracks (1 to 16), and / or tone colors applied to the performance parts, as necessary. Or based on the order (first-come or last-come-first-served) in which the effect imparting means is specified for the performance part, or on the basis of a combination of these, or settable by the user's hand. As a result, it is possible to adopt a priority order that meets various needs in setting the insertion effect.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware system configuration of a musical sound performance system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration example of a panel surface of a musical performance system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a main process executed in the musical performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a first part (１ ／) of a flowchart of panel setting processing 1 (first embodiment) executed in the musical sound performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a second part (2/3) of a flowchart of panel setting processing 1 (first embodiment) executed in the musical performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a third part (3/3) of a flowchart of panel setting processing 1 (first embodiment) executed in the musical performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a part / DSP correspondence setting process executed in the tone performance system according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a display screen when part / DSP correspondence is set;

FIG. 9 is a part of a flowchart of a musical tone instruction detection and performance signal generation process executed in the musical tone performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is another part of the flowchart of the musical sound instruction detection and performance signal generation processing executed in the musical sound performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a DSP allocating process executed in the musical performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating various priority tables used for DSP assignment and an example of a list to be reviewed;

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a panel setting process 2 (second embodiment) executed in the musical performance system according to the embodiment of the present invention;
It is the 1st part (1/3) of the flowchart of Embodiment).

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing panel setting processing 2 (second processing) executed in the musical performance system according to the embodiment of the present invention;
It is the 2nd part (2/3) of the flowchart of Embodiment).

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a panel setting process 2 (second embodiment) executed in the musical performance system according to the embodiment of the present invention;
It is the 3rd part (3/3) of the flowchart of Embodiment).

FIG. 16 is a part of a flowchart of an effect setting process executed in the musical performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 17 is another part of the flowchart of the effect setting process executed in the musical performance system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[Explanation of symbols]

KB A keyboard that can be divided into right and left key ranges KBR, KBL, MN panel controls for various settings, DP liquid crystal display (LCD), SP speakers, TM external interface terminals.

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[Claims] 1. A musical tone performance device for processing musical tone signals belonging to a plurality of musical performance parts to generate a musical performance signal, wherein the musical tone performance device is provided for giving an individual effect to each musical tone signal of each musical performance part. A plurality of effect imparting means capable of individually setting the effect, a performance part instructing means for instructing a performance part to which an individual effect is imparted, and a non-use detecting means for detecting an unused effect imparting means. Setting means for setting the effect imparting means to an effect imparting means that can be assigned to a designated performance part. 2. A musical tone performance apparatus for processing musical tone signals belonging to a plurality of musical performance parts to generate a musical performance signal, wherein the musical tone performance device is provided for giving an individual effect to each musical tone signal of each musical performance part. A plurality of effect imparting means that can individually set a performance part; a performance part designating means for designating a performance part to which an individual effect is imparted; and an effect imparting that is already assigned to another performance part among the plurality of effect imparting means. Setting means for setting the effect applying means for the designated performance part from the remaining effect applying means excluding the means. 3. A musical tone performance device for processing musical tone signals belonging to a plurality of musical performance parts to generate a musical performance signal, wherein the musical tone performance device is provided for giving an individual effect to each musical tone signal of each musical performance part. A plurality of effect assigning means capable of individually setting the performance part, a performance part designating means for designating a performance part to which an individual effect is given, and an effect imparting means designated to the designated performance part are assigned to other performance parts. Determination means for determining whether or not the effect has been allocated; unallocated search means for searching for another effect imparting means which has not been allocated in response to being determined to have been allocated; A musical tone performance apparatus comprising: an assigning means for assigning an assigning means to a designated performance part. 4. A musical tone performance device for processing musical tone signals belonging to a plurality of musical performance parts to generate musical performance signals, provided for giving an individual effect to each musical tone signal of each musical performance part. A plurality of effect imparting means that can be individually set, an overlap judging means for judging that the designation or assignment of the same effect imparting means overlaps among a plurality of performance parts, and a judgment of the overlap of the same effect imparting means. Unassigned search means for searching for another effect imparting means not yet designated or assigned in response to the search, and predetermined effect imparting means assigned in response to no other effect imparting means being searched. A musical sound performance apparatus comprising: a designation or assignment change unit that revises designation or assignment of effect imparting means for all performance parts based on priority. 5. A tone performance device for processing a tone signal belonging to a plurality of performance parts to generate a performance signal, wherein the tone performance device is provided for giving an individual effect to each tone signal of each performance part. Means for individually setting performance parts, a performance part designating means for designating a performance part to which an individual effect is to be provided, and an effect providing means designated for a specified performance part being assigned to another performance part. Determining means for determining whether or not the performance part has been assigned, and in accordance with the effect imparting means allocation priority of the two performance parts, the effect between the designated performance part and another performance part is determined. A tone changing device for changing the assignment of the assigning means. 6. An effect assigning means assigning priority table which can correspond to a performance part, wherein said assignment changing means responds to the effect assigning means assigning priority table when it is determined that the assigned part has been assigned. 6. The musical performance apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the assignment of the effect applying means is reviewed. 7. A musical tone performance device for processing musical tone signals belonging to a plurality of musical performance parts to generate musical performance signals, provided for giving an individual effect to each musical tone signal of each musical performance part. Effect assigning means that can individually set the effect assigning means, priority order deciding means for deciding the priority order of assigning the effect imparting means to each performance part, and performance part instructing means for instructing the performance part to which the individual effect is applied, Allocating means for allocating effect imparting means to the designated performance part in accordance with the priority order.