JP2010237235A - Tone signal creating apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a tone signal creating apparatus capable of transition between valid/invalid setting of an element block, and detailed parameter setting, by operation of the same operator. <P>SOLUTION: When an element block operator related by element block is operated according to a prescribed first operation mode, signal control processing of the element block which is related to the operated element block operator is switched to either valid or invalid. When the element block operator is operated according to a prescribed second operation mode, which is different form the first operation mode, the element block related to the operated element block operator is set for editing object. In this way, when transition between valid/invalid setting of the element block, and detailed parameter setting for determining a characteristic is performed depending on the operation mode of the element block operator, a user can perform "sound creation" without cost, while performing valid/invalid setting of the element block. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention provides a musical tone signal capable of creating various musical tone signals by virtually simulating signal control processing relating to generation of musical tone signals and / or amplification of musical tone signals and addition of effects to musical tone signals. It relates to a creation device.

  Conventionally, a sound generation mechanism (musical sound) of a natural instrument on a digital signal control processing device such as a DSP (digital signal processor) or a dedicated hardware device including a discrete circuit, an integrated circuit or a large-scale integrated circuit. 2. Description of the Related Art Musical tone signal generating apparatuses that synthesize a musical instrument's musical tone in a pseudo / virtual manner by performing simulation according to a predetermined physical model based on signal generation characteristics) are known. An example of such a musical tone signal generating apparatus is the invention described in Patent Document 1 shown below.

  Also, not only musical sound signals generated by simulation, but also amplification of these musical sound signals including, for example, musical sound signals generated based on actual string vibrations in natural musical instruments such as acoustic pianos and electric musical instruments such as electric pianos. It is possible to create a variety of musical tone signals by appropriately combining simulations of adding effects and effects. Therefore, in a plurality of signal processing units (referred to as element blocks) that execute signal control processing corresponding to not only the generation of a musical sound signal but also the signal amplification and effect application, detailed parameters that characterize the control characteristics of them are 1 For example, as shown in Non-Patent Document 1 below, the user can set each parameter by operating a predetermined setting operator while viewing a screen prepared in advance. It has become. Furthermore, it is possible to set valid / invalid for each parameter, and no simulation is executed for the invalid parameter. In other words, whether or not to reflect each parameter when controlling the musical sound signal can be determined by the user by setting valid / invalid for each individual parameter.

JP2003-122368A

“GW50 GUITAR PERFORMANCE EFFECTOR Instruction Manual”, 1993, Yamaha Corporation, Internet <http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/pdf/emi/japan/synth/GW50J_1.PDF, GW50J_2.PDF>

  By the way, when the user sets various parameters that determine each characteristic for each element block that performs signal control processing according to the above-described tone signal generation, signal amplification, effect addition, etc., The so-called “sound making” is performed by setting parameters while listening to the musical sound actually produced by the ear. However, in the conventional apparatus, it is necessary to perform “sound creation” by setting valid / invalid for each individual parameter, which is very troublesome.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to perform “sound creation” by setting the validity / invalidity of an element block, regardless of the individual settings of many detailed parameters that determine the characteristics of the element block. However, in such a case, since the user cannot grasp whether the element block itself is valid / invalid when individually setting valid / invalid for each parameter, the user appropriately sets the parameter. It becomes difficult. For example, when the element block for effect application is set to invalid, even if the user sets the compressor parameter, the effect is not performed, so the parameter after setting is not reflected in the musical tone signal, and the user It cannot be determined whether or not the set parameters are optimal for generating a desired musical tone signal. In order to solve these points, it is only necessary to display the validity / invalidity of the element block on the display screen. To display such a display screen, a display with a larger screen and higher accuracy than before is required. Therefore, such a display device is expensive and expensive, and even if it is displayed on the screen, the visibility of the screen display and the setting operator is poor, and consequently the operability of the setting operator is deteriorated. Especially difficult for beginners.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described points, and the user can easily shift between the effective / invalid setting of the element block and the detailed parameter setting that determines the characteristics of the element block by operating the same operator. Another object of the present invention is to provide a musical tone signal generating apparatus that can set detailed parameters while grasping the valid / invalid setting state of each element block.

  The musical sound signal generating apparatus according to the present invention is a combination of a plurality of element blocks that respectively handle the processing steps in accordance with at least a series of signal control processing steps of musical sound signal generation, signal amplification, and effect application. A musical tone signal creating apparatus for creating various musical tone signals in accordance with the signal control processing of the display, comprising: a display unit; an operator disposed in the vicinity of the display unit; and a plurality of types of detailed parameters for each of the plurality of element blocks. Storage means for storing, element block operators associated with each of the plurality of element blocks, and control means for changing control according to an operation mode for the element block operator, wherein the element block operator is When operated in accordance with the predetermined first operation mode, the signal of the element block associated with the operated element block operator is transmitted. While the control process is switched to either valid / invalid every time the operation is performed, when the element block manipulator is operated according to a predetermined second operation mode different from the first operation mode, the operation is performed. A signal control unit that sets an element block associated with the designated element block operator as a target of detailed editing, and a signal control unit that determines whether or not to execute a signal control process in each element block according to the validity / invalidity A means for associating a plurality of types of detailed parameters stored in the storage means with respect to the element block selected as the detailed editing target, and displaying the parameter on the display unit, according to the operation of the operator Parameter setting means for setting detailed parameters associated with each other.

  According to this invention, when the element block operator associated with each element block is operated according to the predetermined first operation mode, the element block operator associated with the operated element block operator is selected. While the signal control process is switched to either valid / invalid every time the operation is performed, when the element block operator is operated according to a predetermined second operation mode different from the first operation mode, the operation is performed. The element block associated with the specified element block manipulator is set as a detailed edit target. In this way, when the user makes a transition between the valid / invalid setting of an element block and the detailed parameter setting that determines the characteristics of the element block depending on the operation mode of the same element block operator, the user can It is possible to perform "sound creation" while setting the validity / invalidity of the block without incurring costs.

  Further, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an element block indicator corresponding to each of the element block operators is further provided in the vicinity of the element block operator, and the element block indicator is effectively edited in detail by the corresponding element block operator. The first state set as the target, the corresponding element block manipulator is invalid and the second element is set as the detailed editing target, the corresponding element block manipulator is valid and is not set as the detailed editing target At least four states of the third state and the fourth state in which the corresponding element block manipulator is invalid and not set as a detailed editing target are displayed in different modes. As a result, the user can set the detailed parameters while grasping the valid / invalid setting state for each element block according to different display states of the element block display.

According to the present invention, since the transition between the valid / invalid setting of the element block and the detailed parameter setting that determines the characteristics of the element block is performed by the operation of the same operator, it is possible to individually perform the process without incurring costs. It is possible to provide an apparatus capable of making sound while setting the validity / invalidity of the element block while maintaining the validity / invalidity of the detailed parameters.
In addition, since the element block display is displayed in a different display mode according to the combination of the element block manipulator valid / invalid and the detail edit target set / not set, the user can display each element block for each element block. There is an effect that detailed parameters can be set while grasping the valid / invalid setting state.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a hardware configuration block diagram showing an embodiment of an overall configuration of an electronic musical instrument to which a musical tone signal generating device according to the present invention is applied. It is a conceptual diagram which shows one Example of the data structure of a performance memory. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the specific structural example of another operation part. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the specific structural example of a piano element operation part. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the specific structural example of a parameter operation part. It is a flowchart which shows one Example of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows one Example of an initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows one Example of a musical tone production | generation process. It is a flowchart which shows one Example of an element block operator process. It is a flowchart which shows one Example of the setting update process of an element block display part. It is a flowchart which shows one Example of a knob parameter process. It is a flowchart which shows one Example of the parameter assignment process to a knob. It is the 1st conceptual diagram for demonstrating a specific operation procedure regarding the parameter assignment to a knob, and the display content of the display part in that case. It is the 2nd conceptual diagram for demonstrating the specific operation procedure regarding the parameter assignment to a knob, and the display content of the display part in that case. It is a flowchart which shows one Example of a detailed edit process. It is a flowchart which shows one Example of EXT bank processing. It is a flowchart which shows one Example of a performance data application process.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a hardware configuration showing an embodiment of the overall configuration of an electronic musical instrument to which a musical tone signal generating apparatus according to the present invention is applied. The electronic musical instrument shown in this embodiment is controlled by a microcomputer including a microprocessor unit (CPU) 1, a read only memory (ROM) 2, and a random access memory (RAM) 3. The CPU 1 controls the operation of the entire electronic musical instrument. For this CPU 1, ROM 2, RAM 3, built-in nonvolatile storage unit 4, portable storage media slot 5, piano element operation unit 6, display unit 7, setting operation detection unit 8, performance operation via data and address bus 1D A detection unit 9, a sound source / effect unit 10, a MIDI interface (I / F) 11, and a communication interface (I / F) 12 are connected to each other. Further, the CPU 1 is connected to a timer 1A for measuring the interrupt time and various times in the timer interrupt process (interrupt process). For example, the timer 1A generates a clock pulse, and gives the generated clock pulse to the CPU 1 as a processing timing command or to the CPU 1 as an interrupt command. The CPU 1 executes various processes according to these instructions.

  The ROM 2 stores various control programs executed or referred to by the CPU 1 and various data such as a “preset bank” shown in FIG. The RAM 3 is used as a working memory for temporarily storing various data generated when the CPU 1 executes a predetermined program, or as a memory for temporarily storing a currently executing program and related data. The A predetermined address area of the RAM 3 is assigned to each function, and is used as a register, a flag, a table, a temporary memory, or the like. In this embodiment, when the tone signal is generated / controlled, each bank data stored in the portable storage medium M installed in the ROM 2, the built-in nonvolatile storage unit 4 or the portable storage medium slot 5 is directly referred to. Instead, each bank data read from and stored in the performance memory secured in the RAM 3 (see FIG. 2 described later) is referred to.

  The built-in nonvolatile storage unit 4 is, for example, a hard disk storage device built in the electronic musical instrument in advance, and the CPU 1 stores various data such as “user bank” shown in FIG. Various control programs such as a simulation program (not shown) for signal control to be executed are stored. When no control program is stored in the ROM 2 described above, the control program is stored in the built-in nonvolatile storage unit 4 and is read into the RAM 3 so that the control program is stored in the ROM 2. The CPU 1 can be operated as described above. In this way, control programs can be easily added and upgraded. The built-in nonvolatile storage unit 4 is not limited to a hard disk storage device (HD), and may be a storage device that uses various types of storage media. Alternatively, a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory may be used.

  The portable storage media slot 5 has one or a plurality of connection terminals (for example, USB (Universal Serial Bus) terminal), and the electronic musical instrument and the portable storage medium M (for example, USB memory) connected to the USB terminal. It is an interface control device that performs control to transmit and receive various types of information. In this embodiment, the portable storage medium slot 5 is automatically created by a specific automatic reading file (here, created by an external device) in response to the insertion of the portable storage medium M. A function for automatically writing the file to the RAM 3 when the automatic reading file is stored (so-called auto-recording) is referred to whether or not the “EXTERNAL (EXT) bank” shown in FIG. Load function). Normally, the ROOT directory in the portable storage medium M is referred to.

  In this embodiment, the “preset bank” stored in the ROM 2, the “user bank” stored in the built-in nonvolatile storage unit 4, and the portable storage medium M stored in the portable storage medium slot 5 are inserted. By setting a plurality of parameters included in one piece of performance data selected from the original bank data such as “EXT bank” automatically loaded to the RAM 3 in the RAM 3 or the register of the sound source / effect unit 10, a musical sound signal is generated. Generate / control. The user can change the setting of the register of the RAM 3 or the sound source / effect unit 10 as appropriate to change the generation / control of the musical tone signal. In addition, the “user bank” stored in the built-in nonvolatile storage unit 4 or the “EXT bank” stored in the portable storage medium M, with the setting of the plurality of registers of the RAM 3 or the sound source / effect unit 10 as one piece of performance data. Can be stored in. Further, it is possible to save each bank data in a “user bank” stored in the built-in nonvolatile storage unit 4 or in an “EXT bank” stored in the portable storage medium M. However, the “preset bank” stored in the ROM 2 or the “EXT bank” when the portable storage medium M is not inserted in the portable storage medium slot 5 cannot be stored or saved. .

  Here, the data structure of each bank data stored in the ROM 2, the built-in nonvolatile storage unit 4, and the portable storage medium M or loaded into the RAM 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an embodiment of the data structure of the performance memory. However, since the data structures of the bank data of the preset bank, user bank, and EXT bank are the same, only the preset bank data will be described here.

  The preset bank data includes a plurality of individual data sets that define different combinations of parameters for creating a large number of musical sound signals (here, BANK A, B, and C are three examples). The individual data set has a plurality of performance data as combinations of parameters for creating different musical sound signals (here, 16 pieces of performance 1 to 16 data are given as an example). Each piece of performance data is given as a parameter set when creating a musical tone signal, and the musical tone signal created based on a number of parameters included in the performance data is characterized. Therefore, it is necessary for the user to first select which performance data to use before starting the creation of the musical tone signal (see FIG. 3 described later).

  The performance data that characterizes the musical tone signal includes layer data, common data, and knob assignment data. The layer data is a series of processing stages (signal control processes) for creating a musical sound signal by simulation by combining a plurality of element blocks such as a musical sound signal generation characteristic, a musical signal amplification characteristic, and an effect imparting characteristic to the musical sound signal. Signal processing unit (not shown) that executes signal control (simulation or the like) corresponding to each characteristic (for example, two series of layer 1 and layer 2, of course, not limited to two series as an example) This is data defining parameter information for each of a plurality of element blocks for controlling (element blocks).

  The parameter information for each of the plurality of element blocks defined in each layer data includes piano element parameter information, preamplifier parameter information, modulation effect parameter information, and power amplifier / comp element parameter information corresponding to the element block. Each parameter information includes, in addition to the processing type (name) in each element block, valid / invalid parameters that determine whether or not to perform signal control in the element block, and various details for controlling the element block. Contains up to 5 parameters (parameters 1-5). As an example, the piano element parameter information is generated by controlling the PCM waveform such as decay time (DecayT), release time (ReleaTim), key-off (Keyof), start point (StrP), hammer (HammerTe), etc. It includes various parameters that are necessary for the performance, or various parameters that characterize the musical sound waveform generated by simulation.

  In the electronic musical instrument in the present embodiment, an algorithm for realizing signal control processing corresponding to each element block is uniquely defined for each type, and switching of the processing type switches DSP processing for realizing the algorithm ( Regarding the tone signal generation characteristics, switching of PCM waveforms read from the waveform memory is also included), and parameter types for controlling them are also switched. Examples of the algorithm include an algorithm of a simulation program that realizes a signal control process similar to that of a conventionally known analog effector circuit or amplifier circuit that is a combination of a large number of electric elements by simulation.

  The common data includes parameter information for adjusting the characteristics of the element blocks that perform common signal control processing on the musical sound signals generated by the two processing sequences (layers), and is common to all the element blocks. It includes parameter information for performing signal control processing. Examples of parameter information for adjusting the characteristics of such common element blocks include parameter information regarding “reverb processing” including a plurality of detailed parameters for determining the type of reverb effect such as hall or room, flat / jazz / pops, etc. There is parameter information regarding “multi-equalizer (MEQ) processing” including a plurality of detailed parameters that determine frequency characteristics suitable for any of the five music genres of / music / rock / concert (concert).

  The knob assignment data is composed of a plurality of detailed parameters arbitrarily combined among a large number of detailed parameters included in each parameter information in one performance data (as will be described later, up to six are specified in this embodiment). be able to). This combination is not limited to a combination of detailed parameters related to the same element block, and may be a combination of detailed parameters related to different element blocks. As will be described later, the combination can be arbitrarily designated by the user (see FIGS. 12 and 13 described later).

  Returning to the description of FIG. 1, the piano element operation unit 6 detects an operation on each of a plurality of element block operation units 6B (piano element switches) arranged on the panel of the electronic musical instrument main body in advance, and enters the operation state. The corresponding switch information or the like is output to the CPU 1 via the data and address bus 1D. In addition, an element block display unit 6A composed of a light emitting element such as an LED is disposed in the vicinity of each element block operation unit 6B so that the element block display unit 6A can be turned on / off / flashed. It is also. A detailed description of the piano element operation unit 6 including the element block display unit 6A and the element block operation unit 6B will be described later (see FIG. 4).

  The display unit 7 is a display composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display panel (LCD) or a CRT arranged on the panel, and includes a plurality of parameters 1 to 5 (each element block) defined for each parameter information of FIG. Or a plurality of detailed parameters defined in the knob assignment data, or the control state of the CPU 1 is displayed. However, the display unit 7 used here is, for example, a display device of relatively low resolution / display capability, which can only display information of about several tens of characters at a time in each of the upper and lower stages, for example. It is. The detailed description of the display contents on the display unit 7 will be described later (see FIGS. 5 and 13).

  The setting operation detection unit 8 is a rotation operation and a pressing operation provided in the vicinity of the operation unit other than the element block operation unit 6B described above, for example, the display unit 7 constituting a parameter operation unit (see FIG. 5) described later. Possible knobs, switches for selecting bank data from the preset bank, user bank, and EXT bank that make up the other controls (see Fig. 3), and individual data sets (BANK A, B included in the bank data) , C), switches for selecting performance data (Performance 1 to 16) included in individual data sets, etc., and detecting switch operations according to the operation status. And output to the CPU 1 via the address bus 1D. Of course, in addition to the above, various operators such as a numeric keypad for inputting numeric data and a keyboard for inputting character data for selecting, setting, and controlling pitches, timbres, effects, and the like may be included.

  The performance operation detecting unit 9 detects and outputs a press and release of a performance operator (not shown) such as a keyboard provided with a plurality of keys for selecting the pitch of the musical tone signal to be generated. It is what produces. In response to the performance operator being operated by the user, the tone generator / effect unit 10 is instructed to generate a musical sound signal. Of course, it is not limited to generating a musical tone signal in response to the operation of the performance operator by the user himself, for example, generating a musical tone signal based on MIDI data acquired from an external MIDI device 11A such as a sequencer via the MIDI interface 11, for example. You may be able to.

  The tone generator / effect unit 10 can simultaneously generate a plurality of musical tone signals, and inputs performance information given via data and the address bus 1D in response to a key pressing operation of the performance operator, and the performance information. A musical tone signal is generated according to the musical tone generation characteristics based on the above. The musical tone signal generated by the sound source / effect unit 10 is generated by a sound system 10A including an amplifier and a speaker after signal control according to signal amplification characteristics and effect imparting characteristics is performed. Any conventional configuration may be used for the configuration of the sound source / effect unit 10 and the sound system 10A. For example, the sound source / effect unit 10 may adopt any of various tone synthesis methods such as FM, PCM, physical model, formant synthesis, etc., may be configured with dedicated hardware including a waveform memory, or by DSP You may comprise by software processing (simulation program etc.).

  As described above, in the electronic musical instrument according to the present embodiment, the simulation processing algorithm is defined by the processing type, and the algorithm or waveform memory executed by the DSP that realizes the generation of the musical tone signal when the processing type is switched. The tone signal to be read (PCM waveform or the like) can be switched. That is, the sound source / effect unit 10 can generate a musical sound signal by a plurality of musical tone synthesis methods, and can switch between them at any time to simultaneously generate a plurality (two series) of musical tone signals according to one musical tone synthesis method, or different musical tone synthesis methods. Accordingly, a plurality of (two series) musical sound signals can be generated simultaneously.

  The MIDI interface (I / F) 11 inputs MIDI performance information (so-called MIDI data) from an external MIDI device 11A or the like to the electronic musical instrument, or receives MIDI performance information from the electronic musical instrument 11A. It is an interface for outputting to etc. The MIDI device 11A may be any device that generates performance information in the MIDI format.

  The communication interface (I / F) 12 is an interface for transmitting and receiving a control program, various data, and the like via the communication network X between the electronic musical instrument and the external server device 12A. For example, a user bank newly created by another user and registered in the server device 12A can be acquired via the communication network X. The communication interface 12 may be, for example, a LAN, the Internet, a telephone line, or the like, and may include both wired and wireless ones.

  Next, specific configuration examples and operation modes of the other operation unit, piano element operation unit, and parameter operation unit configured on the panel of the electronic musical instrument main body will be described with reference to FIGS. To do. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a specific configuration example of the other operation unit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the other operator section includes “a first operator group for selecting a bank” for determining a bank type including six setting operators 8 </ b> A (switches) shown on the right side of FIG. 3. 3, “second operator group for selecting performance data” for determining performance data including 16 setting operators 8A shown in the center of FIG. 3, and three setting operators 8A shown on the left of FIG. The configuration can be broadly divided into a “third operating element group for other selection” for realizing a predetermined function other than those described above. In the vicinity of each operator 8A included in each operator group, a print display indicating the assigned function is printed so that the user can visually recognize the function assigned to each operator 8A on the panel. ing. In addition, an LED (L) that is turned on / off in response to a pressing operation is arranged so that the user can grasp the operating element 8A that is turned on on the panel.

  Of the plurality of setting operators 8A included in the “first operator group for bank selection”, the three operators 8A arranged on the upper side are the preset bank, user bank, and EXT of the performance memory in order from the left. This is an operator to which a function for selecting a bank is assigned in advance. On the other hand, the three controls 8A arranged on the lower side are a plurality of individual data included in any one of the preset bank, user bank, and EXT bank selected in accordance with the operation of the upper side controls in order from the left. A function to select a set (BANK A to C) is an operator assigned in advance. For example, if the user presses the operation element 8A printed as “PRESET” at the left end of the upper stage and then presses the operation element 8A printed as “B” at the center of the lower stage, the performance memory of the RAM 3 is stored. An individual data set of “BANK B” in the stored “preset bank” is specified.

  The plurality of setting operators 8A included in the “second operator group for selecting performance data” include a plurality of performances included in the individual data set (any of BANK A to C) specified as described above. Data 1 to 16 are associated with each other. Therefore, for example, when the user presses the operator 8A printed as “10” included in the second operator group, “performance data 10” of “BANK B” of “preset bank” is specified. The In this way, the operator 8A included in the second operator group becomes an operator for selecting the performance data 1 to 16 determined according to the operation of the first operator group.

  The plurality of setting operators 8A included in the “other selection third operator group” are dedicated operators to which functions such as “ASSIGN”, “PAGE CHG”, and “EXIT” are assigned in advance. In this embodiment, the “ASSIGN” switch is used to start execution of parameter assignment described later, and the “PAGE CHG” switch is used to clear the parameter assignment, and the parameter name and current parameter value assigned to each knob. The “EXIT” switch is for clearing the parameter assignment state to the knob. Details will be described later (see FIG. 13).

  FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a specific configuration example of the piano element operation unit. As shown in FIG. 4, the piano element operation unit is composed of a plurality of element block operation units 6B (switches) and an element block display unit 6A made of a light emitting element such as an LED disposed in the vicinity thereof. The The element block operation unit 6B is associated with the layer 1 data, the layer 2 data, and the common data included in the performance data specified in accordance with the operation of the “second operation group for selecting performance data”. .

  Parameter information of each element block included in the layer 1 data is associated with each of the fourth operator 6B from the left arranged in the upper part of FIG. Parameter information of each element block included in the layer 2 data is associated with each of the fourth operator 6B from the left arranged in the lower part of FIG. Functions assigned in the vicinity of each operation element 6B included in the piano element operation part so that the user can immediately confirm the function (element block) assigned to each operation element 6B on the panel. Is printed in advance. This print display is printed in the order of a series of processing steps, and parameter information of each element block corresponding to the print display is associated with each operator 6B.

  That is, in the embodiment shown here, “piano element parameter information” is printed on the operation element 6B printed and displayed “PIANO” in order from the left, and “preamplifier parameter information” is printed on the operation element 6B printed and printed “PRE-AMPLIFIER”. ”,“ MODULATION EFFECT ”printed on the controls 6B“ Modulation effect parameter information ”and“ POWER-AMPLIFIER COMPRESSOR ”printed on the controls 6B corresponded to“ Power amplifier / comp element parameter information ” Attached. Other than the above, the control 6B printed with “REVERB” and the control 6B printed with “MEQ” have parameters related to “reverb processing” and “multi-equalizer (MEQ) processing” of the common data, respectively. Information is associated. Further, parameter information for performing control common to all the element blocks is associated with the operation element 6B printed and displayed as “COMMON”.

  When an arbitrary operation element 6B of the piano element operation unit associated with the parameter information of each element block is operated in a predetermined operation mode as described above, the element block associated with the operation element 6B Enable / disable can be switched. For example, when the user presses the operation element 6B printed as “PIANO” at the upper left corner for a short time, the element block for generating the musical tone signal is effectively switched and the musical tone signal is generated. When the operating element 6B in the valid state is pressed again for a short time, the element block for generating the musical tone signal is disabled and no musical tone signal is generated. Then, when the other operator 6B, for example, each operator 6B printed as “PRE-AMPLIFIER”, “MODULATION EFFECT”, or “POWER-AMPLIFIER COMPRESSOR” is pressed shortly, the corresponding element While the block (simulation processing or the like) is effectively switched and the signal control processing such as modulation is performed on the musical tone signal, each of the element blocks when the operation element 6B in the valid state is pressed again for a short time Is switched to invalid and the tone signal is passed through to the next processing stage without performing signal control processing on the tone signal. Note that the element block display unit 6A (LED) arranged in the vicinity of the operated operator 6B is turned on when the element block is enabled, and is turned off when the element block is disabled.

  Moreover, when the arbitrary operation element 6B of the piano element operation element part with which the parameter information of each element block was matched as described above is pressed longer than a predetermined time unlike the operation mode (short pressing). The detailed contents of the parameter information associated with the operated operator 6B are displayed in the parameter operator section shown in FIG. For example, when the user long presses the operator 6B printed and displayed as “PIANO” at the upper left corner, the types constituting the piano element parameter information and the plurality of parameters 1 to 5 are displayed in the parameter operator section. .

  Here, the parameter operator section will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a specific configuration example of the parameter operator unit. The parameter operator section includes a display section 7 made up of a display device such as an LCD, and a plurality of knobs (setting operators) 8A. The display unit 7 displays the detailed parameters of the parameter information associated with the arbitrary operation element 6B of the piano element operation element that has been pressed down for a predetermined time or longer in association with the knob 8A (edit mode). Time display screen). Here, a detailed parameter display when the operation element 6B displaying “PIANO” is operated is shown as an example.

  Specifically, for each type of piano element parameter information and parameters 1 to 5 in order from the left, the parameter names are displayed on the upper part of the display unit 7 and the parameter values are displayed on the lower part. In the example shown in the figure, regarding the piano element parameter information, the processing type “W-71”, the parameter value “10” of the “DecayT” parameter, the parameter value “+20” of the “ReleaTim (release time)” parameter, It can be understood that the parameter value “0” of the “Keyof” parameter, the parameter value “Default” of the “StrP (start point)” parameter, and the parameter value “Normal” of the “HammerTe” parameter. In this display state, the user can arbitrarily set each detailed parameter by operating a plurality of knobs 8A arranged below the display unit 7 corresponding to each parameter display.

  As described above, when an arbitrary operation element 6B of the piano element operation part is pushed once, the effective / ineffective reversal setting of each element block can be set, and a long press makes a transition to an edit mode in which detailed parameters relating to the element block are edited. Be able to. That is, the setting of validity / invalidity of each element block and the shift to parameter editing of each element block can be performed separately according to the operation mode of the same operator 6B. When the mode is shifted to the edit mode, the blinking mode of the LED is changed so that the user can know whether the element block is in a valid state (normal LED lighting state) or in an invalid state (normal LED off state). Specifically, the blinking interval is changed. For example, blinking at a long time interval indicates that the element block is in the active state and the edit mode is entered, and blinking at a short time interval is controlled to indicate that the element block is in the invalid state and the edit mode is entered. Good. In other words, the LED is always lit when the element block is enabled and not selected for editing, and the LED is off when the element block is disabled and not selected for editing. The LED blinks at a long time interval when is in the valid state and selected for editing, and the LED blinks at a short time interval when the element block is in an invalid state and selected for editing.

Depending on the type of element block (processing type), the number of parameters constituting the parameter information may be less than five. In that case, the display corresponding to some knobs 8A in the display unit 7 is blank.
Depending on the type of element block, the processing type may not be changed. For example, since the processing type of the preamplifier is uniquely determined by the processing type of the piano element, the processing type cannot be changed in such a case (the display corresponding to the knob 8A to which the processing type is assigned in the display in the display unit 7). Is blank).

  Further, in this embodiment, the parameter information of each element block associated with the long-pressed operation element 6B of the piano element operation part is displayed on the display part 7 of the parameter operation part, and the user Not only can these detailed parameters be set while looking at the display unit 7, but also the user can display a plurality of detailed parameters of different element blocks arbitrarily combined at the same time. As a result, even when the user is playing, the detailed parameters of the different element blocks can be instantaneously read and set. Detailed description of parameter assignment for that purpose will be described later (see FIG. 13 and the like).

  In the electronic musical instrument according to the present invention, as described above, a plurality of element blocks responsible for the processing process are combined stepwise in accordance with a series of processing processes for performing signal control processing. Various musical tone signals are created by the control processing, and the user can select one of a plurality of different processing types for realizing signal control processing corresponding to each characteristic in each element block. In addition, a desired musical tone signal can be created by appropriately changing detailed parameters in order to adjust the control contents in the selected processing type (determine the characteristics of the element block).

  Therefore, creation of a musical tone signal in the electronic musical instrument shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of “main processing” for creating a musical sound signal by signal control processing for each of a plurality of element blocks that realizes a series of processing steps.

  In step S1, an “initial setting process” is performed (see FIG. 7 described later). In step S2, “knob parameter processing” is executed (see FIG. 11 described later). In step S3, “detailed editing processing” is executed (see FIG. 14 described later). In step S4, “EXT bank processing” is executed (see FIG. 15 described later). In step S5, a “performance data application process” is executed (see FIG. 16 described later). In step S6, other normal processing is executed. Other normal processes include, for example, switching between edit mode and performance mode, and overwriting user bank data and EXT bank data in the performance memory to the original read destination. The processes from step S2 to step S6 are repeatedly executed until the power of the electronic musical instrument is turned off.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the “initial setting process” (see step S1 in FIG. 6). In step S11, a read flag used to determine whether or not an automatic read file has been autoloaded from the portable storage medium M mounted in the portable storage medium slot 5 is initialized to “FALSE (not read)”. Set.

  In step S12, the performance memory on the RAM 3 corresponding to the performance data of the EXT bank is initialized with a default value prepared in advance. That is, even if the portable storage medium M is not inserted into the portable storage medium slot 5, the performance data included in the “EXT bank” can be selected and applied to the generation / control of the musical sound signal.

  In step S13, parameter information for each of a plurality of element blocks of performance data designated in advance as an initial state is assigned to the element block operation unit 6B (piano element switch) of the piano element operation unit 6 (see FIG. 4). All the detailed parameters are reflected on the sound source / effect unit 10. The performance data designated in advance as the initial state is, for example, a preset bank, BANK A, and performance data 1. In step S14, the parameter assignment to the knob 8A of the parameter operation unit is updated with a plurality of parameter information included in the designated performance data, and a display regarding the detailed parameters is reflected on the display unit 7 (LCD). (Refer to FIG. 5: Edit mode display screen). In step S15, the “element block” is set so that all the element blocks are set in the initial state to be valid or invalid according to the performance data designated in advance and reflected in all the element block display portions 6A (LEDs of the piano element operation portion). Display setting update processing ”is executed (see FIG. 10 described later). In step S16, an instruction to start parallel processing of “musical tone generation processing” prepared separately is given (see FIG. 8 described later). In step S17, an instruction to start parallel processing of “element block operator processing” prepared separately is given (see FIG. 9 described later). In step S18, other initial settings other than those described above are performed.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the “musical sound generation process” (see step S16 in FIG. 3). In step S21, it is determined whether or not a note-on instruction is received via a performance operator (not shown) or the MIDI interface 11. If it is determined that a note-on instruction has been received (YES in step S21), the setting state for the element block responsible for the first musical tone signal generation function in the series of processing steps is referred to, and the element block is set to “valid”. If so, the sound processing instruction target signal processing unit (not shown) is instructed to generate sound, while if set to “invalid”, the sound generation instruction target signal processing unit is not instructed to generate sound (step S22). ). A musical sound signal is generated when a sound generation instruction is given to the signal processing unit, and a musical sound signal is not generated when a sound generation instruction is not given to the signal processing unit. Therefore, when both of the two series are set to “invalid”, even if the detailed parameter is changed or the like regarding the element block that bears each subsequent function in the series of processing steps, the user can Needless to say, the parameter value can be confirmed only in accordance with the display contents. Note that the sound processing instruction target signal processing unit (signal control processing) is determined according to the specified processing type.

  In step S23, it is determined whether there is a performance instruction other than the note-on instruction. If it is determined that there is a performance instruction other than note-on (YES in step S23), the sound source / effect unit 10 is instructed to execute predetermined processing corresponding to the other performance instruction (step S23). S24). When it is determined that there is no performance instruction other than note-on (NO in step S23), or after the process in step S24 is completed, the process returns to step S21 and the processes from step S21 to S24 are repeated. To do.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the “element block operator process” (see step S17 in FIG. 7). In step S31, whether or not any one of the element block operation units 6B (piano element switch) of the piano element operation unit (see FIG. 4) is pressed (one push) for a short time within a predetermined time. Determine. If it is determined that any element block operation unit 6B has not been pressed in a short time (NO in step S31), the process is performed until any element block operation unit 6B is pressed in a short time. Wait. If any of the element block operation units 6B determines that the pressing operation has been performed in a short time (YES in step S31), the following processes of step S32 and step S33 are executed.

  A step S32 reverses the valid / invalid setting state of the corresponding element block. At this time, if the element block has a function for generating a musical tone signal, a musical tone signal is generated in the “musical tone generation process” (when it is effectively inverted) or no musical tone is generated (invalidly disabled). If reversed). In addition, if the element block is of a kind that performs a modulation function of a musical sound signal, it is switched whether or not the musical sound signal is to be passed through without performing signal control by a corresponding signal processing unit (inverted invalidally). Switch to pass through the tone signal when In step S33, an “element block display setting update process” is executed so that only the element block indicator 6A corresponding to the element block whose validity / invalidity is inverted is turned on / off (see FIG. 10 described later). Then, after these processes are completed, the process returns to step S31 and the processes from step S31 to S33 are repeated.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of “setting update processing of element block display unit” (see step S15 in FIG. 7 and step S33 in FIG. 9). This process is a process of controlling lighting / extinguishing / flashing for each element block display unit 6A of the piano element operation unit (see FIG. 4).

  Step S41 is the display screen (edit mode) shown in FIG. 5 in which the detailed setting of the detailed parameters can be performed on the LCD screen (display unit 7), and the element block corresponding to the element block display unit 6A is displayed. It is determined whether it is an editing target. When it is determined that the LCD screen is a display screen in the edit mode and the element block corresponding to the element block display unit 6A is to be edited (YES in step S41), the element block is “valid”. Is determined (step S42). If it is determined that the element block is set to “valid” (YES in step S42), the element block display unit 6A is controlled to blink at a long time interval (step S43). As an example, it is preferable to set a timer for a long time and to periodically turn on / off the light by a timer interrupt. When it is determined that the element block is not set to “valid”, that is, when it is set to “invalid” (NO in step S42), the element block display 6A is periodically blinked at short time intervals. Control (step S44). As an example, it is good to set a timer for a short time and reverse the on / off state by a timer interrupt. In this way, in the edit mode, the user can determine whether the element block for which the detailed parameter is to be edited is in the valid state or the invalid state by the blinking interval of the element block display unit 6A (LED). So that you can check.

  On the other hand, when the LCD screen (display unit 7) is a display screen in edit mode and the element block corresponding to the element block display unit 6A is not determined to be edited (NO in step S41), It is determined whether or not the element block is set to “valid” (step S45). If it is determined that the element block is set to “valid” (YES in step S45), control is performed so that the corresponding element block display unit 6A is always lit (step S46). If it is determined that the element block is not set to “valid” (NO in step S45), the element block display unit 6A is controlled to be turned off (step S47). In this way, when not in the edit mode, whether or not the element block for which the detailed parameter is to be edited is in the valid state or the invalid state is determined by turning on / off the element block display 6A (LED). Has been able to confirm.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of “knob parameter processing” (see step S2 in FIG. 6). In step S51, it is determined whether or not an operation for starting parameter assignment to the knob 8A (for example, an operation of the “ASSIGN” switch) has been performed. When it is determined that the parameter assignment start operation has been performed on the knob 8A (YES in step S51), the process shifts to the parameter assignment mode and executes “parameter assignment process to the knob” (step S52). In step S53, it is determined whether or not the knob 8A has been turned in the performance mode. If it is determined that the knob 8A has been turned (YES in step S53), the parameter value of the detailed parameter assigned to the knob 8A is changed, and the display of the corresponding portion on the display unit 7 is changed from the parameter name. The parameter value display is changed for a predetermined time (step S54). The parameter value changed by the operation of the knob 8A may be written to the performance memory, or may be regarded as a temporary value change during performance and not written to the performance memory. Alternatively, it may be written only when the user gives an instruction to save the value.

  Step S55 is a parameter value display screen in which the display on the display unit 7 is arbitrarily combined (that is, the performance mode), and a predetermined operator (eg, “EXIT” switch) is operated while pressing the knob 8A. It is determined whether or not it has been done. If it is a parameter value display screen and it is determined that a predetermined operator is operated while pressing the knob 8A (YES in step S55), the parameter assignment state to the knob 8A is cleared, The storage contents of the performance memory are updated, and the display of the parameter name and parameter value is changed to “---” display (step S56).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the “parameter assignment process to the knob” (see step S52 in FIG. 11). In step S61, a message indicating that any one of the piano element switches should be selected is displayed. In step S62, it is determined whether or not the piano element switch has been operated. If it is determined that the piano element switch is not operated (NO in step S62), the process waits until the piano element switch is operated. If it is determined that the piano element switch has been operated (YES in step S62), the piano element corresponding to the operated switch is selected, a plurality of parameter names included in the piano element, and any knob A message indicating that 8A should be selected is displayed (step S63).

  Step S64 determines whether or not the pressing operation of the knob 8A has been performed. When it is determined that the pressing operation of the knob 8A is not performed (NO in step S64), the process waits until the pressing operation to the knob 8A is performed. If it is determined that the pressing operation of the knob 8A has been performed (YES in step S64), a parameter corresponding to the operated knob 8A is selected, a message for selecting the knob to which the parameter is assigned, and an existing parameter The assigned parameter name is displayed (step S65). In step S66, it is determined again whether or not the knob 8A is pressed. The process waits until the pressing operation of the knob 8A is performed again, and in response to determining that the pressing operation of the knob 8A has been performed (YES in step S66), the selected parameter is assigned to the operated knob 8A. The stored contents of the performance memory are updated, and the performance screen is displayed on the display unit 7 (step S67).

  Here, regarding the parameter assignment to the knob 8A realized by the execution of the above-described processing of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, a specific operation procedure and display contents of the display unit 7 at that time will be described with reference to FIG. . First, according to a predetermined operation, the display on the display unit 7 is updated from the display screen shown in FIG. 5 to a display screen displaying detailed parameters arbitrarily combined by the user, and the displayed detailed parameters are changed. (1) in FIG. 13A shows a display example when the parameter mode is not yet assigned (initial state) when the mode is shifted to the performance mode capable of performing In this case, the performance memory name and number (in this case, BANK A (PRE A of the preset bank) for specifying one piece of performance data for creating an arbitrarily combined parameter group in order from the left in the upper part of the display unit 7. ) Performance 1 data (01)), performance data name (EP + AP), and voice names (EP01, AP01) of each layer data included in the performance data. At this time, “---” indicating that no parameter is assigned to each knob 8A is displayed on the lower side of the display unit 7.

  In the display state of (1) above, setting of parameter assignment to the knob 8A is started by operating a predetermined operator (for example, “ASSIGN” switch) of the other operator section (from the performance mode). Switch to parameter assignment mode). As shown in FIG. 13A (2), first, a message indicating that “select any piano element switch” (English notation in the drawing) is displayed. At this time, all the LEDs near the piano element switch shown in FIG.

  Next, if you operate one of multiple piano element switches [PIANO], [PRE-AMPLIFIER], [MODULATION EFFECT], or [POWER-AMPLIFIER / COMPRESSOR], the detailed parameters in that element block will be displayed near each knob. To be listed. For example, FIG. 13A (3) shows the display contents when the [PRE-AMPLIFIER] switch is pressed when each element block of the layer 1 data is assigned as a piano element switch. As shown in the figure, in this case, a message indicating that “select any parameter” (in English in the figure) should be displayed on the upper side, and assigned to the operated piano element switch on the lower side. A number of parameter names included in the parameter information are blinked. Here, five types of parameters (parameters 1 to 5) whose names are Bass, Treble, Speed, Depth, and Volume are displayed.

  When the knob 8A corresponding to one of the parameter displays is operated (for example, when the switch of the second knob 8A from the left is pressed), the parameter (Bass) displayed corresponding to the knob 8A is selected and A message prompting the user to “select the knob 8A to which a parameter is to be assigned” is displayed. The display content in that case is shown in FIG. 13A (4). When there is a knob 8A to which a parameter is already assigned among the six knobs 8A, the assigned parameter is displayed at a position corresponding to the knob 8A.

  When one of the knobs 8A (for example, the leftmost knob) that has not yet been assigned a parameter is operated (the knob 8A switch is pressed), the selected parameter (the Bass parameter in the preamplifier parameter information of layer 1) Is assigned to the knob 8A, and as shown in FIG. 13B (1), the display returns to the display content before the transition to the parameter assignment mode shown in FIG. 13A (1) (the transition from the parameter assignment mode to the performance mode). ) However, since the Bass parameter of layer 1 is assigned to the leftmost knob 8A as described above, FIG. 13B (1) is different from FIG. 13A (1), and the parameter assigned to the lower stage of the leftmost part of the display unit 7 is assigned. “1Bass” is displayed. The number “1” displayed on the left side of the parameter name “Bass” represents the layer to which the parameter belongs. When the leftmost knob is turned in this state, the value of the parameter “Bass” in the layer 1 preamplifier parameter information is changed.

  By repeatedly performing the above (2) to (5), parameters can be assigned to all the knobs 8A of the parameter operator section (see FIG. 13B (6)). In the display state of FIG. 13B (6), when the knob 8A to which the parameter is assigned is rotated, the parameter value of the assigned parameter is changed. At that time, since the display corresponding to the operated knob 8A is switched from the parameter name to the parameter value, the user can visually confirm the parameter value in accordance with the operation of the knob 8A. The parameters assigned to the six knobs 8A may include parameters included in two layer data (layer 1 and layer 2). Further, it is not necessary to assign parameters to all the knobs 8A, and there may be knobs 8A to which no parameters are assigned.

  FIG. 13B (7) shows a state in which the parameter value of the “Decay” parameter of layer 1 is changed and the parameter value (100) is displayed when the second knob 8A from the left is operated. Yes. The parameter value to be displayed may be displayed as an absolute value, or may be displayed as a relative value from the reference value. Note that the display returns to the original parameter name display after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the turning operation of the knob 8A.

  As shown in FIG. 13B (8), the parameter name assigned to each knob 8A and the current parameter value are displayed simultaneously by operating a predetermined operator (for example, a page switching “PAGE CHG” switch) of the other operation unit. You can switch to the state. Then, while in this display state, while operating the knob 8A whose parameter assignment is to be cleared (while pressing the switch of the knob 8A) and operating a predetermined operator (eg, “EXIT” switch) of the other operator section, The parameter assignment to the knob 8A is cleared. In FIG. 13B (8), the parameter assignment to the third knob 8A from the left is cleared, and accordingly, the corresponding part of the display unit 7 indicates that no parameter is assigned to the knob 8A. -"Is displayed on both the top and bottom.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the “detailed editing process” (see step S3 in FIG. 6). In step S71, it is determined whether or not any one of the element block operation units 6B has been pressed. When it is determined that none of the element block operation units 6B has been pressed (NO in step S71), the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that any one of the element block operation units 6B has been operated for a long time (YES in step S71), the target element block is set as a target for detailed editing (goes to edit mode), and the detailed parameter of the element block is set. Is displayed on the display unit 7 (LCD) (step S72). At this time, detailed parameters are associated with each knob 8A. In step S73, an “element block display setting update process” (see FIG. 10) is executed for the element block to be edited in detail. As a result, the corresponding element block display section 6A blinks at either a long time interval or a short time interval. In step S74, the parameter value of the corresponding detailed parameter is set in the sound source / effect unit 10 in accordance with the operation of the knob 8A, and the parameter value display on the corresponding display unit 7 is updated.

  In step S75, it is determined whether or not the element block operation unit 6B other than the detailed edit target has been pressed. If it is determined that the element block operation unit 6B other than the detail edit target has been pressed and held (YES in step S75), the element block that was the detail edit target is released from the detail edit target (step S76). In step S77, “element block display setting update processing” (see FIG. 10) is executed for the element block released from the detailed editing target. Thereby, the corresponding element block display section 6A is turned on or off. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  If it is determined that the element block operation unit 6B other than the detailed edit target has not been pressed for a long time (NO in step S75), the element block operation unit 6B to be detailed edited has been pressed for a long time, or the performance mode is entered. It is determined whether or not an operation to be performed (for example, operation of a predetermined operator) has been performed (step S78). If it is determined that the element block operation unit 6B to be edited in detail has been pressed for a long time or no operation for shifting to the performance mode has been performed (NO in step S78), the process returns to step S72. On the other hand, if it is determined that the element block operation unit 6B subject to detailed editing has been pressed for a long time or an operation for shifting to the performance mode has been performed (YES in step S78), the detailed editing process is stopped and the edit mode is changed to the performance mode. Then, the LCD display is changed to the performance mode display screen (step S79). In step S80, an “element block display setting update process” (see FIG. 10) is executed for the element block that has been subject to detailed editing. Thereby, the corresponding element block display section 6A is turned on or off.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of “EXT bank processing” (see step S4 in FIG. 6). In step S81, it is determined whether or not a portable storage medium M (for example, a USB memory) is attached to the portable storage medium slot 5. This determination includes a case where the connected USB memory is detected for the first time after the power is turned on. If it is determined that the USB memory is not installed in the portable storage media slot 5 (NO in step S81), the process jumps to step S88. However, even if the USB memory is not installed in the portable storage media slot 5, the EXT bank data in the performance memory on the RAM 3 is created by writing a default value (the above-described initial setting of the performance memory) ). It goes without saying that performance data in the EXT bank data created in this way can be arbitrarily selected and used to create a musical sound. Of course, editing is also possible. However, because no USB memory is installed, a “No device” warning is displayed even if you try to save all EXT bank data (SAVE) or save only specific performance data (STORE). (See step S88 described later).

  If it is determined that the USB memory is attached to the portable storage media slot 5 (YES in step S81), it is determined whether or not an auto-read file is stored in the root directory of the USB memory (step S82). The automatic read file is EXT bank data (file), and the storage source and storage destination have the same name and the same data configuration. If it is determined that the auto-read file is not stored in the root directory of the attached USB memory (NO in step S82), the EXT bank data (auto-read file) consisting of default values created in the performance memory on the RAM 3 ) Is generated (stored) in the root directory of the USB memory (step S89), and the process jumps to step S88.

  In step S83, it is determined whether or not the read flag is “TRUE (read)”. If the read flag is “TRUE” (YES in step S83), the user is inquired by displaying whether the already read automatic read file is read again and overwritten in the performance memory (step S84). In step S85, it is determined whether or not an operation of instructing affirmation (reading) is performed by a user operation. If it is determined that an operation for instructing a positive (reading) is not performed by a user operation (NO in step S85), the process jumps to the process in step S88. When it is determined that an operation of instructing affirmation (reading) has been performed by a user operation (YES in step S85), the automatic reading file is read from the USB memory, and is secured in advance on the corresponding RAM 3 with a plurality of read performance data. Each performance data of the EXT bank data in the current performance memory is overwritten (step S86).

  In step S87, if reading of the automatic reading file is completed but the read flag is not “FALSE (not read)”, it is updated to “TRUE” (step S87). However, when reading of the automatic reading file fails, the read flag is not updated to “TRUE”. Step S88 saves the EXT bank data in the performance memory (SAVE) or saves only specific performance data (STORE) to the USB memory installed in the portable storage media slot 5 according to the user's setting operation. To do. However, if the USB memory is not mounted in the portable storage media slot 5 at this time, an error is displayed to warn the user.

According to the above “EXT bank processing”, when the USB memory is once removed from the portable storage media slot 5 that was installed while the power was turned on and then installed again, the EXT bank data is stored in the root directory of the installed USB memory. Is stored, it will be "TRUE" when referring to the read flag, so the automatic reading will be started after confirming whether the user can "automatically read" .
In addition, when copying EXT bank data between different USB memories, the USB memory storing the original EXT bank data is installed in the portable storage media slot 5 so that the EXT bank in the performance memory on the RAM 3 is stored. In the performance memory on the RAM 3 after replying “not automatically read” to the automatic read inquiry displayed in response to the insertion of another USB memory in the portable storage media slot 5 SAVE or STORE to the USB memory with the EXT bank data replaced.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the “performance data application process” (see step S5 in FIG. 6). In step S91, it is determined whether or not specific performance data is designated by the setting operation of the setting operator 8A for performance data selection or via the MIDI interface. If it is determined that specific performance data has not been specified (NO in step S91), the process ends. If it is determined that specific performance data has been designated (YES in step S91), all the detailed parameters included in the performance data are reflected in the sound source / effect unit 10 (step S92). At this time, “valid / invalid” is set for each element block based on the valid / invalid flag. A step S93 updates the display on the display unit 7 (LCD). Also at this time, the display about the detailed parameters of the parameter information designated as default among the plurality of parameter information included in the selected performance data is reflected on the display unit 7 (LCD) (see FIG. 5: edit mode). Display screen). In step S94, “element block display setting update processing” (see FIG. 10) is executed for all element blocks. Thereby, all the element block display parts 6A are turned on or off based on the setting of “valid / invalid”.

  As described above, the musical tone signal generating apparatus according to the present invention corresponds to the operated element block operator 6B when the element block operator 6B associated with each element block is pressed shortly. While the signal control processing of the attached element block is switched to either valid / invalid every time it is operated, when the element block operator 6B is operated for a long time, the operated element block operator 6B The element block associated with is set as a target for detailed editing and displayed on the display unit 7, and the detailed parameter is associated with the knob 8A so that the detailed parameter of the knob 8A can be set. In this way, the transition between the setting of valid / invalid of the element block and the detailed parameter setting that determines the characteristics of the element block is performed depending on the operation mode of the element block operator 6B. Thus, it is possible to provide a device that allows the user to create sound while setting the validity / invalidity of the element block while maintaining the validity / invalidity of the device without cost.

  The musical tone signal generating apparatus according to the present invention is an apparatus that can automatically read and use an automatic reading file (EXT bank data) stored in a portable storage medium (USB memory). Without losing the convenience of, when you do not want to restore the original state by overwriting the already loaded auto-read file, you can not automatically read. That is, from the USB memory detected for the first time after the power is turned on, the automatic read file is automatically read into the performance memory on the RAM 3, but after that, the confirmation is made to the user from the detected USB memory. Read or not read according to the response. As a result, it is possible to prevent the EXT bank data edited by the user from being accidentally overwritten and returning to the original state. In addition, the EXT bank data edited by the user can be directly written to the USB memory attached after being automatically read. In other words, data can be easily copied between USB memories. Needless to say, a large number of performance data included in the EXT bank data read from the USB memory to the performance memory on the RAM 3 can be switched and used.

  Furthermore, the musical tone signal generating apparatus according to the present invention can arbitrarily combine detailed parameters included in different element blocks in advance by parameter assignment. Accordingly, when the user sets detailed parameters included in different element blocks, the user repeatedly enters the edit mode for each different element block, and operates only the detailed parameters included in each element block by operating the knob 8A. Even without a troublesome procedure such as setting, it is possible to easily call detailed parameters included in different element blocks at a time by a simple operation and set them by operating the knob 8A. Particularly during real-time performance, the user can instantly read out and set detailed parameters of different element blocks, which is very convenient.

In the parameter assignment mode described above, the operation procedure at the time of parameter assignment to each knob 8A is not limited to that illustrated in FIG. For example, the assignment destination knob may be selected first, and then the piano element and parameters may be selected. The display contents displayed on the display unit 7 are not limited to those illustrated, and a wizard display of the operation procedure may be graphically displayed if a larger high-resolution display can be adopted.
In the parameter assignment mode, in order to guide the switch to be operated, the LED of the target switch and the display on the screen may be controlled so as to be different (blinking, etc.) from the others.

The clearing of the parameter assignment state is not limited to the operation of the predetermined operator (EXIT switch) while operating the knob 8A described above, but may be performed by a knob operation while operating the predetermined operator. Alternatively, other operation modes may be used.
The parameter assignment state to each knob 8A is not limited to the default unassigned state, and a parameter suitable for each performance may be assigned in advance.
The operation element to which the parameter is assigned is not limited to the knob 8A, but may be an operation element having another shape such as a slider.

Note that switching between valid / invalid of each element block by pressing the element block operation section 6B of the piano element operation section shortly can be performed in both the edit mode and the performance mode.
The electronic musical instrument described above is not limited to a keyboard musical instrument, and may be any type of instrument such as a stringed musical instrument or a wind instrument.

In the above-described embodiment, the blinking interval of the corresponding LED is changed depending on whether the element block in the editing state is valid or invalid. However, other display modes may be used. For example, change the ratio of the lighting time and the lighting time, and if the element block in the editing state is valid, it will light for 0.4 seconds and turn off for 0.1 seconds, while if it is invalid, it will light for 0.1 seconds and turn off for 0.4 seconds. You can do it. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the four states of the element block are represented as LED display modes by lighting / extinguishing / long interval blinking / short interval blinking, but the present invention is not limited to this. It can be expressed by the difference in color using multi-colored LEDs, or it can be expressed by a combination of two LED individual displays so that each element block has a double LED with a set of two LEDs. Good.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the processing is changed depending on whether the pressing operation of the block operator is shorter or longer than the predetermined time in order to switch the validity / invalidity of the element block or to set / release the editing target. However, other operation modes may be used. For example, the processing may be changed depending on whether the pressing operation is performed once or twice within a predetermined time, that is, so-called single click or double click.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... CPU, 2 ... ROM, 3 ... RAM, 4 ... Built-in non-volatile storage part, 5 ... Portable storage media slot, 6 ... Piano element operation part, 6A ... Element block display part (LED etc.), 6B ... Element block Operation unit 7 ... Display unit (LCD etc.) 8 ... Setting operation detection unit 9 ... Performance operation detection unit 10 ... Sound source / effect unit (including DSP) 10A ... Sound system 11 ... MIDI interface 11A ... MIDI Equipment: 12 ... Communication interface, 12A ... Server device, 1D ... Data and address bus, X ... Communication network, M ... Portable storage medium, L ... LED (not corresponding to element block display)

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A plurality of element blocks each responsible for the processing process are combined in accordance with at least a series of signal control processing processes of music signal generation, signal amplification, and effect application, and various musical sound signals are generated according to the signal control processing of each element block. A device for creating a musical sound signal,
A display unit;
An operator disposed in the vicinity of the display unit;
Storage means for storing a plurality of types of detailed parameters for each of the plurality of element blocks;
An element block operator associated with each of the plurality of element blocks;
Control means for changing control according to an operation mode for the element block operation element, and when the element block operation element is operated in accordance with a predetermined first operation mode, the operated element block operation element While the signal control processing of the element block associated with each time is switched between valid / invalid, the element block operator is different from the first operation mode in a predetermined second operation mode. When the operation is performed according to the above, the element block associated with the operated element block operator is set as a detailed edit target,
Signal control means for determining whether or not to execute signal control processing in each element block according to the validity / invalidity;
Means for associating a plurality of types of detailed parameters stored in the storage means for the element block selected as the detailed editing target with the operator and displaying the detailed parameters on the display unit;
A musical tone signal generating apparatus comprising parameter setting means for setting detailed parameters associated with the operation of the operator. Further comprising an element block indicator corresponding to each in the vicinity of the element block operator,
In the element block indicator, the first state in which the corresponding element block manipulator is valid and set as the detailed edit target, and the second state in which the corresponding element block manipulator is invalid and the detailed edit target is set , At least four states: a third state in which the corresponding element block manipulator is valid and not set as a detailed editing target; and a fourth state in which the corresponding element block manipulator is invalid and not set as a detailed editing target The musical tone signal creating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the musical tone signal is displayed in different modes.   The element block responsible for generating the musical sound signal is one that generates a musical sound signal when it is valid, but does not generate a musical sound signal when it is invalid, and each element block responsible for signal amplification or effect provision is effective. 3. The musical tone signal generating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the musical tone signal is modulated in some cases and is not performed when the musical tone signal is invalid.

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