JP3271577B2 - Electronic musical instrument effect device - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic musical instrument,
Moved the position of the sound image especially for the sound to be pronounced
The present invention relates to an effect device for an electronic musical instrument. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, two loudspeakers are provided on the left and right sides of each speaker.
The position of the sound image of the musical tone pronounced by the
Electrons that can be moved to the right, center, or right
Musical instruments have been developed (for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 48-1902).
No. 6). For this electronic musical instrument, specify the sound image position of the musical sound
Controls (volumes) for specifying the sound image position
The player can adjust the tone by adjusting these controls.
Can be moved. In addition, like this
The effect of moving the sound image position of a musical tone
Effect ". [0003] By the way, the prior art
For some types of electronic musical instruments, as shown in FIG.
Adjustment range A of the position designation operator (volume) 1 and FIG.
The correspondence relationship between the sound image position and the moving range B shown in
For this reason, for example, the sound image position is set in the range B1 shown in FIG.
If you want to move within a narrow range,
Child 1 must be moved within narrow range A1,
There was a problem that it was difficult to operate. 2 and 3 in the figure
A left speaker and a right speaker. this
The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances described above,
Is the moving range of the sound image position corresponding to the entire specified range of the sound image position.
The player can arbitrarily set the movement of the surroundings and the sound image
To provide an effect device for an electronic musical instrument. [0004] [MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS] To achieve the above object
The electronic musical instrument effect device of the present invention emits a plurality of musical tones.
And a plurality of sound generators generated from the plurality of sound generators.
The position of the sound image of multiple series of musical tones generated over time
Signal generation means for generating a movement signal for moving;For each tone
Based on the parameters that determine the moving range of the sound image positionsound
Sound image characteristic setting means for setting a sound image moving range of image characteristics,
The sound having the sound image characteristic set by the sound image characteristic setting means
Within the range of image movement,
The sound image position with the passage of time according to the movement signal.
A plurality of systems sounded from the sound generator so as to move
A control method that controls the sound image position of musical tones in a row independently for each sequence
And a step. [0005] Further, a book capable of achieving the above object is provided.
Another effect device for an electronic musical instrument according to the present invention includes a plurality of tone generating devices.
Sound generator, and the sound of the musical tone generated from the sound generator
Generates a movement signal that moves the image position over time
Signal generation means and the moving range of the sound image position for each tone
ToTogether with the movement ratio of the sound image position with respect to the movement signal.
ChangeSound image movement range of sound image characteristics based on parameters
Sound image characteristic setting means for setting an area;
Within the sound image movement range of the sound image characteristics set by the step
In response to the movement signal output from the signal generation means.
To move the sound image position over time.
Controls the sound image position of the musical sound generated from the sound recording unit
Control means, wherein the sound image characteristic setting means
The sound image moving range of the sound image characteristic is set by the parameter.
Parameters are adjustable.
When the parameter is set to the minimum value,
Sound image for the moving signal output from the signal generating means
The movement ratio of the position is substantially zero. Further, a book capable of achieving the above object is provided.
Yet another electronic musical instrument effect device of the invention generates a musical sound.
Sound generators, and music generated by the sound generators.
Moving signal data that moves the sound image position of sound over time
Signal generating means for generating data;Shift of sound image position for each tone
Parameters that determine the dynamic rangeBased on theSignal generation means
The movement signal data output fromOf the sound image position with respect to
Coefficient output means for outputting a first coefficient for determining a moving ratio
And at least the coefficient output means
A first coefficient and the transfer coefficient output from the signal generation means.
The sound image position is calculated by performing an operation using the motion signal data.
Calculating means for generating a second coefficient for determining
Means for emitting the sound in response to the second coefficient generated by the means.
The position of the sound image of the musical tone generated from the live part with the passage of time
Control means for controlling movement. According to the present invention, the moving range of the sound image position is determined.
The sound can be set according to the instruction output of the operator.
Move the image position within the set sound image movement range
The control means controls each of the sound generators of the plurality of streams.
Can be. For this reason, the sound image moves according to the music being played.
Setting and changing the range and movement mode
Operation of the controls to set the sound image position
And an excellent bread effect can be obtained. [0008] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
An example of a configuration of an electronic musical instrument including the effect device according to the embodiment
The block diagram is shown in FIG. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 11 denotes a CPU.
(Central processing unit), 12 is a program and various parameters
The meter is a ROM stored in advance. This ROM
12 include the timbre parameter
And factory preset pan data FPD.
Here, the pan data is defined as a pan range (a sound image position of a musical sound).
Data that determines the movement range) and the factory preset
To Pandata FPD is a factory that manufactures electronic musical instruments.
This is the pan data set in advance. The factory preset pande
The data FPD is set for each tone color. 13 is data
2 is a RAM for storage.
So, pan-on register POR, pan flag register
Data PFR, pan data register PDR, wheel data
Register WDR and working area WE are set in advance
Have been. In this case, the data written to each register
The data is as follows. POR: “1” is written when pan operation is possible, and “0” is written when pan operation is not possible.
I will be absorbed. PRF: “1” when pan range setting is possible, when it is not possible
“0” is written. PDR: Pan data PD that determines the pan movement range is written
I will. WDR: modulation wheel 15 (FIGS. 1 and 3)
Wheel data WD indicating the set position is written. Reference numeral 14 denotes a pan operation unit, which is a modular unit.
Pan wheel 16 and pan switch 16
LED (light emitting diode) 17 indicating the state of operation
Has been established. Modulation wheel 15 (Fig. 3)
Is a rotary control for indicating the sound image position of a musical tone.
In the range from 0 to 100 corresponding to the rotation angle.
Output digital data (wheel data WD)
I do. In addition, this wheel 15 is a keyboard
It is installed at a position that is easy to operate during performance such as the side of 19
You. The pan switch 16 is used to turn on / off the pan operation (possible
/ Disable) push-on / release-off type switch
It is a switch. Also, the LED 17 indicates that the pan operation is on.
LED that lights up when 19 is a keyboard,
Key operation is detected for each key of the keyboard 19
Key switch is provided. 20 is an operation panel
A detailed example is shown in FIG. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 21 denotes an LCD (liquid crystal) table.
Indicators 22a and 22b are push-on release switches, respectively.
Type up / down switch.
The display 21 and the switches 22a and 22b are used for multimedia.
A new unit 23 is configured. Where multi
The menu includes the LCD display 21 and the switch 22
Setting various parameters using a and 22b
Say Set by this multi-menu unit 23
The parameters to be set include the pan data PD described above.
In addition, the attack part of the envelope waveform, decay
Section, sustain section, release section, time and level, etc.
Data, tremolo and vibrato effects
There is data for determining the depth and the like. Multi-menu operation
The child unit 24 is operated by the multi-menu unit 23.
To specify what parameters to set
It is composed of multiple controls. Note that, as described later, a multi-menu user
When setting pan data by the unit 23,
Switch 16 is operated. The operation unit 25 is an example
For example, turn on volume control, tremolo and vibrato effects
Related to multi-menu unit 23, such as / off switch
Not composed of other controls. Tone selection switch
H unit 26 includes a solo tone selection unit 26a and an orchestra
Each of the selection units 26 includes a tiger tone color selection unit 26b.
a, 26b, a plurality of tone selection switches 27, 27, respectively.
... and each tone selection switch 27, 27 ...
A plurality of corresponding LEDs 28, 28,.
You. Then, the tone is selected by the tone selection switch 27.
LED 28 corresponding to the selected tone lights up
I do. Next, in FIG. 1, reference numeral 29 denotes a tone generator.
Yes, a solo that generates a solo tone signal (solo tone signal)
A sound generator and an orchestral tone signal (orchestral
Sound signal) orchestra sound generator
Have been. The solo sound signal SS is output from the pan effect circuit 30.
And the orchestral sound signal OS
Output to the command systems 31 and 32 in parallel. Bread effect
The circuit 30 is a circuit for adding a pan effect to the solo sound.
FIG. 5 shows a detailed example thereof. FIG. 6 shows this pan effect.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the result circuit 30. First, FIG. 6 will be described. In this figure
The horizontal axis is output from the modulation wheel 15.
And the range DH indicates the wheel data WD to be
5 shows a movable range of the julation wheel 15. Ma
The vertical axis indicates the coefficient Y. This coefficient Y is the sound image position of the solo sound.
The pan effect circuit 30 in FIG.
= “0”, the sound image position of the solo sound is set at the leftmost position (point P in FIG. 14).
l), and when Y = “0.5”, center the sound image position of the solo sound
(Point Pc in FIG. 14), and when Y = “1”, solo
The sound image position of the sound is the rightmost end (point Pr in FIG. 14). Next
And the straight lines L1, L2 and L3 respectively represent the sound in the pan effect.
FIG. 2 shows an example of the movement characteristic of the image position.
The pan data PD in the pan data register PDR is
In the case of “100”, the straight line L2 indicates that the pan data PD is “5”.
In the case of "0", the straight line L3 indicates that the pan data PD is
This is the case of “0”. However, when the pan data PD is "100"
In the case (straight line L1), the modulation wheel 15
To MAXIMUM position (wheel data WD = 100)
When moved, the coefficient Y becomes “1” and the sound image of the solo sound
It is located at the rightmost end (point Pr in FIG. 14), and is modulated.
Move the wheel 15 to the MINIMUM position (wheel data W
D = 0), the sound image of the solo sound becomes the leftmost point (point P).
l). When the pan data PD is “0”
(Line L3) indicates the position of the modulation wheel 15.
The coefficient Y is "0.5" regardless of
The sound image of the solo sound is always localized at the center (point Pc). Also,
When the pan data PD is “50” (straight line L2),
Move to the position of MAXIMUM
Then, the coefficient Y becomes “0.75” and the sound image of the solo sound
Is located approximately halfway between points Pr and Pc in FIG.
Move the ration wheel 15 to the MINIMUM position.
Then, the coefficient Y becomes “0.25”, and the sound image of the solo sound is
It is located almost in the middle between the points Pc and Pl in FIG. Sand
The pan effect circuit 30 is determined according to the pan data PD.
The modulation wheel 15
Move the sound image position of the solo sound to the location corresponding to the operation position of
Let Next, the configuration of the pan effect circuit 30 will be described.
I do. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 35 denotes a pan-on-register POR.
The data (“1” or “0”) in (Fig. 2) is transferred.
Latch 36 is in the pan data register PDR (FIG. 2).
Is a latch to which the pan data PD is transferred. 37 is la
The coefficients a and b are generated based on the pan data PD in the switch 36.
Is a coefficient generation circuit that generates a = PD / 10000 (1) b = 0.5-0.005 × PD (2) The coefficients a and b are generated based on the equation
Output. Reference numeral 39 denotes a wheel data register WDR (FIG.
This is a latch to which the wheel data WD in 2) is transferred.
The wheel data WD read into the latch 39
Is output to the arithmetic circuit 38 as data X. Calculation times
The path 38 uses coefficients a and b and data X, Y = aX + b (3) Is a circuit for calculating the above-described coefficient Y by an operation
The calculated coefficient Y is output to the input terminal A of the selector 40.
Is forced. Here, the above equation (3) is shown in FIG.
This is the equation of the characteristic line obtained. 41 is a data generation circuit.
To generate data “0.5”, and
Output to child B. The selector 40 controls the data in the latch 35.
When the data is “1”, the data Y of the input terminal A is set to the data K.
And when it is “0”, the data of input terminal B is “0.5”
Is output as data K. Reference numeral 42 denotes a subtraction circuit, which outputs data from "1".
K is subtracted, and the result of the subtraction is output to the multiplier 43. Squared
The arithmetic unit 43 adds the output (1) of the subtraction circuit 42 to the solo sound signal SS.
−K), and the result of the multiplication is calculated as a signal SSR.
Output to the command system 31 (FIG. 1). Also, the multiplier 4
4 is to add the output data K of the selector 40 to the solo sound signal SS.
Multiplies the result of the multiplication as a signal SSL
Output to the system 32 (FIG. 1). Sound system 31
Mixes the signal SSR with the orchestra sound signal OS
And sounds from the right speaker 31a. Sound system
The system 32 mixes the signal SSL and the orchestral sound signal OS.
Kissing and sounding from left speaker 32a. In the above configuration, the inside of the latch 35 of FIG.
Is “0”, the data from the data generation circuit 41 is
Data “0.5” is output from the selector 40. this
As a result, data "0.5" is supplied to multipliers 43 and 44, respectively.
Therefore, the signals SSR and SSL have the same level.
It becomes. That is, the sound image of the solo sound is
a, 32a. Thus, the latch 35
If the data in is within “0”, the wheel in the latch 39
The sound image of the solo sound always depends on the value of the data WD.
Localize. On the other hand, when the data in the latch 35 is "1"
Is that the coefficient Y output from the arithmetic circuit 38 is
Is output as data K via Therefore, solo
The sound image of the sound is the pan data PD and the latch in the latch 36.
The position corresponding to the wheel data WD in 39 is obtained. Next, the overall operation of the electronic musical instrument shown in FIG.
7 to 12 are referred to.
It will be described in the light of the above. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a main routine.
It is a chart. The main routine will be described below in order.
This will be described below. (I) Tone selection switch scan processing S1 In this process S1, the CPU 11 first selects a tone color.
Each sound provided in the selection switch unit 26 (FIG. 4)
.. Sequentially scan the outputs of the color selection switches 27, 27.
Then, based on the scan result, the switches 27, 27
Detects whether there has been a change (event) in the operation state of ...
I do. Then, any one of the solo tone selection sections 26a
When the ON event of the tone selection switch 27 is detected.
In this case, the process proceeds to a subroutine SBR1 shown in FIG. This service
In the routine SBR1, first, the ROM 12
Corresponds to the tone selection switch 27 that is newly turned on.
Read out the timbre parameters
Outputs the meter to the solo tone generator in the tone generator 29
(Step Sa1). Next, the same tone color is selected from the ROM 12.
Factory preset pattern corresponding to the tone of switch 27
The pan data register PDR reads the pan data FPD.
(FIG. 2) is written in (step Sa2). Next, the same sound
LED 2 provided corresponding to color selection switch 27
8 (FIG. 4) is turned on (step Sa3). Also,
One of the tone selection switches of the orchestra tone selection section 26b.
When an ON event of the switch 27 is detected, first, R
The sound corresponding to the switch 27 turned on from the OM 12
Reads out the color parameters and orchestrates the tone generator 29
Output to the sound generator, and then respond to the switch 27
The provided LED 28 is turned on. (Ii) Pan operation section scan processing S2 When the CPU 11 proceeds to this process, first, the pan switch 1
6 and each output of the modulation wheel 15
Scan and change to an operation state based on the scan results.
Detects whether there has been any change. And pan switch 1
6 is detected, the sub-event shown in FIG.
Proceed to routine SBR2. To this subroutine SBR2
When proceeding, first, in step Sb1, the pan-on cash register
The data in the star POR (FIG. 2) is inverted. Note that this
The pan-on register POR is initialized at power-on.
Is set. Next, the process proceeds to step Sb2,
It is determined whether the data in the register POR is "1". So
If the result of this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S
Proceed to b3 and turn on the LED 17 of the pan operation unit 14 (FIG. 1).
Light up. Next, the process proceeds to step Sb4, where the pan flag is set.
"1" is written into the register PFR (FIG. 2). Then
Proceeding to step Sb5, the pan data register PDR (FIG.
The value of the pan data PD in 2) is displayed on the LCD display 21 (FIG.
4) Display with guide characters. This display state is shown in FIG.
In step Sb5. Next, proceed to step Sb6.
And the data “1” in the pan-on register POR and the data
Each of the pan data PD in the data register PDR.
And transfer them to the terminals 35 and 36 (FIG. 5). In the latch 35
By transferring “1”, the pan effect is applied to the solo sound thereafter
Is given. Then, the process returns to the main routine. Further, the result of the determination in step Sb2 is
In the case of “NO”, the process proceeds to step Sb7, where the LED 17
Turn off the light. Next, proceeding to step Sb8, the pan-on
Transfers data "0" in register POR to latch 35
You. This will give the pan effect to the solo sound
Is stopped. (Operate the modulation wheel 15
However, the sound image position of the solo sound does not move. )Next
In step Sb9, the pan flag register PF
It is determined whether the data in R is "1". And this
If the determination is "YES", the flow proceeds to step Sb10.
When “0” is written in the pan flag register PFR,
In both cases, the display on the LCD display 21 is erased. And
Return to in-routine. Also, the determination result of step Sb9
Is "NO", the process directly returns to the main routine. As is apparent from the above processing, the pans
When the switch 16 is pressed once, the LED 17 lights up.
Then, "1" is written into the latch 35, thereby
Effect can be provided. Also, set the pan switch 16
Pressing it once more turns off LED 17 and
"0" is written to the switch 35, thereby the pan effect
Cannot be given. Also, the pan switch 16 is pressed.
As a result, "1" is written to the pan-on register POR.
At the same time, the pan flag register PFR
“1” is written. And this bread flag register
When “1” is written to the data PFR, as described later,
The latch is operated by the multi-menu unit 23 (FIG. 4).
26, the pan data PD can be changed.
“0” is written to the pan-on register POR.
Is also written to the pan flag register PFR
Thus, the pan data PD cannot be changed. In addition, pamphlet
The lag register PFR has a subroutine shown in FIG.
Also, "0" is written. Next, the modulation wheel 15
If a vent occurs, a subroutine S shown in FIG.
Go to BR3 and output from modulation wheel 15
The wheel data WD
Data in the WDR (FIG. 2) (step Sc1).
Then, the wheel data WD is sent to the latch 39 (FIG. 5).
Forward. Then, the process returns to the main routine. (Iii) Multi-menu unit scan
Processing S3 When the CPU 11 proceeds to the process S3, first, up, download
Switches 22a and 22b are sequentially scanned,
Based on the scan result, the switches 22a and 22b
Detect ON event. And the up switch 22
When the ON event of a is detected,
Proceed to routine SBR4. To this subroutine SBR4
When proceeding, first, in step Sd1, the pan flag register
It is determined whether the data in the star PFR is “1”. Soshi
If the result of this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to step Sd
2 to the pan data P in the pan data register PDR.
Add “1” to D, and add this result to the pan data
Write into the register PDR. The maximum value of the pan data PD is "10
0 ", and thus the addition result is" 100 "
Is exceeded, “10” is stored in the pan data register PDR.
"0" is written. Then, step
When proceeding to Sd3, the panning in the pan data register PDR is performed.
The data PD is output to the LCD display 21 for display. Next
In step Sd4, the pan data PD is latched.
Transfer to the switch 36. Then, the process returns to the main routine. one
On the other hand, if the determination result of step Sd1 is “NO”,
Proceed to step Sd5, and multi-menu operation unit 2
4 (Fig. 4)
Perform regular processing. On event of the down switch 22b
Subroutine SBR5 (shown in FIG.
Abbreviation). Processing in this subroutine SBR5
Is a subroutine except for the processing of step Sd2 described above.
Same as SBR4. In this subroutine SBR5
In step Sd2, the pan data
Subtract "1" from the pan data PD in the register PDR,
A process for writing the subtraction result to the pan data register PDR
(PDR-1 → PDR). Note that the pan data P
The minimum value of D is “0”, and therefore the above subtraction result
Is less than “0”, “0” is stored in the register PDR.
Written. Thus, the up switch 22
a, by appropriately turning on the down switch 22b
The value of the pan data PD in the range of “0” to “100”.
It can be set arbitrarily. (Iv) Multi-menu operation unit
Can process S4 When the CPU 11 proceeds to the process S4, first, the multi-menu
Output of each operator (switch) of the menu operator unit 24
Are scanned sequentially, and then based on the scan results
Detects the ON event of the controller. And either
FIG. 12 shows the state when the ON event of the operation element is detected.
Proceed to subroutine SBR6. This subroutine SBR
When the process proceeds to step 6, first, in step Se1, the pan
"0" is written into the register PFR. By this processing
After that, the pan menu by the multi menu unit 23
It is impossible to change the data PD. Next, go to step Se2.
Go on and perform various processing related to the on-event.
Do. Note that the processing in step Se2 is a subroutine.
There was an on event in the processing according to the processing of SBR2
This is performed for the parameter corresponding to the operator. (V) Operator unit scan processing S5 When the CPU 11 proceeds to this processing S5, first, the operation unit
The output of each operator of the unit 25 is sequentially scanned, and then
Control events based on scan results
You. And an event of one of the controls was detected
The time is determined in advance according to the operator that had the event.
Perform the processing that has been performed. (Vi) Key scan processing S6 When the CPU 11 proceeds to the process S6, first, the keyboard
Scan the output of each key switch of 19 (Fig. 1) sequentially
And then on event based on this scan result
Alternatively, a key in which an off event has occurred is detected. next,
Orchestra sound processing and solo sound processing are sequentially performed. Oh
In the Kestra sound processing, first, an on-event is detected
Key, the key on which the on-event occurred
Chair for multiple sound channels in the Kestra sound generator
Perform channel assignment processing on them, and then
Key code of key, channel indicating assigned channel
The tone signal and the key-on signal are
To the orchestra sound generator. As a result,
An orchestral sound signal corresponding to the key that has been keyed generates a musical tone
The sound systems 31, 32 are formed in the part 29.
Output to On the other hand, when an off event is detected,
Which key of the off event is the sound of the orchestra sound generator
Detect if it ’s assigned to a channel,
A signal channel signal indicating the assigned channel and
The key-off signal is output to the orchestra sound generator. this
Key in the orchestral sound generator
The orchestral signal corresponding to
You. Next, in the solo sound processing,
Key (the key assigned to each channel above)
Key) (for example, the highest key or the lowest key)
Sound key), and then the key code of the detected key
Is output to the solo sound generator of the musical sound generator 29. Since then,
The solo sound signal SS is formed based on the key code of
Output to the effect circuit 30. Also, all keys are off
The key-off signal is output to the solo sound generator.
It is. When the above-described processing S6 is completed, the CP
The process of U11 is again the tone selection switch scan process S1
Then, the above steps are repeated. Next, in the above embodiment of the present invention,
A modification of the effect device will be described. (I) In the above embodiment, the modulation
When the player operates the wheel 15, the wheel
Solo based on wheel data WD output from 15
The sound image position of the sound was moved, but instead
And a sine wave of an extremely low frequency (for example, 0.1 Hz to several Hz)
Or each instantaneous value (digital data) such as a triangular wave
An output modulation signal generator 49 (FIG. 1) is provided.
The output of the signal generator 49 is sequentially written into the latch 39.
You may do it. In this way, the sound image position of the solo sound
Automatically reciprocates repeatedly. In this case, the modulation
The signal generator 49 corresponds to a sound image position designation unit. (Ii) In the above embodiment, the first system
The sound image position of the musical sound (solo sound) in the row has been moved to the left and right
Is a series of musical tones (eg violin and flute
Sound) to move the sound image position left and right independently.
You may do it. (Iii) The number of speakers is not limited to two, three, four, etc.
May be. (Iv) In the above embodiment, a single tone (solo tone)
The sound image position has been moved to the left and right.
You can move the sound image position of the (orchestra sound) to the left or right.
No. (V) In the above embodiment, the pan effect circuit 30
In the above, the coefficient Y is obtained by calculation.
In addition, a ROM table is prepared for each pan data PD,
A plurality of coefficients Y are stored in advance in this table,
The coefficient Y in the table is calculated based on the wheel data WD.
You may make it read. (Vi) The coefficient Y or K is stored in the ROM 12.
The program to be calculated is stored, and the coefficient Y or K
May be calculated by the CPU 11. (Vii) In the above embodiment, the pan data PD
To be set by the multi-menu unit 23
However, other setting methods, such as setting a dedicated
Alternatively, the setting may be made by the operator. (Viii) In the above embodiment, the coefficients Y and K are
It is changed linearly according to the wheel data WD.
For example, as shown in FIGS.
It may be changed in a curved line. (Ix) In the above embodiment, the program control
Therefore, each part is controlled.
Hardware may be provided. (X) Modulation wheel in the above embodiment
Operation using another operator, such as a foot, instead of the console 15
A child or the like may be used. (Xi) In the above embodiment, the pan effect circuit 30
Music signal (solo sound signal S) common to the multipliers 43 and 44 of FIG.
S) was input, but instead of this, the multiplier 4
Even if different tone signals are input to 3, 44, respectively.
Good. In this case, the signals are output from the multipliers 43 and 44.
Sound image position of synthesized tone synthesized from tone based on each tone signal
Will move. The present invention includes such
It is a thing. [0037] The present invention is configured as described above.
Can be used to set the sound image position movement range as desired.
Sound image movement with the sound image position set according to the instruction output of the crocodile
The control means controls each sound of a plurality of streams so that the sound is moved within the range.
The sound generator can be controlled. Because of this,
Set / change the moving range and moving mode of the sound image according to the music
Controls to set the sound image position
Operation can be made easier to operate, excellent pan effect
Can be obtained.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an electronic musical instrument including an effect device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a storage area of a RAM 13 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an external view of a modulation wheel 15 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of an operation panel 20 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a pan effect circuit 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a 0. 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the pan effect circuit 30 shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a main routine executed by a CPU 11 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a solo tone color selection switch-on event process in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a pan switch on event process in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flowchart of a wheel event process in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an up-switch-on event process in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of a multi-menu operator ON event process according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a relationship between a sound image position of a musical sound and an operation range of an operator for designating the sound image position. [Description of Signs] 11 CPU, 12 ROM, 13 RAM, 14 pan operation unit, 15 modulation wheel, 23 multi-menu unit, 29 tone generator, 30 pan effect circuit, 31, 32 sound system, 31a, 32
a speaker, 37 coefficient generation circuit, 38 operation circuit,
42 subtraction circuit, 43, 44 multiplication circuit, 49 modulation signal generator

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(57) [Claims] A plurality of sound generator for generating a musical tone of a plurality of sequences, and signal generating means for generating a movement signal for moving with the lapse of a sound image position time of the tone in a plurality of sequences generated from the sound generating portion of the plurality of tone color Based on the parameters that determine the range of movement of the sound image position for each
A sound image characteristic setting means for setting a sound image movement range of the sound image characteristics have, in the sound image moving range of the sound image characteristic set by said sound image characteristic setting unit, the sound image position in response to said movement signal output from said signal generating means Control means for independently controlling the sound image positions of a plurality of series of musical tones emitted from the sound generating unit for each series so as to move as time passes. apparatus. 2. A plurality of sound generators for generating musical sounds; signal generating means for generating a movement signal for moving a sound image position of a musical sound generated from the sound generator over time; and a moving range of the sound image position for each tone. As well as the said movement
A sound image characteristic setting unit that sets a sound image moving range of the sound image characteristic based on a parameter that changes a moving ratio of the sound image position with respect to the signal; and a sound image moving range of the sound image characteristic set by the sound image characteristic setting unit. Control means for controlling a sound image position of a musical sound emitted from the sound generation unit, so as to move a sound image position over time according to the movement signal output from the signal generation means, In the sound image characteristic setting means, the sound image moving range of the sound image characteristic is set by the parameter, the parameter is adjustable, and when the parameter is set to the minimum value, the signal generating means is set. Wherein the moving ratio of the sound image position with respect to the moving signal outputted from the electronic musical instrument is substantially zero. 3. A plurality of sound generators for generating musical sounds; signal generating means for generating moving signal data for moving the sound image position of the musical sound generated from the sound generator with time; a moving range of the sound image position for each tone The movement signal data output from the signal generation means based on a parameter that determines
Coefficient output means for outputting a first coefficient for determining a moving ratio of the sound image position with respect to the data, and at least the first coefficient outputted by the coefficient output means.
And a calculating means for performing a calculation using the moving signal data output from the signal generating means to generate a second coefficient for determining a sound image position; and the second coefficient generated from the calculating means. Control means for controlling the movement of the sound image position of the musical tone generated from the sound generating unit with time according to the coefficient of 2 with the passage of time.