JP3392452B2 - Music control data processor - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a musical tone control data processing device.
In particular, it is possible to hold the tone that is sounding.
Tone control data processing device suitable for electronic musical instruments
Related. 2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in the field of electronic musical instruments,
Each key of the panel device is pressed from a released state
And the pressing pressure after the key is pressed (hereinafter, a
It is called lid touch. ) To detect after touch
Generates a corresponding signal (after-touch signal)
Controls the characteristics of the tone being sounded by the lid touch signal
An electronic musical instrument having a function to perform such functions is known. That is, in response to such an after touch signal,
The tone, volume or pitch of the musical tone
Do not change the amplitude or speed of the vibrato
How to change the characteristics of the tones that are pronounced
Eh, the expression was given to the performance. [0004] On-operation of a performance operator such as a pedal is performed.
Even after the key is released by the ON signal based on (depressing operation)
Performs (holds) the musical tone being pronounced without attenuating it and plays it
An off signal based on the off operation (depressing operation) of the operator
Signal to release the hold
Electronic musical instruments equipped with a function to silence musical tones
You. At present, the above two types
Electronic musical instruments with functions have been put into practical use,
・ Control the tone by the touch signal, and
Have been made so that they can be [0006] However, the above
In a conventional electronic musical instrument having both functions,
Release the key after turning on the performance operator that instructs hold.
Then, the released key tone is held.
However, the pressing pressure of the released key (after-tap
(H) disappears (becomes "0: zero"), so
Music is no longer controlled by the
Characteristics of the musical tone (tone, volume, pitch, etc.)
Is different from when the key is released and after the key is released.
There was a problem that it became ugly. That is, the tone of the held musical tone, etc.
Is different between before and after key release,
It gave a very unnatural feeling in musical performance. [0008] The present invention relates to such a conventional technology.
It was made in view of the problem, and the purpose is
At the time, not only hold the music,
After-touch signal that controls the characteristics of the music being played
Music control data at the same time.
Controls the characteristics of the music being held by the music control data
So that the tone and other characteristics of the tone
Prevent change and eliminate unnaturalness in music performance
To provide a musical tone control data processing device.
You. [0009] In order to achieve the above object,
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the characteristic of the musical tone
When controlling the tone based on the tone control data that changes
Both are electronic musical instruments that can hold the tone that is being pronounced.
In the musical tone control data processing device,
Of the value corresponding to the operation amount when operating the
Outputs tone control data and disables the above controls
A music output that automatically outputs musical tone control data of a predetermined value during composition
Specifies the sound control data output means and the hold of the tone being sounded.
Hold instructing means for displaying the tone control data.
Memory device for storing the value of the tone control data output from the stage
Step and the horn of the tone being sounded by the hold instruction means.
When the sound is instructed, the tone control data output
The value of the tone control data output from the step is stored in the storage means.
Storage control means for storing the musical tone control data;
The value of the tone control data output from the stage and the storage means
Compare the value of the stored tone control data and compare
As a result, the tone control output from the tone control data output means is output.
Control data stored in the storage means.
The tone control data output means.
The value of the tone control data output from the
Memory updating means for remembering and the hold instructing means.
As long as you are instructed to hold the currently sounding tone,
Holds the music tone inside and stores it in the storage means.
The held tone based on the value of the assigned tone control data.
And control means for controlling. Where
The “operator” is, for example, described in “Embodiment of the Invention”.
Corresponding to the “key of the keyboard part 14” in
Returns the value of the tone control data to the original value.
The "hold instruction means" described above is, for example,
For “Pedal 28” in the “Embodiment of the Invention” section,
In response, the above-mentioned "tone control data" is, for example, the "invention
Embodiment "section," after touch signal "
Corresponding. According to the first aspect of the present invention,
Instruction of hold of musical tone during sounding by hold instruction means
, The operation of the control is released and the
Even if it is in the state, the musical tone being pronounced is held and
Based on the tone control data value stored in the storage means.
Since the music being played is controlled,
Changes in the characteristics of the musical tone during the sound
There is no. In addition, the operating state of the controls changes,
Value of the tone control data output from the control data output means
Is greater than the value of the tone control data stored in the storage means.
Output, it is output from the musical tone control data output means.
The value of the applied tone control data is updated and stored in the storage means.
During the hold of the currently sounding tone
The characteristics of the musical tone in the sound can be changed and controlled at any time.
You. Therefore, the player can determine whether the operation state of the operator is a tone control data.
Stores the value of the tone control data output from the data output means
It will be larger than the value of the tone control data stored in the means
By operating the controls in the
The characteristics of the tone being sounded during
Can be made. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a musical tone control system according to the present invention;
The control data processing device will be described in detail. FIG. 1 shows a tone control system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Block diagram of an electronic musical instrument equipped with a
It is shown. In this electronic musical instrument, the entire operation is performed by a central processing unit.
Configured to be controlled using a control device (CPU) 10.
ing. This CPU 10 has a 10 msec
C at a time interval of 10 msec
10msec for giving timer interrupt to PU10
The timer 12 and the performer perform a key press / release operation.
Is connected to a keyboard section 14 for performing the following. Further, the CPU 10 is connected to the CPU 10 via a bus.
Prescribed programs for controlling body movement are stored.
Read-only memory (ROM) 16
Various types of programs necessary for the CPU 10 to execute programs
Working area where buffers and registers are set
Random access memory (RAM) 18
And the peak switch (PEAKSW) and mode
Panel 20 equipped with a switch (MODESW)
Key operation of the keyboard unit 14 based on the control of the CPU 10
/ Tone generator that generates / stops a tone signal corresponding to key release operation
The component 22 is connected. The tone generator 22 includes an after-tap
Characteristics (tone, volume, pitch etc.)
Retains previously stored characteristics until instructed to change
Is what you are doing. Then, the musical sound generation unit 22 includes D
The sound emitting unit 24 composed of an A / A converter and an amplifier
The sound output section 24 further includes a speaker 26.
It is connected. Thus, the output from the tone generator 22 is
The tone signal is transmitted through the sound emitting unit 24 and the speaker 26.
Is emitted into the space as a musical sound. The CPU 10 holds a musical tone.
Pedal 28 as a performance operator for performing operations for
Has been continued. Hereinafter, each of the above components will be described in detail.
I do. When a key is pressed, the keyboard section 14
The key corresponding to the key pressed by interrupting 10
・ A key-on signal including a number is output to the CPU 10.
Power. Also, when a key is released, it is assigned to the CPU 10.
Key number corresponding to the released key
Is output to the CPU 10. On the other hand, after the key is pressed, the key is further pressed.
When pressed, the value (after-ta
Switch value) is output as an after touch signal. after
-The touch value takes a value from "0" to "127",
"127" is output when the key is pressed
After-touch value becomes smaller as
It becomes. And if the key is not depressed at all
, The after touch value is “0”. Note that the after touch value is
Common to all keys, 10msec interrupt processing
And read by the CPU 10. The panel 20 is provided with an after touch signal.
Holds the maximum value of the output after touch value (peak
・ Hold) and switch to select whether or not
Then, a PEAKSW is provided. PEAKSW
When “PEAKSW = 0” is selected by the operation,
Without peak hold, by PEAKSW operation
When “PEAKSW = 1” is selected, the peak
Perform the field. The panel 20 further includes a PEAKSW operation.
If “PEAKSW = 1” is selected by operation,
Switch to select the work hold mode.
MODESW is provided. Operation of MODESW
When “MODESW = 0” is selected,
Decay mode ”and“ MODE ”
When “ESW = 1” is selected, the “hold mode” is set.
You. It should be noted that “PEAKSW =
If “0” is selected, MODESW becomes invalid.
You. The above-mentioned damping mode refers to a pedal to be described later.
What is the value (pedal value) corresponding to the operation amount of 28
This is a mode for performing peak hold. Only
And the current value of the after touch value is
When the value falls below the touch value,
Set a predetermined time constant until the lid touch value reaches the current value.
Gradually reduce the after-touch value held and held
It will fade. On the other hand, the current value of the after touch value is
When the value exceeds the after touch value
Follows without any time constant. Further, the decay speed is determined by the pedal value.
It is set so that it can be controlled. That is, the pedal 28 is
The more you step on the pedal, the faster the damping will take place,
The damping slows down. Then, depress the pedal 28 to the maximum
Momentarily attenuates when it enters (has no time constant at all)
Follow as it is. ), Depress the pedal 28 at all
If not, hold without damping (decay rate = 0)
Continue to hold the after touch value
Has been made. The above-described pedal for controlling the damping speed
The setting of the operation 28 may be reversed.
That is, when the pedal 28 is depressed shallowly, the damping speed increases,
Set so that the damping becomes slower when you step on the
You may. In the hold mode, the pedal value is 64 or more (described later).
The pedal value takes a value from “0” to “127”.
Can be ), The peak hold
This is the mode to perform. Therefore, the pedal value is less than 64
Occasionally, without peak hold, always
The current value of the touch value is reflected in the performance. In hold mode
The held after touch value is
After touch value greater than the specified after touch value
No change until input. As described above, the pedal 28
This is a performance operator for
To operate. In the case of “PEAKSW = 1”,
To control the peak hold of aftertouch values
It also functions as an operator. The pedal 28 corresponds to the depression depth.
The pedal value, which is a value, is output as a pedal signal. Pedal value
Takes a value from "0" to "127" and goes to the maximum
"127" is output when the
The pedal value becomes smaller and the pedal is not depressed at all.
Otherwise, the pedal value is "0". When the pedal value is equal to or greater than "64"
Is set so that the musical tone is held. this
Such a pedal value becomes C by 10msec interrupt processing.
Read by PU10. The ROM 16 stores the entire operation as described above.
A predetermined program for controlling the operation is stored.
Preset parameters for musical sound control are stored
Have been. The RAM 18 stores C as described above.
PU 10 executes the program stored in ROM 16
In addition to the buffers and registers required for
The characteristics of the tone (tone, volume, pitch)
Parameters that are used to control
You. It should be noted that buffers related to the implementation of the present invention
The registers include the following. Also,
In the description, the contents of each buffer and register (data
) Are represented by the same label name unless otherwise noted
Shall be. (1) PEAK This register is used for after touch after peak hold.
Store the value. Based on the content of this PEAK
The characteristics of the middle tone are controlled. That is, after touch
When the value is peak-held, the maximum value is always PEAK
Will be remembered. Note that when power is turned on,
Initialized. (2) AFTER This register stores the keyboard section 14 read by the CPU 10
After-touch value by these after-touch signals
Is temporarily stored as it is. (3) PEDAL This register indicates whether the pedal 28 read by the CPU 10
Temporarily store the pedal value based on these pedal signals.
You. In the above configuration, FIG. 2 and FIG.
Referring to the flowchart of FIG.
Explanation of the operation of an electronic musical instrument equipped with a data processing device
I do. The power of the electronic musical instrument is turned on.
Then, the initialization routine shown in FIG.
In S202, PEAK is initialized to “0”. When the processing in step S202 is completed,
Proceeding to step S204, the CPU 10 enters the sleep state.
Is set. This sleep state is assigned to the CPU 10.
CPU 10 temporarily suspends the operation until
It is a state where it stops and waits. In sleep state
When the CPU 10 is interrupted, the CPU 10
An interrupt process corresponding to the interrupt is executed. Interrupt
When the execution of the read process is completed, the process returns to step S204.
To the sleep state until the next interrupt processing is performed.
Wait at. In this electronic musical instrument, a keyboard section
When the key 14 is pressed, the keyboard unit 14
Is interrupted, and key press interrupt processing is executed.
Is done. During the key press interruption process, the CPU 10
Reads the key-on signal output simultaneously from the panel unit 14.
Corresponding to the depressed key included in the key-on signal
Based on the key number, the tone generation unit 22
Outputs a generation start signal. Then, the musical sound generation unit 22
When receiving a tone generation start signal from the PU 10, the CPU 10
Music signal corresponding to the key number
Generate a number. The tone signal generated in this way is
24 to be converted into an audio signal,
Music is emitted into the space. On the other hand, when a key on the keyboard 14 is released,
Interruption from CPU 14 to CPU 10
Then, a key release interrupt process is executed. This key release interrupt
During the processing, the CPU 10 simultaneously outputs the data from the keyboard 14.
Read the key-off signal
Based on the key number corresponding to the included key release key,
A tone generation stop signal is output to the tone generator 22.
Then, the tone generation unit 22 stops the tone generation from the CPU 10.
Upon receiving the signal, the key is controlled based on the control of the CPU 10.
-The tone signal being generated corresponding to the number is
Decreases gradually until the signal amplitude reaches zero (= 0)
Transition to the state (release state). That is, the key is released
The tone being pronounced will be muted with a lingering sound.
You. However, when the pedal value is “64” or more
Is a tone signal even when a key on the keyboard 14 is released.
To the release state, and
(Hold state). This hold state is
Release when the dull value falls below “64” and release
Music signal that had stopped transitioning to the
State. Further, 1 is set by the 10 msec timer 12.
Interrupt to CPU 10 at time interval of 0 msec
Called, 10 msec interrupt processing routine (Fig. 3)
Is executed. The CPU 10 performs 10 msec interrupt processing.
After touch value output from the keyboard unit 14
And the pedal value output from the pedal 28 is determined.
Also, the PEAKSW and MO set in panel 20 are set.
The operation state of the DESW is determined. And these decisions
On the basis of the result, the tone being generated in the tone generation unit 22
Characteristics (tone, volume, pitch, etc.). Less than
Next, the 10 msec interrupt processing routine will be described in detail.
You. A 10 msec interrupt processing routine is started.
Then, in step S302, after-touch
The switch value is read and stored in AFTER, and step S
Proceed to 304. In step S304, the pedal value is read.
Then, the data is stored in PEDAL, and the process proceeds to step S306. In step S306, the operation of PEAKSW is performed.
Operation status is detected, and whether PEAKSW is “1” or not
Judge. The determination result of step S306 is negative.
(N), that is, when PEAKSW is “0” (peak
If no hold is performed), step S308 is performed.
Proceed to. In step S308, the value of AFTER is
Store in PEAK. End the processing of step S308
Then, the process proceeds to step S310. In step S310, based on the value of PEAK,
Then, the characteristics of the musical tone being produced are controlled. Note that this
Step S310 is processed based on a known technique.
Therefore, detailed description is omitted. And step
When the process of step S310 is completed, the process returns to step S204.
Turns and goes to sleep. On the other hand, the judgment result of step S306 is positive.
(Y), that is, when PEAKSW is “1” (Peak
To perform a hold, the process proceeds to step S312.
No. In step S312, MODESW operation is performed.
Operation status is detected, and whether MODESW is "1" or not
Judge. If the determination result of step S312 is affirmative,
When "MODESW" is "1" (hold mode
), The process proceeds to step S314. In step S314, the pedal value is set to "6".
4 "or more. Step S314
Is negative, that is, the pedal value is less than “64”.
The peak hold, even in the hold mode,
Since it is not performed, the process proceeds to step S308 described above, and A
Store the value of FTER in PEAK. When the process of step S308 is completed,
Proceeding to step S310, performing the above-described processing, and
It returns to S204. On the other hand, the judgment result of step S314 is positive.
Fixed, that is, when the pedal value is 64 or more,
And the process proceeds to step S316.
No. In step S316, the value of AFTER is
Whether or not it is greater than the value of PEAK currently held
to decide. The determination result of step S316 is negative, that is,
AFTER value is less than or equal to the currently held PEAK value
, The peak-held after
Since the touch value is greater than or equal to the current after touch value,
Changing the peak held after touch value
Then, the process ends, and the process returns to step S204.
You. That is, the tone generator 22 changes the characteristic of the tone.
Until the change is ordered, retain the previously stored characteristics
Therefore, the determination result of step S316 is
Otherwise, the process returns to step S204.
May be. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S316 is positive,
Value, that is, the PEA in which the value of AFTER is currently held.
If the value is larger than the value of K,
Is better than the peak-touched after touch value.
The peak-held
Touch value must be updated to the current after touch value.
It is necessary. Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to step S308.
Proceed to store the value of AFTER in PEAK. This
The new after touch value is stored in PEAK
Will be. Then, the process of step S308 ends.
Then, the process of step S310 is performed in the same manner as above, and
It returns to step S204. If the result of the determination in step S312 is negative
Constant, that is, when “MODESW” is “0” (attenuation
If the mode is the mode), the process proceeds to step S318. In step S318, the value of AFTER is
Whether or not it is greater than the value of PEAK currently held
to decide. The determination result of step S318 is affirmative, that is,
AFTER value is more than the currently held PEAK value
If it is larger, the current after touch value
Greater than the held aftertouch value.
After touch after peak hold
The value needs to be updated to the current after touch value.
Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to step S320,
The value of TER is stored in PEAK. With this, a new
The after touch value is stored in PEAK.
You. When the processing of step S320 is completed, step S320
Proceeds to step 310 to perform processing, and then returns to step S204.
On. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S318 is negative,
Value, that is, the PEA in which the value of AFTER is currently held.
If the value is equal to or smaller than the value of K, the process proceeds to step S322. In step S322, the value of AFTER is
Determines whether it is equal to the currently held PEAK value.
Refuse. The determination result in step S322 is positive, that is, A
The value of FTER is equal to the value of PEAK currently held.
The peak-held after touch value
And the current after touch value will be the same,
The unit 22 stores the information before the change of the characteristic of the musical tone is instructed.
Since the characteristics are maintained,
It returns to step S204. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S322 is
Value, that is, the PEA in which the value of AFTER is currently held.
If the value is less than the value of K, the process proceeds to step S324. In step S324, pedal value-rate
The rate converted according to the conversion curve (FIG. 4) is referred to as the pedal value.
Refer to the pedal value-rate conversion table stored
To change the pedal value stored in PEDAL to late.
Replace. Then, the value is stored in PEDAL. here
In the above, “late” refers to the
After touch value held by PEAK
Aftertouch / Touch stored in AFTER
It shows the rate of attenuation when attenuating toward the
It is. This attenuation is determined in step S326 and later-described.
And PEAK, as understood from step S328.
From the stored after touch value, it is stored in PEDAL.
This is performed by sequentially subtracting the values of the obtained rates. Step
When the process of step S324 is completed, the process proceeds to step S326.
No. In step S326, the value of PEAK is
The result of subtracting the value of PEDAL is less than the value of AFTER
Is determined. Result of determination in step S326
Result is negative, that is, the value of PEDAL is subtracted from the value of PEAK.
If the calculated result is less than the value of AFTER,
Proceed to step S328. In step S328, the value of PEAK is
The result of subtracting the value of PEDAL is stored in PEAK.
Was stored in PEAK and peak-held
Update and attenuate aftertouch values. Thus, P
According to the rate value stored in the EAL, the peak
After-touch value is gradually attenuated
become. When the process in step S328 ends, the step
The process of step S310 is performed, and the process returns to step S204.
I do. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S326 is positive,
Constant, that is, the value of PEDAL was subtracted from the value of PEAK
If the result is less than the value of AFTER, step
Proceeds to S320, stores the value of AFTER in PEAK,
The process proceeds to step S310 to perform processing, and then proceeds to step S20.
Return to 4. That is, as described above, holding with PEAK
PEAK is used to attenuate the after touch value
Stores the after touch value held in the AFTER
Attenuation according to the rate toward the increased aftertouch value
Let me do it. At this time, the after-
Subtract the rate value stored in PEDAL from the touch value
The calculated value is the after touch value stored in AFTER
In order not to drop below
The determination in step S326 is made. And PEA
The result of subtracting the value of PEDAL from the value of K is AFTE
If it is less than the after touch value stored in R,
In step S320, the value of AFTER is set to PEAK.
The peak hold
Touch value is stored in AFTER.
H is prevented. FIG. 5 shows the AFTE in the attenuation mode.
Aftertouch value stored in R and stored in PEAK
Of the peak touched aftertouch value
An example is shown and stored in AFTER by solid line
The change of the after touch value is shown. In addition, PEAK
After-touch value stored in peak hold
Changes in AFTE only in the attenuation portion indicated by the dashed line.
Unlike the change of the after touch value stored in R,
Are identical. As shown in FIG. 5, the AFTER
When the after touch value increases, the PEAK
The lid touch value follows and increases. And AFTE
As the after-touch value of R decays, it follows the rate.
The after-touch value of PEAK also gradually decreases
But the after touch value of PEAK is AFTER
・ After matching the touch value, AFTER after touch
There is no further decay below the value. And
Also, when the AFTER after-touch value increases,
, The after-touch value of PEAK also increases. The above embodiment is described below.
There are variations as listed. (1) In the above embodiment, after-ta
After touch value based on the
Musical sounds other than after touch, without being limited to this
Control data, which, in principle, take continuous values
It may be possible to process musical tone control data that changes
No. Also, such tone control data is manipulated during a performance.
May be assigned to the operator to be operated. As an example of the above-mentioned tone control data,
As defined by the MIDI standard,
Bend, Modulation Depth,
"Rumentation time", "breath control",
"Expression", "main volume",
“Pan pot”, “External effect depth”, “Tray
Moro Depth, Chorus Depth, Celeste
Depth, feather depth and control
There is a message for every change number. Further, multiple of the above-mentioned tone control data are reproduced.
Perform peak hold on several types simultaneously
Or tone control for peak hold
The type of data may be selectable. (2) The after touch value is “0” to “1”
27 ", but both positive and negative like pitch bend
For tone control data that takes
The comparison of the maximum value of the field may be performed with the absolute value.
No. In that case, the peak hold
Peak value (in the above embodiment, PEA
It corresponds to the value recorded in K. ) Is negative,
In the subsequent processing, those with a positive sign are ignored
You may make it. In addition, states that ignore positive values
At the time when the pedal value falls below "64"
(When the field is released). (3) In this embodiment, the tone control data
Value (after-touch value in this embodiment)
・ I tried to hold, but not peak hold.
And simply hold the value of the tone control data
May be. That is, when the pedal value becomes “64” or more
Value of the tone control data at the point (when the tone is held)
May be kept as it is. In that case
At the time when the pedal value falls below "64"
Hold the tone control data when the
Finished, the characteristics of the tone that is producing the current value of the tone control data
But at that time, it was held
It may be possible to instantaneously shift from the value to the current value,
The transition may be made with a gradual attenuation. As in the present embodiment, the tone control data
Even when the peak value is held, the pedal value
Holds the tone control data when it becomes less than "64"
And the current value of the tone control data is
When reflecting on the characteristics, the held value instantaneously changes to the current value.
(In the case of the present embodiment: step S314 →
Step S308) may be performed, or gradually attenuated.
May be shifted. (4) In the holding mode of the above embodiment
When the pedal value is less than “64”,
The sound shifts to the release state, and at the same time the after touch value
The hold was released and the current value was set.
Music is finished and released without being limited to
Until the sound is muted, the held after touch value
You may make it hold continuously. Further, a plurality of tone generating means (voices) are provided.
In the electronic musical instrument, the pedal value is
Release of voice held below "64"
After touch mode, the held after touch value is
You may comprise so that it may be maintained. In addition,
If so, for those voices that transitioned to the release,
Although the after touch value continues to be held, the pedal value becomes “6”.
A voice that has started sounding anew after the point at which it falls below "4"
Disable the hold state for the
The current value of the switch is reflected in the characteristics of the tone
It may be. (5) In the present embodiment, it is arranged on the panel 20
Switches (PEAKSW and MODESW)
Therefore, whether to perform peak hold or not
And hold mode settings.
These settings can be stored for each tone as tone parameters
You may do so. In that case, those settings are also
Can be changed using the controls arranged on the
May be stored. (6) In this embodiment, the musical sound generating means
As for the electronic musical instrument provided with the tone generation unit 22,
However, there is no musical sound generation means, and
/ Information about the key release operation is transmitted to an external
Applying the present invention to an electronic musical instrument that outputs to a sound source device
Is also good. In the above-described electronic musical instrument,
Sends the after-touch value to the outside by MIDI signal etc.
However, in an external sound source device, electronic music
Only when a transmission signal from the sound source is received,
The transmitted signal is now reflected in the tone being sounded.
If no signal is sent from the electronic musical instrument
The value of the transmitted signal received at
Until they do. Therefore, in the electronic musical instrument described above,
During peak hold operation, the peak hold
Value is larger than the after touch value.
Only after the touch is updated
Sends a signal, otherwise,
The transmission of the H signal may be stopped. That is, this
Even with such processing, the external sound source device
There is no problem to keep the value of the signal
Absent. (7) In this embodiment, one tone is one
Electronic musical instruments that consist only of element sounds
As I explained, one tone is composed of multiple element sounds
The present invention may be applied to such an electronic musical instrument. In that case
Sets the peak hold for each of the
It may be possible to select whether or not to perform
Mode can be set independently for each element sound
You may make it. (8) In this embodiment, the pedal value is
Possible values are "0" to "127", depending on the pedal value.
The criterion is that the pedal value is “64” or more or “64” is not
It is assumed that the pedal is full, but the possible value of the pedal value is "0"
Alternatively, only two values of “1” may be used. In that case
Corresponds to “1” when stepping on
The case where there is no data may be made to correspond to “0”. And the peak
-The criterion for determining whether or not to hold
It may be “1” or “0”. In that case, the peak hold mode
Without a MODESW to select the mode,
Mode only, without holding
It may be. (9) In this embodiment, the pedal value is
Hold music when it is 64 or more
In the hold mode, the peak control
Is performed, but the peak of the tone control data
Only the hold may be performed. In carrying out the present invention,
As described in the present embodiment and the above (1) to (9)
It may be implemented by appropriately combining the modifications.
No. The present invention is configured as described above.
Therefore, the following effects can be obtained. The tone control data for changing the tone characteristics
Controls the tone based on the
Music control data processor for electronic musical instruments
And the controls for performing the performance
When outputting tone control data with a value corresponding to the manipulated variable
In both cases, when the above controls are not operated, the
Tone control data output means for outputting sound control data;
Hold instructing means for instructing hold of a musical tone in a sound;
The tone control data output from the tone control data output means.
Storage means for storing the data value, and the hold instruction means
When the instruction to hold the musical tone being pronounced by
The tone control data output from the tone control data output means.
Storage control means for storing the data value in the storage means,
The tone control data output from the tone control data output means.
Data value and the tone control data stored in the storage means.
Value and the result of the comparison, the tone control data output
The value of the tone control data output from the means is stored in the storage means.
If the value is greater than the value of the tone control data stored in
The tone control data output from the musical tone control data output means.
Storage updating means for storing the value of the data in the storage means;
Finger of the musical tone being sounded by the hold instruction means
While the sound is being displayed,
Also, based on the value of the tone control data stored in the storage means,
Control means for controlling the musical tone during hold
The musical tone being generated by the hold instruction means
While the hold instruction is given, the operation of
Even if the tone is being cut and no operation is
Music control data that is loaded and stored in the storage means.
The held tone is controlled based on the value of
While holding a musical tone in the sound,
Elimination of unnaturalness in music performance without changing gender
can do. In addition, the operation state of
The tone control data output from the tone control data output means.
Is the value of the tone control data stored in the storage means.
If it becomes larger, the tone control data output
The value of the tone control data output from the stage is updated in the storage means
So that it can be stored while
Control by changing the characteristics of the musical tone
Can be. Therefore, the player can easily change the operation state of the operation element.
Of the tone control data output from the tone control data output means.
The value is greater than the value of the tone control data stored in the storage means.
By operating the controls so that
While holding a musical tone, the characteristics of the musical tone
Can be changed over time.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electronic musical instrument provided with a musical tone control data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of an initialization routine. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a 10 msec interrupt processing routine. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a pedal value-rate conversion curve for creating a pedal value-rate conversion table. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a change in an after touch value in an attenuation mode. [Description of Signs] 10 CPU 12 10 msec timer 14 Keyboard section 16 ROM 18 RAM 20 Panel 22 Musical sound generation section 24 Sound emission section 26 Speaker 28 Pedal

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claim 1] In a musical tone control data processing device for an electronic musical instrument capable of controlling musical tones based on musical tone control data for changing characteristics of musical tones and holding musical tones being produced, An operator for performing the tone control, the tone control data having a value corresponding to an operation amount being output when the operator is operated, and the tone control data having a predetermined value being automatically output when the operator is not operated. Data output means, hold instructing means for instructing hold of a tone being sounded, storage means for storing a value of tone control data output from the tone control data output means, and a tone being sounded by the hold instructing means Storage control for storing the value of the tone control data output from the tone control data output means in the storage means when a hold instruction is given. And comparing the value of the tone control data output from the tone control data output means with the value of the tone control data stored in the storage means, and as a result of the comparison, the value output from the tone control data output means. When the value of the tone control data is larger than the value of the tone control data stored in the storage unit, a storage updating unit that stores the value of the tone control data output from the tone control data output unit in the storage unit, While the hold instructing means is instructing to hold the tone being produced, the tone being produced is held and the tone being held is controlled based on the value of the tone control data stored in the storage means. A tone control data processing device comprising: a control unit.