JP3876733B2 - Selection control apparatus and program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a selection control apparatus, and more particularly to a selection control apparatus that performs selection control for each track in a recording apparatus having a plurality of recording tracks.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are electronic musical instruments that can be set or played by selecting one file from a plurality of timbres, song files (performance data), and style data.
[0003]
In such an electronic musical instrument, a plurality of file names and the like are displayed on the display unit, and one switch is assigned to each. The user selects a file by operating a switch corresponding to the desired file.
[0004]
Usually, an electronic musical instrument stores a number of files that cannot be displayed on one screen, and thus the selection screen covers a plurality of pages. When switching pages, multiple new file names are displayed.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Electronic musical instruments only provide the file selection method described above, but this method allows you to switch pages until the file you want to select is displayed when the file you want to select is not included in the currently displayed screen. In many cases, it takes time to select a file.
[0006]
In addition, since the number of files displayed at one time is reduced, it is easy for beginners to see and easy to operate, but for those who are familiar with the device, it takes time to select the file, which is rather troublesome. It may become.
[0007]
An object of the present invention is to provide a selection control apparatus capable of performing a file selection operation by a user's preferred selection method.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to an aspect of the present invention, a selection control device includes a storage unit that stores a plurality of music-related data having identification data, an input unit that includes a plurality of switches that input user instructions, A switching means for switching between a mode and a second mode, and when in the first mode, one of the plurality of music-related data is assigned to each of the plurality of switches, and is in the second mode. An assigning means for assigning numbers or characters for inputting the identification data to each of a plurality of switches, and a correspondence relationship between the plurality of switches and the plurality of music-related data when in the first mode. Display means for displaying identification data of the plurality of music-related data when in the second mode, and any of the plurality of switches when in the first mode. When there is an operation on, the music-related data assigned to the operated switch is read from the storage means, and when a number or a character is input by the switch when in the second mode, When the music-related data having the identification data corresponding to the input numbers or characters is read from the storage means and when switching from the first mode to the second mode, the music-related data is operated in the first mode. In the second mode, control is performed to display identification data of a plurality of music related data including music related data corresponding to the switch in the second mode, and the second mode is switched to the first mode. Are a plurality of sounds including music-related data corresponding to the numbers or characters input in the second mode. And a display control means for controlling to the correspondence between the relevant data and the plurality of switches to be displayed on the display unit in the first mode.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of an electronic musical instrument constituting the selection control device 1 according to the present embodiment.
[0010]
A ROM 2, a RAM 4, a CPU 5, a timer 6, a detection circuit 7, a display circuit 9, an external storage device 11, a tone generator circuit 12, a MIDI interface 14, and a communication interface 16 are connected to the bus 2 of the selection control device (electronic musical instrument) 1. The
[0011]
The ROM 3 can store timbre data, style data, performance data, various parameters and a control program, or a program for realizing the present embodiment. In this specification, data relating to the generation or performance of musical sounds such as timbre data, style data, performance data, etc. is referred to as music-related data. In addition, music-related data such as timbre data is assigned unique identification data.
[0012]
The RAM 4 has a working area for the CPU 5 that stores flags, registers or buffers, various parameters, and the like.
The CPU 5 performs calculation or control according to a control program or the like stored in the ROM 3 or the external storage device 11. The timer 6 is connected to the bus 2 and supplies a basic clock signal, reproduction processing timing, and the like to the CPU 5.
[0013]
The panel operation element 8 a is, for example, a plurality of switches, a character input keyboard, a mouse, and the like, and is connected to the detection circuit 7. The panel operation element 8a may be anything as long as it can output a signal in accordance with a user input. In this embodiment, as the panel operation element 8a, at least the screen horizontal switch 8aL, the screen horizontal switch 8aR (including the confirmation switch 8aD), the screen lower switch 8aB, and the changeover switch 8aC shown in FIGS. 10 around the periphery. The user uses these switches to select music-related data such as timbre data. Further, for example, the timbre selection screen is switched as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 by using the changeover switch 8aC.
[0014]
The performance operator 8b supplies a performance signal corresponding to a user operation to the sound source circuit 12. In this embodiment, a keyboard having a plurality of keys is used as a performance operator.
The display circuit 9 is connected to the display unit 10 and can display the timbre selection screen shown in FIG. 2, the timbre list screen shown in FIG. 3, and various types of information on the display unit 10. The user refers to the information displayed on the display unit 10 and selects, for example, a timbre. Also, various information is input and various settings are made.
[0015]
The external storage device 11 includes an interface for an external storage device, and is connected to the bus 2 via the interface. The external storage device 11 includes, for example, a floppy (registered trademark) disk drive (FDD), a hard disk drive (HDD), a magneto-optical disk (MO) drive, a CD-ROM (compact disk-read only memory) drive, and a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). ) Drive, semiconductor memory, etc.
[0016]
The external storage device 11 can store music related data such as timbre data, style data, performance data, various parameters, various data, a program for realizing the present embodiment, and the like.
[0017]
By reading a control program or a program for realizing the present embodiment from the external storage device 11 into the RAM 4, the CPU 5 can be operated in the same manner as when the control program or the like is stored in the ROM 3. In this way, it is possible to easily add or upgrade a control program or the like.
[0018]
The communication interface 16 can be connected to a communication network 17 such as a LAN (local area network), the Internet, or a telephone line. The communication interface 16 is connected to a server computer via the communication network 17 and is connected to an external storage device 11 such as an HDD, or a RAM 4. The performance data, the control program, the program for realizing the present embodiment, and the like can be downloaded from the server computer.
[0019]
Note that the communication interface 16 and the communication network 17 are not limited to wired ones and may be wireless. Moreover, you may provide both.
The tone generator circuit 12 includes performance data recorded in the external storage device 11 or RAM 4, performance signal supplied from the performance operator 8 b, performance signal supplied from the MIDI instrument 15 connected to the MIDI interface 14, MIDI, and the like. A musical tone signal is generated with a tone color selected by the user in accordance with the signal or the like and supplied to the sound system 13.
[0020]
The sound system 13 includes a D / A converter and a speaker, converts a digital musical tone signal supplied to an analog format and generates a sound.
The MIDI interface (MIDI I / F) 14 can be connected to a MIDI musical instrument 15, other musical instruments, audio equipment, a computer, and the like, and can transmit and receive at least a MIDI signal.
[0021]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the timbre selection screen (switch screen) 101 and various switches (panel operation elements) 8a displayed on the display unit 10 of FIG.
The timbre selection screen 101 displays a timbre name and an icon representing a timbre for each timbre that can be used in the electronic musical instrument 1 of the present embodiment, and increases the size of the displayed characters to improve the timbre visibility. Yes. For this reason, the number of timbres that can be displayed is reduced, but it is easy to see for beginners. In FIG. 2, the timbre icon is represented by a symbol such as “circle” or “square” for the sake of convenience. However, for example, if the timbre icon is a piano timbre, it is a piano icon. Therefore, it is better to know the type of tone intuitively.
[0022]
On the timbre selection screen 101, each timbre is arranged directly beside each screen horizontal switch 8aL and 8aR, and the user selects a timbre by operating each screen horizontal switch 8aL or 8aR directly beside the desired timbre. I can do it.
[0023]
The tone color selection screen 101 is composed of a plurality of pages because the number of tone colors that can be displayed at one time is small. For example, in this embodiment, a timbre selection screen 101 of 50 pages is prepared. The user can select a page of the tone color selection screen 101 to be displayed on the display unit 10 by operating the screen lower switch 8aB.
[0024]
The changeover switch 8aC is for switching the screen displayed on the display unit 10. When this switch is operated, a timbre list screen 102 shown in FIG. 3 is displayed instead of the timbre selection screen 101.
[0025]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the tone color list screen (ten-key screen) 102 and various switches (panel operation elements) 8a displayed on the display unit 10 in FIG.
The switch group arranged in the peripheral part of the display unit 10 is the same as the example of FIG. 2, but the function assigned to each switch is different. Further, although the contents of the timbre group displayed on the timbre selection screen 101 and the timbre list screen 102 are the same, the display method and the selection method are different.
[0026]
The timbre list screen 102 is a screen that displays a list of timbre names that can be used in the electronic musical instrument 1 of the present embodiment. On the tone color list screen 102, the character size to be displayed is reduced so that as many tone names as possible can be displayed on one screen. Thereby, the number of timbres displayed on the timbre list screen 102 at a time is made larger than the number of timbres displayed on one page of the timbre selection screen 101. In FIG. 3, the timbre name list is one column, but a list of a plurality of columns such as two columns or three columns may be displayed.
[0027]
In the tone color list screen 102, numbers from 0 to 9 are assigned to the left and right screen horizontal switches 8aL and 8aR, respectively. One of the horizontal screen switches 8aR is a confirmation switch 8aD.
[0028]
The user inputs the identification number assigned to each timbre by operating the screen horizontal switch 8aL or 8aR to which the above numbers are assigned. After inputting the identification number, the timbre data having the identification number is read by operating the confirmation switch 8aD.
[0029]
Note that even a timbre that is not displayed on the timbre list screen 102 can be selected by inputting the identification number of the timbre.
A scroll function for the timbre list screen 102 is assigned to each of the screen lower switches 8aB.
[0030]
The changeover switch 8aC is for switching the screen displayed on the display unit 10. When this switch is operated, a timbre selection screen 101 shown in FIG. 2 is displayed instead of the timbre list screen 102.
[0031]
It is a flowchart showing the switch screen process by a present Example performed by CPU5 of FIG. 4, FIG. This switch screen process is started when an operation for starting the timbre selection mode is performed in the selection control device 1 or when the timbre selection screen 101 shown in FIG. 2 is displayed in step SB9 of FIG. 5, for example. It is. This switch screen processing is used when selecting a timbre to be assigned to the keyboard of the electronic musical instrument 1 or selecting a timbre to be assigned to the song data (performance data) being created. When displaying the timbre selection screen 101, simultaneously, the timbre displayed on the timbre selection screen 101 is assigned to the screen horizontal switches 8aL and 8aR (FIG. 2).
[0032]
In step SA1, switch screen processing is started, and the process proceeds to next step SA2.
In step SA2, it is determined whether or not an operation of the screen horizontal switch 8aL or 8aR (FIG. 2) has been detected. If an operation is detected, the process proceeds to step SA3 indicated by a YES arrow. If not detected, the process proceeds to step SA4 indicated by a NO arrow.
[0033]
In step SA3, the timbre assigned to the screen horizontal switch 8aL or 8aR whose operation is detected in step SA2 is read and set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step SA4. Here, the setting means, for example, that the selected tone color is assigned to the keyboard 8b (FIG. 1) or recorded in song data (performance data).
[0034]
Note that after setting the timbre, the following processing may be omitted and the timbre selection mode may be automatically terminated.
In step SA4, it is determined whether or not an operation of the lower screen switch 8aB (FIG. 2) other than the changeover switch 8aC (FIG. 2) has been detected. If an operation is detected, the process proceeds to step SA5 indicated by a YES arrow. If no operation is detected, the process proceeds to step SA7 indicated by a NO arrow.
[0035]
In step SA5, the screen of the page assigned to the operated lower screen switch 8aB is displayed. That is, the screen is switched to a screen displaying new timbres (12 in this embodiment) corresponding to the selected page. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step SA6.
[0036]
In step SA6, the timbre displayed on the new page is assigned to each of the screen horizontal switches 8aL and 8aR. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step SA7. In step SA7, it is determined whether or not an operation of the changeover switch 8aC (FIG. 2) has been detected. If an operation is detected, the process proceeds to step SA8 indicated by a YES arrow. If no operation is detected, the process proceeds to step SA10 indicated by a NO arrow.
[0037]
In step SA8, a numeric keypad screen (for example, the tone color list screen of FIG. 3) corresponding to the screen being displayed is displayed on the display unit 10. For example, a portion including the currently displayed tone color is displayed in the tone color list. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step SA9.
[0038]
In step SA9, this process is stopped and the numeric keypad screen process shown in FIG. 5 is started. Then, it progresses to step SA11 and complete | finishes this process.
In step SA10, it is determined whether an end operation of this process has been detected. When the end operation is detected, the tone color selection mode is ended, the process proceeds to step SA11 indicated by an arrow of YES, and this process is ended. If the end operation is not detected, the process returns to step SA2 indicated by a NO arrow.
[0039]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the numeric keypad screen processing according to this embodiment performed by the CPU 5 of FIG. The numeric keypad screen process is a process activated in step SA9 in FIG.
[0040]
In step SB1, numeric keypad screen processing is started and the process proceeds to next step SB2.
In step SB2, it is determined whether or not an operation of the horizontal screen switch 8aL or 8aR (FIG. 3) has been detected. If an operation is detected, the process proceeds to step SB3 indicated by a YES arrow. If not detected, the process proceeds to step SB5 indicated by a NO arrow.
[0041]
In step SB3, if the operation detected in step SB2 is the operation of the screen horizontal switch 8aL or 8aR to which the numerical value is assigned, the selection in the screen is performed based on the numerical value assigned to the operated switch 8aL or 8aR. Change the number. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step SB4.
[0042]
When the display position of the list is automatically moved so that the currently selected selection number (identification number input in step SB3) or the tone of the selection number determined in the next step SB4 is displayed. Good.
[0043]
In step SB4, if the operation detected in step SB2 is the confirmation switch 8aD, a tone having the same identification number as the selection number is read and set. Here, the setting means, for example, that the selected tone color is assigned to the keyboard 8b (FIG. 1) or recorded in song data (performance data). Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step SB5.
[0044]
Note that after setting the timbre, the following processing may be omitted and the timbre selection mode may be automatically terminated.
In step SB5, it is determined whether or not an operation of the lower screen switch 8aB (FIG. 3) other than the changeover switch 8aC (FIG. 3) is detected. If an operation is detected, the process proceeds to step SB6 indicated by a YES arrow. If no operation is detected, the process proceeds to step SB7 indicated by a NO arrow.
[0045]
In step SB6, the list displayed on the screen is updated by scrolling the timbre list by the scrolling method (scrolling up, scrolling down, etc.) assigned to the screen lower switch 8aB detected in step SB5. To display a special tone list. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step SB7.
[0046]
In step SB7, it is determined whether or not an operation of the changeover switch 8aC (FIG. 3) has been detected. If an operation is detected, the process proceeds to step SB8 indicated by a YES arrow. If no operation is detected, the process proceeds to step SB10 indicated by a NO arrow.
[0047]
In step SB8, a switch screen (for example, the timbre selection screen in FIG. 2) corresponding to the screen being displayed is displayed on the display unit 10. For example, a page including the currently selected (highlighted) timbre is displayed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to next Step SB9.
[0048]
In step SB9, this process is stopped and the switch screen process shown in FIG. 4 is started. Then, it progresses to step SB11 and complete | finishes this process.
In step SB10, it is determined whether an end operation of this process has been detected. When the end operation is detected, the timbre selection mode is ended, the process proceeds to step SB11 indicated by an arrow of YES, and this process is ended. If the end operation is not detected, the process returns to step SB2 indicated by a NO arrow.
[0049]
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the switch screen (tone color selection screen 101) and the numeric keypad screen (tone color list screen 102) can be alternately switched and displayed. Therefore, the user can perform the file selection work by his / her favorite selection method, and the file selection work becomes easy.
[0050]
Further, according to the embodiment of the present invention, a beginner can select a desired file by an intuitive operation using the switch screen (tone color selection screen 101), although it takes time.
[0051]
In addition, according to the embodiment of the present invention, a person who is familiar with the apparatus can quickly select a desired file by using the numeric keypad screen (tone color list screen 102).
[0052]
In the embodiment, timbre data has been described as an example of a file to be selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any file can be used as long as it selects one of a plurality of files. I can do it. For example, in addition to the timbre, it can also be used to select a song file (one for playing music such as performance data) or a style file (data for performing accompaniment).
[0053]
In the embodiment, the panel operator 8b provided around the display unit 10 is used for the operation. However, as the panel operator 8b, an intuitive selection operation can be performed and a numeric keypad can be used. It can be anything. For example, the display unit 10 may be a touch panel and the user may operate it.
[0054]
Further, in this embodiment, the timbre selection screen 101 shown in FIG. 2 is taken as an example of the display mode of the switch screen. However, the display mode of the switch screen is not limited to this, and the switch to be operated, the file and the contents of the file are Any display mode that can be intuitively and easily understood may be used.
[0055]
In the embodiment, the numeric keypad screen has been described as a timbre list screen. However, the numeric keypad screen is not limited to the list display, and as many timbres as possible can be displayed at one time and any identifier can be confirmed for each timbre. Embodiments may be used.
[0056]
In the embodiment, the identification number for each file (data) is input and selected on the numeric keypad screen. However, the identification number is not limited to the identification number, and any identifier may be used. . For example, the file name of each file may be used. In that case, instead of assigning numbers as numeric keys, alphabets or the like are assigned to the panel controls.
[0057]
Note that the selection control device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention has any form such as an electronic musical instrument, a personal computer + application software, a portable communication terminal such as a mobile phone, a karaoke device, a game device, and an automatic performance piano. It may be taken.
[0058]
Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications, improvements, combinations, and the like can be made.
[0059]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a selection control apparatus that can perform a file selection operation by a user's favorite selection method.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of an electronic musical instrument constituting a selection control device 1 according to an embodiment.
2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a timbre selection screen (switch screen) 101 and various switches (panel operation elements) 8a displayed on the display unit 10 of FIG. 1;
3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a timbre list screen (ten-key screen) 102 and various switches (panel operation elements) 8a displayed on the display unit 10 of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing switch screen processing according to the present embodiment performed by a CPU 5 in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing numeric keypad screen processing according to the present embodiment performed by the CPU 5 of FIG. 1;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Selection control apparatus (electronic musical instrument), 2 ... Bus, 3 ... ROM, 4 ... RAM, 5 ... CPU, 6 ... Timer, 7 ... Detection circuit, 8 ... Operator, 9 ... Display circuit, 10 ... Display part, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... External storage device, 12 ... Sound source circuit, 13 ... Sound system, 14 ... MIDII / F, 15 ... MIDI apparatus, 16 ... Communication interface, 17 ... Communication network, 101 ... Tone selection screen, 102 ... Tone list screen

Claims (2)

Storage means for storing a plurality of music-related data having identification data;
An input means comprising a plurality of switches for inputting user instructions;
Switching means for switching between the first mode and the second mode;
When in the first mode, one of the plurality of music-related data is assigned to each of the plurality of switches, and when in the second mode, the identification data is assigned to each of the plurality of switches. Assigning means for assigning numbers or letters for entering
When in the first mode, the correspondence between the plurality of switches and the plurality of music-related data is displayed. When in the second mode, identification data of the plurality of music-related data is displayed. Display means;
When in the first mode, if there is an operation on any of the plurality of switches, the music-related data assigned to the operated switch is read from the storage means and is in the second mode. Sometimes, when a number or a character is input by the switch, a reading unit that reads out music related data having identification data corresponding to the input number or character from the storage unit;
When switching from the first mode to the second mode, identification data of a plurality of music related data including music related data corresponding to a switch operated in the first mode is input in the second mode. When controlling to display on the display means and switching from the second mode to the first mode, a plurality of music-related data including music-related data corresponding to numbers or characters input in the second mode A selection control apparatus comprising: a display control unit configured to control the display unit to display a correspondence relationship between data and the plurality of switches in the first mode. A selection control program in an electronic music apparatus having storage means for storing a plurality of music related data having identification data and input means composed of a plurality of switches for inputting user instructions,
A switching procedure for switching between the first mode and the second mode;
When in the first mode, one of the plurality of music-related data is assigned to each of the plurality of switches, and when in the second mode, the identification data is assigned to each of the plurality of switches. An assignment procedure for assigning numbers or letters to enter
When in the first mode, the correspondence between the plurality of switches and the plurality of music related data is displayed on the display means, and when in the second mode, identification data for the plurality of music related data is displayed. Display procedure for displaying on the display means,
When in the first mode, if there is an operation on any of the plurality of switches, the music-related data assigned to the operated switch is read from the storage means and is in the second mode. Sometimes, when a number or character is input by the switch, a reading procedure for reading out music related data having identification data corresponding to the input number or character from the storage means;
When switching from the first mode to the second mode, identification data of a plurality of music related data including music related data corresponding to a switch operated in the first mode is input in the second mode. When controlling to display on the display means and switching from the second mode to the first mode, a plurality of music-related data including music-related data corresponding to numbers or characters input in the second mode A program for causing a computer to execute a selection control process including a display control procedure for controlling the display unit to display the correspondence relationship between data and the plurality of switches in the first mode.

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