JPH09265289A - Automatic player - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently input a parameter by providing selection setting means, an input storage means, a musical tone generation series selecting means, a detecting means and a storage means to improve operability of a player while simplfying the inputting work of the parameter. SOLUTION: Parameters assigned to tone changing knobs 20-11 are displayed on the tone changeing knob parameter display area 20-1-8 of a display device 20-1. These parameter assignments are made to as to be stored by tracks or by tones and when a track selection button 20-4 is depressed, operational piece assigning information of a parameter corresponding to a depressed track selection button 20-4 are called back from a RAM and then the value of the parameter assigned to a parameter input button 20-6 and the value of the parameter assigned to a tone changing knob 20-11 are changed over.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic performance device, and more particularly, to an automatic performance device capable of creating performance data by inputting a plurality of parameters and reproducing the performance data thus created.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known an automatic performance device (sequencer) capable of creating performance data by inputting a plurality of parameters and reproducing the performance data thus created. The following two types of methods were appropriately used as the method for producing the.

That is, the first method is a so-called real-time recording method, in which a performer (user) uses a performance operator such as a keyboard in accordance with a rhythm such as a metronome played by an automatic performance device. In this method, the automatic performance device records the parameters output from a performance operator such as a keyboard used for the performance in real time to create performance data.

The second method is so-called step write recording, which is a method in which the user selects and inputs parameters one by one and records them. In this step write recording, a parameter that is frequently used when creating performance data is previously assigned to an operator to which a parameter can be arbitrarily assigned, and the operation is performed when the operator operates the operator. The parameters assigned to the child are input to a predetermined track.

[0005]

Normally, in an automatic performance device, a plurality of tracks are provided corresponding to each performance part such as melody, accompaniment, etc., and a plurality of tracks are reproduced by simultaneously reproducing a plurality of tracks. It is designed to perform parts. In an automatic performance device having a plurality of tracks, the tone color of the musical sound produced on the tracks is assigned to each track. Generally, the required parameters differ depending on the timbre, so when performing the above step write recording, it was necessary to change the parameters assigned to the controls according to the timbre used in the input track. .

However, in the conventional step write recording, since the parameter assignment to the operator corresponding to the tone color or the track is not stored, the parameter input is performed while appropriately switching a plurality of tone colors or tracks. In the above, every time the tone color or track is switched, it is necessary to reset the parameter assignment to the operator to the one corresponding to the switched tone color or track. Therefore, there has been a problem that the input work of parameters becomes complicated and the operability is poor.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned various problems of the prior art. The purpose of the present invention is to simplify the parameter input work and improve the operability. An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic performance device capable of extremely efficiently inputting parameters.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, an automatic musical instrument according to the present invention is an automatic musical instrument having a plurality of operators to which parameters can be arbitrarily assigned. The settings of are stored for each tone generation sequence such as a track or tone, and the stored parameter settings are read to assign parameters to operators to the tone generation sequence such as a track or tone for which parameters are input. It is possible to instantly change to a corresponding setting.

Therefore, even when the track to be input or the tone generation sequence such as the tone color is changed, the track changed instantaneously without individually setting the parameter assignment for each operator. Alternatively, since a parameter corresponding to a tone generation sequence such as a tone color is assigned to each operator, efficient parameter input is possible.

That is, the automatic performance device according to the present invention is an automatic performance device capable of reproducing performance data in a plurality of musical tone generation sequences, and a plurality of operators to which parameter values can be arbitrarily assigned and the plurality of operators. Selection setting means for setting a desired parameter value for each of the, and an input storage means for storing the parameter value set by the selection setting means for each tone generation sequence in association with each operator. Tone generation sequence selection means for selecting a tone generation sequence, detection means for detecting the operation of each of the operating elements, and selection by the tone generation sequence selection means when the operation of the operating element is detected by the detection means. Based on the generated tone generation sequence, the input storage means is referred to, and the parameter value corresponding to the operated operator is recorded as performance data of the selected tone generation sequence. It is obtained so as to have a storage control unit for.

Therefore, the parameter value based on the musical tone generation sequence selected by the musical tone generation sequence selecting means can be stored as the performance data of the selected musical tone generation sequence. A parameter value suitable for a musical tone generation sequence can be stored as performance data of the selected musical tone generation sequence.

Further, the automatic musical performance apparatus according to the present invention is an automatic musical performance apparatus capable of reproducing performance data in a plurality of musical tone generation sequences, and a plurality of manipulators to which parameters and parameter values can be arbitrarily assigned, and a plurality of the above-mentioned plurality of operators. Selection setting means for setting desired parameters and parameter values for each operator, and parameters and parameter values set by the selection setting means are stored for each tone generation sequence in association with each operator. Input storage means, tone generation sequence selection means for selecting the tone generation sequence, detection means for detecting the operation of each of the operating elements, and the musical tone when the operation of the operating element is detected by the detecting means. Based on the tone generation sequence selected by the generation sequence selection means, the input storage means is referred to, and the parameter value corresponding to the operated operator is selected. It is obtained so as to have a storage control means for storing the performance data of musical tone generation sequence.

Therefore, since the input storage means stores the parameter and the parameter value based on the musical tone generation sequence selected by the musical tone generation sequence selecting means, the musical tone for which the parameter value of the parameter different depending on the operator is selected. It can be stored as performance series performance data.

Furthermore, the automatic musical performance apparatus according to the present invention is an automatic musical performance apparatus capable of reproducing musical performance data in a plurality of musical tone generation sequences, and a plurality of manipulators to which parameters and parameter values can be arbitrarily assigned, and a plurality of the above-mentioned plural musical instruments. A parameter value is set for each parameter for each operator, and a selection setting means for setting valid information indicating which parameter is valid, and a parameter value set by the selection setting means. Input storage means for storing, for each musical tone generation sequence, valid information indicating whether or not the parameter is valid, musical tone generation sequence selection means for selecting the musical tone generation sequence, and each operating element Detecting means for detecting the operation of No. 1 and the operation of the operating element detected by the detecting means, selected by the tone generation sequence selecting means. Storage control means for storing the parameter value corresponding to the operated operator as performance data of the selected tone generation sequence based on the sound generation sequence and referring to the valid information in the input storage means. It was done.

Therefore, the input storage means generates a musical tone by associating a parameter value and valid information indicating which parameter is valid with each operator based on the musical tone generation sequence selected by the musical tone generation sequence selecting means. Since it is stored for each series, when the effective parameter shown in the effective information is changed, the parameter value suitable for the parameter can be stored as the performance data of the selected musical tone generation series. Furthermore, the automatic performance device according to the present invention is an automatic performance device capable of reproducing performance data in a plurality of musical tone generation sequences, and a plurality of operators capable of instructing continuous value output and arbitrarily assigning parameters. And a selection setting means for setting desired parameters for each of the plurality of operators, and a parameter set by the selection setting means is stored for each tone generation sequence in association with each operator. The input storage means, the tone generation sequence selection means for selecting the tone generation sequence, the detection means for detecting the operation of each operator, and the operation performed when the operation of the operator is detected by the detection means. Based on the manipulator and the tone generation sequence selected by the tone generation sequence selection means, the input storage means is referred to, and a parameter corresponding to the operated operator is set. Te and to have a storage control means for storing a parameter value based on the value of the operated operation element, as performance data of the selected tone generation sequence.

Therefore, since the parameters corresponding to the operators for instructing the continuous output of values are stored for each musical tone generation sequence, when the performance data is created, based on the selected musical tone generation sequence, Parameter values based on the values of the operated controls can be continuously stored as performance data.

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An example of an embodiment of an automatic musical instrument according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of an embodiment of an automatic performance device according to the present invention.

The automatic musical instrument according to the present invention shown in FIG.
A central processing unit (CPU) 10 is used to control the entire operation, and the CPU 10 is provided with a read only memory (ROM) via a bus 12.
14, a random access memory (RAM) 16, a keyboard 18, an operation panel unit 20, and a sound source 22 are connected.

The CPU 10 executes various processes, which will be described later with reference to the flowchart, based on the program stored in the ROM 14. In addition to the automatic performance process, the parameter input process and the musical tone for the sound source 22 are performed. Processing of sounding / silence instruction of.

In a real-time recording process (process of the first embodiment of real-time recording) shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 described later, a value indicated by a tone color change knob (described later) during automatic performance, Performance data (in the section of the "Embodiment of the Invention", "performance data" means "a set of parameters input by a parameter input operation, which constitutes a part or all of a musical composition." The parameter assigned to the timbre change knob sent from (1) is compared with the parameter value of the same kind of parameter.

In the processing of the second embodiment of real-time recording described later, the switching point (described later) and the parameter value indicated by the tone color change knob are compared during automatic performance.

The ROM 14 stores programs necessary for controlling the CPU 10 and other necessary data.

The RAM 16 is a working area in which various register groups necessary for the CPU 10 to execute the program are set. The RAM 16 is also provided with an area for storing parameters assigned to operators described later and for storing performance data.

The keyboard 18 outputs a note-on signal when the key is pressed and a note-off signal when the key is released. When the performance data is created in step write recording, the keyboard 18 is used. By pressing a key, a parameter corresponding to the pressed key can be input as performance data.

The sound source 22 has a CP as the automatic performance progresses.
Various parameters sent by U10 and keyboard 1
A tone signal is generated / stopped based on the note-on signal / note-off signal sent from the device 8.

The sound source 22 has a built-in ROM,
The waveform data is stored in this ROM, and a tone signal is generated by reading the waveform data stored in the ROM.

The operation panel section 20 will now be described with reference to FIG. 2. The operation panel section 20 is provided with a display device 20-1 (details of which will be described later) and various operators. First, various operators will be described.

Mode (MODE) switching button 20-
2 is a normal mode for playing on the keyboard 18 or simply playing back playing data, and a recording (R
It is an operator for setting a desired mode by selectively switching to the EC) mode.

The pattern selection button 20-3 is used for PTN1.
Button 20-3-1 and PTN2 Button 20-3-2
, PTN3 button 20-3-3, and PTN4 button 2
0-3-4, and by pressing each button, pattern 1 (PTN1 button 20-3-1) as a pattern number for each button,
Pattern 2 (PTN2 button 20-3-2), Pattern 3 (PTN3 button 20-3-3), Pattern 4 (PT
Performance data of a pattern corresponding to a preset pattern number can be selected as the N4 button 20-3-4). Then, in the normal mode, by operating the start button 20-9 described later,
The performance data of the pattern corresponding to the selected pattern number will be looped.

Further, in the recording mode, performance data of the selected pattern is created.

The track selection button 20-4 includes TR0 button 20-4-1, TR1 button 20-4-2, and T button.
R2 button 20-4-3 and TR3 button 20-4-4
By pressing each button, the track number is track 0 (TR0 button 2
0-4-1), track 1 (TR1 button 20-4-)
2), track 2 (TR2 button 20-4-3) and track 3 (TR3 button 20-4-4) can be selected.

The parameter selection button 20-5 includes a GT button 20-5-1 and a Velo. Button 20-5-2
And a PAN button 20-5-3 and an EFFECT button 20-5-4. By pressing the respective buttons, the gate time (G
T button 20-5-1), velocity (Velo. Button 20-5-2), pan (PAN button 20-5-3)
And effects (EFFECT button 20-5-4)
Can be selected.

The parameter input button 20-6 is a button for arbitrarily assigning a parameter value,
A button 20-6-1 of button numbers A to F, B button 20-6-2, C button 20-6-3, D button 20-6-4, E button 20-6-5, F button 20
It is composed of -6-6 and, by pressing each button, to the currently selected track,
The parameter value assigned to the pressed button is input.

The tone color selection buttons 20-7 are the Piano button 20-7-1 and the Organ button 20-7-2.
And the Strings button 20-7-3 and Guita
r button 20-7-4, and by pressing each button, a piano (Piano button 20-7-1) preset as a tone color, an organ (Organ button 20-7-2), Strings (Strings button 20-7-3), guitar (Gu
The tone color of the itar button 20-7-4) can be selected.

The parameter value can be changed by rotating the dial 20-8. In the recording mode, the value input by the parameter input button 20-6 is changed, and in the recording mode, if the allocation mode (described later) is set, the parameter value assigned to the parameter input button 20-6 is changed. Is to change.

START button 20-9
Is an operator for starting reproduction of performance data in the normal mode, and an operator for starting real-time recording in the recording mode.
That is, in the normal mode, the start button 20-9
Playback of performance data is started by pressing, and real-time recording is started in the recording mode.

The automatic musical instrument has a timer for measuring time, and a timer interrupt routine (not shown) is activated at every predetermined time indicated by the timer and is set in the RAM 16 described later.
The value of is increased by "1".

Stop button 20-10
Is an operator for stopping reproduction of performance data in the normal mode, and an operator for stopping real-time recording in the recording mode.
That is, in the normal mode, the stop button 20-1
When 0 is pressed, the reproduction of the performance data is stopped, and in the recording mode, real-time recording is stopped by pressing the stop button 20-10.

The tone color change knob 20-11 is a knob type volume type operator to which parameters can be arbitrarily assigned, and is a knob 2 of knob numbers (a) to (c).
0-11-1, and (a) knob 20-11-2,
(C) It is composed of a knob 20-11-3. These (A) knob 20-11-1 and (A) knob 20
When assigning parameters to the tone color change knob 20-11 composed of -11-2 and (C) knob 20-11-3, push the assign button 20-12 (described later) to enter the assign mode. Thus, parameters can be arbitrarily assigned to each track or each tone color.

In the real-time recording process (process of the first embodiment of real-time recording) shown in FIGS. 13 to 14 described later, when the tone color change knob 20-11 is moved during execution of the automatic performance. When the parameter value of the reproduced performance data and the value indicated by the tone color change knob 20-11 match,
The parameters assigned to the timbre change knob 20-11 are switched so as to be controlled by the timbre change knob 20-11.

Further, in the processing of the second embodiment of the real-time recording described later, when the value output by the tone color change knob 20-11 has passed a preset switching point, the tone color change knob 20-11 uses the tone color change knob 20-11. , The parameters assigned to the tone color change knob 20-11 can be controlled.

The parameters assigned to the timbre change knob 20-11 are parameters mainly for controlling musical sounds, and include, for example, cutoff, cutoff, resonance, modulation, and attack time (cutoff). Atac
k Time) is a parameter for controlling each rate and level. FIG. 3 shows a list showing examples of parameters assigned to the timbre change knob 20-11.

The assign button 20-12 is an operator for setting the assign mode in the recording mode. The assign button 20-12 is a toggle type operator, and is assigned in the non-assign mode.
When 12 is pressed, the allocation mode is set. When the allocation button 20-12 is pressed in the allocation mode, the allocation mode is canceled.

After the assign button 20-12 is pressed to enter the assign mode, the tone color change knob 20-1 is set.
When 1 is turned, the parameter assigned to the turned tone color change knob 20-11 can be changed by the dial 20. When the parameter input button 20-6 is pressed in the assignment mode, the value assigned to the parameter input button 20-6 is changed to the dial 20-8.
Can be changed by

The clear (CLR) button 20-13 is an operator for clearing the performance data of the currently selected track of the currently selected pattern. When the clear button 20-13 is pressed, it is stored in the RAM 16. The performance data being played is cleared. For example, when re-doing real-time recording, the clear button 20
By pressing -13, all the performance data of the track displayed on the display device 20-1 can be cleared.

In the operation panel section 20, reference numeral 2
Reference numerals 0-14 are pointer buttons (left button 20-14-1 and right button 20-14-2) for returning or advancing the recording pointer at the time of step write recording. Further, reference numeral 20-15 is a note-off button for inputting a note-off during step write recording.

The display device 20-1 of the operation panel section 20 displays the current setting state of the automatic performance device, and the following regions are provided as the display regions of the display device 20-1. Has been.

That is, as the display area of the display device 20-1, the track number display area 20-1-1 for displaying the track (TR) number and the recording pointer position display area 20-1 for displaying the position of the recording pointer are shown. -2 (bar number display area 20-2-1 for displaying the bar number of the bar (MEAS) where the recording pointer is located, and location display area 20 for displaying the position (LOCATION) within the bar where the recording pointer is located) -1--2-2), and a mode display area 20-1-3 for displaying the mode.
, A parameter display area 20-1-4 for displaying the types and values of parameters, a tone color name display area 20-1-5 for displaying a tone color name, and a selected pattern (PTN).
Pattern number display area 20 for displaying the pattern number of
1-6, a parameter value display area 20-1-7 that displays the parameter values assigned to the parameter input buttons 20-3, and a tone color change that displays the parameters assigned to the tone color change knob 20-11. A knob parameter display area 20-1-8 is provided.

Here, in each display area of the display device 20-1, parameters required for reproducing or controlling the performance data are displayed in the normal mode, and in the recording mode, the performance data is recorded or controlled. Display the required parameters with.

4 and 5 show the structure of the storage area in the RAM 16, and the storage area of the working area shown in FIG. 4 will be described first.

As shown in FIG. 4, an area for storing various variables and performance data is set in the working area. These will be described in detail below.

(1) This is an area for storing the pattern number of the pattern selected by the PTN pattern selection button 20-3.

(2) TR This area stores the track number of the track selected by the track selection button 20-4.

(3) This area stores the type of parameter assigned to the PR parameter input button 20-6.

(4) OPR This is an area for storing the type of parameter assigned to the timbre change knob 20-11.

(5) This is an area for storing the button number of the BTN parameter input button 20-6.

(6) TMM This is an area for storing the knob number of the tone color change knob 20-11.

(7) OFST This area stores the operation amount of the dial 20-8.

(8) USE This flag is set to 1 (ON) when the tone color change knob 20-11 is operated during one loop performance.

(9) FIN When the same parameter as that assigned to the FIN timbre change knob 20-11 is sent from the performance data, this is an area for storing the parameter value with the latter arrival priority.

(10) CHG This area stores the switching point value.

(11) Performance data temporary storage area 1 This is a temporary storage area for playing / recording performance data and is used during real-time recording.

(12) Performance data temporary storage area 2 This is a temporary storage area for playing / recording performance data and is used during real-time recording.

(13) PT This is an area for storing a recording pointer indicating the position where performance data is written during step write recording.

(14) This area stores the time indicated by the TM timer.

(15) Time This is an area for storing a value indicating the time from the present time to the next event of performance data at the time of real-time recording.

(16) PreTime This is an area for calculating the gate time to be stored as performance data during real-time recording, and is an area for storing a value indicating the time from the event immediately before the current time to the next event in the performance data. is there.

FIG. 5 shows the storage format of the preset storage area for each pattern. For each pattern, operator assignment information and performance data are stored in association with each other (FIG. 5). (A)).

The operator assignment information is shown in FIG.
As shown in, the parameter input button 20-6 stores the parameter values assigned to the parameter input button 20-6 for each track for each parameter type, and the tone color change knob 20-11, The type of parameter assigned to the tone color change knob 20-11 is stored for each track.

Although the operator assignment information is stored for each pattern, it may be stored commonly for all patterns.

That is, the storage area of the RAM 16 corresponding to one operator assignment information is divided into the number of tracks, and the storage area for each number of tracks assigns parameters and parameter values for each parameter input button 20-6. Is divided into a parameter input button storage area for storing a parameter and a tone color change knob storage area for storing parameter assignments for each tone color change knob 20-11. And
The parameter input button storage area is divided according to the type of parameter and the parameter input button 20-6, and the parameter value assigned to the parameter input button 20-6 is stored according to the type of parameter. ing. The timbre change knob storage area stores the types of parameters controlled by the timbre change knobs 20-11 corresponding to the timbre change knobs 20-11.

Although the storage area of the RAM 16 described above stores the operator assignment information for each track, the operator assignment information may be stored for each tone color. In this case, the storage area may be divided into the number of timbres to store the operator assignment information, and the operator assignment information may be read according to the tone color used for the performance data.

Here, the format of the performance data of each pattern will be described. The performance data of each track has a length of 4 bars, and the data of each event constituting the performance data is composed of a gate time and a body. (The body indicates the content of the performance such as "note on with pitch of C4 and strength of velocity 64.", "set cutoff to 20", etc.). At the end of the performance data, the gate time from the data immediately before the loop end to the loop end is written, and this data will be referred to as loop end data. FIG. 6 shows an example of the performance data of one track, and such performance data is stored for four tracks.

At the time of step write recording, the time from the data immediately before the loop end to the loop end is automatically calculated, and the loop end data is always stored at the end of the performance data. That is, every time one data is input, the loop end data having the gate time according to the gate time of the input data is updated at the end of the performance data. When the gate time is selected by the parameter select button 20-5 during step write recording, the gate time is input according to the operation of the parameter input button 20-6, and the gate time other than the gate time is selected by the parameter select button 20-5. When selected, the body is input. The velocity is valid only when note-on or note-off is already input as the body.

The operation of the automatic musical instrument according to the present invention having the above structure will be described with reference to the flow charts.

FIG. 7 shows a main routine. In this main routine, when the power is turned on, the working area is first initialized (step S702).

After the initialization, it is determined whether or not the pattern selection operation by pressing the pattern selection button 20-3 is performed (step S704). If it is determined that the pattern selection operation is performed, Stores the pattern number of the selected pattern in the PTN (step S7).
06). Then, in accordance with the above processing, the display device 20
Display processing for updating the display of -1 is performed (step S70).
8).

When the above-mentioned display processing is completed and when it is determined that the pattern selection operation is not performed, it is determined whether or not the mode selection operation is performed by pressing the mode selection button 20-2 ( Step S71
0) If it is determined that the mode selection operation has been performed, the recording mode is changed to the normal mode if the normal mode is set, and the normal mode is changed if the recording mode is set (step S712). Then, a display process for updating the display of the display device 20-1 is performed corresponding to the above process (step S714).

When the above display processing is completed and when it is determined that the mode selection operation has not been performed, it is determined whether or not the recording mode is set (step S71).
6) In the recording mode, a recording state setting routine (step S718), a step write recording routine (step S720), and a real-time recording routine (step S722) are sequentially executed,
Then, the process returns to step S704, and the process is repeated until the power is cut off.

On the other hand, when the recording mode is not set, the normal mode processing (step S724) is performed, and then the step S
Returning to 704, the process is repeated until the power is cut off.

Since the processing in the normal mode is a well-known technique and is not related to the subject of the present invention, its explanation is omitted.

Next, the processing contents of the recording state setting routine of step S718 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

The recording state setting routine sets the recording states of step write recording and real-time recording, such as assigning parameters or parameter values to operators.

First, it is determined whether or not the real-time recording mode is on (ON) (step S802),
When it is determined that the real-time recording mode is on (ON), it is determined whether or not the STOP button 20-10 is operated by pressing the STOP button 20-10 (step S844). When the STOP button 20-10 is operated, a stop flag indicating that real-time recording is stopped is turned on (ON), and the process returns to the main routine. If the STOP button 20-10 is not operated, the process directly returns to the main routine.

If it is determined in step S802 that the real-time recording mode is not on (ON), it is determined whether the assign button 20-12 is operated by pressing the assign button 20-12. If it is determined that the operation is performed (step S804), if the allocation mode is on (ON), it is turned off (OFF), and if the allocation mode is off (OFF), If it is turned on, display processing relating to these processings is performed (step S80).
6).

When the above processing is completed and when it is determined that the assign button 20-12 is not operated, the track select button 20-4 is operated by pressing the track select button 20-4. It is determined whether or not the operation is performed (step S808), and when it is determined that the operation is performed, the pressed track selection button 20 is pressed.
The track number corresponding to -4 is stored in TR, and the operator assignment information corresponding to the track number is displayed (step S810).

When the above processing is completed and when it is determined that the track selection button 20-4 has not been operated, the parameter selection button 20-5 is operated by pressing the parameter selection button 20-5. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the type of the parameter corresponding to the pressed parameter selection button 20-5 is stored in the PR, and the type of the parameter is determined. A display process according to is performed (step S814).

When the above process is completed and when it is determined that the parameter selection button 20-7 has not been operated, has the clear button 20-13 been operated by pressing the clear button 20-13? If it is determined that the clear button 20-13 is operated (step S816), a loop including the gate time of four bars at the beginning of the performance data of the track indicated by TR is determined. By storing the end data and setting the step recording pointer PT to this head position, the performance data is cleared and related display processing is performed (step S818).

When the above processing is completed and when it is determined that the clear button 20-13 has not been operated, it is determined whether the allocation mode is ON (step S820). If the allocation mode is ON, it is determined whether or not the dial 20-8 is operated by turning the dial 20-8 (step S822). If it is determined that the dial 20-8 is operated, the operation amount of the dial 20-8 is stored in the OFST (step S824), and
The pattern number P in the operator assignment information shown in (b)
TN, track number TR, parameter type PR, and button number BTN in the area corresponding to the parameter value are manipulated variables OF
It is changed according to ST and display processing is performed according to the changed operator assignment information (step S826).

When the above processing is completed and when it is determined that the dial 20-8 has not been operated, the tone color change knob 20-11 is operated by turning the tone color change knob 20-11. It is determined whether or not (step S828). When it is determined that the operation of the tone color change knob 20-11 is performed, the knob number of the operated tone color change knob 20-11 is stored in the TMM (step S830), and the operation shown in FIG. Of the child allocation information, the pattern number PTN and the track number T
The parameter type of the area corresponding to R and the knob number TMM is changed according to the operation position of the operated knob, and display processing is performed according to the changed operator assignment information (step S832). That is, when the assignment mode is on, the parameters displayed in the order shown in FIG. 3 are switched according to the operation position of the tone color change knob 20-11. Therefore, the tone color change knob 20-11 for which the parameter to be assigned is desired to be changed. Are operated until the desired parameters are displayed.

When the above processing is completed and when it is determined that the timbre change knob 20-11 has not been operated, the START button 20-9 is operated by pressing the START button 20-9. It is determined whether or not (step S834). START button 20
If it is determined that the operation of -9 has been performed, FIG.
Of the performance data shown in (a), all performance data corresponding to the pattern number PTN and the track number TR are read out and written in the performance data temporary storage area 1 (step S836), and the real-time playback pointer is set in the performance data temporary storage area 1. The real-time recording pointer is set to the head address of the performance data temporary storage area 2 at the head address (step S838). The real-time playback pointer designates an event to be read from the performance data temporary storage area, and the real-time recording pointer shows a position where event data is written in the performance data temporary storage area. At this time, the playback pointer is set to the start address of the performance data area for tracks other than the track that is the target of real-time recording. Then, the GateTime of the first event of the performance data stored in the performance data temporary storage area 1 is set to Ti.
Copy to me (step S840), initialize the FIN corresponding to each tone color change knob 20-11 to a value indicating that none of the parameter values have been read yet, and turn on the real-time recording mode (ON).
Then, a related display process is performed (step S842).

Next, the processing contents of the step write recording routine shown in step S720 will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, it is determined whether the real-time recording mode is on (ON) (step S110).
2) Real-time recording mode is on (O
When it is determined to be N), the process directly returns to the main routine.

When it is determined that the real-time recording mode is not on (ON), the parameter input button 2 by pressing the parameter input button 20-6.
It is determined whether the operation 0-6 is performed (step S1).
104), if it is determined that the operation is performed, the number of the pressed parameter input button 20-6 is stored in the BTN (step S1106), and it is determined whether the allocation mode is ON (ON). Yes (step S110)
8). When it is determined that the allocation mode is OFF, the operator allocation information shown in FIG. 5B is referenced according to PTN, TR, PR, and BTN, and the parameter value of the read parameter is currently set. The performance data of the selected track is written at the position of the step recording pointer PT, and a display process is performed in accordance with the writing (step S1).
110). For example, when pattern 1, track 0, and gate time are selected with the parameter values shown in FIG. 5B assigned, the A button 20-6-1 of the parameter input button 20-6 is operated. Accordingly, “15” is written as the gate time.

When the above processing is completed, and when it is determined in step S1104 that the parameter input button 20-6 is not operated, and in step S1108, the allocation mode is turned on (ON).
If it is determined that the pointer button 20-1
It is determined whether or not the pointer button 20-14 is operated by pressing 4 (step S1112), and if the right button 20-14-2 of the pointer button 20-14 is operated, it is currently selected. The value of the recording pointer PT of the present track is increased and its display processing is performed (step S1114 → step S1116), and when the left button 20-14-1 of the pointer button 20-14 is operated, it is currently selected. The value of the recording pointer PT of the track is decreased and its display processing is performed (step S1114 → step S1118).

When the above processing is completed and when it is determined that the pointer button 20-14 has not been operated, it is determined whether or not the dial 20-8 has been operated by turning the dial 20-8. Is determined (step S1120). If it is determined that the dial 20-8 has been operated, the operation amount of the dial 20-8 is set to OF.
It is stored in ST (step S1122), and it is determined whether the allocation mode is ON (step S1).
124), if it is determined that the allocation mode is OFF, the parameter value at the position of the recording pointer PT of the currently selected track is set to the operation amount OFST.
And the display processing is performed according to the changed operator assignment information (step S1126).

When the above processing is completed, and when it is determined in step S1120 that the dial 20-8 is not operated, and in step S112.
If it is determined that the allocation mode is ON in step 4, it is determined whether the tone color selection button 20-7 has been operated by pressing the tone color selection button 20-7 (step S1128). , Tone selection button 20-
When it is determined that the operation No. 7 is performed, a tone color parameter for instructing to switch to the tone color corresponding to the operated tone color selection button 20-7 is set at the position of the recording pointer PT of the currently selected track. The writing process and the display process are performed (step S1130). When the above process is completed, and the tone color selection button 20
When it is determined that the operation of -7 has not been performed, it is determined whether or not the keyboard operation by pressing / releasing the keyboard 18 has been performed (step S1132). Depressing keys on keyboard 18 /
If it is determined that the keyboard has been operated by releasing the key, the sound source is instructed to sound or mute the musical tone corresponding to the pressed / released key, and if the key is pressed, the note-off button is pressed. It is further determined whether or not 20-15 is operated, and if the note-off button 20-15 is not operated, the note number of the key to be depressed at the position of the recording pointer PT of the currently selected track. Is written, and if the note-off button 20-15 is operated, note-off that includes the note number of the key pressed is written, and the corresponding display process is performed (step S1134).

When the above processing is completed, and the keyboard 1
When it is determined that the keyboard 18 has not been operated by pressing or releasing the key 8, the process returns to the main routine.

Next, the processing contents of the real-time recording routine in step S722 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

It is determined whether the real-time recording mode is on (ON) (step S1302). If it is determined that the real-time recording mode is on (ON), the timbre change knob 20-11 is turned. It is determined whether or not the tone color change knob 20-11 is operated (step S1304). If it is determined that the tone color change knob 20-11 is operated, the operated tone color change knob 20-11 is determined. Is stored in the TMM (step S1306), and the USE flag of the operated tone color change knob 20-11 is turned on (O.
N) is determined (step S1308).

U of the operated tone color change knob 20-11.
When the SE flag is not ON (OFF), the F corresponding to the tone color change knob 20-11 is set.
It is determined whether or not IN and the value of the tone color change knob 20-11 match (step S1310), and the FIN and tone color change knob 20-corresponding to the tone color change knob 20-11.
When it is determined that the value of 11 matches the value of 11, the USE flag of the operated tone color change knob 20-11 is turned on (O
N) (step S1312), the USE flag of the tone color change knob 20-11 operated at the end of these processes and at step S1308 is turned on (O).
If it is N), "PreTi" is set as the GateTime of the event at the position indicated by the real-time recording pointer.
Me-Time ”value is stored, and PreTime
5 is substituted for Time (step S1314), and FIG.
The operator assignment information shown in (b) is assigned to PTN, TR, TM.
The read parameter is controlled according to M based on the parameter value corresponding to the knob position of the tone color change knob 20-11, the parameter is sent to the sound source and is written in the position indicated by the real-time recording pointer, and their display processing is performed. Is performed (step S1316).

When the above processing is completed, when it is determined in step S1302 that the real-time recording mode is not on (ON), and when it is determined in step S1304 that the timbre change knob 20-11 has not been operated. If the FIN corresponding to the timbre change knob 20-11 does not match the value of the timbre change knob 20-11 in step S1310, it is determined whether TM is greater than 0 (step S1318), When it is determined that TM is not larger than 0, the process returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, when TM is judged to be larger than 0, it is judged whether Time is 0 (step S1).
320), if it is determined that Time is not 0,
Time is decremented by 1 (step S1322), reproduction processing of other tracks not targeted for real-time recording is performed (step S1324), and TM
Is decremented by 1 (step S1326), and the process returns to the main routine. The "reproduction processing of another track" in step S1324 is to reproduce performance data of tracks other than the track that is the target of real-time recording in synchronization with the track that is the target of real-time recording. Such techniques are well known and are not directly related to the subject matter of the present application, and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted.

If Time is 0, the parameter of the event at the position indicated by the real-time reproduction pointer in the performance data temporary storage area, that is, the parameter to be processed is of the same type as the parameter assigned to the timbre change knob 20-11. It is determined whether or not (step S1328).

The parameter to be processed is the timbre change knob 2.
If it is not the same type as the parameter assigned to 0-11, the value of PreTime is stored as the GateTime of the event at the position indicated by the real-time recording pointer (step S1334), and the parameter to be processed is sent to the sound source to indicate the real-time recording pointer. This parameter is written in the position (step S1336).

On the other hand, if the parameter to be processed is of the same type as the parameter assigned to the tone color change knob 20-11 in step S1328, the USE flag of the tone color change knob 20-11 corresponding to the parameter is turned on (ON). Or not (step S13)
30). Tone change knob 20 corresponding to the parameter
If the USE flag of -11 is not on (ON),
The parameter value is written in the FIN corresponding to the tone color change knob 20-11 to which the parameter to be processed is assigned (step S1332), and the above-described step S1 is performed.
Move to 334.

When the process of step S1336 is completed and when it is determined in step S1330 that the USE flag of the tone color change knob 20-11 corresponding to the parameter is ON (ON), the position indicated by the real-time reproduction pointer is displayed. It is determined whether or not the event data is the loop end data (step S133).
8).

If the event data indicated by the real-time playback pointer is not loop end data, the real-time playback pointer and the real-time recording pointer are advanced (step S1340), and the GateTime of the event at the position indicated by the new real-time playback pointer is set to Ti.
Substitute each of me and PreTime (step S
1342) and returns to step S1320 to repeat the processing.

If the event data at the position indicated by the real-time playback pointer is loop end data,
It is determined whether or not the stop flag is on (ON) (step S1344). When the stop flag is not on (ON), that is, when the stop of the real-time recording is not instructed, the real-time playback pointer is changed to the real-time recording pointer. By moving to the start address of the performance data temporary storage area and moving the real-time recording pointer to the start address of the performance data temporary storage area where the real-time playback pointer was located, the playback side and recording side of the performance data temporary storage area can be changed. After replacement, the USE flags of all the tone color change knobs 20-11 are turned off (step S1346),
The process moves to step S1342 and the process is repeated.

On the other hand, when the stop flag is on (ON), that is, when the stop of the real-time recording is instructed, all the performance data in the performance data temporary storage area in which the real-time recording pointer is set, It is written back as preset performance data of the selected pattern and track (step S134).
8), the stop flag and the real-time recording mode are turned off (OFF), the corresponding display processing is performed, and the process returns to the main routine. That is, when the stop of the real-time recording is instructed, the real-time recording is stopped at the loop end.

The operation of the above-described automatic performance apparatus according to the present invention will now be described. In the normal mode, the pattern selection button 20-3 is first pressed to select the pattern to be played. When the start button 20-9 is pressed, the playback pointer of each track is set to the beginning position (loop start position) of the performance data of the selected pattern,
The CPU 10 sequentially moves the reproduction pointer to sequentially send the parameter at the position where the reproduction pointer is located to the sound source 22 to play the performance data of the selected pattern.

When the reproduction pointer reads the loop end data, the reproduction pointer is moved to the loop start position and the loop performance is performed.

In this state, the stop button 2
When 0-10 is pressed, the reproduction of the performance data of the selected pattern is stopped.

By the way, while the performance data of the pattern selected in the normal mode is being reproduced, the timbre change knob 20-11
The parameters assigned to can be controlled according to the manipulated variable of the knob.

When the track is changed in the normal mode, the operator assignment information corresponding to the changed track is read out from the RAM 16 and each operator has the corresponding setting, and the display device 20 is set. The screen displayed at -1 also switches. It should be noted that the display device 20-1 is adapted to display other parameters necessary for reproducing the performance data.

Next, the operation of step write recording will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. 7 to 12. To create performance data by step write recording, the mode switching button 20-2 is used.
Press to switch from the normal mode to the recording mode (step S710 → step S712). An example of the display state in the recording mode is shown in the display area of the display device 20-1 in FIG. 2 (step S714).

In FIG. 2, the parameter display area 2
“Velocity” displayed in 0-1-4 represents the type of parameter input as performance data when the parameter input button 20-6 is pressed, and is displayed in the parameter value display area 20-1-7. The numerical value indicates the parameter value input as the performance data when each of the parameter input buttons 20-6 provided near the respective numerical values is pressed.

Here, when changing the type of parameter to be input, the parameter selection button 20-5 is pressed (step S812). Specifically, for example, when the gate time is desired to be input, the GT button 20-5-1 is pressed, and then "Gate Time" is displayed in the parameter display area 20-1-4 of the display device 20-1. The parameter value is displayed and switched to the parameter value assigned to the parameter input button 20-6 as the gate time value, and the parameter value is displayed in the parameter value display area 20-1.
It is displayed at -7 (step S814).

On the other hand, when the track for inputting the parameter is changed, the track selection button 20-4 is pressed (step S808). Then, the operator assignment information corresponding to the track of the pressed track selection button 20-4 is read from the RAM 16, and the operator assignment setting of the parameter is switched based on it, and the parameter value is displayed in the parameter value display area 20-1-. No. 7 is displayed (step S810). Also, the parameter input button 2
To change the value assigned to 0-6, enter the assignment mode and then the parameter input button 20-6 you want to change.
Press (step S1104) and dial 20-
By operating 8 (step S1120), the parameter value can be changed.

When a parameter to be input is selected by the parameter selection button 20-5 and the parameter input button 20-6 is pressed, the parameter value of the corresponding parameter is input as performance data. When inputting the next parameter, the right button 20-14-2 of the pointer button 20-14 is pressed. In this way, the parameters are sequentially input and performance data is created.

In the above, the parameter input button 2
The case where the performance data is created by the step write recording by 0-6 has been described. Next, the case where the performance data is created by the real-time recording by the tone color change knob 20-11 will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG.
A conceptual block diagram of the real-time recording process shown in FIG. 15 is referred to in addition to the flowcharts of FIGS.

Here, the parameters assigned to the timbre change knob 20-11 are displayed in the timbre change knob parameter display area 20-1-8 of the display device 20-1. This parameter assignment is stored for each track or tone color as described in the above-mentioned normal mode.
-4 is pressed, the operator assignment information of the parameter corresponding to the track of the pressed track selection button 20-4 is called from the RAM 16 and the value of the parameter assigned to the parameter input button 20-6. And the parameters assigned to the tone color change knob 20-11 are switched.

To change the parameters assigned to the tone color change knob 20-11, the assign button 20-1 is used.
Press 2 (step S804) to select the tone change knob 20.
By rotating -11 (step S130
4) It is possible to change to a parameter corresponding to the rotation operation position.

In the recording mode, the start button 20
When -9 is pressed (step S834), the performance data of the selected pattern and track is written in the performance data temporary storage area 1 (step S836), and the real-time playback pointer is set to the loop start position on the performance data temporary storage area 1. Together with moving, the real-time recording pointer is moved to the loop start position on the performance data temporary storage area 2 (step S838), and the gate time of the event at the position indicated by the real-time playback pointer is set to Time.
(Step S840), the performance is started, the parameter of the event indicated by the real-time playback pointer is sent to the sound source, and the parameter sent to the sound source 22 is sent to the sound source 22 at the position indicated by the real-time recording pointer in the performance data temporary storage area 2. It is designed to store the same parameters. Hereinafter, this state will be referred to as a playback / recording state.

In the playback / recording state, the CPU sends the parameters reproduced in the performance data temporary storage area 1 to the performance data temporary storage area 2 and the tone generator 22, and the user must operate the tone color change knob 20-11. , The parameter of the performance data temporary storage area 1 is the performance data temporary storage area 2
Is stored. At this time, when a parameter of the same type as the parameter assigned to the tone color change knob 20-11 is reproduced as performance data, the parameter value is written to the FIN corresponding to the tone color change knob 20-11 with the later arrival priority. (Step S
1332).

When the timbre change knob 20-11 is moved, the CPU sets the parameter value corresponding to the operated position output from the operated timbre change knob 20-11 and the FIN corresponding to the timbre change knob 20-11. The parameter value reproduced as stored performance data is compared, and if the values match, the source of the parameter is changed from the performance data temporary storage area 1 to the tone color change knob 20-1.
1, the parameter value designated by the position of the tone color change knob 20-11 is stored in the performance data temporary storage area 2.

When the reproduction pointer reaches the loop end position, the reproduction pointer is moved to the start address of the area where the recording pointer has been until now, and the recording pointer is moved to the start address of the area where the reproduction pointer has been so far. .

Therefore, the reproducing pointer next reproduces the performance data area 2, while the recording pointer stores the parameters in the performance data area 1. Every time the playback pointer reaches the loop end, processing for initializing the positions of the playback pointer and the recording pointer is performed.

To cancel the playback / recording state, press the stop button 20-10 so that the loop end data is stopped (step S133).
4).

In the real-time recording processing of the first embodiment described above, when the parameter value corresponding to the operation position of the timbre change knob 20-11 actually matches the parameter value reproduced as the performance data. Although the source of the parameter is switched from the performance data to the tone color change knob 20-11, the switching condition may be as in the following second embodiment.

The second embodiment will be described with reference to the conceptual block diagram of the real-time recording processing shown in FIG. 16. The switching point CHG for switching the supply source to the tone color change knob 20-11 is set as an absolute value. A plurality of parameters are stored in the switching point storage means corresponding to the operation position, and when the parameter value of the tone color change knob 20-11 crosses the switching point value (exceeds switching point / below switching point), the parameter is changed. The source of the above may be switched from the performance data to the tone color change knob 20-11.

Although the flow chart showing the processing of the second embodiment described above is not shown, the judgment content of step S1310 in the flow chart of the real-time recording in the first embodiment is "the parameter value of the timbre change knob is the switching point." Has been crossed? ”And the process of step S1332 is deleted, which can be realized.

The structure of the storage area in the RAM 16 is not limited to the above-mentioned structure, but may be structured as follows.

(1) FIG. 17 shows a modification of the memory configuration of the above-described embodiment, which is provided with a parameter input button 20-6 for each track and a matrix-shaped storage area corresponding to the type of parameter. Parameter input button 2
When assigning a parameter to 0-6 (assignment mode), the parameter selection button 20-5 is first pushed, and then the assigned parameter input button 20-6 is pushed. Then, the active flag A is registered in the area corresponding to the selected parameter selection button 20-5 and the parameter input button 20-6 in the matrix area. The parameter value can be increased or decreased by rotating the dial in this state. The active flag A is information indicating which kind of parameter is to be supplied when the parameter input button 20-6 is pressed during step write recording, and the parameter input button 20-6 is provided in a portion corresponding to the supplied parameter. 1 for each
Parameters to be registered. The parameter input button 20-6
The latest registered active flag A at is registered exclusively. In other words, when the active flag A is already registered in another parameter in the parameter input button 20-6, the active flag A is canceled and the parameter selected by the parameter selection button 20-5 is used. The active flag A to be registered is registered.

When the assigned parameter and the parameter value are input by pressing the parameter input button 20-6 (step write recording), the pressed parameter input button 20-6 is referred to with reference to the matrix storage area. In addition, the parameters and parameter values of the area corresponding to, and in which the active flag A is registered are supplied.

For example, in FIG. 17, the D button 20-
When 6-4 is pressed, the active flag A is set at Velocity, so the velocity value 64
Supply.

(2) As shown in FIG. 18, a parameter name and a parameter value are selected and set so that a plurality of types of parameters can be input.

That is, in FIG. 18, the A button 20-6
-1, B button 20-6-2 and C button 20-6-
Enter the gate time with 3, and press D button 20-6-4, E
The velocity can be input with the button 20-6-5 and the F button 20-6-6.

In the above embodiment, by operating the tone color change knob 20-11, the selected track and the operated tone color change knob 20-11 are selected.
Although the parameter of the parameter corresponding to is stored as the performance data, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and is not stored as the performance data, but the parameter setting is simply changed. Good.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the operators and panels are made of articles, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is projected on the display of the computer by, for example, the computer and software (programs and data). The present invention includes the same effects as those of the automatic musical instrument according to the present invention, such as an icon indicating the operated operator.

[0142]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, an automatic performance device that simplifies the work of inputting parameters and improves operability, and can input parameters extremely efficiently. It has an excellent effect that it can be provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block configuration diagram showing an example of an embodiment of an automatic musical instrument according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic external configuration of an operation panel unit.

FIG. 3 is a table showing an example of parameters assigned to a tone color change knob.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a configuration of a storage area in a RAM.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a configuration of a storage area in a RAM.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of performance data.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a main routine.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a recording state setting routine.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a recording state setting routine.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a recording state setting routine.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a step write recording routine.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a step write recording routine.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a real-time recording routine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a real-time recording routine according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a conceptual configuration block diagram of a real-time recording process according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a conceptual configuration block diagram of real-time recording processing according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the configuration of the storage area in the RAM.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram that schematically shows another example of the configuration of the storage area in the RAM.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 CPU 12 Bus 14 ROM 16 RAM 18 Keyboard 20 Operation Panel 22 Sound Source

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An automatic performance device capable of reproducing performance data with a plurality of musical tone generation sequences, and a plurality of operators to which parameter values can be arbitrarily assigned, and desired parameters for each of the plurality of operators. A selection setting means for setting a value, and a parameter value set by the selection setting means,
Input storage means for storing each musical tone generation sequence corresponding to each manipulator, musical tone generation sequence selection means for selecting the musical tone generation sequence, detection means for detecting an operation of each manipulator, and the detection means When the operation of the control is detected by
A memory for referring to the input storage means on the basis of the tone generation sequence selected by the tone generation sequence selection means and storing a parameter value corresponding to the operated operator as performance data of the selected tone generation sequence. An automatic performance device having a control means. 2. An automatic performance device capable of reproducing performance data with a plurality of musical tone generation sequences, a plurality of operators to which parameters and parameter values can be arbitrarily assigned, and a desired one for each of the plurality of operators. Selection setting means for setting the parameters and parameter values, input storage means for storing the parameters and parameter values set by the selection setting means for each tone generation sequence in association with each operator, Tone generation sequence selection means for selecting the generation sequence, detection means for detecting the operation of each of the operators, when the operation of the operators is detected by the detection means,
A memory for referring to the input storage means on the basis of the tone generation sequence selected by the tone generation sequence selection means and storing a parameter value corresponding to the operated operator as performance data of the selected tone generation sequence. An automatic performance device having a control means. 3. An automatic performance device capable of reproducing performance data with a plurality of musical tone generation sequences, and a plurality of operators to which parameters and parameter values can be arbitrarily assigned, and a plurality of operators to each of the plurality of operators. A parameter setting is performed for each parameter, and selection setting means for setting valid information indicating which parameter is valid, a parameter value set by the selection setting means, and which parameter is valid Input storage means for storing valid information shown for each musical tone generation sequence in association with each operating element, musical tone generation sequence selecting means for selecting the musical tone generation sequence, and detection means for detecting an operation of each operating element When the operation of the operator is detected by the detecting means,
Based on the tone generation sequence selected by the tone generation sequence selection means, the effective information of the input storage means is referred to, and the parameter value corresponding to the operated operator is used as the performance data of the selected tone generation sequence. An automatic performance device having a storage control means for storing. 4. An automatic performance device capable of reproducing performance data in a plurality of musical tone generation sequences, and a plurality of operators for instructing continuous value output and arbitrarily assigning parameters, and the plurality of operations. Selection setting means for setting a desired parameter for each child, input storage means for storing the parameter set by the selection setting means for each musical tone generation sequence in association with each operator, A musical tone generation sequence selecting unit that selects a musical tone generation sequence, a detection unit that detects the operation of each of the operating elements, an operated operating element when the operation of the operating element is detected by the detecting unit, and the musical tone. Based on the musical tone generation sequence selected by the generation sequence selection means, the input storage means is referred to, and the operated operator is set as a parameter corresponding to the operated operator And a storage control means for storing a parameter value based on the value as the performance data of the selected tone generation sequence.