JPS60140393A - Effect apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to a seedling device that gives an effect to musical sounds of electronic musical instruments and the like.

[Prior art]

Recently, in electronic musical instruments, vibrator (VIB, ) that vibrates the musical tone in small steps, sustain (SUS, ) that leaves a lingering sound in the musical tone, and voltamen (that gently transitions from one scale to another) (FOR,) and other effect devices have been realized.

Conventionally, in order to save the trouble of operating switches to add effects, such effect devices automatically add the above effects in accordance with the specified tone such as piano sound, flute sound, etc., and press a predetermined switch. It has been considered that only the above-mentioned added effects can be cut by turning it off.

[Problems with conventional technology]

However, in the above method, the effect pattern added to the musical tone is only one type preset for one tone, and the performer can change the type of effect or change the pattern of how the effect is applied. I couldn't choose.

Also, during normal manual performance, it is possible to change the pattern of how effects are applied by operating various effect devices, but this requires switching between multiple switches on the effect device during performance, which is very tedious. There were also problems that were difficult for beginners.

[Purpose of the invention]

The present invention was made against the background of the above-mentioned circumstances, and its purpose is to allow the user to freely select and set the pattern of how the effect is applied, and to achieve the Yuzu effect with a simple switch operation. To provide an effect device capable of emitting a combination of compound tones.

[Key points of the invention]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention creates an effect pattern in which a plurality of effects are arbitrarily combined, temporarily stores it in a memory, emits a musical tone according to this effect pattern, and prevents instantaneous application of the effect. It is designed to emit musical tones with different tones.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

In this example, the types of effects are vibler) (VIB, ),
Sustain (SUS,), Voltament (FOR)
. There are two types of effect and tone memory that are stored together with I-
It is possible to memorize four types of combination patterns up to IV.

FIG. 1 shows the switches of the effect device.
2.3 are switches for setting each effect of vibrato, sustain, and voltament, and operating switches 1a, 2a, and 3a on the + side increases the strength of the effect, and vice versa. 's 2b and 3b are set so that the strength of the effect becomes weaker. The strength of this effect is numerically displayed in 11 steps from 0 to 10 on the vibrato display section 4a, sustain display section 4b, and voltage display section 4C of the display section 4, which consists of segment elements of "1" and "J". be done.

1. On the right side of the above-mentioned effect setting switches 1 to 3, there are provided pattern selection switches 5 numbered from ■ to ■, which are used when writing or reading up to four effect combination patterns. Further to the right of the pattern selection switch 5 are a set mode (SET) in which an effect pattern is written and input, a play mode (PLAY) in which the memorized effect pattern is read out and output, and switches 1 to 3 in which neither writing nor reading is performed. A mode changeover switch 6 is provided for switching between various modes including an OFF mode (OFF) in which the effect pattern is output as is by a normal manual operation.

Further, below the effect setting switches 1 to 3, there is provided a tone specifying switch 7 for specifying the tone of violin, harp, piano, etc., and to the right of this tone specifying switch 7 is a switch for specifying the tone and effect. A pattern selection switch 8 numbered from ■ to ■ is used to write or read out up to four combination patterns.The right corner of the pattern selection switch 5 is used for writing and inputting tone and effect patterns. Set mode (SET) to read and output the memorized tone and effect pattern, and Play mode (PLAY) to read and output the memorized tone and effect pattern, and output the tone specified by the tone specifying switch by normal manual operation without writing or reading. A mode changeover switch 9 is provided to change over each mode of off mode (OFF).

On the upper right side of this mode selector switch 9, the mode selector switch 6 or 9 is set to an off mode (OFF) which cuts off the output of the effect pattern when the effect pattern is being read out and output in the play mode, and which allows the output of the effect pattern. An automatic switch 10 is provided for switching between the on mode (ON) and each mode.

The effect pattern data set by the operation of the switches 1 to 3 for setting the various effects of vibrato, sustain, and voltament are given to the effect memory 11 via the Gl as shown in FIG. By operating the pattern selection switch 5, the data is written in one of the first to fourth areas according to the area designation data given via the game jG2. The effect pattern data written in the effect memory 11 is temporarily set in the flip-flop 12 via G3 and G4. The effect pattern data set in the flip-flop 12 is given to the musical tone creation section 13, and the musical tone creation section 13 adds various effects to the musical tone according to the effect pattern data, and the amplifier 14 adds various effects to the musical tone according to the effect pattern data.
The sound will be emitted from speaker 15.

The mode selector switch 6 has a “1” signal (
241 logic level (high state) is applied to the off terminal (OFF), set terminal (SET), and play terminal (PLAY) by switching operation. Of these, the rlJ signal applied to the play terminal is applied to the game G2 as an open signal via the OR gate 16. The “1” signal applied to the set terminal is applied to the effect memory 11 as a set signal to enable writing to the effect memory 11, and is also applied to the gate G1 as an open signal, and also to the OR gate 16. It is given as an open signal to G2 via the above-mentioned game. The "1" signal applied to the OFF terminal is inverted to a "0" signal (binary logic level lOW state) through the inverter 17, and is applied to the above-mentioned game G3, thereby closing the game G3.

Further, the signal output by operating the tone color designation switch 7 is given to a tone color ROM (read only memory) section 18, which reads out tone data based on the specified tone color and stores it in an effect/tone memory 19. By operating the pattern selection switches 8 of (1) to (4) above, the data is written in one of the first to fourth areas according to the area designation data provided via G5. At this time, the effect memory 11 is simultaneously stored in the effect/tone memory 19.
The effect pattern data from is also written in the same area. Among the data written in the effect/tone memory 19, the effect pattern data is temporarily set in the flip-flop 12 via gates G6 and G7, and the effect pattern data set in the flip-flop 12 is used to create the musical tone. Of the data given to section 13 and written to effect/tone memory 19, timbre data is directly given to tone creation section 13. A musical tone creating section 13 creates a musical tone according to the tone color data, adds various effects according to the effect pattern data to this musical tone, and emits the sound from a speaker 15 through an amplifier 14.

The mode selector switch 9 is the mode selector switch 6.
With the same configuration, the voltage of +V is set as a "1" signal and is turned off by switching operation (OFFL set terminal (8-ET)
, and the play terminal (PLAYJ). The "1" signal given to the play terminal is given to the above-mentioned game) G5 via the OR gate 20 as an open signal. The "1" signal applied to the set terminal is applied to the effect/tone memory 19 as a set signal to enable writing into the effect/tone memory 19, and is also sent to the game G5 via the OR gate 20. As well as being given as a development, the above game)
6 as an opening signal.

The signal applied to the off terminal is applied as is to the gate G4, and is also inverted via the inverter 22 and applied to the gate G7, and one of the gates G4 and G7 is always open.

When the auto-effect switch 10 changes from the on state to the off state, it applies a reset signal to the flip-flop 12 to cut off the output of the effect pattern data;
When the state changes from the off state to the on state, a set signal is given to the flip-flop 12, and a "1" signal is given as an open signal to the gate G6 via the OR gate 21.

Note that the effect pattern data read out from the effect memory 11 is sent to the musical sound creation section 1 via 7 lips 70 knobs 12.
3, the timbre data read out from the timbre ROM section 18 is also given to the musical tone creation section 13 at the same time, and a musical tone corresponding to the timbre data is created. Also, when the above-mentioned both mode selector switch 6.9 is set to off mode, iil ■
No data is output from the memory 11.19, and the effect pattern data set by operating the effect setting switches 1 to 3 is directly set in the flip-flop 12 and given to the musical tone creation section 13, and the tone ROM section 18
The timbre data read out from the timbre data is also given to the musical tone creation section 13 at the same time, a musical tone according to the timbre data is created, various effects according to the effect pattern data are added to this musical tone, and the sound is emitted from the speaker 15 through the amplifier 14. be done.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

First, to store only the effect pattern data in the effect memory 11, operate the switches 1 to 3 for each effect setting while looking at the display device 4, for example, set Pippler (VIB) to 2, Sustain (SUS, ) 10. Set a combination pattern of desired effects such as Voltament (FOR) of 4. The effect in this case is a long sustain, medium-length voltament, and a slight vibrato.

Next, the mode changeover switch 6 is set to the set mode, a set signal is given to the effect memory 11 to enable writing, gates G1 and G2 are opened, and switch I of the pattern selection switch 5 is operated to select the game) G2. A first area of the effect memory is specified, and effect pattern data is written into this first area via Gl. In this way, complex combination patterns of effects arbitrarily selected by the operator can be stored. At this time, the off terminal of the mode selector switch 6 is in the "0" state, and the output of the inverter 17 becomes "lJ", which is G341, and if the mode selector switch 9 is in the off mode, G341 is formed.
4 is also opened, the effect pattern data written in the effect memory 11 is passed through the gates G3 and G4, and if the auto effect switch 10 is in the on state, the flip 7 is opened.
It will be set to 0 knob 12, and the musical tone creation section 13
Since the effect pattern data is given to the user and the effected musical sound is emitted from the speaker 15 through the amplifier 14, the user can actually hear the extent of the effect.

Next, switch the second pattern selection switch 5 to ■, and operate the effect setting switches 1 to 3 to select a different effect pattern, such as a combination pattern of vibrato of 0, sustain of 5, and voltament of 9, as the second pattern in the effect memory 11. Write in the area. In this way, the pattern selection switch 5 is
, ■ and repeat the same operation to set a different pattern, the effect memory 1 will be saved as shown in Figure 3.
Four combination patterns of effects can be stored in each of the first to fourth areas.

Next, in order to read out the effect pattern data stored in the effect memory 11 and emit a musical tone to which this effect has been added, select the desired tone of the tone designation switch 7, and select the desired tone from the tone color ROM section 18. Tone color data is then given to the musical tone creation section 13, the mode selection switch 9 is kept in the off mode, and the automatic controller 7 controller 10 is also kept in the on state. Then, set the mode selector switch 6 to the play mode, open the game) G2, and turn the pattern selection switch 5 to I-
The area of the effect memory 11 is designated by selecting the IV corresponding to the resulting effect pattern. Then, the effect pattern data of that area is read out, set in the flip-flop 12 via G3 and G4, and applied to the musical tone creation section 13. Therefore, when you start playing, a musical tone with a tone based on the above tone data is created,
An effect based on the effect pattern data is added and the sound is amplified and emitted.

If it is no longer necessary to add an effect during a performance, it is sufficient to turn off the auto-effect switch 10. By turning off the auto-effect switch 10, a reset signal is given to the flip 70 knob 12 to clear it, and the effect pattern data is given to the musical tone creation section 13. The sound will no longer be played, and the normal musical sound without any effects will be emitted.

If you want to apply the effect again, press auto effect switch 1.
0 to set the effect pattern data in the 7 lip-flop 12. In this way, it is possible to output or prohibit complex combination patterns of effects with a simple operation of the auto switch 7 and the ect switch 10, without having to operate the vibrato, sustain, and voltament effect switches 1 to 3. becomes possible.

Furthermore, if you want to change the effect pattern during a performance, you can simply switch the pattern changeover switch 5 to the desired one, and as a result, different effect pattern data is read out from another area of the effect memory 11, and the flip-flop 1
Since it is set to 2, the effect pattern data given to the musical tone creation section 13 will also be different, and different effects will be added to the musical tone. In this way, the effect pattern can be easily changed by simply operating the pattern changeover switch 5.

Next, in order to store tone data as well as effect pattern data in the effect/tone memory 19, while looking at the display device 4, press the effect setting switch 1 in the same manner as in the case of writing only the effect pattern data. 3 to set a combination pattern of effects, such as vibrato at 10, sustain at 1, and voltament at 8, and select a desired tone designation switch 7, such as violin. In this case, the vibrato is extremely strong on the violin, the voltament is relatively long, and there is almost no sustain.

Next, the mode changeover switch 6 is set to the set mode, the pattern selection switch 5 is set to an arbitrary value, the effect pattern data is temporarily written into the effect memory 11, and the mode changeover switch 9 is set to the set mode, and the pattern selection switch 5 is set to the desired value. Apply a set signal to enable writing, open gates G5, G6, and G7, and operate switch ■ of pattern selection switches 8 to gate G.
5, the first area of the effect/tone memory is designated, and the effect pattern data temporarily stored in the effect memory 11 is written into this first area. At the same time, tone designation switch 7
The violin timbre code from is given to the timbre ROM section 18, the violin timbre data is read out, and written in accordance with the first area of the effect/timbre memory 19. In this way, a combination pattern of complex patterns of effects and tones arbitrarily selected by the operator can be stored. At this time, the effect pattern data written in the effect/tone memory 19 is passed through gates G6 and G7, and if the auto effect switch 10 is in the on state, it is set in the flip-flop 12.
The effect pattern data is given to the tone generator 13, and the violin tone data written in the effect/tone memory 19 is also given to the musical tone creation section 13, and a musical tone in which the above effects are applied to the violin tone is created and emitted. You can hear the effect level and tone in real time.

Next, switch the pattern selection switch 8 to H, and switch the effect setting switches 1 to 3 and the tone designation switch 7 to 11.
v! A different pattern, for example, a combination pattern of vibrato of 8, sustain of 5, voltament of 0, and timbre of harp, is written in the second area of the effect/tone memory 19. In this way, by switching the pattern selection switch 5 to the left and right positions and repeating the same operation to set different combination patterns, the effects are applied to each of the first to fourth areas of the effect/tone memory 19, as shown in FIG. Four combination patterns of tones can be stored.

Next, in order to read out the study effect and tone pattern data stored in the effect/tone memory 19 and emit the sound, leave the auto effect switch 1o in the on state and output the set signal to open the game) G6. . Then, set the mode selector switch 9 to play mode and gate G5,
G7 is opened, and an area of the effect/tone memory 19 is specified by selecting one of the pattern selection switches 8 from I to 3 that corresponds to a desired combination pattern.

Then, the combination pattern of that area is read out,
The timbre data is directly applied to the musical tone generating section 13, and the effect pattern data is set in the 7-lip flop 12 via gates G6 and G7 and is applied to the musical tone generating section 13. Therefore, when a performance is started, a musical tone having a tone color based on the tone color pattern data is created, an effect based on the effect pattern data is added, and the sound is amplified and emitted.

If it is no longer necessary to add an effect during a performance, just turn off the auto effect switch 10.
A reset signal is applied to the rib block 12 to clear it, and the effect pattern data is no longer applied to the musical tone generating section 13, so that a normal musical tone without any effects is emitted f'j. If you want to apply the effect again, just turn on the auto effect switch 10 and set the effect pattern f in the flip-flop 12. In this way, it is possible to output or prohibit complex combination patterns of effects with a simple operation of the auto effect switch IO without having to operate the vibrato sustain and voltament effect switches 1 to 3. becomes.

Furthermore, if you wish to change the combination pattern of effects and timbres during a performance, all you have to do is switch the pattern changeover switch 8 to the desired one. is read out and given to the musical sound production section 3, so that musical sounds with different tones and effects are emitted. In this way, effects and tone patterns can be easily changed by simply operating the pattern changeover switch 9.

Note that when writing to the effect/tone memory 19, the mode selector switch 6 was set to the set mode in the above case, but it may also be set to the play mode, in which case the effect pattern data in the effect memory 11 is transferred as is, and the mode changeover switch 6 is set to the set mode. Switches 15-3 do not function.

Furthermore, if the mode selector switch 6.9 is set to the off mode, gates G3 and G7 are closed, allowing normal manual performance.

According to this embodiment, since a plurality of effect patterns that combine a plurality of effects can be stored, it is possible to switch to a different effect pattern with a single touch during performance, and the strength of each effect can be set in stages from 0 to 10. Since you can add , you can change the effect pattern in a variety of ways. Furthermore, since tone data can be stored in combination, patterns of tone and effect combinations can be switched with a single touch.

In the above embodiment, the types of effects are vibrato, sustain, and voltamento, but all other effects such as echo, tremo, chorus, and reverse may be added. The writing may be performed directly from the effect setting switches 1 to 3 through a gate that is opened by a signal from the set terminal of the mode changeover switch 9, without going through the effect memory 11.
Furthermore, the data given to the display section 4 may be from the memory 11119 instead of from the effect setting switches 1 to 3.

In addition, when storing effect pattern data, it may be possible to store the effect pattern data not only in combination with timbre, but also in combination with rhythm.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, the present invention creates an effect pattern in which a plurality of effects are arbitrarily combined, temporarily stores it in memory, and provides effect pattern data from this memory to the musical tone creation section. You can change it in various ways to suit your tastes and set a wide variety of patterns. Furthermore, it is now possible to block or allow the output of effect pattern data from the memory to the musical sound creation section, so you can add complex effect patterns that combine a wide variety of effects to musical sounds with a simple one-touch operation. This eliminates the need for the troublesome effort of individually switching switches for multiple effect settings, making it easy to repeat even when playing or even for beginners. It has the effect of

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 shows various switches of the effect device, FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram of the effect device, and FIGS. 3 and 4 show the effect memory 11 and the effect device, respectively. - It is a figure which shows an example of the memory content of the tone color memory 19. 1 to 3...Effect setting switch, 1o...
・・Auto effect switch, 11・・Effect memory, 13・・Musical tone creation section, 19・・A・・Effect・
Tone memory. Special 11'1 Applicant Casio Computing Co., Ltd. Figure 1 1,000 VIB SUS FOR No. 3 IIl 11 [ ■ ■ Diagram ■

Claims (1)

[Claims] A means for creating effect pattern data by combining a plurality of effects, a memory for storing the created effect pattern data, and a musical sound creation means for creating a musical sound having an effect according to the effect pattern data read from the memory. and means for blocking the input of the effect pattern data to the musical tone creation means.