Automated compilation of music
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1. A method for automated mixing of first and second music tracks comprising the steps of:
- selecting first and second sections of the first and second tracks respectively, over which a transition between the first and second tracks will occur;
for at least selected intrinsic peak amplitudes of the first track, determining, in accordance with at least one predetermined criterion, whether a musical clash exists with an intrinsic peak amplitude from the second track; and
in the event of a clash, reducing output amplitude of at least one of the tracks at least at a frequency of one of the clashing intrinsic peak amplitudes, and over a time interval at least equal to duration of the aforesaid one of the intrinsic peak amplitudes.
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Abstract
During mixing of two musical tracks, the variations in combined output volume are reduced by analyzing either the intrinsic amplitude at which each track was mastered or the output amplitude (i.e. subsequent to amplification of the audio signal), and modifying either the intrinsic amplitude or amplification during the mixing phase. Musical clashes during mixing are avoided by analyzing intrinsic amplitudes of the two tracks at similar frequencies to detect the likelihood of a clash, and in the event a clash is detected, reducing the output amplitude of one of the tracks at the relevant frequency.
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1. A method for automated mixing of first and second music tracks comprising the steps of:
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selecting first and second sections of the first and second tracks respectively, over which a transition between the first and second tracks will occur;
for at least selected intrinsic peak amplitudes of the first track, determining, in accordance with at least one predetermined criterion, whether a musical clash exists with an intrinsic peak amplitude from the second track; and
in the event of a clash, reducing output amplitude of at least one of the tracks at least at a frequency of one of the clashing intrinsic peak amplitudes, and over a time interval at least equal to duration of the aforesaid one of the intrinsic peak amplitudes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. Apparatus for automated mixing of first and second music tracks, the apparatus comprising first and second audio players for converting first and second audio source data into first and second audio signals respectively, a memory and a processor adapted:
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for at least selected intrinsic peak amplitudes of the first track which occur over a section thereof during which mixing between the first and second tracks occurs, to determine, in accordance with at least one predetermined criterion, whether a musical clash exists with an intrinsic peak amplitude from the second track; and
in the event of a clash, to reduce output amplitude of at least one of the tracks at least at a frequency of one of the clashing intrinsic peak amplitudes, and over a time interval at least equal to duration of the aforesaid one of the intrinsic peak amplitudes. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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