Multi-media apparatus
First Claim
1. An interactive multimedia apparatus, usable in combination with a software suite of programs installed in a computing means with a display component and a suitable input connection port to connect to the apparatus, characterised in that the apparatus includes dynamic intervention means to modify, refine, adjust, vary and/or change characteristics, parameters and special effects of individual audio or video tracks and/or characteristics and parameters and special effects of a composite audio mix during the mixing cycle in real time.
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Abstract
Interactive multimedia apparatus (an operating device), shown in 4 views, is coupled to a control unit comprising a PC (personal computer) or similar system with a software suite of programs. The apparatus has activation means, including a plurality of buttons and an analog element, forming dynamic intervention means to modify, refine, adjust, vary and/or change characteristics, parameters and special effects of individual audio or video tracks and/or characteristics and parameters and special effects of a composite audio mix during the mixing cycle in real time, and to record such changes. The functions of the activation means can be set by the user. The PC displays the tracks being mixed, and the pre-selected mixing effects chosen, and permits track file management. The apparatus may comprise foot operated means (e.g. a dance mat) or a steering wheel, or be wholly integrated.
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25 Claims
- 1. An interactive multimedia apparatus, usable in combination with a software suite of programs installed in a computing means with a display component and a suitable input connection port to connect to the apparatus, characterised in that the apparatus includes dynamic intervention means to modify, refine, adjust, vary and/or change characteristics, parameters and special effects of individual audio or video tracks and/or characteristics and parameters and special effects of a composite audio mix during the mixing cycle in real time.
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25. A multimedia apparatus substantially in accordance with any of the embodiments as herein described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.
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