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Apparatus for attaching a musical instrument to a computer

  • US 3,915,047 A
  • Filed: 01/02/1974
  • Issued: 10/28/1975
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/02/1974
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In combination with a data processing system:

  • first switch means coupled to an electrical source operative in response to depression of keys on a musical instrument keyboard for providing electrical signals;

    second switch means coupled to an electrical source operable by one playing said musical instrument for providing repetitive electrical signals corresponding to the rhythm maintained by the performer;

    means for scanning said electrical signals and said repetitive electrical signals; and

    means responsive to said scanning means for storing a binary representation of the state of said signals in a buffer register.

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