System and methods for the creation and performance of sensory stimulating content
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1. A music instrument configured to allow a user to compose musical sounds, comprising:
- a plurality of triggers;
a processor,a controller responsive to the plurality of triggers, and configured to generate control signals as a function of the triggers selected by the user;
a plurality of music programs, the processor configured to generate an electronic signal as a function of the controller control signals and the plurality of music programs; and
at least one sound generator configured to generate audible said musical sounds as a function of the electronic signal; and
wherein each said music program comprises sound elements comprising a subset of a musical composition, the music programs are correlated to each other, and the generated audible musical sounds are synchronized to each other.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for creating and presenting sensory stimulating content. One aspect of the invention allows a composer to associate content with one or more triggers, and to define behavior characteristics which control the functioning of each trigger. Another aspect of the invention provides a variety of user interfaces through which a performer can cause content to be presented to an audience.
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1. A music instrument configured to allow a user to compose musical sounds, comprising:
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a plurality of triggers; a processor, a controller responsive to the plurality of triggers, and configured to generate control signals as a function of the triggers selected by the user; a plurality of music programs, the processor configured to generate an electronic signal as a function of the controller control signals and the plurality of music programs; and at least one sound generator configured to generate audible said musical sounds as a function of the electronic signal; and wherein each said music program comprises sound elements comprising a subset of a musical composition, the music programs are correlated to each other, and the generated audible musical sounds are synchronized to each other. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A music instrument configured to allow a user to compose musical sounds, comprising:
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a plurality of triggers; a control module responsive to the plurality of triggers; a plurality of music programs, the control module configured to generate electronic signals as a function of the plurality of music programs and the plurality of triggers, wherein each said music program comprises sound elements comprising a subset of a predetermined musical composition; and a sound generator configured to generate synchronized sympathetic audible musical sounds as a function of the electronic signals. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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