JP5251382B2 - Electronic percussion instrument - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic percussion instrument that generates an electronic performance sound in response to a performance operation such as striking a pad-shaped performance operator.

Conventionally, as shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2, an electronic percussion instrument that has a pad-like performance operator (operation surface) and generates a performance sound that simulates a percussion instrument such as a drum or a cymbal in response to a hitting operation of the pad There is. In an electronic percussion instrument equipped with such a pad-like performance operator, performance information associated with the hit pad is read out by hitting the pad with a part of the body such as a stick or a hand, and accordingly, The performance sounds and short phrases are pronounced.
Japanese Patent No. 3835163 Japanese Patent No. 3554770

  Incidentally, the electronic percussion instruments shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are provided with a plurality of pads. In such an electronic percussion instrument provided with a plurality of pads, the pads are arranged close to each other. However, when the player performs a pad hitting operation, there is a possibility that another pad different from the intended pad may be hit by mistake. Especially when a plurality of pads are installed on a desktop electronic percussion instrument, the area of each pad becomes relatively small, so it is possible to hit another pad adjacent to the intended pad by mistake. Becomes higher.

  In the case of an electronic percussion instrument having a plurality of pads, the performance sound generated for the performance operation is conventionally set for each pad. However, when setting the performance sound for each pad, if there are a large number of pads, the performance sound setting operation takes time and effort, so the setting work when performing the performance operation becomes complicated and the percussion instrument is easy. In a desktop electronic percussion instrument for the purpose of enjoying the performance, there is a risk that the ease of operation and convenience may be impaired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object thereof is to improve performance operability by effectively utilizing the plurality of operation surfaces in an electronic percussion instrument having a plurality of operation surfaces. To provide electronic percussion instruments.

  In order to solve the above problems, an electronic percussion instrument according to the present invention includes a performance operation unit (10) constituted by a plurality of section operation surfaces (P), and storage means (43, 47) for storing a plurality of types of performance sounds. The performance sound assigning means (45) for assigning any of the performance sounds stored in the storage means (43, 47) to the plurality of partition operation surfaces (P), and at least two of the plurality of partition operation surfaces (P) Group setting means (45) for setting a group operation surface (G) formed by combining the two, performance operation detection means (22, 26) for detecting a performance operation performed on the partition operation surface (P), Performance sound generating means (45, 41) for generating a performance sound assigned to the section operation surface (P) based on the performance operation detected by the performance operation detecting means (22, 26). The assigning means (45) is a group setting When the group operation surface (G) is set by (45), the same type of performance sound is assigned to two or more partition operation surfaces (P) belonging to the group operation surface (G), and the group operation surface ( When G) is not set, a different type of performance sound is assigned to each section operation surface (P). In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis here has shown the code | symbol of the corresponding component of embodiment mentioned later as an example of this invention.

  According to the electronic percussion instrument of the present invention, it is possible to set a group operation surface by combining a plurality of partition operation surfaces and assign the same type of performance sound to two or more partition operation surfaces belonging to the group operation surface. . Therefore, it is possible to realize a performance operation that handles the group operation surface as one operation surface. On the other hand, when the group operation surface is not set, each partition operation surface functions as an independent operation surface by generating different performance sounds for performance operations on different partition operation surfaces. Can do. As described above, since the group setting of the partition operation surface can be arbitrarily performed, the performance operability of the electronic percussion instrument can be improved by effectively utilizing the plurality of partition operation surfaces.

  In the above electronic percussion instrument, the storage means (43, 47) stores information related to the combination of the plurality of partition operation surfaces (P), and the group setting surface (G) of the group operation surface (G) is stored. The setting may be performed by selecting from the combination of the partition operation surfaces (P) stored in the storage means (43, 47). According to this, since it becomes possible to easily set the group operation surface based on the stored combination of partition operation surfaces, the performance and operability of the electronic percussion instrument are improved. In addition, if a combination of partition operation surfaces simulating the form of a characteristic percussion instrument or a combination of partition operation surfaces necessary for a special performance operation is stored, the player can only select a combination of partition operation surfaces. Thus, the performance of characteristic percussion instruments and special performance operations can be performed, so that the group operation surface can be used more effectively and the performance operations can be further diversified.

  In the electronic percussion instrument, the numbers assigned to the plurality of partition operation surfaces (P) are stored, and when the group operation surface (G) is set, the youngest in the group operation surface (G). The performance sound assigned to the numbered partition operation surface (P) may be assigned as the representative sound for the group operation surface (G). According to this, it becomes possible to easily set the performance sound necessary for handling the group operation surface as one operation surface.

  In the electronic percussion instrument, the performance sound generating means (45, 41) has two or more compartment operation surfaces (P) belonging to one group operation surface (G) when the group operation surface (G) is set. ), Only one performance sound may be generated for performance operations performed at a time. According to this, only one performance sound is generated even when performance operations are performed on a plurality of locations in the group operation surface at a time. Accordingly, it is possible to perform a performance operation in which the group operation surface is handled as one operation surface.

  In the above electronic percussion instrument, the plurality of section operation surfaces (P) may be provided in a lattice form with a plurality provided in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction as viewed from the performer side. If the partition operation surfaces are arranged in a lattice shape in this way, it becomes easy to perform a performance operation using the partition operation surfaces. Further, when setting a group operation surface, it is easy to perform grouping by combining adjacent section operation surfaces, and it is easy to perform a performance operation that handles the group operation surface as one operation surface.

  In the electronic percussion instrument, the plurality of partition operation surfaces (P) include a plurality of types of partition operation surfaces (P) having different surface shapes, and the plurality of types of partition operation surfaces (P) are at least flat. A partition operation surface (P1 to P6) having a shape and a partition operation surface (P7 to P12) protruding in a three-dimensional shape may be included. According to this, when performing a performance operation on the partition operation surface or the group operation surface, it is possible to perform a characteristic performance operation by effectively utilizing the partition operation surfaces having different shapes. Therefore, the performance operation can be further diversified. In addition, as a specific example of a performance operation utilizing multiple types of partition operation surfaces, a flat partition operation surface is hit with the tip of the stick, and a three-dimensional raised partition operation surface is hit with the stick's belly. Etc.

  In the electronic percussion instrument, the rendition style effect adding means (45) for adding the effect of the special performance style to the performance sound generated in response to the performance operation on the section operation face (P) or the group operation face (G), and the special performance style. A rendition style instruction area setting means (45) for setting a section operation surface (P) or a group operation face (G) for inputting instructions related to the rendition style, and the rendition style instruction area setting means (45) The section operation surface (P) or the group operation surface (G) for inputting the sound is set in association with the section operation surface (P) or the group operation surface (G) on which the performance operation is performed, and a performance sound generating means ( 45, 41), when a special performance instruction is input, a performance sound in which the effect of the special performance method is added to the performance operation on the corresponding section operation surface (P) or group operation surface (G) is generated. West It may be.

  According to this, the effect of special performance can be added to the performance sound generated for the performance operation on the partition operation surface or the group operation surface, so the performance sound generated for the performance operation of the electronic percussion instrument is diversified. it can. In particular, a performance sound to which a special performance effect is added can be generated not only for the performance operation on the partition operation surface but also on the performance operation on the group operation surface. Sound can also be diversified.

  Further, in this case, the rendition style instruction area setting means (45) is a division operation surface (P) or group operation surface (G) for inputting a special performance method instruction, which is common to a plurality of types of rendition styles. P) or a group operation surface (G) may be set. According to this, the setting relating to the special performance method can be easily performed, and the configuration necessary for the setting can be simplified. In addition, since it is possible to easily input special performance instructions, the performance and operability of the electronic percussion instrument are improved. In this case, the division operation surface or group operation surface for inputting special performance method instructions and the division operation surface or group operation surface for performing a performance operation may be set to the same or different ones. Also good.

  According to the electronic percussion instrument of the present invention, in the electronic percussion instrument having a plurality of operation surfaces, the performance operation can be diversified by effectively utilizing the plurality of operation surfaces.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the front-rear direction, the front side and the back side, or the left-right (horizontal) direction, the front-rear direction, the front side and the back side, or the left-right (horizontal) viewed from the player side of the electronic percussion instrument 1 described later ) Direction.

[First Embodiment]
1 and 2 are diagrams showing an electronic percussion instrument 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a plan view of the electronic percussion instrument 1, FIG. 2 (a) is a side view of the electronic percussion instrument 1, and FIG. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the pad P mentioned later. The electronic percussion instrument 1 is a desktop electronic musical instrument and is accommodated in a case 2 formed in a substantially flat plate shape. On the back side of the upper surface of the case 2, a performance operation unit 10 composed of a plurality of partition operation surfaces (hereinafter referred to as “pads”) P is disposed, and a panel surface 31 is provided at a corner on the front side. Is installed. As shown in FIG. 2A, a terminal portion 3 having a plurality of terminals for connecting a power source or connecting an external device is provided on the rear surface of the case 2.

  The performance operation unit 10 is arranged so as to cover the upper surface of the case 2. The performance operating unit 10 has a substantially rectangular outer shape, and is partitioned in a lattice shape along the front-rear direction and the left-right direction as viewed from the performer side (front side), and one pad P is disposed in each partition. ing. In the present embodiment, the performance operation unit 10 is divided into four sections (four rows) in the front-rear direction and three sections (three rows) in the left-right direction, and a total of twelve pads P1 to P12 are arranged.

  Of the pads P1 to P12, the three pads P7, P8, P9 arranged in the horizontal row on the back side and the three pads P10, P11, P12 arranged in the horizontal row on the near side are all shown in the figure. As shown in FIG. 1, the outer shape is a horizontally long rectangular shape, and as shown in FIG. 2A, the striking surface (operation surface) V is raised in a cylindrical surface shape with the horizontal direction as the axial direction. have. Hereinafter, the region to which the back pads P7 to P9 belong is referred to as a first three-dimensional portion 16, and the region to which the front pads P10 to P12 belong is referred to as a second three-dimensional portion 17.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1, all the six pads P1 to P6 arranged between the first three-dimensional part 16 and the second three-dimensional part 17 have a substantially square shape, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the striking surface V has a planar shape. Hereinafter, a region to which these six pads P1 to P6 belong is referred to as a plane portion 18. The pads P1 to P6 of the flat surface portion 18 are installed in an inclined state in which the striking surface V is slightly lowered toward the front side of the case 2 so that the striking surface V faces the player side. The three pads P1 to P3 on the back side have the same inclination angle, and the three pads P4 to P6 on the front side also have the same inclination angle, but the pads P1 to P3 on the back side are closer to the front side. The inclination angle is larger than that of the pads P4 to P6. This makes it easier for the performer to visually recognize both the pads P1 to P3 on the back side and the pads P4 to P6 on the near side, and makes it easier to perform a striking operation with a stick or hand. Further, a slight level difference (height difference of the hitting surface V) T is provided between the back side pads P1 to P3 and the front side pads P4 to P6. The step T makes it easier for the performer to recognize the boundaries between the pads P1 to P3 on the back side and the pads P4 to P6 on the near side, and the batting operation targeting the pads P1 to P3 on the back side and the near side Since it becomes easy to distinguish and perform the batting operation aimed at the pads P4 to P6, performance operability is improved. Further, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), since the edge W on the front side of the pads P1 to P3 protrudes, a hitting operation using the edge W (for example, hitting the edge W with the abdomen of the stick) The operation range for the pads P1 to P6 of the plane portion 18 is widened.

  Moreover, in the electronic percussion instrument 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2A, the pads P7 to P9 of the first three-dimensional part 16 and the pads P1 to P3 on the back side of the flat part 18 with the step T as a boundary. Are installed on the same plane, and the pads P10 to P12 of the second three-dimensional portion 17 and the pads P4 to P6 on the near side of the plane portion 18 are installed on the same plane.

  The pads P7 to P9 of the first three-dimensional part 16 and the pads P10 to P12 of the second three-dimensional part 17 are suitable for a performance operation of hitting the striking surface V protruding in a cylindrical surface with the abdomen (side surface) of the stick. Yes. On the other hand, the pads P1 to P6 of the flat portion 18 are suitable for a performance operation of hitting the flat hitting surface V with the tip of the stick. Note that the performance operation for the pad P is not limited to the hitting with the stick, but may be a hitting with a part of the body such as a hand. In the performance operation for instructing the mute playing method and the choke playing method described later, in addition to the hitting, It is possible to perform a performance operation in which the hit surface of the pad P is pressed with a palm or the like. Further, by arranging the first three-dimensional part 16 and the second three-dimensional part 17 on the back side and the near side of the flat part 18, respectively, for example, the flat part 18 is handled as a drum hitting surface, and the first three-dimensional part A performance operation is possible in which the 16 and the second three-dimensional part 17 are handled as rims installed around the hitting surface of the drum. In addition, by providing not only the first three-dimensional part 16 arranged on the back side of the flat part 18 but also the second three-dimensional part 17 arranged on the near side, the periphery of the flat part 18 is the first, second three-dimensional part 16, Since it is in a state surrounded by 17, a state close to an actual drum having a rim surrounding the entire circumference of the striking surface is reproduced.

  The striking surface V of the pad P is composed of a surface material 21 made of an elastic material such as rubber as shown in FIG. Between adjacent pads P, a lattice-like groove 12 is provided. The pads P1 to P12 are partitioned by the groove 12. Further, a contact sensor (sheet sensor) 22 is disposed on the back side of the surface material 21. The contact sensor 22 is a sheet-like pressure sensor, and can detect when a performer presses the hitting surface with a hand or the like in a mute playing method or choke playing method described later. In addition, when the batting operation is performed on the pad P by the contact sensor 22, the batting position can be detected. A reinforcing plate 23 is installed below the contact sensor 22. The reinforcing plate 23 is elastically supported via an elastic member 25 such as rubber with respect to a base 24 installed below the performance operation unit 10. On the lower surface side of the reinforcing plate 23, an impact sensor 26 formed in a plate shape that comes into surface contact with the reinforcing plate 23 is installed. As the impact sensor 26, a piezo element or the like that can detect vibration caused by impact of the pad P and output an electrical signal is used. The striking strength when the striking operation is performed on the pad P can be detected by the striking sensor 26.

  In the electronic percussion instrument 1 of the present embodiment, timbre data stored in advance in the ROM 43 or the storage unit 47 described later can be used as the sound source data of the performance sound generated in response to the performance operation of the pad P. In addition, in the case of having a sampling function for taking in sound from the outside, it is also possible to use sampled waveform data as sound source data of performance sound.

  As shown in FIG. 1, various operation keys 32 such as a cursor switch and an input switch, a volume adjustment knob 33, and the like are arranged on the panel surface 31 of the setting operation unit 30. In addition, a display unit 34 composed of a liquid crystal panel and an audio output unit 36 incorporating a speaker for outputting various sounds such as performance sounds are provided. The display unit 34 displays a setting operation screen for performing various setting operations. As shown in FIG. 2 (a), the panel surface 31 is disposed at the same corner as the performance operation unit 10 at the corner on the near side of the case 2, and from there toward the near side. It is formed in an inclined flat shape that gradually descends. This inclination angle is steeper than the inclination angle of the performance operation unit 10. By arranging the panel surface 31 and the inclination angle in this way, the panel surface 31, the operation key 32, the knob 33 and the like can be used even when the pad P located near the setting operation unit 30 is hit with a stick or hand. Reduces the risk of accidental blows. Therefore, the performance operability of the electronic percussion instrument 1 can be improved. Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, since the second three-dimensional part 17 adjacent to the boundary with the panel surface 31 protrudes toward the player side, the three-dimensional pad P10 belonging to the second three-dimensional part 17 is provided. It is easy to perform a performance operation of hitting P12 with the abdomen of the stick.

  In the present embodiment, the size and shape of the display unit 34 are reduced and simplified so as to fit within a part of the panel surface 31. Thereby, the external dimension of the electronic percussion instrument 1 can be reduced in size. Moreover, the cost of the electronic percussion instrument 1 can be reduced by simplifying the display unit 34. Furthermore, by reducing the size of the display unit 34, it is possible to secure a sufficient installation space for the performance operation unit 10 without increasing the external dimensions of the electronic percussion instrument 1. Thereby, the performance operability of the electronic percussion instrument 1 can be improved.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the electronic percussion instrument 1. The electronic percussion instrument 1 includes a performance operation unit 10, a setting operation unit 30, a sound source (sound source circuit) 41, a sound system 42, a ROM 43, a RAM 44, a main control unit (CPU) 45, a timer 46, a storage unit 47, a display unit 34, and an interface. (I / F) 48 are provided, and these units are connected to each other via a bus 50.

  The performance operation unit 10 includes the twelve pads P1 to P12 as described above, and each pad P includes a striking sensor (piezo sensor) 26 and a contact sensor (sheet sensor) 22. The performance operation unit 10 is connected to the bus 50 via the operation interface 13. The main control unit (CPU) 45 serves to control the entire electronic percussion instrument 1. As will be described later, when the electronic percussion instrument 1 performs a setting operation or a performance operation, the main control unit 45 performs means for executing various processes for the setting operation or the performance operation (for example, a performance sound assigning unit or a group setting). Function).

  The timer 46 measures the interrupt time and various times in the timer interrupt process. The ROM 43 stores a control program executed by the main control unit 45, various application programs including a data table and a control program, various data, and the like. Further, data relating to performance sounds assigned to each pad P can be stored. The RAM 44 temporarily stores automatic performance data, various input information, calculation results, and the like. The storage unit 47 includes a storage medium such as an HDD or a flash memory, and can store various setting information, performance data, and the like. The display unit 34 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying various information. The display unit 34 may be composed of a light emitting diode (LED). The interface (I / F) 48 connects an external performance device 49, and inputs various signals (for example, a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) signal) from the external performance device 49, or the external performance device 49. Output a signal. The sound source 41 converts performance data input by the operation of the performance operation unit 10 or preset automatic performance data into a musical sound signal. The sound system 42 includes an amplifier, a speaker, and the like that convert a musical sound signal from the sound source 41 into sound.

  In the electronic percussion instrument 1 of the present embodiment, pad numbers and pad names are attached to the twelve pads P1 to P12 provided in the performance operation unit 10. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of pad numbers and pad names given to the pads P1 to P12. In the example shown in the figure, the three pads P1 to P3 located on the back side in the plane portion 18 are sequentially numbered 1, 2, and 3, and the three pads P4 to P3 located on the near side in the plane portion 18 are arranged. P6 is numbered 4, 5, and 6 in order, the three pads P7 to P9 belonging to the first solid part 16 are numbered 7, 8, and 9 in order, and the three pads P10 to P12 belonging to the second solid part 17 are The numbers are 10, 11, and 12 in this order. The 12 pads P1 to P12 are given different alphabetic symbols. When the pad names corresponding to the pad numbers are listed, 1: HHU, 2: HNU, 3: HMU, 4: HHS, 5: HNS, 6: HMS, 7: RHU, 8: RNU, 9: RMU, 10: RHS , 11: RNS, 12: RMS. These pad number and pad name data are stored in the storage unit 47. Note that the pad numbers and pad names shown here are merely examples, and any number or symbol other than those described above may be attached to the pads P1 to P12 as long as they have appropriate orders and identification symbols. .

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the setting operation screen 35 displayed on the display unit 34. The setting operation screen 35 is in a list form for inputting information related to various settings such as performance sound corresponding to the pad P and performance setting. Note that the display unit 34 does not need to display the entire list shown in FIG. 5 at one time. It is only necessary that the display range can be switched by selecting a part of the list and the portions that require setting input can be displayed in order. . In the electronic percussion instrument 1, the setting operation screen 35 is used to set a performance sound (pronunciation) for the performance operation of the pad P, a setting of the pad P used for a mute performance method and a chord performance method to be described later, a group setting of the pad P, Various settings such as a pad chain setting related to the sound generation order of a plurality of pad operations can be performed. Specific contents of each setting will be described below. In FIG. 5, the value within the range surrounded by the thick frame S is a value that can be changed according to the setting operation by the operator.

<Performance sound settings>
In the example shown in FIG. 5, different timbres (timbre A to timbre O) are assigned to the first to twelfth pads P1 to P12. As the timbre A to timbre O here, for example, timbres simulating various percussion instruments such as bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat, high tom, mid tom, rotum, crash cymbal, ride cymbal, hi-hat cymbal and the like can be used. You may use the timbre which simulated the kind of percussion instrument other than the above. Each timbre data is stored in the ROM 43 or the storage unit 47, and when the performance operation of the pad P is performed, the main control unit 45 calls the corresponding timbre data from the ROM 43 or the storage unit 47 to make it sound. it can.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, alternate settings are made for the 2nd, 8th and 12th pads. The alternate setting is a setting for assigning a plurality of performance sounds with an order to one pad P. In this case, when a performance operation is performed on a single pad P a plurality of times, the assigned first performance sound (timbre) is generated for the first operation, and the second operation is performed. The second performance sound is pronounced. In the specific example shown in FIG. 5, timbre B-timbre M is assigned to the second pad, but when the second pad is continuously hit, the timbre B and the timbre M alternate. It means that it is pronounced. It is also possible to assign three or more timbres to one pad P.

  Note that the sound assigned to one performance operation of each pad P may be a single sound, or may be assigned a phrase formed by combining a plurality of consecutive sounds. Further, here, a case has been described in which a timbre stored in advance in the electronic percussion instrument 1 is assigned to each pad P. However, in addition to this, each pad has a function of sampling external sounds. It is also possible to assign a sampled tone color waveform to P. Note that, as a setting other than the above-described alternate setting, a stack sound generation setting may be performed. Here, the stack sound generation setting is a setting in which a plurality of performance sounds are assigned to one pad P and the assigned performance sounds are simultaneously generated when the pad P is operated.

<Pad chain setting>
The pad chain setting means that if the same pad P is operated for a plurality of times in succession, the performance sound (tone) assigned to the pad P is generated for the first operation, and the second time. For subsequent operations, the performance sounds assigned to the other pads P are set to sound in a predetermined order. In the pad chain setting, a user setting that allows the operator to arbitrarily set the tone color and the order of sound generation, and a fixed setting in which the tone color and order of sound generated for each pad are fixed in advance. There is. Further, in the user setting, the performer may be able to arbitrarily set the tone and order of sound generation, or the performer can select and set from a plurality of types of tone and order stored in advance. May be.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, the tone colors assigned to the first, second, and third pads are set in this order as the pad chain setting (user setting) for the first pad. Therefore, when the first pad is struck four times in succession, timbre A, timbre B, timbre M, and timbre C are sounded in order. In the fifth and subsequent hits, the timbre A is sounded again in order. Further, as the pad chain setting of the second pad, the timbres assigned to the second, third, and first pads are set in this order.

A specific example of the performance sound generated based on the user setting shown in FIG. 5 is further shown. Hereinafter, a combination of a pad number for which a striking operation has been performed and a timbre that is pronounced for the pad number will be exemplified.
[Pattern 1] Pad 1 (tone A) → Pad 3 (tone C) → Pad 1 (tone A) → Pad 1 (tone B) → Pad 2 (tone B)
[Pattern 2] Pad 5 (tone E) → Pad 5 (tone E) → Pad 5 (tone E) → Pad 1 (tone A) → Pad 1 (tone B)
[Pattern 3] 2nd pad (tone B) → 2nd pad (tone M) → 2nd pad (tone C) → 7th pad (tone G) → 1st pad (tone A)

  In the pad chain setting, when one pad P for which the pad chain is set is hit, another pad P is hit and then the original pad P is hit again. The performance sound generated in response to the striking operation may be made to take over the order of the pad chain of the pad P from the previous striking operation, or once another pad P has been played, the order of the pad chain. May be reset and restarted from the beginning. As a specific example, when the 1st pad (tone A) → 1st pad (tone B) → 3rd pad (tone C) is struck and then the 1st pad is struck again, the performance for that is performed. As the sound, the timbre M → tone C may be generated by taking over the pad chain order, or the timbre A → tone B may be generated by resetting the pad chain order.

<Mute playing method>
The mute playing method is a natural percussion instrument that is hit with a stick or hand while hitting the hitting surface with a hand or the like. This is a technique for generating a "mute sound"). In the electronic percussion instrument 1 of the present embodiment, it can be detected that the pad P is pressed by the contact sensor 22 provided in the pad P. When it is detected that the pad P is pressed, the mute sound of a natural percussion instrument can be reproduced by generating a mute sound different from a normal tone as a performance sound to be generated in response to the striking operation. Yes. In the electronic percussion instrument 1 having a plurality of pads P, the pad P to be struck and the pad P to be pressed for the mute instruction can be set to the same pad P, or can be set to different pads P.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, when the 1st pad is hit, the 7th pad is pressed to instruct the mute for the 1st pad and the mute sound for the timbre A is generated. That is, in this case, the mute instruction pad for the first pad is set to the seventh pad. Similarly, the mute instruction pads for the 4th, 5th, 6th, 10th and 12th pads are set to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 3rd pads, respectively. . The mute instruction pad may be arbitrarily set by the operator on the setting operation screen shown in FIG. 5, or may be selected and set by the operator from pre-stored.

<Chalk playing method>
Choke playing is a natural percussion instrument that, after hitting the hitting surface with a stick or hand, presses the hitting surface with your hand while the hitting sound is being generated. It is a performance technique that causes the sound to decay or abruptly decay. In the electronic percussion instrument 1 of this embodiment, when it is detected that the pad P is pressed after the hit, the performance sound that has been generated so far is muted or attenuated rapidly, so that the choke method of the natural percussion instrument It is possible to reproduce the mute or sudden decay of the performance sound. As an effect of the choke performance method, in addition to muting or abruptly attenuating the performance sound, another performance sound (so-called choke sound) generated by the choke performance method is generated instead of the original performance sound. It is also possible to do so.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, when the 7th pad is pressed after hitting the 1st pad, the choke for the 1st pad is instructed, and at that time, the timbre A is muted or rapidly attenuated. That is, the choke instruction pad for the first pad is set to the seventh pad. Similarly, the chord instruction pads for the 4th, 6th, and 10th pads are set to the 1st, 2nd, and 4th pads, respectively. As will be described later, the choke instruction pad may be arbitrarily selected by the operator on the setting operation screen 35, or may be selected and set by the operator from prestored information. good.

  The pad P to be struck and the pad P to be pressed for a choke instruction can be set to the same pad, or can be set to different pads P. In addition, the pad P for instructing the choke performance or mute performance for the hitting operation of one pad P can be set to a common pad P for the choke performance and the mute performance, or a different pad for each performance performance. P can also be set. In the example shown in FIG. 5, both the mute instruction and the choke instruction for the hitting operation of the first pad are performed by the seventh pad. On the other hand, the mute instruction for the striking operation of the sixth pad is performed with the third pad, and the choke instruction is performed with the second pad.

  Further, when the mute performance or choke performance is performed when the pad chain is set, the mute or choke instruction pad P functions not only for the pad P that has been hit, but also for the pad chain setting. What is set for the pad P to which the performance sound that is sounded based on it is assigned may be operated.

<Group setting>
The group setting is a setting that enables a performance operation in which a plurality of pads P are combined to form a group operation surface and the group operation surface is handled as if it were one pad. Here, twelve pads P1 to P12 can be arbitrarily combined and grouped. The combination of the pads P1 to P12 may be set based on a combination selected by the operator from among prestored settings, or the operator may arbitrarily combine a plurality of pads P. The example shown in FIG. 5 shows a state where group setting is not performed (group setting is off). That is, each of the twelve pads P1 to P12 is set to function independently.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of combinations of pads P in group setting. (A) shows a case where the group operation surface is not set and all 12 pads P1 to P12 are set to function individually (shown on the setting operation screen 35 in FIG. 5). (B) shows three sets (sets of pads P1, P4, P7, and P10, sets of pads P2, P5, P8, and P11, and pads P3, P6, P9, and P12 arranged in three vertical rows. The group operation surface G1 is set by combining four pads P1, P4, P7, and P10 belonging to the left column of the set), and the remaining pads P belonging to the center column and the right column function individually without being grouped. The case where it set so is shown. (C) sets the group operation surface G3 by combining the pads P1 to P6 of the plane part 18, and sets the group operation surface G2 by combining the pads P7 to P9 of the first three-dimensional part 16, and the second three-dimensional part 17 The case where the group operation surface G4 is set by combining the pads P10 to P12 is shown. (D) has shown the case where the group operation surface G5, G6, G7 is set combining the pad P of the left column, the right column, and the center column, respectively. (E) sets the group operation surface G8 by combining the pads P7 to P9 of the first three-dimensional part 16 and the three pads P1 to P3 on the back side of the plane part 18, and the pads of the second three-dimensional part 17 The case where the group operation surface G9 is set by combining P10 to P12 and the three pads P4 to P6 on the front side of the plane portion 18 is shown. (F) has shown the case where one group operation surface G10 was set combining all the 12 pads P1-P12. In addition, the specific combination of the pad P in the setting of the group operation surface G is not limited to what is shown to the same figure, It can also be set as other combinations.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another setting operation screen 35-2 displayed on the display unit 34. In the setting operation screen 35-2 shown in the figure, it is possible to perform initial input related to pad chain setting, group setting, and performance mode setting at the time of group setting. The pad chain setting can be selected from pad chain off, user setting, and fixed setting. When the user setting is selected, the “pad chain / user setting” on the detailed setting screen 35 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed, and the operator can arbitrarily input the sound generation order for a plurality of operations of each pad P. When the fixed setting is selected, as shown in the “pad chain / fixed setting” column, the sound generation order for a plurality of operations of each pad P is set based on previously stored data. That is, in the pad chain setting, the operator can arbitrarily set the order of sound generation, or can select and set the sound order from the predetermined sound order.

  In the group setting, various settings such as group setting off, user setting, fixed setting A, fixed setting B, and the like are possible. When the user setting is selected, the “group setting” on the detailed setting screen 35 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed, and the player can input information on the group operation surface G by arbitrarily combining a plurality of pads P. When the fixed setting A and the fixed setting B are selected, the data corresponding to the fixed setting A and the fixed setting B is called from the data relating to the group stored in advance, and the group operation surface can be set accordingly. In the setting of the rendition style mode at the time of group setting, it is possible to select and set mode A and mode B, which are modes relating to the setting of the rendition style instruction pad P in the choke performance and mute performance at the time of group setting.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating another example of the setting operation screen 35 displayed on the display unit 34. FIG. 8 shows a case where the group operation surfaces G2, G3, G4 shown in FIG. 6C are set. That is, the group operation surfaces G3, G2, and G4 are set by combining the 1st to 6th pads, the 7th to 9th pads, and the 10th to 12th pads, respectively. After setting the group operation surface G in this way, a common performance sound is assigned as a representative sound to a plurality of pads P belonging to one group operation surface G. Thereby, the group operation surface G can be made to function like one pad P that generates a representative sound. In the group G2 and the group G3, the performance sound assigned to the pad P assigned the lowest number in the group operation surface G is assigned as the representative sound of the group operation surface G. That is, the timbre A of the 1st pad is assigned to the 1st to 6th pads belonging to the group operation surface G3, and the timbre G of the 7th pad is assigned to the 7th to 9th pads belonging to the group operation surface G2.

  In addition, here, a common performance sound is used for the group operation surface G2 in which the pads P7 to P9 of the first three-dimensional unit 16 are combined and the group operation surface G4 in which the pads P10 to P12 of the second three-dimensional unit 17 are combined. Is assigned a tone color G. Accordingly, in a performance operation in which the first three-dimensional unit 16 and the second three-dimensional unit 17 are handled like a drum rim, one rim provided around the hitting surface of the drum together with the first three-dimensional unit 16 and the second three-dimensional unit 17. Can be handled as In addition to this, it is also possible to assign different performance sounds to the group operation surface G2 and the group operation surface G4.

  Here, since one performance sound is assigned to one group operation surface G, even if two or more pads P are included in the group operation surface G, the setting of the performance sound for the group operation surface G is one. It can be done in a batch by the operation. That is, if a representative sound is set on one group operation surface G, the representative sound is set on each pad P belonging to the group operation surface G.

  Furthermore, in the electronic percussion instrument 1 of the present embodiment, when a plurality of pads P belonging to one group operation surface G are hit at a time, only one performance sound is generated. The case where a plurality of pads P are hit at the same time here refers to a case where a plurality of pads P are hit at the same time, or a case where hitting operations are continuously performed with a slight time difference that can be regarded as simultaneous. Thereby, a performance operation that handles the group operation surface G as a single operation region is possible.

  In addition to this, when a plurality of pads P belonging to one group operation surface G are operated at a time, a plurality of performance sounds are generated (one performance sound is not erased and another performance sound is generated). Setting) is also possible. Note that whether the performance sound generated when a plurality of pads P belonging to one group operation surface G are operated at a time is set to a single sound or a plurality of sounds is switched on the setting operation screens 35 and 35-2. It is desirable that the performer can arbitrarily select it. In addition, the setting of whether or not the performance sound generated when a plurality of pads P belonging to one group operation surface G are subjected to a striking operation is a single sound or a plurality of sounds depends on the interval between the plurality of striking operations being a predetermined time. It is also possible to make a decision based on whether or not. In this case, the performer can arbitrarily set the predetermined time. For example, an arbitrary time can be set between 10 ms and 50 ms. When there are a plurality of hitting operations (reaction of the hitting sensor 26) within the set time, a performance sound is generated only for the first hitting operation, and a performance sound is generated for the subsequent hitting operations. Control not to generate. As a result, when the performer performs the batting operation only once, it can be prevented from being erroneously determined as the two batting operations, which is a so-called rejection (chattering) countermeasure.

Next, a case where the mute performance or choke performance is performed in a state where the group is set, or the case where the pad chain setting is performed will be described.
<Group setting + Mute or choke technique>
Here, the case where the group operation surfaces G2, G3, and G4 in FIG. 6C are set will be described. As for the setting of the mute or choke instruction pad, even if the group operation surface G is set, the setting for the individual pad P is valid as it is. That is, in this case, the mute instruction and choke instruction can be performed using the mute instruction and choke instruction pad P input in the mute instruction and choke instruction fields of FIG. On the other hand, performance sounds (sound generation data) generated in response to the striking operation of the pad P are assigned to the set group operation surfaces G2 to G4. Therefore, in this case, for example, when the first pad is hit while pressing the fourth pad, a mute instruction for the first pad is issued and a mute sound of tone A is generated. On the other hand, even if the third pad is hit while pressing the fourth pad, the fourth pad is not a mute instruction pad for the third pad, so the mute instruction is not issued and the timbre A is sounded as it is. The third pad and the sixth pad are set so that a mute instruction can be given to a plurality of pads including each other. Here, the mute instruction can be given to both the third and sixth pads by the third pad, and the mute instruction can be given to both the third and sixth pads by the sixth pad. Therefore, when the 3rd pad or 6th pad is hit while pressing the 3rd pad, a mute instruction for the 3rd pad or the 6th pad is given and a mute sound of tone A is generated. The same applies when pressing the 6th pad.

<Group setting + pad chain setting>
Here, the case where the group operation surfaces G2, G3, and G4 in FIG. 6C are set will be described. When the pad chain setting is performed in the state where the group is set, if the pads P to be hit in order are only the pads P belonging to the group operation surface G, the performance sounds set on the group operation surface G are sequentially Pronounced. Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the tone color A, tone color G, tone color G assigned to the group operation surfaces G3, G2, G4 are set in this order as the pad chain setting (user setting) of the group operation surface G3. ing. Accordingly, a specific example of the performance sound generated in response to the performance operation is as follows: 1st pad (tone A) → 3rd pad (tone G) → 5th pad (tone G). In addition, when the pads P to be hit in order include pads P other than the pads P belonging to the group operation surface G3, the representative sounds assigned to the respective group operation surfaces G2, G3, G4 are generated in order. As a specific example, the first pad (tone A) → the seventh pad (tone G) → the tenth pad (tone G).

<Group setting + pad chain setting + mute or choke technique>
Further, when performing the mute performance or choke performance with the pad chain set at the time of group setting, the mute or choke instruction pad P is applied to the hit pad P or the group operation surface G. What has been set can be made to function, and what has been set for the pad P or group operation surface G to which a performance sound to be generated based on the pad chain setting is assigned can be made to function. good.

  Next, procedures of various processes performed in the electronic percussion instrument 1 having the above configuration will be described. 9 to 14 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing by the electronic percussion instrument 1, FIG. 9 is a main flow, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of setting operation reception processing, and FIGS. 11 to 14 are reception of performance operations. It is a flow which shows the subroutine of a process.

  The main flow shown in FIG. 9 is started when the power of the electronic percussion instrument 1 is turned on, and is executed until the power is turned off. Here, first, the setting of each part of the electronic percussion instrument 1 is initialized (step ST1-1). Thereafter, a setting operation acceptance process is executed (step ST1-2). When the setting operation reception process is completed, the performance operation reception process and the sound generation process are subsequently executed (step ST1-3). Thereafter, the setting operation reception process, the performance operation reception process, and the sound generation process are repeatedly executed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of the setting operation acceptance process. In the setting operation reception process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a setting operation input by the setting operation unit 30 (step ST2-1). If there is no setting operation input (N), no special processing is performed in the setting operation acceptance processing. On the other hand, if there is a setting operation input (Y), it is determined whether or not the setting operation input is any one of a performance sound setting, a group setting, a mute or choke designation setting, and a pad chain setting for the pad P. Judgment is made (step ST2-2). As a result, if it is a call for a setting process other than these (N), the setting process is called and executed (step ST2-3). On the other hand, if the setting operation input is a call for any of the above settings (Y), the setting operation screen 35 is displayed on the display unit 34 (step ST2-4). Then, item selection and input are accepted on the setting operation screen 35 (step ST2-5). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the new input is an execution instruction for the contents already input (step ST2-6). If the new input is an execution instruction (Y), the setting operation screen 35 is displayed at that time. The entered content is confirmed and the content is stored in the storage unit 47. On the other hand, if it is not an execution instruction (N), it is determined whether or not it is an instruction to move the input position (input cursor position) (step ST2-7). Move (step ST2-8). On the other hand, if it is not an instruction to move the input position (N), a change input of parameters (various set values) is accepted (step ST2-9). Thereafter, the processes after step ST2-4 are repeatedly executed.

11 to 14 are flowcharts for explaining the procedure of the performance operation reception process. Here, the performance operation receiving process after the setting operation receiving process is completed will be described separately when group setting is performed, when choke performance and mute performance are performed, and when pad chain setting is performed.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the procedure of the performance operation reception process related to the group setting. Here, first, it is determined whether or not there is a striking operation (input of the striking sensor 26) for any of the pads P (step ST3-1). As a result, if there is no batting operation (N), it waits until there is an batting operation. On the other hand, if there is a batting operation (Y), it is determined whether or not the group setting is on (step ST3-2). If the group setting is not ON (N), a performance sound assigned to the pad P that has been hit is generated (step ST3-5). On the other hand, if the group setting is ON (Y), it is subsequently determined whether or not the hit pad P is a pad belonging to any group operation surface G (step ST3-3). If the pad P belongs to the group operation surface G (Y), the representative sound assigned to the group operation surface G to which it belongs is generated as a performance sound for the operation of the pad P (step ST3-4). On the other hand, if it is not the pad P belonging to the group operation surface G (N), the performance sound assigned to the pad P is generated (step ST3-5).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the procedure of the performance operation reception process related to the mute performance method. First, it is determined whether or not there is a press operation (input from the contact sensor 22) on any of the pads P (step ST4-1). The pressing operation here is an operation of pressing the hitting surface of the pad P with a palm or the like. As a result, if there is no press operation on the pad P (N), the process waits until there is a press operation. On the other hand, if there is a presser operation (Y), it is subsequently determined whether or not there is a striking operation (input of the striking sensor 26) to any pad P (step ST4-2). If there is no batting operation (N), it waits until there is an batting operation. If there is a batting operation (Y), it is determined whether or not the pressed pad P is a mute instruction pad for the batting operation (step ST4-3). As a result, when the pressed pad P is a mute instruction pad P (Y), a mute sound assigned to the hit pad P is generated (step ST4-4). On the other hand, when the pressed pad P is not the mute instruction pad P (N), the performance sound assigned to the hit pad P is sounded as it is (step ST4-5).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the procedure of the performance operation reception process related to the choke technique. First, it is determined whether or not there is a batting operation on any pad P (step ST5-1). If there is no striking operation on the pad P (N), it waits until there is a striking operation. On the other hand, if there is a batting operation (Y), a performance sound assigned to the pad P is generated (step ST5-2). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a pressing operation on any pad P within a predetermined time from the hitting operation (step ST5-3). As a result, if there is no press operation on the pad P (N), the performance sound generated based on the striking operation of the pad P is continuously generated as it is (step ST5-6). On the other hand, if there is a press operation on the pad P (Y), it is determined whether or not the pressed pad P is a choke instruction pad P for the hit pad P (step ST5-4). As a result, when the pressed pad P is the choke instruction pad P (Y), the performance sound generated by the previous hitting operation is muted. (Step ST5-5). On the other hand, when the pressed pad P is not a choke instruction pad (N), the performance sound generated by the previous hitting operation is continuously generated as it is (step ST5-6). In step ST5-5, in addition to muting the performance sound, the performance sound may be attenuated rapidly, or a choke sound may be generated instead of the performance sound that has been generated so far.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of performance operation reception processing relating to pad chain setting. Here, a case where the group setting is off will be described. First, it is determined whether or not a striking operation is performed on any pad P (step ST6-1). As a result, if there is no batting operation (N), it waits until there is an batting operation. On the other hand, if there is a batting operation (Y), a performance sound assigned to the pad P subjected to the batting operation is generated (step ST6-2). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a striking operation on any of the pads P (step ST6-3). If the second batting operation is performed after the first batting operation is performed, the second batting operation is not necessarily performed continuously in a short time after the first batting operation. There may be a time difference in the second batting operation. When the second batting operation is not finally performed or an operation other than the batting operation of the pad P is performed (N in step ST6-3), the subsequent processing is not performed. On the other hand, if there is a hitting operation (Y), it is determined whether or not the pad P that has been hit this time is the same pad as the pad P that was hit last time (step ST6-4). As a result, if the pads are different (N), a performance sound assigned to the pad P that has been hit this time is generated (step ST6-7). On the other hand, if both are the same pad (Y), the presence / absence of the pad chain setting for the pad P is determined (step ST6-5). If the pad chain setting is performed (Y), the pad chain setting order is followed. A performance sound is generated (step ST6-6). The generation of the performance sounds here is performed according to the performance sounds input in the pad chain setting field shown in FIG. 5 and their order. On the other hand, if the pad chain is not set (N), a performance sound assigned to the pad P that has been hit this time is generated (step ST6-7). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a striking operation on any of the pads P (step ST6-8). As a result, if there is no batting operation (N), the process returns to step ST6-1. On the other hand, if there is a batting operation (Y), the process returns to step ST6-4.

  Here, for convenience of explanation, in FIG. 11 to FIG. 14, the performance operation acceptance processing regarding group setting, mute playing method, choke playing method, and pad chain setting are shown as separate flows. The performance operation reception process related to the choke technique and the pad chain setting is executed as a series of performance operation reception processes by the electronic percussion instrument 1 in accordance with the contents of the setting operation input by the operator. Therefore, not only the performance operation reception processing related to the group setting, mute playing method, choke playing method, and pad chain setting described above is executed separately, but a plurality of types of processing may be executed simultaneously.

  As described above, according to the electronic percussion instrument 1 of the present embodiment, the group operation surface G in which two or more pads P are grouped can be set. Therefore, it is possible to realize a performance operation in which two or more pads P belonging to the same group operation surface G are handled as one operation surface. On the other hand, when the group operation surface G is not set, different performance sounds can be generated for the performance operation of each pad P, and each pad P can function as an independent operation surface. As described above, the group setting of the pads P can be arbitrarily performed, so that the performance operation of the electronic percussion instrument 1 can be diversified by effectively using the plurality of pads P.

  Further, in the electronic percussion instrument 1 of the present embodiment, the striking operation on the plane portion 18 constituted by the planar pads P1 to P6 and the first and second three-dimensional portions 16 constituted by the three-dimensional pads P7 to P12, Since the striking operation with respect to 17 can be performed in a different manner, a wide range of performance operations can be performed. In particular, in addition to the flat pads P1 to P6, three-dimensionally raised pads P7 to P12 are provided, so that, for example, the pads P1 to P6 are hit with the tip of the stick, and the pads P7 to P12 are applied to the belly of the stick. It is possible to perform various types of performance operations, such as a performance operation of hitting with a. In addition, since the first three-dimensional part 16 and the second three-dimensional part 17 are arranged on the back side and the near side of the flat part 18, respectively, both the flat part 18 and the first and second three-dimensional parts 16 and 17 are effectively used. It can be used to further expand the range of performance operations.

  Further, in the electronic percussion instrument 1 of the present embodiment, one operation that is either one of the compartment operation surfaces P or a group operation surface G that is a combination of two or more compartment operation surfaces P by performing pad chain setting. When a plurality of performance operations are performed on a region, a performance sound assigned to the one operation region is generated for the first performance operation, and for the second and subsequent performance operations, Performance sounds assigned to other operation areas can be generated. Therefore, with respect to a plurality of performance operations for one operation region, it is possible to switch and generate various types of performance sounds including performance sounds assigned to other operation regions. As a result, it is possible to diversify musical expression for performance operations.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, an electronic percussion instrument according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the description of the second embodiment and the corresponding drawings, the same or corresponding components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted below. In addition, matters other than those described below are the same as those in the first embodiment. The same applies to other embodiments.

  FIG. 15 is a schematic side view of an electronic percussion instrument 1-2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the electronic percussion instrument 1-2, there is no step between the three pads P1 to P3 on the back side of the flat portion 18 and the three pads P4 to P6 on the near side, and the striking surface V and the pads P4 to P4 of the pads P1 to P3. The striking surface V of P6 is continuously arranged at substantially the same height. The pads P1 to P3 and the pads P4 to P6 have their striking surfaces V inclined toward the front side of the case 2, but the striking surfaces V of the pads P1 to P3 and the striking surfaces V of the pads P4 to P6 are different. The inclination angle is the same angle. Further, the flat portion 18 and all the pads P1 to P12 belonging to the first and second three-dimensional portions 16 and 17 are arranged on the same inclined plane.

  In this embodiment, since no step is provided between the pads P1 to P3 and the pads P4 to P6, for example, the six pads P1 to P6 of the flat surface portion 18 are combined to set one group operation surface G3. In the case (see FIG. 6C), since the striking surfaces V of the pads P1 to P6 belonging to the group operation surface G3 are arranged on the same plane, a performance operation that handles the group operation surface G3 as a single operation region is performed. It becomes easy to do. Particularly in this case, by setting the entire plane portion 18 as one group operation surface G3, a single operation region arranged on the same plane becomes a very wide region, so that the group operation surface G3 is effective. The performance operation utilized in For example, when the flat portion 18 is handled as a drum hitting surface, a wide flat hitting surface makes it easy to perform a performance operation simulating an actual drum. It is possible to perform various types of performance operations including such performance operations.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims and the specification and drawings. Is possible. For example, the number and specific arrangement of the partition operation surfaces included in the electronic percussion instrument according to the present invention are not limited to the number and arrangement of the pads P shown in the above embodiment, and other numbers and arrangements may be used. It is. The specific shape of each pad P is also an example. For example, the three-dimensional pad P has a shape other than the shape in which the striking surface is raised in a cylindrical shape, and other shapes such as those raised in a spherical shape. Is also possible.

  In the electronic percussion instrument 1 of the above embodiment, the performance operation unit 10 is divided into 4 sections in the front-rear direction and 3 sections in the left-right direction. The number of sections of the section 10 is not limited to this, and may be other numbers as long as a plurality of pads P are provided.

It is a top view of the electronic percussion instrument concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a side view of the electronic percussion instrument of 1st Embodiment, (b) is a schematic sectional drawing of a pad. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of an electronic percussion instrument. It is a figure which shows an example of the pad number and pad name which were attached | subjected to the pad. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting operation screen displayed on a display part. It is a figure which shows the example of the combination of the pad in a group setting. It is a figure which shows the other example of the setting operation screen displayed on a display part. It is a figure which shows the other example of the setting operation screen displayed on a display part. It is a main flow which shows the flow of the process by an electronic percussion instrument. It is a flow which shows the subroutine of setting operation reception processing. It is a flow which shows the flow of the performance operation reception process regarding a group setting. It is a flow which shows the flow of the performance operation reception process regarding a mute performance method. It is a flow which shows the flow of the performance operation reception process regarding a chalk performance. It is a flow which shows the flow of the performance operation reception process regarding a pad chain setting. It is a schematic side view of the electronic percussion instrument concerning 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic percussion instrument 10 Performance operation part 16 1st solid part 17 2nd solid part 18 Plane part 22 Contact sensor (performance operation detection means)
26 Stroke sensor (performance operation detection means)
30 Setting operation section 31 Panel surface 32 Operation key 33 Knob 34 Display section 35 Setting operation screen 36 Audio output section 41 Sound source (performance sound generating means)
43 ROM (storage means)
45 Main controller (performance sound assigning means, group setting means, performance sound generating means, performance style effect adding means, performance style instruction area setting means)
47 Storage section (storage means)
G (G1 to G10) Group operation surface P (P1 to P12) Pad (partition operation surface)
T level difference V striking surface (operation surface)

Claims (4)

A performance operation unit composed of a plurality of section operation surfaces;
Storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance sounds;
A performance sound assigning means for assigning any of the performance sounds stored in the storage means to the plurality of section operation surfaces;
Group setting means for setting a group operation surface by combining at least two of the plurality of partition operation surfaces;
A performance operation detecting means for detecting a performance operation performed on the partition operation surface;
A performance sound generating means for generating a performance sound assigned to the section operation surface based on the performance operation detected by the performance operation detection means;
With
The storage means stores a number assigned to the plurality of partition operation surfaces,
The performance sound assigning means includes
When the group operation surface is set by the group setting means, by assigning the performance sound assigned to the lowest numbered partition operation surface in the group operation surface as a representative sound for the group operation surface, Assign the same type of performance sound to two or more compartment operation surfaces belonging to the group operation surface.
An electronic percussion instrument, wherein when the group operation surface is not set, a different type of performance sound is assigned to each section operation surface. A performance operation unit composed of a plurality of section operation surfaces;
  Storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance sounds;
  A performance sound assigning means for assigning any of the performance sounds stored in the storage means to the plurality of section operation surfaces;
  Group setting means for setting a group operation surface by combining at least two of the plurality of partition operation surfaces;
  A performance operation detecting means for detecting a performance operation performed on the partition operation surface;
  A performance sound generating means for generating a performance sound assigned to the section operation surface based on the performance operation detected by the performance operation detection means;
With
  The performance sound assigning means includes
  When the group operation surface is set by the group setting means, the same type of performance sound is assigned to two or more partition operation surfaces belonging to the group operation surface, and when the group operation surface is not set, Assign different kinds of performance sounds to each section operation surface,
  The performance sound generating means includes
  When the group operation surface is set, only one performance sound is generated for a performance operation performed at a time on two or more partition operation surfaces belonging to one group operation surface.
An electronic percussion instrument. A performance operation unit composed of a plurality of section operation surfaces;
  Storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance sounds;
  A performance sound assigning means for assigning any of the performance sounds stored in the storage means to the plurality of section operation surfaces;
  Group setting means for setting a group operation surface by combining at least two of the plurality of partition operation surfaces;
  A performance operation detecting means for detecting a performance operation performed on the partition operation surface;
  A performance sound generating means for generating a performance sound assigned to the section operation surface based on the performance operation detected by the performance operation detection means;
  Rendition style effect adding means for adding a special rendition style effect to the performance sound generated for the performance operation on the section operation surface or group operation surface;
  Rendition style instruction area setting means for setting a section operation face or a group operation face for inputting instructions relating to the special performance style;
With
  The performance sound assigning means includes
  When the group operation surface is set by the group setting means, the same type of performance sound is assigned to two or more partition operation surfaces belonging to the group operation surface, and when the group operation surface is not set, Assign different kinds of performance sounds to each section operation surface,
  The rendition style instruction area setting means sets a division operation surface or group operation surface for inputting instructions relating to the special performance method in association with a division operation surface or group operation surface on which the performance operation is performed,
  The performance sound generating means, when an instruction for the special performance method is input, generates a performance sound in which the effect by the special performance method is added to the performance operation on the corresponding section operation surface or group operation surface.
An electronic percussion instrument. The rendition style instruction area setting means includes:
  As a section operation surface or group operation surface for inputting instructions for the special performance technique, a common section operation surface or group operation surface is set for a plurality of types of performance techniques.
The electronic percussion instrument according to claim 3.

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