An electronic instrument 4 includes a first cymbal 11comprising metal. The first cymbal 11 is electrically conductive. Furthermore, the electronic instrument 4 includes a capacitance-type touch sensor 43, and the first cymbal 11 is used as a touch electrode of the touch sensor 43. Thus, when a performer with capacitance touches the first cymbal 11, the line-to-ground capacitance of the first cymbal 11 changes, and a signal corresponding to the change in line-to-ground capacitance is output from the touch sensor 43. Therefore, when the performer touches the first cymbal 11 in the same manner as when muting a conventional cymbal, a signal indicating mute can be output from the touch sensor 43.
G10H 3/14 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussion instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent device using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means
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Headphones; computer software, sold as an integrated component of headphones, for use in tuning headphones; computer software for use in tuning headphones.
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Headphones; computer software, sold as an integrated
component of headphones, for use in tuning headphones;
computer software for use in tuning headphones.
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Headphones; earbuds; computer software, sold as an
integrated component of headphones, for use in tuning
headphones; downloadable computer software for use in tuning
headphones; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile
application for use in operating and tuning headphones or
earbuds; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile
application for use with electronic musical instruments and
recorded music, instrument sounds, and other audio content.
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Earbuds; a feature of recorded computer software for use in tuning headphones, sold as an integral component of headphones; downloadable computer software for use in tuning headphones with regard to cymbal, percussion, and other musical instrument sounds; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for use with electronic musical instruments and recorded music, instrument sounds, and other audio content for playing and recording music
According to some aspects, a cymbal system is provided comprising a cymbal, and a percussion instrument magnetically coupled to the cymbal, said magnetic coupling between the percussion instrument and the cymbal provided at least in part by at least one first magnetic component disposed on a lower side of the cymbal, and at least one second magnetic component disposed on an upper side of the cymbal and attached to the percussion instrument, the at least one first magnetic component and at least one second magnetic component being coupled to the cymbal, at least in part, by a magnetic force of attraction between the at least one first magnetic component and the at least one second magnetic component that acts through the cymbal.
According to some aspects, a cymbal system is provided comprising a cymbal, and a percussion instrument magnetically coupled to the cymbal, said magnetic coupling between the percussion instrument and the cymbal provided at least in part by at least one first magnetic component disposed on a lower side of the cymbal, and at least one second magnetic component disposed on an upper side of the cymbal and attached to the percussion instrument, the at least one first magnetic component and at least one second magnetic component being coupled to the cymbal, at least in part, by a magnetic force of attraction between the at least one first magnetic component and the at least one second magnetic component that acts through the cymbal.
G10H 3/00 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means
G10K 11/00 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in generalMethods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
H04R 1/46 - Special adaptations for use as contact microphones, e.g. on musical instrument, on stethoscope
According to some aspects, a cymbal system is provided, comprising a cymbal, and a vibrational transducer magnetically coupled to the cymbal, the magnetic coupling provided by at least one magnetic component on an upper side of the cymbal and at least one magnetic component on a lower side of the cymbal. According to some aspects, a method for transducing vibrations of a cymbal is provided, comprising magnetically coupling a vibrational transducer to a cymbal, the magnetic coupling provided by at least one magnetic component on an upper side of the cymbal and at least one magnetic component on a lower side of the cymbal.
According to some aspects, a cymbal system is provided, comprising a cymbal, and a vibrational transducer magnetically coupled to the cymbal, the magnetic coupling provided by at least one magnetic component on an upper side of the cymbal and at least one magnetic component on a lower side of the cymbal. According to some aspects, a method for transducing vibrations of a cymbal is provided, comprising magnetically coupling a vibrational transducer to a cymbal, the magnetic coupling provided by at least one magnetic component on an upper side of the cymbal and at least one magnetic component on a lower side of the cymbal.
G10H 3/14 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussion instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent device using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means
G10K 11/00 - Methods or devices for transmitting, conducting or directing sound in generalMethods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
G10D 13/06 - Castanets, cymbals, triangles, tambourines without drumheads or other single-toned percussion musical instruments
According to some aspects, a cymbal system is provided comprising a metal plate, a transducer coupled to the metal plate and configured to detect an acoustic signal generated by a strike of the metal plate, and processing circuitry, electrically connected to the transducer, configured to determine a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal. According to some aspects, a method is provided comprising the steps of detecting an acoustic signal generated by a strike of a metal plate, and determining a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal.
G10H 3/14 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussion instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent device using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means
G10H 3/10 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using pick-up means for reading recorded waves, e.g. on rotating discs using capacitive pick-up means
H04R 31/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of transducers or diaphragms therefor
G10H 1/12 - Circuits for establishing the harmonic content of tones by filtering complex waveforms
According to some aspects, a cymbal is provided comprising a metal plate having a plurality of perforations therein, and a coating of a resilient material in contact with the metal plate that covers at least a portion of the surface of the metal plate. According to some aspects, a cymbal is provided comprising a metal plate, and a dampening element attached to at least a portion of the circumference of the metal plate. According to some aspects, a method of producing a cymbal is provided, comprising forming a metal plate having a plurality of perforations therein, and forming a resilient material over at least a portion of the surface of the metal plate and in contact with the metal plate.
According to some aspects, a cymbal system is provided comprising a metal plate, a transducer coupled to the metal plate and configured to detect an acoustic signal generated by a strike of the metal plate, and processing circuitry, electrically connected to the transducer, configured to determine a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal. According to some aspects, a method is provided comprising the steps of detecting an acoustic signal generated by a strike of a metal plate, and determining a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal.
G10D 13/06 - Castanets, cymbals, triangles, tambourines without drumheads or other single-toned percussion musical instruments
G10H 3/10 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using pick-up means for reading recorded waves, e.g. on rotating discs using capacitive pick-up means
G10H 3/14 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussion instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent device using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means
According to some aspects, a cymbal system is provided comprising a metal plate, a transducer coupled to the metal plate and configured to detect an acoustic signal generated by a strike of the metal plate, and processing circuitry, electrically connected to the transducer, configured to determine a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal. According to some aspects, a method is provided comprising the steps of detecting an acoustic signal generated by a strike of a metal plate, and determining a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal.
G10H 3/14 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussion instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent device using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means
G10H 3/10 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using pick-up means for reading recorded waves, e.g. on rotating discs using capacitive pick-up means
H04R 31/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of transducers or diaphragms therefor
In one embodiment, a cymbal system includes a cymbal and a transducer couplable to the cymbal. The transducer has a sound pressure microphone, and a casing hermetically sealing the sound pressure microphone to prevent communication of air pressure differentials into the sound pressure microphone. The cymbal may be a perforated low volume cymbal. In one embodiment, a method for making a cymbal transducer includes sealing a sound pressure microphone in an airtight enclosure, and configuring the sealed sound pressure microphone for attachment to a cymbal.
In one embodiment, a cymbal system includes a cymbal and a transducer couplable to the cymbal. The transducer has a sound pressure microphone, and a casing hermetically sealing the sound pressure microphone to prevent communication of air pressure differentials into the sound pressure microphone. The cymbal may be a perforated low volume cymbal. In one embodiment, a method for making a cymbal transducer includes sealing a sound pressure microphone in an airtight enclosure, and configuring the sealed sound pressure microphone for attachment to a cymbal.
H04R 5/027 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of microphones, e.g. in dummy heads
G10H 3/14 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussion instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent device using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means
H04R 19/01 - Electrostatic transducers characterised by the use of electrets
H04R 31/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of transducers or diaphragms therefor
A cymbal vibration transducer system includes a cymbal and a cymbal pickup. The cymbal pickup has a ferromagnetic body affixed to the cymbal and is operable to vibrate with the cymbal. It also has a one or more pickup heads each operable to transduce the vibrations of the ferromagnetic body into electrical signals. A method for transducing cymbal vibrations includes vibrating a ferromagnetic body commensurately with cymbal vibrations, applying a first magnetic flux to the vibrating the ferromagnetic body, and detecting disruptions in a first electric signal resulting from vibrations of the ferromagnetic body in the first magnetic flux.
G10H 3/14 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussion instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent device using mechanically actuated vibrators with pick-up means
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Pre-recorded CDs and DVDs featuring samples of drum sounds, cymbal sounds, and musical instrument sounds; musical sound recordings; musical instrument amplifiers; electrical cables for musical instruments; electrical pickups for use with musical instruments; computer application software for providing information, news, audio, text, and videos featuring percussion instruments, musical artists, musical events, musical education, and musical instruments, for use on mobile phones, portable media players, and handheld computers; computer application software for providing drum sounds, cymbal sounds, percussion sounds, and musical instrument sounds, for use on mobile phones, portable media players, and handheld computers . Musical instruments and percussion instrument and parts and fittings therefor; musical instrument accessories, namely, stands, racks, mounts, cases, carrying bags, and storage bags. Clothing and headwear .
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC PROCESSING OF CYMBAL VIBRATION
In one embodiment, an electronic cymbal system includes a first pickup configured to generate an electrical signal representative of vibrations in a first cymbal, and a controller configured to receive the first electrical signal and to process the first electrical signal to generate an output. The controller includes a digital signal processor (DSP) configured to subject a version of the first electrical signal to a digital signal processing technique. The digital signal processing technique includes one or more of dynamic range compression, expansion, frequency equalization, harmonic excitation, comb filtering, and pitch shifting. The cymbals may be any of variety of known cymbals, such as hi-hat, crash and ride cymbals, and may be of the perforated type configured to reduce noise for indoor use. Lighting control may be provided to illuminate the cymbal for functional or aesthetic purposes.
G10H 3/12 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using mechanical resonant generators, e.g. strings or percussion instruments, the tones of which are picked up by electromechanical transducers, the electrical signals being further manipulated or amplified and subsequently converted to sound by a loudspeaker or equivalent device
G10H 3/03 - Instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means using pick-up means for reading recorded waves, e.g. on rotating discs
A foldable rack includes at least two segments rotatably coupled to one another such that the foldable rack can achieve a folded configuration and an operational configuration, the folded configuration being more compact than the operational position. The rack can be configured to support musical instruments such as cymbals, drums and the like and provide for adjustability of their positions while maintaining a clear and uncluttered appearance by concealing any electrical cabling involved.
In one embodiment, an electronic cymbal system includes a first pickup configured to generate an electrical signal representative of vibrations in a first cymbal, and a controller configured to receive the first electrical signal and to process the first electrical signal to generate an output. The controller includes a digital signal processor (DSP) configured to subject a version of the first electrical signal to a digital signal processing technique. The digital signal processing technique includes one or more of dynamic range compression, expansion, frequency equalization, harmonic excitation, comb filtering, and pitch shifting. The cymbals may be any of variety of known cymbals, such as hi-hat, crash and ride cymbals, and may be of the perforated type configured to reduce noise for indoor use. Lighting control may be provided to illuminate the cymbal for functional or aesthetic purposes.
As described herein, a sound pickup for musical cymbals includes an integrated assembly attachable to a cymbal stand. The integrated assembly includes a plurality of microphones arranged and electrically connected such that the resulting amplified sound is of optimal quality and of relatively constant loudness regardless of cymbal tilt. In one embodiment, two microphones are used, with the signal phase from one microphone being inverted prior to combination with the signal from the other microphone. The inversion is implemented using an inverter and serves to cancel signals that are in phase with one another and augment signals that are out of phase with one another. This, along with suitable placement of the pickup, exploits the fact that the more desirable components of the cymbal's vibration at the inflection point of the cymbal are out of phase with each other, whereas the less-desirable components are in phase with each other.
As described herein, a sound pickup for musical cymbals includes an integrated assembly attachable to a cymbal stand. The integrated assembly includes a plurality of microphones arranged and electrically connected such that the resulting amplified sound is of optimal quality and of relatively constant loudness regardless of cymbal tilt. In one embodiment, two microphones are used, with the signal phase from one microphone being inverted prior to combination with the signal from the other microphone. The pickup can include an illumination system that has one or more light sources and a controller. The controller includes a processor couplable to the pickup by way of a cable having at least one signal conductor for delivering audio signals from the microphone to the processor. The controller also includes an illumination control signal source configured to deliver a DC voltage bias to the pickup by way of the at least one signal conductor, the DC voltage bias triggering actuation of the one or more light sources.
As described herein, a sound pickup for musical cymbals includes an integrated assembly attachable to a cymbal stand. The integrated assembly includes a plurality of microphones arranged and electrically connected such that the resulting amplified sound is of optimal quality and of relatively constant loudness regardless of cymbal tilt. In one embodiment, two microphones are used, with the signal phase from one microphone being inverted prior to combination with the signal from the other microphone. The inversion is implemented using an inverter and serves to cancel signals that are in phase with one another and augment signals that are out of phase with one another. This, along with suitable placement of the pickup, exploits the fact that the more desirable components of the cymbal's vibration at the inflection point of the cymbal are out of phase with each other, whereas the less-desirable components are in phase with each other.
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(1) Pre-recorded CDs and DVDs featuring samples of drum and cymbal sounds for use in connection with electronic percussion sets; percussion instruments, namely, cymbals, drums, drum pads, bells, electronic percussion instruments, namely, electronic cymbals, electronic drums, electronic drum pads, electronic bells and mallet instruments, electronic triggers, pads, and sound effects; percussion instruments, namely, cymbals, drums, and drum pads; electronic percussion instruments, namely, electronic cymbals, electronic drums, and electronic drum pads; acoustic cymbals; reduced volume cymbals; acoustic electric cymbals; reduced volume cymbal sets with electronic sound pick-ups and tone controls; drumsticks; music synthesizers for use with electronic percussion instruments, cymbals, and sets; electronic cymbal sets; electronic drum and percussion sets; electronic percussion sets, namely, electronic cymbals, trigger pads, pedals, controller modules, and related parts and accessories; foot pedals for use in connection with musical instruments and electronic percussion instruments; skins for drums; musical instrument accessories, namely, stands, racks, mounts.
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(1) Pre-recorded CDs and DVDs featuring samples of drum and cymbal sounds for use in connection with electronic percussion sets; percussion instruments, namely, cymbals, drums, drum pads, bells, electronic percussion instruments, namely, electronic cymbals, electronic drums, electronic drum pads, electronic bells, and mallet instruments, electronic triggers, pads, and sound effects; percussion instruments, namely, cymbals, drums, and drum pads; electronic percussion instruments, namely, electronic cymbals, electronic drums, and electronic drum pads; acoustic cymbals; reduced volume cymbals; acoustic electric cymbals; reduced volume cymbal sets with electronic sound pick-ups and tone controls; drumsticks; music synthesizers for use with electronic percussion instruments, cymbals, and sets; electronic cymbal sets; electronic drum and percussion sets; electronic percussion sets, namely, electronic cymbals, trigger pads, pedals, controller modules, and related parts and accessories; foot pedals for use in connection with musical instruments and electronic percussion instruments; skins for drums; musical instrument accessories, namely, stands, racks, mounts.
Musical instruments; percussion instruments; electronic percussion instruments; percussion instruments, namely, cymbals, drums, and drum pads; electronic percussion instruments, namely, electronic cymbals, electronic drums, and electronic drum pads; drumsticks; music synthesizers for use with electronic percussion instruments and sets; electronic drum and percussion sets; foot pedals for use in connection with musical instruments and electronic percussion instruments; skins for drums and cymbals; musical instrument accessories, namely, stands, cases, carrying bags and storage bags. Clothing; clothing accessories. Retail store services in the field of musical instruments, percussion instruments, electronic percussion instruments, drumsticks, cymbals, musical instrument carrying cases and accessories, clothing, and clothing accessories; online retail store services in the field of musical instruments, percussion instruments, electronic percussion instruments, drumsticks, cymbals, musical instrument carrying cases and accessories, clothing, and clothing accessories.
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Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for the production, reproduction, modification, recording, transmission, receiving and presentation of sound and images, and of audio and video signals; electronic recording media, sound recordings, recording discs, pre-recorded material on electronic recording media; material and publications in electronic format; material and publications downloadable from global computer networks. Musical instruments and parts and fittings therefor. Printed matter and printed publications; printed music sheet; music magazines and periodical publications; teaching materials (other than apparatus); instruction and user manuals; catalogues, brochures and leaflets. Clothing, footwear and headgear.
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Musical instruments and parts and fittings therefor. Printed matter and printed publications; printed music; sheet music; magazines and periodical publications; teaching materials (other than apparatus); instruction and user manuals; catalogues, brochures and leaflets. Clothing, footwear and headgear.
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Musical instruments and parts and fittings therefor. Printed matter and printed publications; printed music; sheet music; magazines and periodical publications; teaching materials (other than apparatus); instruction and user manuals; catalogues, brochures and leaflets. Clothing, footwear and headgear.
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
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Musical instruments and parts and fittings therefor. Printed matter and printed publications; printed music; sheet music; magazines and periodical publications; teaching materials (other than apparatus); instruction and user manuals; catalogues, brochures and leaflets. Clothing and headgear.
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Musical instruments. Printed matter; catalogues, brochures and leaflets; all relating to music and musical instruments. Musical, educational, cultural and entertainment services.
