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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 1994
Filed:
Feb. 11, 1993
Toshiyuki Tabata, Kanagawa, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Koei, Kanagawa, JP;
Abstract
A computer music playing system of the invention permits setting parameters before playing, sound generation control, musical interval control, and special control during playing by merely operating a hand held type position input device. System operability is good, use efficiency is improved, and the computer can be used even if the user does not know music playing technique and musical theory. A hand held type position input device is provided, and by operating the hand held position input device, various selections and various settings in software are executed. The band members can be set, the playing style can be changed by a combination of the setting of the band members and the selection of the music to be played. The operator of the hand held position input device can participate as a member of the band.