METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAKING AND PLAYING SOUNDTRACKS

摘要

A composite variable duration soundtrack for a user to play while reading a text source, the soundtrack duration being defined by a soundtrack timeline. The soundtrack comprises multiple sound layers configured to play concurrently through the soundtrack timeline, each sound layer having an arrangement of one or more audio features that are configured to play at preset start times in the soundtrack timeline. At least one sound layer is adapted for modifying the preset start and stop times of its audio features to match the reading speed of a user based on a reading speed input.

主权项

1. A soundtrack playback system for playback of a digital variable duration soundtrack for a reader to play while reading an associated text source, the soundtrack having a soundtrack timeline with a variable duration that is dynamically adjustable to be shortened or lengthened based on a reading speed input representing the reader's text reading speed, and at least one sound layer comprising an arrangement of audio features that are configured to play at respective preset start positions in the soundtrack timeline, and wherein the playback timing of at least some audio features is timed to synchronise with events occurring in the text source as it is read by the reader by providing variable preset start positions that are dependent on the reading speed input such that the playback timing of such audio features is matched to the text reading speed of the reader, the system comprising:
a processor configured to process a soundtrack data file or files representing the soundtrack, each audio feature in the soundtrack comprising data representing the following configured audio properties:
a preset start position in the soundtrack timeline that determines when the audio feature starts playing in the soundtrack timeline; andan audio file to be associated for playback with each audio feature, and wherein the processor is configured to co-ordinate playback of the audio features of the soundtrack and generate a soundtrack audio output signal; an audio output system that is configured to receive and convert the soundtrack audio output signal into audible sound; memory accessible by the processor and which is configured to store the soundtrack data file or files; an output display operated by the processor; a user interface comprising an operable graphical user interface displayed on the output display and which is operable by a user to interact with modules of the system; and a reading speed module that is configured to receive a reading speed input and which modifies the playback timing of any audio features of the soundtrack that have variable preset start positions based on the received reading speed input such that the playback timing of such audio features is matched to the text reading speed of the reader.