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 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 non-transient tangible medium readable by a processor and having recorded thereon a digital composite variable duration soundtrack for a reader to play while reading a text source, the soundtrack comprising:
a soundtrack timeline with a variable duration that is dynamically adjustable to be shortened or lengthened based on a reading speed input representing a reader's text reading speed; a plurality of 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 respective preset start positions in the soundtrack timeline, and wherein at least one sound layer comprises audio features the playback of which is timed to synchronize with events occurring in the text source as it is read 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.