ERGONOMIC ELECTRONIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT WITH PSEUDO-STRINGS

摘要

An ergonomic, portable, electronic, string-like instrument that utilizes a pseudo-string interface. The pseudo-string interface is tactile for sightless playability and capable of advanced input such as force and pressure sensitivity. The pseudo-strings function to select a note, trigger a selected note, select and play a note on the instrument or an external peripheral. The instrument is played using the techniques of multiple other stringed instruments and the ergonomics allow the user to hold and handle the device consistent with traditional and non-traditional playing techniques familiar to musicians of various instruments. It is internally or externally powered and connects directly to industry-standard musical hardware such as MIDI devices, amplifiers and multi-track recorders.

主权项

1. A musical device comprising:
an ergonomic, portable, electronic, string-like instrument comprising a body having a plurality of triggers, a plurality of sensors, and at least one trigger section wherein each trigger is associated with at least one of the plurality of sensors for user input; and a switch to toggle the device between at least two playing techniques; wherein the body of the device is designed and shaped to be handled in positions appropriate for at least two instruments and allow the user to play, hold and handle the device in at least two positions and with at least two triggering techniques consistent with the at least two playing techniques of the at least two instruments.