Analog synthesizer patch morphing and simultaneous parameter control though input devices
US10770048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10H2220/315
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sound generating analog synthesizer comprising a controller electronically connected to rotate at least one knob, actuate at least one switch, and make at least one patch connection; said knob comprising a drive system, a shaft position sensor, and a potentiometer; wherein said controller rotates at least one knob by generating instructions to said drive system; said at least one switch comprising an electronic connection to said controller to turn on or off said switch upon receiving instructions from said controller; and at least one patch connection, comprising at least one patch switch, wherein said at least one patch switch controls connection between at least one input of said patch and at least one output of said patch; and a control system to interpolate the potentiometer, switch and patch connections between at least two predetermined settings.
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