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Rhythm recognition from an audio signal

US8507781B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2010
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10H2250/025
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A guitar delay engine such as a multi-tap delay pedal or other rhythm engine such as a vocal multi-tap delay pedal, a drum machine, or any other device that requires setting a rhythmic pattern (i.e. level and timing information) for operation is provided. In a guitar delay device, the guitarist can hold down a foot pedal, play a rhythmic pattern on their guitar, and then release the foot pedal and have the rhythmic pattern just played emulated in the delay pattern on the device.

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