JPH11167388A - Music performance equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To automatically reproduce a narration suitable for the kind of a tune at the time of starting the requested tune. SOLUTION: A host system 4 reads a requested tune data from a tune data storage device 2, analyzes the contents of the play based on the general-purpose parameter added to the tune data, selects an optimal narration data from the narration data storage device 3 based on the result of the analysis, and sends it to a narration reproducing device 5 for reproduction.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a music performance device such as a personal computer, a karaoke device, and a communication karaoke device for playing music based on music data.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a music performance device such as a karaoke device used by a user for self-service in a karaoke box or the like, if a narrator of a moderator is inserted at the start of performance of a requested song, it is as if a live performance like a pop show is performed. It excites the singer and motivates the singer to sing.

[0003] Conventionally, a narration of a moderator is previously stored in a memory, and a narration in the memory is automatically reproduced in association with a reproduction operation of a music piece of a requested music (for example, a music performance device such as , Actual Kaihei 2
JP-A-1110056) has been proposed.

[0004]

However, in the conventional music performance apparatus, the narration of the same content is reproduced regardless of the content of the requested music. When narration with the same content and tone flows, there is a problem that the singer and the audience feel uncomfortable, and the sense of presence cannot be enhanced, thereby reducing the singer's willingness to sing.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its first object to automatically reproduce a narration suitable for the type of music at the start of performance of the requested music.

In such a music performance apparatus, acoustic effects such as echo, reverb, and equalizing can be applied to performance music and singing voice of a user. In order to obtain the optimal sound effects for pop music, the user must change the sound effect parameters suitable for the music to be played each time. In addition, even for pop music, rock music and ballad music are required. It is necessary to change the parameters of the sound effect between songs.

For this reason, there is a problem that the operation of adjusting the parameters of the optimal sound effect according to the type of music becomes complicated. Furthermore, since it is difficult to adjust the parameters to the optimum parameters, there is a problem that a sound effect suitable for the type of music to be played cannot be easily obtained.

Accordingly, it is a second object of the present invention to automatically perform an optimum sound effect in accordance with the type of the requested music.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the first object, the present invention provides a music data storage means for storing music data to which identification information according to a performance content is added; Narration data storage means for storing voice narration data corresponding to the music data, and when music data to be played is selected from the music data storage means, the content of the performance is determined based on the identification information added to the selected music data. Narration data selection means for analyzing and selecting the optimal narration data from the narration data storage means based on the analysis result; narration reproduction means for reproducing a voice sound based on the narration data selected by the means; Performance means for playing music based on the music data Provides a means for adjusting based on the reproduction of the audio, the music playing apparatus comprising a means for outputting the music that is played by the reproduction speech and said playing means by said narration reproducing means.

In order to achieve the second object,
Song data storage means for storing song data to which identification information corresponding to the performance content is added, and when song data to be played is selected from the means, the song data is stored on the basis of the identification information added to the selected song data. Sound effect mode selecting means for analyzing performance contents and selecting an optimal sound effect mode based on the analysis result, sound input means for inputting sound, and the sound effect mode selecting means for sound input by the means; Voice sound effect providing means for providing a sound effect based on the sound effect mode selected by the user, playing means for playing music based on the selected music data, and selecting the sound effect mode for the music played by the means. Music sound effect providing means for providing a sound effect based on the sound effect mode selected by the means; Respectively, by the effect imparting means for providing a musical performance apparatus comprising a means for outputting a voice and music granted sound effects.

A music performance apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention stores music data to which identification information corresponding to performance contents is added and voice narration data corresponding to a plurality of types of performance contents, and performs the performance. When the song data is selected, the performance content is analyzed based on the identification information added to the selected song data, and the optimum narration data is selected based on the analysis result, and the selected narration data is added to the selected narration data. A music sound based on the selected music data is played based on the reproduction, a music performance start timing is adjusted based on the playback, and the voice and music are output.

[0012] Therefore, an optimal narration is selected according to the performance content such as seasonal feeling, place name, personal name, age, time, climate, and emotion added to the music data. A narration suitable for the type can be played automatically.

The music performance apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention stores music data to which identification information corresponding to the performance content is stored, and when music data to be played is selected, the selected music data is stored. Analyzing the performance contents based on the identification information added to the data, selecting an optimal sound effect mode based on the analysis result, and inputting a sound, giving a sound effect based on the selected sound effect mode, When playing music based on the selected music data, a sound effect based on the selected sound effect mode is applied, and the sound and music to which the sound effect is applied are output.

Therefore, according to the performance contents such as rock system, enka system, and pop system added to the music data, sound such as optimum echo, reverb, equalizing, enhancement, gain control, etc. for the input voice and performance music. Since the effect mode can be set, the performance can be automatically applied with an optimal sound effect according to the type of the requested music.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a karaoke system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Tune data storage device 2, narration data storage device 3, host system 4, narration reproduction device 5,
Music playback device 6, vocal effector 7, music effector 8, amplifier 9, microphone 10, and speaker 11
Consists of

The music data storage device 2 is a memory such as a hard disk device which functions as music data storage means for storing music data to which identification information according to the contents of performance is added. The narration data storage device 3 is a memory such as a hard disk device which functions as narration data storage means for storing voice narration data corresponding to a plurality of types of performance contents.

The host system 4 controls the entire karaoke system. When music data to be played is selected from the music data storage device 2, the performance of the performance is determined based on the identification information added to the selected music data. And performs the function of narration data selection means for selecting optimal narration data from the narration data storage device 3 based on the analysis result. Also, by sending the narration data to the narration reproducing device 5 and transmitting the tune data to the tune reproducing device 6 at a predetermined timing, the timing of the start of the music performance can be adjusted based on the sound reproduction. Perform the function.

The narration reproducing device 5 functions as narration reproducing means for reproducing a voice sound based on the narration data selected by the host system 4. The music reproducing device 6 functions as a playing means for playing music based on the selected music data. The amplifier 9 and the loudspeaker 11 function as means for outputting the sound reproduced by the narration reproducing device 5 and the music played by the music reproducing device 6.

When music data to be played is selected from the music data storage device 2, the host system 4 analyzes the contents of the performance based on the identification information added to the selected music data. Also functions as a sound effect mode selecting means for selecting an optimum sound effect mode (effect mode) for the music effector 8 and the vocal effector 7 based on the sound effect mode.

The microphone 10 functions as a voice input unit for inputting voice. Vocal effector 7 is microphone 1
It functions as a sound and sound effect applying means for adding sound effects based on the effect mode selected by the host system 4 to the sound input by 0.

The music effector 8 functions as a music sound effect applying means for applying sound effects based on the effect mode selected by the host system 4 to music played by the music reproducing device 6. Further, the amplifier 9 and the speaker 11 also function as means for outputting voice and music to which a sound effect has been given by the vocal effector 7 and the music effector 8, respectively.

The music data is, for example, MIDI data, to which identification information serving as a material for selecting an optimal narration corresponding to the performance content is added. The identification information includes song genre (rock, enka, pop, techno, idol, nursery rhyme, animation, etc.) and singer information (male,
Woman, age, etc., seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter), times, lyrics (love songs, sad love songs, etc.), emotions (happy, angry, sad, easy), weather (rain, snow, wind, storm, lightning) ) And land (sea, mountains, valleys, rural villages, fishing villages, cities, etc.).

For example, when the general parameters of the selected music data include "enka" and "tragic love song", an analysis result of selecting a narration of an enka tone that appeals sad sadness based on the general parameters. Can be obtained.

The effect mode includes a vocal system mode for setting volumes such as echo, reverb, equalizing, enhancing, and gain control for the vocal effector 7 in accordance with the content of the music data, and a performance content of the music data. And a music mode for setting the volume of the music effector 8 such as reverb, equalizing, and enhancement.

For example, when the general parameter of the selected music data includes “lock”, the level of the gain control is suppressed based on the general parameter.
The analysis result which selects the mode of the dead level of a reverb live house system can be obtained.

Next, an automatic narration reproduction process during music performance in the karaoke system 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the processing. In this processing, the host system 4 determines whether or not the singer has selected the requested music in step (indicated by "S" in the figure) 1 and, if selected, proceeds to step 2 to proceed to the music data storage device. The corresponding song data is read out from, and the general-purpose parameters added to the song data are referred to.

The process proceeds to step 3 to analyze the performance contents based on the general-purpose parameters according to a preset analysis algorithm, select and read the optimal narration data from the narration data storage device based on the analysis result, and proceed to step 4. Sends the narration data to the narration playback device for playback.

The narration reproduction device 5 outputs the audio signal reproduced based on the narration data to the amplifier 9.
And the amplifier 9 amplifies the audio signal and sends it to the speaker 1
1 is output as audio.

The host system 4 sends the narration data to the narration reproducing device 5, and after a predetermined timing based on the reproduction, sends the tune data to the tune reproducing device 6, and the tune reproducing device 6 transmits the narration data based on the tune data. The played music signal is sent to the music effector 8, a predetermined effect is applied by the music effector 8, and then sent to the amplifier 9. The amplifier 9 amplifies the music signal and outputs it from the speaker 11 as music played.

As described above, at the time of music performance based on music data, performance contents are analyzed based on general-purpose parameters added to the music data, and narration data most suitable for the performance contents are selected and reproduced. The narration of the content and tone that matches the performance music can be automatically output, and the singer's singing can be excited.

Also, since the performance music is started at a predetermined timing from the start of the reproduction of the narration, the narration can be output with good timing during the prelude of the performance music, and a sense of reality like a pop show can be given.

If the above-mentioned narration data is converted into real voice data such as an introduction of a karaoke song by a moderator or an introduction of a singer, it is possible to further enhance the sense of reality when reproduced.

Also, if a plurality of narration data selected based on the above analysis results are reproduced in combination, a variety of narrations can be enriched, and the same narration can be repeated many times. To keep the singer and audience from getting bored.

Next, the automatic effect processing at the time of music performance in the karaoke system 1 will be described. FIG.
Is a flowchart showing the processing. This process
The host system 4 performs step (indicated by “S” in the figure) 1
In step 1, it is determined whether the singer has selected the requested song. If so, the process proceeds to step 12 to read out the corresponding song data from the song data storage device and refer to the general-purpose parameters added to the song data. I do.

The process proceeds to step 13 to analyze the performance contents based on the general-purpose parameters according to a preset analysis algorithm, select an effect mode based on the analysis result, and to select a vocal effector and a music effector based on the effect mode. The volume of each effect is set, and the program proceeds to step 14 where the music data is sent to the music reproducing device, and the performance music is reproduced.

The music reproducing device 6 sends the music signal played based on the music data to the music effector 8, which sends the music signal to the amplifier 9 after applying the effect according to the above setting. The audio signal input from the microphone 10 is applied to the effect according to the above setting and sent to the amplifier 9. The amplifier 9 mixes the audio signal and the music signal, amplifies the signal, and outputs it to the speaker 11. Is output.

As described above, at the time of music performance based on music data, the performance contents are analyzed based on the general-purpose parameters added to the music data, and an effect mode for voice and music which is optimal for the performance data is set. Since the sound is reproduced, the sound of the music and the microphone input can be automatically output by applying a sound effect suitable for the music to be played.

Therefore, the singer does not have to perform complicated sound effects because it is difficult to make adjustments, so that he can concentrate on singing, and the surrounding audience can enjoy high-quality music.

Also, the sound effect suitable for the contents of each music can be automatically set without changing the data for providing the optimum sound effect for each music data having a huge number of types.
Existing song data assets can be used effectively, and song data for new songs can be created quickly.

[0040]

As described above, according to the music performance apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention, a narration suitable for the type of music can be automatically reproduced at the start of performance of the requested music. Further, according to the music performance device of the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to perform the music by automatically applying the optimum sound effect according to the type of the requested music.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a karaoke system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing automatic narration playback processing at the time of music performance in the karaoke system shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an automatic effect process at the time of music performance in the karaoke system shown in FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 1: Karaoke system 2: Music data storage device 3: Narration data storage device 4: Host system 5: Narration reproduction device 6: Music reproduction device 7: Vocal effector 8: Music effector 9: Amplifier 10: Microphone 11: Speaker

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A music data storage means for storing music data to which identification information corresponding to a performance content is added, a narration data storage means for storing voice narration data corresponding to a plurality of types of performance contents, When music data to be played is selected from the data storage means, the contents of the performance are analyzed based on the identification information added to the selected music data, and based on the analysis result, the optimum narration is read from the narration data storage means. Narration data selection means for selecting data; narration reproduction means for reproducing voice sounds based on the narration data selected by the means; performance means for playing music based on the selected music data; Means for adjusting the timing of the narration based on the reproduction of the sound; A music performance apparatus comprising: means for outputting voice reproduced by a stage and music played by said performance means. 2. A music data storage means for storing music data to which identification information corresponding to the performance content is added, and when music data to be played is selected from the means, the music data is added to the selected music data. Sound effect mode selecting means for analyzing the performance content based on the identification information and selecting an optimal sound effect mode based on the analysis result; voice input means for inputting voice; and voice input by the means. Voice sound effect providing means for providing a sound effect based on the sound effect mode selected by the sound effect mode selecting means; playing means for playing music based on the selected music data; and music played by the means. Music sound effect providing means for providing a sound effect based on the sound effect mode selected by the sound effect mode selecting means; Music performance system, characterized in that each consisting a means for outputting a voice and music granted sound effects by the music sound effect imparting means.