公开(公告)号：US20110199144A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US13092387

申请日：2011-04-22

Applicant: Dirk Baldringer

Inventor： Dirk Baldringer

IPC: H03K5/08

CPC classification number: G10H3/187

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit arrangement for distorting an audio signal, which is used when a “distorted” signal is to be formed from the clear signal for example of an electric guitar. The circuit simulates the distortion of a vacuum tube circuit. The circuit includes changing the waveform and compressing the signal, which otherwise take place by means of tube circuits. The intensity of the distortion is determined by the amplification of the circuit itself, and a simple amplifier stage arranged upstream of the control voltage. An increase in the supplied signal by the upstream amplifier results in a higher distortion. By means of an optional adjustable amplifier which can be inserted between the output of the circuit and the input of the circuit part responsible for clipping, the intensity of the clipping can furthermore be adjusted without having to increase the input signal. A sound regulation and volume adjustment may be arranged downstream if necessary.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于使音频信号失真的电路装置，当从例如电吉他的清除信号形成“失真”信号时，该音频信号被使用。 该电路模拟真空管电路的失真。 电路包括改变波形并压缩信号，否则通过管电路发生。 失真的强度由电路本身的放大以及布置在控制电压上游的简单放大器级决定。 由上游放大器提供的信号的增加导致更高的失真。 通过可选的可调节放大器，其可以插入在电路的输出端和负责削波的电路部分的输入之间，此外可以调节限幅的强度而不必增加输入信号。 如果需要，可以在下游布置声音调节和音量调节。

公开(公告)号：US07932458B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-26

申请号：US12126486

申请日：2008-05-23

Applicant: Jeffrey Arnold

Inventor： Jeffrey Arnold

IPC: G10H1/18 ,  G10H1/46 ,  G10H1/06 ,  G10H1/12 ,  G10H1/00 ,  G10D1/08 ,  H03G5/00 ,  H03G3/00 ,  H02B1/00 ,  H02F3/04

CPC classification number: G10H3/187 ,  G10H1/12 ,  G10H2210/311 ,  G10H2220/265 ,  H03F3/181 ,  H03F3/68 ,  H03F2200/03 ,  H03G3/10 ,  H03G5/025 ,  H03G7/001

Abstract: An electronic signal processor for processing signals includes a complex first filter, one or more gain stages and a second filter. The first filter is characterized by a frequency response curve that includes multiple corner frequencies, with some corner frequencies being user selectable. The first filter also has at least two user-preset gain levels which may be alternately selected by a switch. Lower frequency signals are processed by the first filter with at least 12 db/octave slope, and preferably with 18 db/octave slope to minimize intermodulation distortion products by subsequent amplification in the gain stages. A second filter provides further filtering and amplitude control. The signal processor is particularly suited for processing audio frequency signals. Related methods include filtering the input signal with an input filter of the second or third order high pass type, amplifying the filtered signal and further filtering the amplified signal with a low pass filter, which may be of the second order type.

公开(公告)号：US07842875B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US12249696

申请日：2008-10-10

Applicant: Mark Francis Villa ,  Gary M. Zalewski

Inventor： Mark Francis Villa ,  Gary M. Zalewski

IPC: G10H1/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/428 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/02 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/215 ,  A63F13/235 ,  A63F13/424 ,  A63F2300/1025 ,  A63F2300/105 ,  A63F2300/1062 ,  A63F2300/6081 ,  A63F2300/6607 ,  A63F2300/8047 ,  G10H1/0091 ,  G10H1/348 ,  G10H1/368 ,  G10H1/383 ,  G10H3/186 ,  G10H3/187 ,  G10H2210/066 ,  G10H2210/155 ,  G10H2220/145 ,  G10H2220/315 ,  G10H2220/395 ,  G10H2220/401 ,  G10H2240/175

Abstract: A method for use with a musical instrument includes receiving a signal representative of a sound produced by the musical instrument, receiving a selection of an audio effect from a wireless controller, applying the audio effect to the signal representative of a sound produced by the musical instrument, and providing an output signal representative of the audio effect applied to the sound produced by the musical instrument. Other methods include causing an image to be responsive to a signal representative of motions of the musical instrument, and causing an image to be responsive to a signal representative of sound produced by the musical instrument. A computer readable storage medium may store a computer program adapted to cause a processor based system to execute the steps of any one or more of these methods.

Abstract translation: 一种与乐器一起使用的方法包括：接收表示由乐器产生的声音的信号，从无线控制器接收音频效果的选择，将音频效果应用于表示由乐器产生的声音的信号 并且提供表示应用于由乐器产生的声音的音频效果的输出信号。 其他方法包括使图像响应于代表乐器运动的信号，并且使图像响应于代表由乐器产生的声音的信号。 计算机可读存储介质可以存储适于使基于处理器的系统执行这些方法中的任何一个或多个的步骤的计算机程序。

公开(公告)号：US20100232614A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12716297

申请日：2010-03-03

Applicant: Allen Patrick Myers

Inventor： Allen Patrick Myers

IPC: H03G3/02

CPC classification number: G10H3/187 ,  G10H1/16 ,  G10H2210/311

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic audio processing device and more particularly an audio distortion device. Audio is distorted using a quantum mechanical tunneling device, such that distortion does not need to occur on the peaks of the audio waveform, but can rather occur on rising or falling edges of the waveform. Further, this technique allows for more unusual distortions, as quantum mechanical tunneling devices can exhibit a region of negative resistance that cannot be achieved with standard diodes.

Abstract translation: 电子音频处理装置技术领域本发明涉及一种电子音频处理装置，尤其涉及音频失真装置。 使用量子力学隧道装置使音频失真，使得不需要在音频波形的峰值上发生失真，而是可能发生在波形的上升沿或下降沿。 此外，这种技术允许更多的异常失真，因为量子力学隧穿装置可以表现出不能用标准二极管实现的负电阻区域。

公开(公告)号：US07683710B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-23

申请号：US12126390

申请日：2008-05-23

Applicant: Jeffrey Arnold

Inventor： Jeffrey Arnold

IPC: H03F1/36

CPC classification number: G10H3/187 ,  G10H1/12 ,  G10H2210/311 ,  G10H2220/265 ,  H03F3/181 ,  H03F3/68 ,  H03F2200/03 ,  H03G3/10 ,  H03G5/025 ,  H03G7/001

Abstract: An electronic signal processor for processing signals includes a complex first filter, one or more gain stages and a second filter. The first filter is characterized by a frequency response curve that includes multiple corner frequencies, with some corner frequencies being user selectable. The first filter also has at least two user-preset gain levels which may be alternately selected by a switch. Lower frequency signals are processed by the first filter with at least 12 db/octave slope, and preferably with 18 db/octave slope to minimize intermodulation distortion products by subsequent amplification in the gain stages. A second filter provides further filtering and amplitude control. The signal processor is particularly suited for processing audio frequency signals. Related methods include filtering the input signal with an input filter of the second or third order high pass type, amplifying the filtered signal and further filtering the amplified signal with a low pass filter, which may be of the second order type.

公开(公告)号：US20080284521A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：US12126390

申请日：2008-05-23

Applicant: Jeffrey Arnold

Inventor： Jeffrey Arnold

IPC: H03F1/38

CPC classification number: G10H3/187 ,  G10H1/12 ,  G10H2210/311 ,  G10H2220/265 ,  H03F3/181 ,  H03F3/68 ,  H03F2200/03 ,  H03G3/10 ,  H03G5/025 ,  H03G7/001

Abstract: An electronic signal processor for processing signals includes a complex first filter, one or more gain stages and a second filter. The first filter is characterized by a frequency response curve that includes multiple corner frequencies, with some corner frequencies being user selectable. The first filter also has at least two user-preset gain levels which may be alternately selected by a switch. Lower frequency signals are processed by the first filter with at least 12 db/octave slope, and preferably with 18 db/octave slope to minimize intermodulation distortion products by subsequent amplification in the gain stages. A second filter provides further filtering and amplitude control. The signal processor is particularly suited for processing audio frequency signals. Related methods include filtering the input signal with an input filter of the second or third order high pass type, amplifying the filtered signal and further filtering the amplified signal with a low pass filter, which may be of the second order type.

公开(公告)号：US07390960B1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US10623433

申请日：2003-07-18

Applicant: Jeffrey Arnold

Inventor： Jeffrey Arnold

IPC: G10H1/18 ,  G10H1/46 ,  G10H1/06 ,  G10H1/12 ,  G10H1/00 ,  G10D1/08 ,  H03G5/00 ,  H03G3/00 ,  H02B1/00 ,  H03F3/04

CPC classification number: G10H3/187 ,  G10H1/12 ,  G10H2210/311 ,  G10H2220/265 ,  H03F3/181 ,  H03F3/68 ,  H03F2200/03 ,  H03G3/10 ,  H03G5/025 ,  H03G7/001

Abstract: An electronic signal processor for processing signals includes a complex first filter, one or more gain stages and a second filter. The first filter is characterized by a frequency response curve that includes multiple corner frequencies, with some corner frequencies being user selectable. The first filter also has at least two user-preset gain levels which may be alternately selected by a switch. Lower frequency signals are processed by the first filter with at least 12 db/octave slope, and preferably with 18 db/octave slope to minimize intermodulation distortion products by subsequent amplification in the gain stages. A second filter provides further filtering and amplitude control. The signal processor is particularly suited for processing audio frequency signals. Related methods include filtering the input signal with an input filter of the second or third order high pass type, amplifying the filtered signal and further filtering the amplified signal with a low pass filter, which may be of the second order type.

Abstract translation: 用于处理信号的电子信号处理器包括复数第一滤波器，一个或多个增益级和第二滤波器。 第一个滤波器的特征在于频率响应曲线，其包括多个拐角频率，一些拐角频率是用户可选择的。 第一个滤波器还具有至少两个可由开关交替选择的用户预设增益电平。 较低频率信号由第一滤波器以至少12db /倍频程斜率处理，并且优选地具有18db /倍频程斜率，以通过在增益级中的后续放大来最小化互调失真产物。 第二个滤波器提供进一步的滤波和幅度控制。 信号处理器特别适用于处理音频信号。 相关方法包括用第二或第三阶高通类型的输入滤波器对输入信号进行滤波，放大滤波后的信号，并用低通滤波器进一步滤波放大信号，该低通滤波器可以是二阶类型。

公开(公告)号：US20080008335A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11508399

申请日：2006-08-23

Applicant: David Joseph Mate

Inventor： David Joseph Mate

IPC: H03G3/00

CPC classification number: H03G7/08 ,  G10H3/187 ,  G10H2210/311

Abstract: A method of amplifying an output signal from a microphone or audio transducer so as to introduce a controllable degree of distortion for inputs having a wide dynamic range, comprising the steps of: receiving a differential input signal from a microphone or audio transducer, applying said differential signal to a differential amplifier, said differential amplifier having a negative feedback path to control the gain of said amplifier; and providing non-linear circuitry in said feedback path so as to introduce distortion, such that the degree of distortion present is related to the level of the output signal and not to the level of the input signal.

Abstract translation: 一种从麦克风或音频换能器放大输出信号以对具有宽动态范围的输入引入可控程度的失真的方法，包括以下步骤：从麦克风或音频换能器接收差分输入信号，施加所述差分 信号到差分放大器，所述差分放大器具有负反馈路径以控制所述放大器的增益; 并且在所述反馈路径中提供非线性电路以引入失真，使得存在的失真程度与输出信号的电平相关，而不是输入信号的电平。

公开(公告)号：US07286060B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US11203077

申请日：2005-08-12

Applicant: Douglas H. Roberts ,  Brett A. Hertzberg

Inventor： Douglas H. Roberts ,  Brett A. Hertzberg

IPC: G08B5/00

CPC classification number: G10H3/187 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2220/061 ,  H03F1/327 ,  H03F3/183 ,  H03F2200/03 ,  H03F2200/321 ,  H03F2200/462 ,  H03F2200/471 ,  H03F2200/549 ,  H03F2200/78

Abstract: A vacuum tube replacement device includes an indicator. The indicator can be arranged to provide audible and/or visual indication of system performance, function, status, or any other desired indication. The vacuum tube replacement device is pin-for-pin compatible with standard vacuum tube circuit pin configurations. The replacement device may be a solid-state tube emulator device, a traditional glass envelope vacuum tube device, or some other hybrid device. The visual indicator is equally useful for non-vacuum tube replacement devices such as audio amplifier circuits.

Abstract translation: 真空管更换装置包括指示器。 指示器可以被布置成提供系统性能，功能，状态或任何其他期望指示的可听和/或可视指示。 真空管更换装置是针对引脚与标准真空管电路引脚配置兼容的。 更换装置可以是固态管仿真器装置，传统的玻璃管真空管装置或其他混合装置。 视觉指示器对于诸如音频放大器电路的非真空管替换装置同样有用。

公开(公告)号：US20070168063A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：US11334826

申请日：2006-01-18

Applicant: Robert Gallien ,  Kevin Robertson

Inventor： Robert Gallien ,  Kevin Robertson

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G10H3/187 ,  G10H1/125

Abstract: A method and apparatus for simulating the characteristics of an analog tone control circuit using digital computation means. The desired analog tone control circuit is modeled using initial treble, middle, and bass settings, following which simulation software is used to generate the model's magnitude and phase responses versus frequency, extending over the desired frequency range. Gains, zeroes and poles are then chosen to produce magnitude and phase versus frequency response matching as closely as possible to that of the simulated circuit. A bilinear transformation is then performed to produce a digital filter prototype. Update equations responsive to treble, middle, and bass settings of the simulated tone control circuit are then designed in a specified form, providing for modification of the digital filter parameters as a function of updates in the treble, middle, and bass settings of the simulated tone control circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用数字计算装置模拟模拟音调控制电路的特性的方法和装置。 所需的模拟音调控制电路使用初始高音，中音和低音设置进行建模，随后使用仿真软件生成模型的幅度和相位响应与频率，延伸到期望的频率范围。 然后选择增益，零点和极点以尽可能接近模拟电路的幅度和相位与频率响应匹配。 然后执行双线性变换以产生数字滤波器原型。 响应于模拟音调控制电路的高音，中音和低音设置的更新方程然后以指定的形式被设计，提供数字滤波器参数的修改作为模拟的高音，中音和低音设置中的更新的函数 音调控制电路。