20240021179. DATA EXCHANGE FOR MUSIC CREATION APPLICATIONS simplified abstract (Avid Technology, Inc.)

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DATA EXCHANGE FOR MUSIC CREATION APPLICATIONS

Organization Name

Avid Technology, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Joseph Plazak of Verdun (CA)

Samuel Lambert of Montréal (CA)

Joseph Pearson of London (GB)

Sylvain Girard of Montréal (CA)

DATA EXCHANGE FOR MUSIC CREATION APPLICATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240021179 titled 'DATA EXCHANGE FOR MUSIC CREATION APPLICATIONS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a method for assigning individual tracks of a digital audio workstation (DAW) session to specific players within a musical score of a scorewriter application. The DAW operator associates each track with a player identifier, which is stored in a file generated by the export process. When the scorewriter imports this file, it extracts the player identifier and maps the track to a scored instrument based on the identifier. The mapping may also depend on the arrangement of players in the scorewriter. The DAW operator can assign multiple tracks representing the same instrument played with different techniques to a single instrument part in the score. The playing techniques for the instruments are also associated with the tracks and can be parsed by the scorewriter to annotate the score with corresponding notations.

  • The patent application describes a method for assigning tracks in a DAW session to specific players in a musical score.
  • The DAW operator associates each track with a player identifier, which is stored in an interoperable format file.
  • The scorewriter application imports the file and uses the player identifier to map the track to a scored instrument.
  • The mapping may depend on the arrangement of players in the scorewriter.
  • Multiple tracks representing the same instrument played with different techniques can be assigned to a single instrument part in the score.
  • The playing techniques for the instruments are associated with the tracks and can be parsed by the scorewriter to annotate the score.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Music production and composition: This technology can streamline the process of exporting tracks from a DAW to a scorewriter, making it easier for composers and producers to create musical scores.
  • Film and video game scoring: The ability to assign tracks to specific players within a score can enhance the accuracy and realism of the music in film and video game soundtracks.
  • Music education: This technology can be used in music education to teach students about the relationship between digital audio workstations and scorewriters, and how to create annotated scores.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Manual mapping: This technology eliminates the need for manual mapping of tracks to instruments in a score, saving time and reducing the potential for errors.
  • Inaccurate scoring: By automatically mapping tracks to instruments based on player identifiers, this technology ensures that the scored instrument accurately represents the audio in the DAW session.
  • Complex arrangements: The ability to assign multiple tracks representing different playing techniques to a single instrument part simplifies the scoring process for complex musical arrangements.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Efficiency: The automated mapping of tracks to instruments saves time and effort for composers and producers.
  • Accuracy: By accurately representing the audio in the DAW session, this technology ensures that the scored instrument reflects the intended musical performance.
  • Flexibility: The ability to assign multiple tracks to a single instrument part allows for greater flexibility in scoring complex musical arrangements.


Original Abstract Submitted

an operator of a digital audio workstation (daw) application is able to assign individual tracks of a daw session for export to specific players within a musical score of a scorewriter application. the daw operator associates each track with a player identifier, which is retained in association with an interoperable format file generated by the export process. when the scorewriter imports such a file, it extracts the player identifier and uses it to map the track to a scored instrument. the mapping may also depend on a scorewriter arrangement of players for the instruments. the daw operator may assign multiple tracks representing a given instrument played with different techniques to a single instrument part in a score. the playing techniques for the instruments are also associated with the tracks and may be parsed by the scorewriter to annotate the score with the corresponding notations.

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