System for digitally transmitting audio data from individual electric guitar strings
OwnerJack Campbellinventor
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Abstract
A system for converting output signals from the individual pickup coils of an electric guitar to a high quality digital signal, transmitting that signal from the guitar to a computer or outboard decoding device, and remotely making connections or adjustments to the signals. The system is unidirectional, and maintains compatibility with existing analog connection equipment, while permitting software-based adjustments to the sound from each individual string. An outboard connection device may be used to provide output jacks for each resulting individual signal.
Claims17
An apparatus for processing audio signals from individual coils of a magnetic electric guitar pickup, comprising:
- a. an audio converter circuit, comprising a plurality of input means electrically connected to a plurality of electric guitar pickup coils;
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- b. means for converting the input from said electric guitar pickup coils to a digital audio output signal.
A method for processing audio signals from individual coils of a magnetic electric guitar pickup, comprising the steps of:
- a. receiving output signals from the individual coils;
- b. converting each signal to a digital signal;
- c. transmitting the digital signals to a receiving device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.