Automatic performance device having a function of automatically controlling storage and readout of performance data

Abstract

A memory has plural storage areas for storing performance data of plural music pieces. When the player has input desired performance data via an input device like a keyboard, the thus-input performance data are automatically stored into a first storage area of the memory. At the same time, a specific search is executed by the search section to examine whether or not performance data of a music piece corresponding to the input performance data are already stored in the memory. If a second storage area storing the performance data corresponding to the input performance data has been detected or searched out, a series of the performance data stored in the second storage area are sequentially read out for an automatic reproductive performance. If, on the other hand, such a second storage area has not been detected, writing of the input performance data into the first storage area is continued without such an automatic reproductive performance being executed. Therefore, it is sufficient for the player to perform an operation to input a part or whole part of the desired music piece. Then, in response to the player's input operation, music piece number selection and readout or write processes are automatically carried out in accordance with the result of the search by the search section.

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