Patent ID: 7335833
Filing Date: 2008-02-26
Classification: G10H

Abstract:
1. A method of producing a musical performance comprising the steps of: accessing a first data structure representing a plurality of musical pieces, wherein the first data structure includes digital music information that represents musical notes of the musical pieces, wherein at least one of the musical pieces is comprised of music from a plurality of instruments stored on respective tracks; retrieving a second data structure that includes information different from the first data structure, the second data structure including instructions for selecting from among and arranging the plurality of musical pieces including arranging music on the respective tracks; and applying the second data structure to the first data structure to produce the musical performance, wherein the second data structure is operable to control a plurality of instruments and music information associated therewith, the music being disposed across a plurality of channels, and wherein each instrument and its associated music information can be modified separately by the second data structure.