Patent ID: 6627807
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: G10H

Abstract:
A communications apparatus for transmitting tone generator setting information to an external device that is connectable to a computer network, wherein the tone generator setting information instructs a tone generator to perform a plurality of kinds of settings, said communication apparatus comprising;transmitting means for transmitting initial tone generator setting information, as said tone generator setting information, for instructing the tone-generator to perform initial settings before transmitting musical performance information; buffering means for buffering information corresponding to individual settings of the tone generator when generated after the transmission of said initial tone generator setting information; and generating means for generating, at a specific timing, real time subsequent tone generator setting information instructing the tone generator to perform settings based on said buffered information and said initial tone generator setting information, wherein said transmitting means also transmits said real time subsequent tone generator setting information including at least tone generator setting information included in said initial tone generator setting information.