Gibson, Activision Battle Over “Simulating A Live Performance Using A Musical Instrument” Patent
Earlier this year, Gibson Guitar informed Activision that its Guitar Hero video games violate a 1999 patent for technology to simulate a musical performance. The music manufacturer was probably hoping for a nice additional licensing payday, since the concern is already licensing its guitars for the popular video game. However, Activision didn’t like their attitude and has asked a U.S. court to find the claim, and the patent...
Celemony Announces Direct Note Access for Melodyne – Edit Individual Notes Inside Chords
Celemony has announced a new audio editing technology called Direct Note Access. With Direct Note Access it is possible for the first time to edit individual notes within polyphonic audio material. (holy sh*t! —Ed.) Possible applications range from the simple correction of errors to the complete refashioning of harmonies and timing. The first product to feature the revolutionary Direct Note Access will be Melodyne plug-in 2,...






