Audio Editing Note Selection and Manipulation Tools
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Solution Overview
Problem
Audio editing applications lack a simple and intuitive method for selecting and manipulating multiple notes simultaneously within a time interval, limiting user efficiency in editing sequences.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a brush pattern tool for inserting stored patterns of notes and a time stretch tool to expand, contract, or reverse selected notes, allowing users to easily manage multiple notes at once.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional single-note editing methods are used, then individual note manipulation is precise, but editing multiple notes simultaneously is inefficient and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple single-note editing operations into a single multi-note editing operation. Users can select multiple notes and apply editing actions (insert, delete, move, adjust duration) to all selected notes simultaneously through one interface interaction, rather than editing each note individually. This merging of operations directly improves productivity while maintaining interface simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal editing interface that handles multiple types of note operations (insertion, deletion, movement, duration adjustment) and works with varying numbers of selected notes (single or multiple) through a consistent set of controls. This multi-functional approach allows the same interface elements to serve multiple purposes, reducing the need for separate specialized tools for each editing scenario.
2Loss of time
If multiple notes are edited individually, then precise control over each note is maintained, but the time required for editing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple sequential editing operations into a single batch operation. When users select multiple notes, all subsequent editing actions are applied to the entire selection simultaneously, reducing the number of interface interactions required. This directly reduces editing time while the unified selection mechanism maintains operational simplicity through familiar multi-select patterns.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a selection phase where users can pre-select multiple notes before applying editing operations. This preliminary action allows users to define the scope of editing in one step, and then apply all desired modifications to the pre-selected group without repeatedly specifying which notes to edit. This reduces both editing time and operational complexity by separating selection from execution.
3Productivity
If a comprehensive multi-note editing feature is added, then user efficiency improves, but the interface becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the multi-note editing interface to be universal, using the same control elements and interaction patterns whether editing one note or multiple notes. The interface doesn't add specialized multi-note controls but rather extends the existing single-note editing capabilities to work with selections, maintaining simplicity while enabling efficient batch operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements automatic selection and batch application of editing operations. When users select multiple notes and perform an editing action on one, the system automatically applies the same operation to all selected notes without requiring additional confirmation or manual repetition. This self-service approach improves efficiency by eliminating redundant user actions while keeping the interface simple through familiar selection and operation patterns.
Data Source
AI summary
A method, electronic device and non-transitory computer readable storage medium for simple and intuitive audio editing of multiple notes at once in an audio editing application. Audio editing can include selecting, inserting, and modifying multiple notes at once with respect to a time interval, including using a brush pattern tool to insert some or all of a stored pattern of notes, and using a time stretch tool to expand, contract, or reverse a set of selected notes.