The invention relates to estimating tempo information directly from a bitstream encoding audio information, preferably music. Said tempo information is derived from at least one periodicity derived from a detection of at least two onsets included in the audio information. Such onsets are detected via a detection of long to short block transitions (in the bitstream) or/and via a detection of a changing bit allocation (change of cost) regarding encoding/transmitting the exponents of transform coefficients encoded in the bitstream.

Disclosed is a system and method that allows users to customize audible and visible signals, such as music or video, to maintain a pre-determined or specified pace or to achieve a new pace in repetitive motion activities such as, but not limited to, running, walking, swimming, cycling, aerobics, and the like. Other applications of the system and method include, but are not limited to, enhancing the results of medical rehabilitation programs, physical therapy, weight loss programs, disc jockey services, and industries or manufacturing settings where repetitive motion is common and where audible cues designed to help users maintain a consistent pace are useful.

Disclosed is a system and method that allows users to customize audible and visible signals, such as music or video, to maintain a pre-determined or specified pace or to achieve a new pace in repetitive motion activities such as, but not limited to, running, walking, swimming, cycling, aerobics, and the like. Other applications of the system and method include, but are not limited to, enhancing the results of medical rehabilitation programs, physical therapy, weight loss programs, disc jockey services, and industries or manufacturing settings where repetitive motion is common and where audible cues designed to help users maintain a consistent pace are useful.

A method is provided for modifying a first media content item by superimposing a first set of data over a first audio event having an amplitude that satisfies a first threshold. The first audio event has a first audio profile, the first set of data has a second audio profile, playback of the second audio profile is configured to be masked by the first audio profile during playback of the first media content item, and the first set of data includes playlist information. The method includes transmitting, to a second electronic device, the modified first media content item.

An information processing device executes: a process of generating, from inputted data of a musical piece, a plurality of intensity data in a predetermined time interval, each of the plurality of intensity data indicating a timing governing a beat of the musical piece and a power at the timing; a process of calculating a cycle and a phase of the beat of the musical piece by using the plurality of intensity data for each of the time intervals; a process of detecting a generation timing of a beat sound based on the calculated cycle and the calculated phase of the beat of the musical piece; and a process of setting one of a wide range and a narrow range narrower than the wide range as a BPM range to be used for calculation of the cycle and the phase of the beat for each of the time intervals.

An information processing device executes: a process of generating, from inputted data of a musical piece, a plurality of intensity data in a predetermined time interval, each of the plurality of intensity data indicating a timing governing a beat of the musical piece and a power at the timing; a process of calculating a cycle and a phase of the beat of the musical piece by using the plurality of intensity data for each of the time intervals; a process of detecting a generation timing of a beat sound based on the calculated cycle and the calculated phase of the beat of the musical piece; and a process of setting one of a wide range and a narrow range narrower than the wide range as a BPM range to be used for calculation of the cycle and the phase of the beat for each of the time intervals.

Scalable similarity-based generation of compatible music mixes. Music clips are projected in a pitch interval space for computing musical compatibility between the clips as distances or similarities in the pitch interval space. The distance or similarity between clips reflects the degree to which clips are harmonically compatible. The distance or similarity in the pitch interval space between a candidate music clip and a partial mix can be used to determine if the candidate music clip is harmonically compatible with the partial mix. An indexable feature space may be both beats-per-minute (BPM)-agnostic and musical key-agnostic such that harmonic compatibility can be quickly determined among potentially millions of music clips. A graphical user interface-based user application allows users to easily discover combinations of clips from a library that result in a perceptually high-quality mix that is highly consonant and pleasant-sounding and reflects the principles of musical harmony.

Scalable similarity-based generation of compatible music mixes. Music clips are projected in a pitch interval space for computing musical compatibility between the clips as distances or similarities in the pitch interval space. The distance or similarity between clips reflects the degree to which clips are harmonically compatible. The distance or similarity in the pitch interval space between a candidate music clip and a partial mix can be used to determine if the candidate music clip is harmonically compatible with the partial mix. An indexable feature space may be both beats-per-minute (BPM)-agnostic and musical key-agnostic such that harmonic compatibility can be quickly determined among potentially millions of music clips. A graphical user interface-based user application allows users to easily discover combinations of clips from a library that result in a perceptually high-quality mix that is highly consonant and pleasant-sounding and reflects the principles of musical harmony.

Provided is a sound reproduction device including: speakers; light emitting elements provided to a part of each of the speakers, or in a vicinity of each of the speakers; a detecting section configured to detect a beat of an audio signal reproduced by the speakers, and output a detection signal corresponding to the beat; and a light emission control signal outputting section configured to output a light emission control signal for controlling a light emission mode of the light emitting elements according to the detection signal. The light emission control signal outputting section outputs a first light emission control signal according to the detection signal, and outputs a second light emission control signal when a period in which the beat is not detected exceeds a set period, the second light emission control signal being for controlling the light emitting elements to perform a predetermined light emission mode.

Provided is a sound reproduction device including: speakers; light emitting elements provided to a part of each of the speakers, or in a vicinity of each of the speakers; a detecting section configured to detect a beat of an audio signal reproduced by the speakers, and output a detection signal corresponding to the beat; and a light emission control signal outputting section configured to output a light emission control signal for controlling a light emission mode of the light emitting elements according to the detection signal. The light emission control signal outputting section outputs a first light emission control signal according to the detection signal, and outputs a second light emission control signal when a period in which the beat is not detected exceeds a set period, the second light emission control signal being for controlling the light emitting elements to perform a predetermined light emission mode.