Strumpad and string array processing for musical instruments

摘要: A system for expanding generalizing aspects of an autoharp and making these functionalities beneficially available on other instruments. Strumpads comprising arrays isolated touch switches, each generating distinct signals, are used to generate MIDI note events according interpretations active mapping selected from a plurality programmable mappings. The may be via chord buttons or foot determined by keys melodic keyboard. Mappings in some embodiments provide repeated notes, non-note utilize one more channels controlling synthesizers, lighting, electronic percussion, the like. strumped further include orienting tactile markings pressure velocity sensing. attached integrated within another instrument such as guitar, keyboard, autoharp, pedal steel sitar, koto, mbria, pipa, among others. For guitar applications, into pickguard.