Input/output controls

Abstract

Embodiments generally relate to processing music. In one embodiment, a system includes a base and one or more structures coupled to the base, where the one or more structures form one or more respective bays in the base. The system also includes one or more input/output (I/O) modules configured to be removably received into the one or more bays, where the one or more I/O modules are operable to provide control information.

1 . A system comprising:
 a base;   one or more structures coupled to the base, wherein the one or more structures form one or more respective bays in the base; and   one or more input/output (I/O) modules configured to be removably received into the one or more bays, wherein the one or more I/O modules are operable to provide control information.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the system provides a protective cover for a tablet computer. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the system provides a protective cover for a musical instrument. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the system provides a protective cover for another system having a similar base. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more I/O modules are operable to communicate with a computer. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more I/O modules are operable to communicate with other I/O modules. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one I/O module is rearrangeable. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one I/O module includes one or more of at least one knob, at least one slider, and at least one button. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one I/O module includes a musical instrument. 
     
     
         10 . A system comprising:
 a base;   one or more structures coupled to the base, wherein the one or more structures form one or more respective bays in the base; and   one or more input/output (I/O) modules configured to be removably received into the one or more bays, wherein the one or more I/O modules are operable to provide control information, and wherein at least one I/O module includes one or more of at least one knob, at least one slider, and at least one button.   
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the system provides a protective cover for a tablet computer. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the system provides a protective cover for a musical instrument. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the system provides a protective cover for another system having a similar base. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the one or more I/O modules are operable to communicate with a computer. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the one or more I/O modules are operable to communicate with other I/O modules. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein at least one I/O module is rearrangeable. 
     
     
         17 . A method comprising:
 providing a base;   providing one or more structures coupled to the base, wherein the one or more structures form one or more respective bays in the base; and   providing one or more input/output (I/O) modules configured to be removably received into the one or more bays, wherein the one or more I/O modules are operable to provide control information.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising configuring the system to provide a protective cover for a tablet computer. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising enabling the one or more I/O modules to communicate with a computer. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 17 , further comprising enabling the one or more I/O modules to communicate with other I/O modules.