RPX - Galanti Classic Organs
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1. At this point it s possible to start a new BULK data trans mission useful in case of error by simply pressing the SAR I tome Si RIT DATA gt button phono RS transp AS tune oo The process starts from the beginning again GET rp x on off AI part ch adi sound O Y gt S Or it s also possible to exit the MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM mode by pressing the PERF button part ch Sr sound volume e velocity transp AS tune rp At this stage It s also possible to start the data transmission again by pressing the DATA gt gt button x Press the PERF button to exit the BULK function menu A TIA part ch edit sound O The LED on the display stop blinking and the instrument L G AH volume O velocity O return to the default mode transp tune E 2 p efx Q rev GET r p X on off owners manual II YY Sounat Sound Name Progrchng 1 ConcertPianot st 0 2 ConcertPiano2 st 1 3 Rock Concert Piano st 2 5 _4 Bright Concert Piano s 3 5 GrandPianot 4 6 GrandPiano2 5 _7 Granpiano 1 Variation 6 8 Granpiano 2 Variation 7 9 RockGrandPiano 8 10 BrightGrandPiano 9 ti PopPiano 100 12 UprightPiimo 110 13 RealHonky 12 14 HonkyTonk 8 15 CPGrandPiano 14 te RDStagePiano 15 17 DancePiano 16 19 Har2. x Yo oe oo 0 N phones i O transp J Q tune demo efx rev SEN r p X on off The PERFORMANCE PERF mode is the rp x main operating level to play and perform This mode allows you to program and recall in real time up to 99 different set ups The data stored in the PERF mode is memorized when the instrument is powered off The rp x comes with a complete set of pre programmed performances These performance are designed to highlight the sound and power of this instrument Severeal of the factory programmed performances utilize Split or Layer mode In order to hear all PARTS used in any of the factory programmed Split or Layered performances your MIDI master controller must be assegned to transmit on MIDI channel 1 See ahead for further details in the chapter named MIDI COMMON Channel For a complete listing of the factory programmed Performances please refer to page 17 of this owner s manual AA aaa owners manual Y It is possible to recall the intern
3. eave N Ji part ST 5 sound I gt Y ing pressed al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT e gt m AR aa AS buttons at the same time As already seen the first menu 7 a Ba is the MIDI COMMON channel setting one ok r p X on off Press the EDIT buttons to select the MIDI ID menu the display show the default ID set on 01 ALL MODE ALA part ne A sound AS edit volume le ya N a rp x phones on off Select a different MIDI ID according with your needs us ing the DATA lt P buttons Value Range 0 15 w ZEN U CSI HEQ sound F UNS Y 5 LS volume AS velocity transp Q tune rev p X on off phones Press the PERF button to exit the COMMON CHANNEL setting mode The LED on the display stop blinking and ae AA O the instrument select the default mode phones Ju E po efx Q rev r p X on off AAA A SYSTEM RESET This function restore the original programmed factory set up of the entire instrument Enter the MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM mode keep Ni 7 Pe perde O ing pressed al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT GALLO LI CIS cmd Ya a NT buttons at the same time As already seen the first menu transp is the MIDI COMMON channel setting e on off Both the pressed buttons and the PART CH LED will blink in the instrument Press the EDIT buttons again a
4. FADE technology provides seamless transition from pianissimo all the way through to fortissimo for each note without any audible switching TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Piano sound expander acoustic vintage Type Polyphony 72 Notes max SO Sounds 50 stereo mono pcm physical modelling sounds Display 3digitlEDDisplyy ___________________________ mpi x Stereo in Left Right RCA AAA o x Single switch or multipedal optional SSS O Master Volume knob Edit Mode Part ch Sound Volume Velocity Transpose Reverb EFX Tune 6 Reverb Room small medium large Hall Large Medium Stage 4 Send Effects Chorus Phaser Tremolo Stereo Delay 2 Insert Effect Wah Wah Compressor A band full parametric programmable Equalizer DSP technolog D R A K E by Generalmusic memory size FlashRam 4MB Extra info Midi Velocity Fix IN PC editor easy to use interface CA USB PC Software Weight 2 5 Kg 5 5Ibs gt Dimensions 218 x 444x198 mm 8 5x1 7x7 8inch Page 18 upy 04 palgns a10 suojjpsijisads JODIUYI2 owners manual YY MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Gem Date ott 06 Version 1 00 Model RP X MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted NOTE These data are memorized also po Channel Changed x Defeut Wd Mode Messages __ Moe tered eee O COS IS Sp a AAA Vela __ Noe a _ Gee TT Penna x gt a E Pp
5. GEM DIG TT TOA KEY B CA R Dos owners manual x English GENERALMUSIC SPECIAL MESSAGES CAUTION ALARM SYMBOLS M The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert Generalmusic electronics products RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK n could present labels similar to that The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilat CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK displayed in this section Please follow eral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER l uninsulated dangerous voltage within the produc s enclo SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO accurately the precautions descripted sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL in the safety instructions electric shock to persons IMPORTANT NOTE To reduce the risk related to the correct and normal use of the instrument all Generalmusic products are accuralety tested in a safety laboratory DO NOT modify the present unit the safety standard and the correct instrument operativity could be compromised and as a further consequence the warranty will be invalidated not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life To Generalmusic website www gen eralmusic com prevent possible harm to the enviroment or human health from uncontrolled i i waste disposal please separate this from o
6. Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts ch rev The mode ALL in edit menu Memorize the performance Store the edit in the same performance location Store the edit in a different performance location Exit the performance store Copy the performance Memory management system Common channel setting Midi identification number System reset Midi data bulk dump Sound list Performance list Technology Technical specifications Midi implementation chart MANUAL INDEX Sd 9 Jal Alo 0 omnia lala Nea aia AAO 0 IN NN rp x Product Package rp x expander e Gem PC Software Editor e AC Adapter e MIDI Cable AAA A INTRODUCTION Congratulations 8 thank you for purchasing the GEM rp x Expander Utilizing our proprietary DRAKE technology the rp x produces a vast variety of acoustic and electric piano sounds with exceptional quality The rp x also incorporates an intuitive yet easy to use operational interface that will satisfy even the most demanding live or professional studio applications FRONT PANEL part ch odi sound volume A Q velocity transp Y Q tune a Gi Cc efx D rev rp x These jack connectors allows to plug two headphones This button enter the edit mode and select the editing to the module parameters The perf button PERFORMANCE select the per the Volume knob set the output level of the instru formance mode See the relative chapter in th
7. the manual Pressi Pressing the DATA gt gt button you select the next sound 7 _ a O in the sound database we O CIR a A Each time you press the DATA gt button a next sound is selected The rp x has a database with 50 sounds in total Pe a a o AAA AAA AA AAA A_A_A_A_A_A_A_A_2_A_2_0_2_2_ 022 0 0 2 aoo To select the VOLUME parameters of the selected PART CH sound press the EDIT button once more time The current default value of the parameter is indicated in the display Volume 100 in this example You can increase or decrease the volume level by pressing the DATA lt buttons The display show you in realtime the value changing Once you have reached the VOLUME 000 minimum sound level by pressing once more again the DATA lt button you ll set A ME owners manual px Y AAA AS This parameter allows you to set a programmable VELOCITY offset in order to increase or decrease the velocity value of incoming MIDI notes transmitted by a MIDI controller Value range 64 00 64 Value 000 does not affects the original velocity values Press the EDIT button to select the VELOCITY param eter The display indicates the current default value in this example If you need it You can set the VELOCIT
8. ars a transp Q tune Q rev p x on off AA 6 a pert Se ch edit sound O see 3 volume velocity transp Q tune caro OR am GET ER X on off Keep the PERF button pressed to STORE the PERFOR A TY art ch 4 sound J a MANCE in the new location de o N O a transp 9 Q tune D rp x on off The PERF LED and the display will stop blinking EG The PERF number is shaved aaan on in display ni perf mid e e O comfirm the STORE operation The EDIT button LED phones 3 9 me gt pr goes OFF ue on SET rp x on off AAA A MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM This menu contains some important function for the global instrument setting e COMMON CHANNEL SETTING e MIDI IDENTIFICATION NUMBER eSYSTEM RESET e MIDI DATA BULK These setting are automatically stored in the expander memory and also saved switching ON OFF the instrument COMMON CHANNEL SETTING The MIDI COMMON channel is a very useful function allowing a high grade of versatility in MIDI programming In the default assign the COMMON channel allows you to control the performances playing and selection using the MIDI ch 01 only Many of the internal rp x performance are programmed using different parts and differ ent MIDI channel in layer or split mode The MIDI COMMON allows to fully play and select these performances using a master MIDI controller transmitting in a single MIDI channel To enter the MIDI COMMON ch
9. be similarly convincing In the rp x all the acoustic piano sounds are created by combining sample playback with Generalmusic s Natural String Resonance Damper Physical Model Advanced Release and FADE technologies described below Other instruments such as RHODES WURLI and CLAVINET are created using pure Physical Modeling nsr Natural String Resonance This physical modeling technology patented by Generalmusic as Natural String Resonance allows all of the complex harmonics normally produced by a piano s soundboard to be faithfully reproduced This means that a note s individual sound will always be slightly different depending upon which other notes are currently being held and consequently which strings are un damped and free to resonate in sympathy with the note played If you hold down a low C and let the note decay the strings for that note are still un damped for as long as the key remains depressed If you now strike another C higher up the keyboard staccato you will hear the sympathetic resonance of the low C strings in response to the new note played This natural effect replicates exactly what happens inside a grand piano If you experiment with different combinations of notes you will hear harmonic colors particular to each Because this effect is produced by physical modeling and not by samples or DSP effects the result is a musically and technically accurate simulation of a piano s soundboard and virtually infinite combination
10. i value YI buttons at the same time As already seen the first menu transp is the MIDI COMMON channel setting gt e Both the pressed button and the PART CH LED will blink in the instrument on off Pressing three time the EDIT button in the panel in this way the previous function are selected MIDI ID N SEM phones RESET Es r p X on off transp ex y Uy part ch Y edit sound O volume yA ay a Press again the EDIT button in the panel now the RESET nerf part ch menu is selected bet a I CL I ii 5 transp SR efx SET Once the BULK function is reached in the menu the dis ante volume transp efx play show the flashing message BUL BULK GEM Press the DATA p button to start the data transmission midi GET K A part ch egit sound O volume Y wa velocity x transp AS tune rev 1 CA O The data transmission in progress is visualized in the o 7 3 display with a progressive number from 0 to 100 in perf midi y j adi ek Ste 9 Zs A o US D velocity percentage l E i SET Once the data transmission it s completed the message EOT End of transmission appears in the display phones GEM j z vo TA velocity gt i II III mi transp tune CAO bi ta
11. s possible to select any of Aa K pi A O the 99 available memory locations a 9 eu rev p X on off Once the desidered memory location is reached keep the PERF button pressed at least for 2 seconds to store wee a data The display show the message STR STORE Phone i 2 ee The PERF LED and the display will stop blinking and the PERF Pag rpx i number is showed again to comfirm the STORE operation Page 11 owners manual YY EXIT THE PERFORMANCE STORE a Once your PERFORMANCE edit it s complete press the blinking PERF button on the display NA part ch edit sound O volume Q velocity gt 2 transp Q tune efx rev rp x phones on off At this point both the PERF button and the digit P01 in the display indicating the number of the Si edited performance in this example blink at the p same time I part ch E sound O VA p i I volume O velocity transp O 53 tune rr 3 3 GET r p X on off At this stage it s possible to exit the STORE procedure by simply pressing the EDIT button The LED will stop blinking and the edited data will be deleted The display show again the PERF number you start to edit while the EDIT button LED goes OFF EE 4 part ch edit sound O volume Y A ualocity
12. tone dissipate throughout the piano soundboard This Advanced Release Technology in the rp x series simulates these phenomena with complete accuracy throughout the 88 note range fade FADE Filter Algorithm Dynamic Emulation Reproduction of the complex harmonic and dynamic changes which take place as you increase or decrease the velocity of a key strike on a piano have always presented a serious problem for traditional sample playback technology The only practical way to replicate these changes has been to select three or four distinctly different levels and switch between these according to the velocity with which the key is struck This produces the unnatural effect of having clearly audible steps between different velocity levels further diminishing the authenticity of the sound reproduction Unlike the velocity switching methods used in other electronic pianos Generalmusic s unique FADE technology utilizes only one specially configured sound source per note At the heart of the FADE engine is a extensive database which can be used to lookup the precise harmonic content of any note played at any velocity level Whenever a note is played the FADE engine analyzes the velocity of the key strike and constructs in real time a model of the necessary harmonic content for that particular note played at that velocity The note s sound source is processed by the FADE engine with appropriate harmonic content being added or subtracted accordingly In practice
13. you insert affects all the parts at the same time VOLUME In ALL MODE sets the GENERAL volume of the instrument VELOCITY Allows you to set a programmable VELOCITY offset in order to increase or decrease the velocity value of incoming MIDI notes transmitted from a MIDI controller Value range 64 00 64 Value 000 does not affects the original velocity values TRANSPOSE Sets the GLOBAL transpose of the module 12 semitones This value is added to the PART value The total transpose value is 36 semitones 24 semitones in PART plus 12 semitone in ALL mode TUNE Control the GLOBAL tune of the module from A 427 to A 452 Hz EX Control the effect EFX general level Control the reverb REV general level The SOUND selection it s excluded from the ALL mode Selecting the ALL mode the TUNE becomes a GLOBAL pa rameter Editing this parameter the display indicates the detune values in step of HERTZ Range from A 427 to A 452 Hz A 440 standard default value 439 58 Y El 438 Page 10 EA AAA A MEMORIZE THE PERFORMANCE Once your PERFORMANCE edit it s complete press the i i i art ch a sound o Y blinking PERF button on the display pu edi E mi O gar transp O tune r p X on off At this point both the PERF button and the digi
14. 2 03 04 Press repeatedly the DATA gt button the display will part ch Y sali sound i perf midi O show the PART CH number you wish to edit E gt wa e Y aa efx rev GET E 3 rp x on off Z E midi part EL edit sound 7 volume 3 velocity FS ame Ee lt transp Q GO tune a rev a yA ZA Once all the 4 MIDI channel have been selected the display will show the message ALL This condition allows you to modify some parameters values at the same time speeding up the editing operation See ahead for further details WZ k part ch OS di soun volume Q velocity transp tune rev yee Dal o 2 3 E Di 9 Y PA IS a TA owners manual II YY Once you have selected the PART you wish to modify 401 in this example the EDIT menu parameter are a na selected by pressing the EDIT button Each time you hi press the button a different parameter is selected GEN tra sp tune r efx rev LD part chy S Zound U pa Cc gt soun 7 edit TAS 5 EROI E volume Ag Q velocity n p 3p NEL N ee o 2 3 Q Y x Pes The current default value of the selected parameter is show in the display In the part number 1 the sound is GRAND PIANO Please refer to the sound list included at the end of
15. 6 Electromagnetic interference RFI This electronic product utilizes digital sampled wave processing technology S W P that may adversely affect radio tv reception Read FCC information inside back cover for additional information SEN Generalmusic cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument or data lost or destroyed Technical specifications are subject to change The illustrations and the screens of this manual are for instructional purposes only and may appear different from those on your instrument SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Introduction Front Panel Rear panel and connections Getting started Power the expander Connect a speaker system Connect a midi master controller Connect pedals Using the input connection Connect The Rp x To A Pc Connect To A Pc Via Midi Connect To A Pc Via Usb Start the rp x Listen to the demo sequence The Default Performance Mode Select the performances Manual recalling Midi recalling Edit the performance Selecting the parts ch Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts ch sound Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts ch volume Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts ch velocity Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts ch transpose Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts ch tune Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts ch efx
16. Cp lt 5 a D 2E DI D nu 3 m lt D fab lt D TI fed lt D 57 O Mad YA auai NA a DDD lt lt lt lt IDo sya pats EA PEN I AAA es a EA AA EA AAA Layer Spit fo aS EA AAA AAA AA AAA AAA AAA PIN as SS SS ee fed lt D fed lt D fed lt D 0 WWW o O I oD ep O oo un e ep 2 E oe fed lt D J o 7 ep plit ayer Foot Control CC 004 Layer Foot Control CC 004 oo g 9 mim LL lt lt o Q Q fed lt D fed lt D 87 88 j ne pr mM lt lt D D ss DI 5 Q D E D lt D L fed lt D ee ee ee NA a DDD lt lt lt lt D D D D sya pats 5 Q D 97 O 50 IG 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 74 R 7 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 EC 92 93 4 95 96 97 98 99 O Layer 0 0 0 0 e 0 e 0 e e e e 0 e e 0 e Ss e e e e e e 0 0 e e e e 0 e e e e S e e e e e e e e e s e e e e e e e e e e e e 0 e 0 e 0 0 0 e 0 All the Layer PERFORMANCE are already programmed to control the level of the LAYERED sound with an expression pe
17. Y value by pressing the DATA lt P buttons The display show you in realtime the value changing TRANSPOSE allows to shift the PART CH pitch in a range of 24 semitones Press the EDIT button to select TRANSPOSE The dis play indicates the current default value hi TRANSPOSE 00 C C in this example a GET E Pressing the DATA lt buttons to increase or de crease the PART transpose The display show you in bes E realtime the value changing Each single step 24 correspond to a semitone TUNE allows you to shift the PART CH pitch fine tuning in a range of 00 63 Press the EDIT button to select TUNE The display indicates the current default value TUNE 00 in this example x 5 za part ch edit O sofnd O volume Y locity J WE ri tune MN rev Pressing the DATA lt buttons to increase or de crease the PART TUNE The display show you in realtime the value changing Set the EFX send level chorus tremolo phaser delay etc in the selected PART Press the EDIT button to select the EFX The display indicates the current default value EFX 000 in this example Pressing the DATA lt gt buttons to increase or de o Da crease the EFX send in the selected part The display E al O Bl Teo o I O ph 7 t
18. al 99 performances rp x in two different way VANA ASA EIN CC Press the DATA lt P buttons to select the internal p A g A 3 O perf midi part ch edit sound a di performances bee hi E LU O II a mo S transp tune Please consult the PERF list at the end of the manual to visualize the a gt ug GEM o rp x Performance at MIDIARECALLING performance names and structure single layer Split etc E z sgt I part ch sound Y Y MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD A B A mno CU g ac gt transp tune Ml e ey o oe SEN rp x From your MIDI controller send the MIDI Program Change corresponding to the PERFOMANCE you wish to recall The way to transmit the MIDI Program Change can differ from one MIDI controller to another please refer to the owners manual of your MIDI controller in regards to this purpose Please note the MIDI transmission channel of the MIDI controller has to be set to the MIDI ch 01 pe y STA part ch O 3 sound MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD pot ae A A E vme O RI hones 2 2 2 i 3 9 transp tune E ESC IS GEN rp x part ch 3 sound A Y MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD a volume O 3 9 transp O tune rev rp x AA ME AAA A EDIT THE PERFORMANCE In the rp x it s possible quickly modify edit the factory pre programmed performance according to your needs The PERFORMANCE mode possesses a very important feature it s possible to store a
19. annel setting mode keep volume f f IL gt a OS Y Y part ADE edi Q al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT buttons ZU E T dle a YI pressed at the same time e Both the pressed button and the PART CH LED will blink in the instrument on off Set the new COMMON using the DATA lt gt buttons A velocity It is possible to select as MIDI COMMON channel any of the 16 39 tune available MIDI channels As you can see the default of the MIDI COMMON is set on ch 1 Press the PERF button to exit the COMMON CHANNEL setting mode NEU part ch edit sound O volume Y velocity S transp tune efx rev r p X on off The LED on the display stop blinking and the instrument 7 R we ID art ch 7 sound y A select the default mode es al Il J JI e k velocity O 9 i transp O Q tune E ef rev SEN r p X on off MIDI IDENTIFICATION NUMBER This function allows to use more than one expander in a MIDI network assigning an identification number of the ex pander This function is really useful using the rp x PC editor where even the software allows to fix an identification number in this case it s possible to work with a MIDI sistem composed from two or more rp x module and the relative editors without conflict Enter the MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM mode keep e 3
20. dal optional connected to the pedal input 2 on the rear panel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 eee 0 e 0 on 0 0 S eee 0 Ss eee SG e e ec etree eee 0 e 0 e e eee e 0 s 0 e e e e e e e e s e e 0 e 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 eee 0 e 0 0 0 0 0 S eee eee eee eee eee e Ss coo ooo ooo e e 0 0 e e 0 e e e s 0 0 e e e s e e 0 e In the PERFORMANCE with the indication FOOT CONTROL CC 004 it is possible to control the internal rp x Wah Wah insert effect using a Foot Control Pedal connected to your MIDI master control and properly programmed to transmit the MIDI CC 004 Foot Control 0 0 0 0 e 0 e Ss ese ese 0 e 0 0 0 e e 0 s 0 0 S 6 0 6 0 S e e 0 eee e S e e e 0 e e e 0 s 0 e 0 e e e e e e e 0 e e e 0 e 0 0 0 0 0 e eee eee ee ee eee 0 ne 0 0 0 0 nee 0 S 6 e 6 eee 0 Ss 6 e Ss 0 e e e e e e e e s 0 e e e 0 e 0 e e e 0 0 0 0 e owners manual II YY TECHNOLOGY The rp x is powered by Generalmusic s break through technology DRAKE DRAKE Dsp Risc Advanced Keyboard Engine is the ultimate DSP probably the most advanced piece of musical hardware in the world lts 32 bit and 50 MIPS internal structure and its totally programmable software architecture make this processor so fast and powerful that any kind of algorithm from Wavetable to Physical Modeling can be implemented in real time either in generation or in post processing Using the Physical Modelling power of
21. fered by DRAKE Generalmusic has created and patented a number of new algorithms which replicate some of the world s most famous vintage instruments like Rhodes Wurlitzer and Clavinet DRAKE has found unanimous enthusiastic appraisal from experts in these fields Physical Modeling Physical Modeling is a method of sound synthesis based upon a mathematical model which describes the physical construction of the instrument being simulated Unlike sampling technology in which an existing sound is simply recorded at a particular moment in time to remain essentially the same forever the sounds produced by a Physical Model continuously react and respond to the player s input maintaining all the little nuances and imperfections which provide the most reliable subconscious assurance that the instrument being played is the real thing A sampled sound can be likened to a snapshot of a particular moment in time during which an instrument is being played It s like taking a photograph The goal of Physical Modeling is this Instead of simply recording the final audible product of a instrument like an electric piano we replicate all the elements which are incorporated into its construction If the physical model is constructed care fully and accurately with meticulous attention to detail the resulting sound should be exactly like the real thing and more importantly the experience of playing and interacting with the instrument should
22. gt 2 transp S efx Y rp x on off COPY THE PERFORMANCE To help the edit operation the module allows you to copy the PERFORMANCE data to any other available location In this way it s easier to create for example different versions of the same split or layer PERFORMANCE u Select a performance to be copied sr IS A volume Y Q velocity y Sa Use the DATA buttons to select a PERFORMANCE E ante location It s possible to select any of the 99 available e dr a e Mi memory locations P a The selected PERFORMANCE is the SOURCE performance the data contained in this location will be copied in a destination memory location you ll select in the next stage 4 2 Press the EDIT button i phones Q transp efx Q Woy part ch edit sound O volume 2 i Press the PERF button in the display the selected performance number start blinking on the display E part ch sound RS volume velocity o transp tune efx Q rev rp x mel ES o 3 o an Vy e Ho PEA R on o Select a destination memory PERFORMANCE location ly samy Z part c 5 soun 3 a using the DATA buttons perf midi i geroni ean O 3 WE 5 volume Q velocity S phones N
23. h as a digital piano a master keyboard a MIDI guitar a MIDI accordion 7 Connected to desktop or laptop PC via MIDI or USB in a MIDI network In this chapter we will cover all the basic steps necessary to properly connect and use the instrument POWER THE EXPANDER 1 Connect the adapter to a proper voltage A C wall plug CONNECT A SPEAKER SYSTEM 2 Connect audio output of the expander to your live or studio speaker system Es a J Start the rp x NOTE always turn on the speaker of your system after all the others devices global volume ES The rp x expander is a professional suond generator with a top quality pcm physical modelling sound library Always use an adequate stereo external speaker system in order to get the maximum performance from this instrument A ME AAA A CONNECT A MIDI MASTER CONTROLLER The rp x module can be used as a powerful piano sound expansion for any type of MIDI controller digital piano master keyboard MIDI guitar and accordion EPI MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD _ te Map sa E gt card ss ih Pa ana hak yt in i ii li AE a a oe Co In order to achieve the maximum control of the rp x please refer to this next chapter where the different parts of the instrument will be fully explained CONNECT PEDALS Independently of the MIDI or USB cont
24. han the other This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug 11 The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time When unplugging the power supply cord do not pull on the cord but grasp it by the plug 12 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings 13 The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product or C The products has been exposed to rain or moisture D The product does not appear to be operating normally or exhibits a marked change in performance E The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 14 Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user maintenance instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 15 WARNING Do not place objects on product power cord or place it in a position where anyone could trip over walk on or roll anything over it Do not allow the product or its bench or its pedal board to rest on or to be installed over power cords of any type Improper installations of this type create the possibility of fire hazard and or personal injury 1
25. is ment manual data entry demo This led monitoring the midi data received to the midi These buttons allows to modify the parameters value input of the module The two buttond pressed at the same time start the demo sequence O on off The 3 digit display visualize the values and the pa This button switch on or off the instrument rameters of the various editing levels REAR PANEL AND CONNECTIONS PEDALS PEDALS Adapter input in order to avoid hardware problem it s possible to connect two type of pedals to the ex with this unit please use the adapter included in the pander an Expression pedal to the Input 2 and a module package only Gem Multipedal unit to the Input 1 USB connection to the PC Use this connection with a The INPUT RCA connectors allows to plug an external proper USB cable to connect the module to a PC See Line source to the instrument Consult the relative the relative chapter in this manual chapter of this user manual Oo MIDI IN THRU OUT O O OUTPUT O O O O OOOO O O The three standard MIDI ports allows the connection of Connect the instrument to an external speaker system the instrument to a MIDI controller such as a Master or a Mixer keyboard a Midi Accordion or a PC equipped with MIDI interface IE Sa AAA A GETTING STARTED The Gem rp x expander is a top quality piano sound generator designed to be used in the following ways T Played via MIDI from a MIDI master controllers suc
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27. nd recall in the instrument memory 99 different settings which are retained in the modules memory after turning off the instrument Press the EDIT button on the panel to enter the n idi part ch edit sound O PERF edit mode ma o volume e q phones CAS transp y X a p on off The PART CH parameter is automatically selected mean while its current value it s visualized in the display 2 Modifying any parameters value the PERF LED on the panel start blinking visualizing the edit ing status AN part ch Y adi sound O volume Q velocity YA a tune rev transp p x A a ee ee a i a a i i ee i i i i i i a Di Dani ami a i i i i i i ii ci kani hai ic i i ii kai am i I Yai ami i i i i i i i I i ic i i i ic i i i i i i i i i ey The parameter set directly available from the panel of the rp x module is a reduced set than available in the instrument this is due to the simplified navigation system used in the module The best way to fully edit the rp x performance is to use the PC EDITOR software included in the package This software allows you to easily create or edit all kinds of performances PPP PP PP wa ya wa wa Ga Ga Ga wa Ga Wa aa Ga ma aa Ga ma wa wa ma Ga E Wa Ga Ga ua ay Ga Wa Wai Ga Wa Way Ga Wat Wa Gaa Ga Wa Wa OW In the rp x it is possible to select 4 different parts corresponding to the MIDI channel 01 0
28. nd the MIDI ID menu is selected pD cre Y Y Dani ch SHE P 9 LES Y e e ASS D gt 4 O o Y la volume le d e phones AS le A Ay LOTTA TT transp es Se 3 di 9 GEM r p X on off Press the EDIT button again the display show the flash ing message RST RESET The RESET menu it s now selected Wz art ch ES part 299S volume edit pela n 4 sound O velocity x on off transp efx Keep the DATA gt button pressed at least 2 sec to reset the instrument In this way the factory data set up is fully restored yl y part HBOS edit sound O volume YA YA velocity 3 transp LS tune 2 25 Y p X on off phones The LED and the display stop blinking and the instrument ae midi part ch oar sound Y ph select the default mode Pai a cm AN Q phones transp tune PS demo 3 i e a ek O rev SET rp X on off Page 14 A AAA A MIDI DATA BULK This function transmits the user data contained in the PERFORMANCE to an external MIDI device such as a PC or a MIDI recorder to create an archive To transmit the data BULK to an external device the rp x MIDI OUT has to be connected to the MIDI IN of the receiving data recorder MIDI IN Enter the MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM mode keep _ NT m ing pressed al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT Z
29. nly difference in MIDI or USB is only the type of connections the data transfer rate and the features are the same in both cases LAB CLETO to the speaker system owners manual Once the rp x module is connected to your controller it s possible to use it in the way you prefer Use the ON OFF button on the front panel to switch on the module LISTEN TO THE DEMO SEQUENCE The rp x has an internal DEMO sequence demonstrating the musical quality amp power of the instrument Press the two DATA ENTRY buttons on the panel at the same time in order to start the DEMO The display show the message DE1 Demo 1 Playing the DEMO Adjust the instrument output VOLUME by rotating the VOLUME knob on the panel The DEMO sequence contains various songs from different musical styles During playback it s possible to select each demo song by simply pressing the DATA gt gt button The display will indicate the number of the selected DEMO song In the normal DEMO mode all the songs will be played in chain You can exit The DEMO mode by pressing the PERF button on the panel The module will return the default mode THE DEFAULT PERFORMANCE MODE After powering up the rp x the instrument defaults to the PERFORMANCE mode The LED of the relative button on the panel will illuminate The rp x is now ready to be played pf y volume Y O velocity 7
30. onductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 3 To reduce the risk of injury close supervision is necessary when this product is used near children 4 Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or the like 5 This product should only be used by a stand or cart that is recommended by the manufacturer 6 This product either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should consult an audiologist This product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers or other products that produce heat The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 0 This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug one blade wider t
31. psichord 18 20 Harpsichord Coupled 19 21 RealRhodex 20 22 StageRhodex 21 23 PopRhodex 2 24 ThineRhodex 23 25 Wuried 24 26 Wurie2 25 27 Clavinet 26 29 Clavinet3 28 30 Clavinet4 29 31 Vibes 30 32 Marymba 31 33 Chamber Strings 32 34 Chamber StringsSlow 3 35 Ensemble Strings 34 _36 Ensemble Strings Slow 35 37 SynthStrings 36 39 SynthBrassPad 38 40 Synth Brass Pad Slow 39 4 PhatPad o 40 42 WamPad A 43 YelowPad 42 44 WamDream 8 45 BriteDream o 44 46 SweepBrassPad 45 47 SweepPhatPad 46 49 AahsChoir 8 50 OohChoir 49 Page 16 E _ PerformanceName Mode Note 1 Concert Piano1 Singe 2 Concert Piano Sn 3 Rock Concert Piano1 Sn 4 Rock Concert Piano Single 5 Gran Piano Stringst layer 6 Gran Piano Strings2 layer i 7 Rock Grand Piano1 Single 8 RockGrandPiano2 layer 9 PopPiano dayer o 10 Upright Single PO 11 RealHonky Singe 12 CPGrand Single PO 13 RD Stage Piano layer 14 Dance Piano Single 15 DX Ensemble layer 16 Grand Harpsichord Singe IA 17 Real Rhodes Flat Singe 18 Suitcase Rhodes Singe Pop Rhodes ayer ThineRhodes ayer Rolling Rhodes Single 22 CompressRhodes Singe Wa AAA IS AS F Layer 28 Clavinet2 Single _29 Clavinet Wah 30 ClavinetWah2 Layer FootControlCCH004 31 VibePad layer 32 Marymba layer 33 Big Orche
32. ransp Q tune shows you in realtime the value changing The pa Ge a SU rameter range is from O to 127 ae AA AA A owners manual A Y PP or o o o 2A AAA AA AAA ooooos sSos sss sS s s s ss s ssSssSssS5SsFsSSssS SgpDonssssssssssss Set the REVERB REV level in the selected PART Press the EDIT button to select the REV The display N indicates the current default value REV 040 in this bes ES pa example Sem Pressing the DATA lt P gt buttons to increase or de c ED mo aa crease the REV send in the selected part The display sones o O H o ae TE Q shows you in realtime the value changing The pa i gt 7 e O M e rameter range is from 0 to 127 E zai As already described in the previuos page the ALL mode is a way offer by the rp x system to speed up the editing operation for some parameters Z part SE edit O sound volume O velocity transp O tune on o tab x 7 D ff be demo mu rev Sem oe x In fact setting the ALL mode in PART CH edit and selecting one of the edit parameters the value
33. roller you re using with the rp x it s possible to connect directly to the module various type of pedals single switch multi switch continuos control The ee ON pedal can be con CK PRESSION pedal nected to the Pedal Input 2 only 3 prod code 970116 prod code 970134 4 prod code 970464 code 970013 It is not possible to change these parameters set from the rp x internal edit menu However using the advanced PC editor supplied with the module it s possible to edit some of these parameters in a very detailed way USING THE INPUT CONNECTION The rp x is equipped with RCA stereo input connections These jacks allow you to connect another instru ment or external LINE audio source and mix the signal into the audio OUTPUT of the module Please note that the external mixed signal will be not processed in any way from the rp x this is a dry input only MUDIO OUT This connection allows you to use two mixer inputs to connect a digital piano and the rp x at the same time In the same way using the input connection it s possible to connect the rp x to a gm x GM compatible module AZIO OUTPUT TO gm x SPEAKER Rear Panel 12 D C USB owners manual Y CONNECT THE rp x TO A PC The Rp x expander can be connected to a PC in two different way using the MIDI or the USB Uni
34. s of harmonics can be produced dpm Damper Physical Model Another technology patented by Generalmusic is Damper Physical Model Whenever the damper pedal is depressed the damper physical model simulates the effect of sympathetic resonance being produced by the strings which the action of the pedal has now left free to resonate Use the damper pedal to hear the effect of the Damper Physical Model by comparing the sounds of notes played in the highest octave of the instrument with and without the damper pedal depressed Advanced Release Technology The particular sound of a piano string being stopped by a damper while in motion is replicated by Generalmusic s unique Advanced Release Technology Sample based electronic pianos traditionally use a envelope generator to control What happens when a key is released This simply allows the sample loop to continue playing for a set period of time until its amplitude is finally reduced to zero by the envelope generator In an acoustic piano vibrating strings are silenced when a felt damper comes into contact with the moving string When this happens depending on how hard the key was struck and the length of the string itself certain frequencies are damped earlier than others while some other frequencies are even accentuated anyone who ever studied how to produce harmonics on a guitar will recognize this principle This produces a distinctive harmonic ring as the different frequencies in the string s
35. stral Strings layer _____ 34 MozartEnsemble layer a Ss a 19 20 24 23 Wuriet Single 24 25 26 35 Pop Stack01 Muti 36 Pop Stack02 Muti 38 Percussive Synt02 layer 39 Percussive Synt03 Maa PO 40 CPGrandStackO1 layer 41 CP Grand Stack02 layer 42 RDStackO1 layer PO 43 RD Stack02 layer 44 Classic StackO1 layer 45 Classic Stack02 layer 46 Notturno Mati i 47 Barock Ensemble layer 48 FlapPadOt Muth i 49 FlapPad02 Mati i 50 AA AA layer AAA A PERFORMANCE LIST _ Performance Name Mode Note ynth 01 Layer ympho Strings amp Choir th 02 odes amp Synth 01 M amp Synth lat Rhodes amp Pad Clavisynth 01 Clavisynth 02 PianoSynString FM amp Rhodes Chorus Thine Rhodes remolo Wurly urly Rhodes Marimba Strings Vibes Split Choir Split Big Stack 67 Rhodes amp String Compressed Warm Strings Clavi amp Pad SynString amp Phat Pad Chor amp Staccato Warm Sweep Pad Syn Brass Pad hodes n clavi Piano amp Wurly Piano amp Vibes Yellow Pad Split Rhodes Wah Wah Synth Strings Filter Brite Dreams Syn Brass Pad Choir Stereo Choir amp Brite Dream Harpsi amp Warm Strings CP Grand amp DX Harpsipad arimba delay haser Strings iano Reverb ouble Grand ard Piano ard Piano 2 etuned Rhodes Piano Detuned mixed ry Wurly ry Rhodes rand Real Dry hoir amp Strings hoir amp Brite Dream
36. t P01 in the display indicating the number of the na edited performance in this example blink at the Piede Me same time Keep the PERF button pressed at least for 2 seconds gt a to store in the current location The display show the a oe de volume Y Q velocity message STR STORE ae gt efx Q rev Lon ch edit sound volume O velocity transp Q tune DE o GEM r p X on off yl 2 S A AE Q Ho A The PERF LED and the display will stop blinking the PERF number is showed again to comfirm the STORE operation phones DE o part ch ean sound volume A velocity transp tune ex rev SET rp x on off Vlg Mo DAA phones Once your PERFORMANCE edit it s complete press the blinking PERF button on the display part ch Y edit sound volume velocity transp ke Q tune efx rev r p X on off e ka TA At this point both the PERF button and the digit P01 in the display indicating the number of the edited performance N 01 in this example blink at the same time A part ch Y edit D sound S volume velocity transp N tune efx rev rp x T E o 3 0 v y Ey XN 2 W E o Sa Li Su omen It s now possible to select another PERF location using the DATA lt P buttons It
37. ther types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government offi ce for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should The declaration of conformity can be downloaded from the IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTION PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING When using electric products basic precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all the Safety and Installation instructions and explanations of Graphic Symbols before using the product 2 This product must be earthed If it should malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and earthed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding c
38. versal Serial Bus interface Using the MIDI the PC has to be equipped with a proper MIDI interface see the note below in case of USB it s possibile to use directly the PC USB built in connection In both case MIDI or USB the tranfer rate and the features of the protocol are complying the standard MIDI specifications the only difference consist of the connections type You can use the rp x connected to a PC or to play its sound via MIDI from a software sequencer or to create or edit the internal performances see the next chapter using the PC editor included in the instrument package on off NOTE Normally the desktop PC offers the MIDI connection from the installed audio card The type of the connection it depend from the model of the audio card About this purpose please refer to the owner manual of your PC CONNECT TO A PC VIA MIDI We will assume that a MIDI interface along with software to play MIDI files is correctly installed in your PC Please refer to the operating instructions of these devices to properly configure the PC to transmit standard MIDI files via the MIDI OUT socket REMEMBER The MIDI interface does not transmit AUDIO signals just control data only You must always connect the audio output of the MIDI instrument such as the rp x you are controlling to an external speaker system CONNECT TO A PC VIA USB As previously noted the o
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