GEM genesys s, genesys pro s Manual Addendum

DIGITAL KEY BOARDS

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manual addendum

genesys s

genesys pro s

Technical speciﬁ cations are subject to change

The information contained in this manual are considered correct at the moment of printing. Generalmusic reserves the right to change or modify any technical spec i ﬁ ca tion with out prior notice or obbligation to upgrade existing units.

SPECIAL MESSAGES

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 com pro mised, and as a further con se quence the warranty will be invalidated.

ALARM SYMBOLS:

Generalmusic electronics prod ucts

could present la bels sim i lar to that

dis played in this section. Please follow

ac cu rate ly the pre cau tions descripted

in the safety instructions.

The exclamation mark within an equi lat er al triangle is intended to alert.

The lightning ﬂ ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁ cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Generalmusic cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or mod i ﬁ ca tions to the instrument, or data lost or destroyed

IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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 conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualiﬁ ed 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 ﬁ t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁ ed 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 ampliﬁ er 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.

7. This product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

8. This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.

9. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.

10. This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than 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 qualiﬁ ed 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 qualiﬁ ed 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 ﬁ re hazard and/or personal injury.

16. 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.

The illustrations and the screens of this manual are for instructional purposes only and may

appear different from those on your instrument.

INSTRUCTION PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

WARNING!

Manual addendum index

Genesys s addendum manual index

Checking the operating system release

How to upgrade the operating system

Genesys s package contents

Genesys s introduction Page 1

Genesys s hardware new features

Genesys s connections

Genesys s control panel Page 2

Edit parts menu upgrade: Page 4

Edit parts menu: L+R mode

Edit parts menu: portamento Page 5

Edit parts menu: legato Page 6

The multipedal mode Page 7

Functions assignables to the multipedal switch Page 8

How to program a play list Page 9

Assign the mute to a pad of the sequencer tracks Page 11

Assign a user scale to a programmable pad Page 12

Create a user scale

Assign the user scale to a programmable pad Page 13

The MIDI set up Page 14

Technical speciﬁ cations

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How to upgrade the operating system

Select the number 2, using the cursor button DOWN

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The following SYSTEM SET UP screen appears in the display:

Insert the operating system CD in the CD driver

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Switch OFF the Genesys s

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Switch on the instrument, rotating the ALPHA DIAL on the panel at the same time.

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Select the CD Rom as installation driver by turn the alpha dial. Then press the ENTER button.

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After the conﬁ rm message, press ENTER again. The upgrade will start. The upgrade will be completed in a few minutes. Once the operation is over, the main screen is showed on the display.

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NOTE: in the Genesys series there are two types of operating system upgrades:

1) Complete upgrade which contains new functions and implementations, optimizations, debug and musical resource update (Sounds and styles). This type of upgrade due to its size is normally archived in a CD.

2) Upgrade patch. It consists of debug and optimization of the system without update the musical resource. Normally the upgrade patch can be dowloaded from our websiste and easily transferred in a floppy disk to upgrade the Genesys.

Checking the operating system release

It is very important to install on board the latest operating system release of the instrument. For this reason ﬁ rst of all check the currently installed O.S. version:

Press the button SYSTEM on the control panel

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The display show the SYSTEM setting main screen

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Press F7 function button to select "BATTERY&RELEASE" menu.

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In the higher part of the display the currently installed O.S. data is reported. Please compare this date with the one of the O.S. CD included in the Genesys s package. In case the CD has a later date, please upgrade the instrument. Also check in our websiste: www.generalmusic.com.

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WARNING! Before you proceed with the upgrading, please save all personal data stored in the internal memory of the Genesys s.

Genesys s package contents

• Genesys s - Genesys pro s

• AC power cable

• Video connection RCA cable

• Microphone

• Operating system CD ROM

• Music CD ROM

• Owners manual

• Manual addendum

The illustrations and the screens of this manual are for instructional purposes

only and may appear different from those on your instrument.

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MIDI In MIDI In

Genesys s Introduction

Congratulations for purchasing Genesys s ! You can now realize your full musical potential using the the most advanced technology in a gear which is ideal for live performing. The present manual addendum contains only the hardware and sofware improvement introduced in this version, about the others function please refer to the Genesys/Genesys pro owners manual included in the keyboard package.

Genesys s hardware new features

The Genesys s features a 128MB global memory ram area. 64MB of this area are dedicated to the standard Genesys/Genesys pro sounds database, further improved and upgraded. 32MB of new high quality sounds are been loaded in memory. The remaining 32MB are for user memory, lo load on board new sample in compatible formats.

Genesys s features an internal IDE 2,5’’ 20GB hard disk, increasing both the global storage capacity of the instrument and the real time performing versatility.

Genesys s connections

Connect the instrument to a proper AC socket using the apposite cable (included)

Connect the instrument to an external speaker system. It is preferable to use stereo connections [*]

Genesys s is a professional equipment. In order to obtain high quality audio performance, please use an adeguate ampliﬁ cation system.

VIDEO OUT connects a video monitor or a TV to display the multimedia contents of the music files. (RGB or S-VHS connection).

AUDIO OUT: RIGHT/M-LEFT/M main xp connections to an external ampliﬁ cation system

AUDIO OUT: OUT 1-OUT 2 auxiliary audio out of the instrument Connects a standard Pc

keyboard (Ps2) to the workstation

Pc/Mac Serial connection

VOLUME pedal

Programmable pedals:

switch or continuos

MIDI interface (InOut-Thru) to connect a master midi instrument (keyboard, PC, or AS1)

LINE/R-MIC/L connection for external source with gain control.

Multipedal unit

ATTENTION! The present manual addendum contains only the instructions relatives to the new functions featured by the Genesys s and Genesys pro s. For all the others function please refer to the included owners manual.

•In this manual we refer to both Genesys s and Genesys pro s models as: Genesys s

Lyrics,

Chords,

Score....

Genesys pro s features on board of a pitch bend modulation joystick to realtime control these expressing parameters.

[*] Note: Genesys s features a powerful internal speaker system, the connection to an external p.a. system is facoltative

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Genesys s Control panel

All the Genesys s functions are controlled from the control panel.

VOCAL GENIUS area

control the external signal

parameters and the vocal

processor set up.

The sliders control the volume of MIDI and audio

sections.

STYLE FAMILIES select the

style family you want to recall

VARIATION-FILL&BREAK

Allows the realtime

handling of the styles,

recalling the different

accompaniment patterns.

STYLE CONTROLS Recalls

the INTRO, ENDING parts

of a style and controls

the style activation mode:

START/STOP, SYNCRO,

RESTART.

STYLE TOOLS gives access to

the Styles ﬁ ne tune parameters

an controls.

CD STUDIO a direct access

button to enter the CD burning

function of the instrument.

PROGRAMMABLE PAD a series of useful

realtime functions can be assigned to these

four buttons

HEADPHONES sockets to

connect two headphones to

the instrument

A to H function buttons, to select

or recall data inside the various

display menus.

PARTS shifts the

screen in song or

style musical parts.

D-HOLD enables/

disables the display

hold function.

MUSIC LIBRARY recals any of

96 programmed song set up

STYLE PRESET gives access to

the style preset area

KEYBOARD MODE real time

recals the keyboard set up you

prefer

The Joystick controls

Modulation and Pitch bending

Genesys s and Genesys pro s have the same control panel

Genesys s features Pitch Bend

and modulation wheels to controls these parameters

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Recalls the Genesys s PRESET FAMILIES

INPUT DATA section: CURSOR buttons,

ENTER/ESCAPE buttons, INC/DEC

buttons, ALPHA DIAL, are the command

to enter or modiﬁ es data in every section

of the Genesys s.

Genesys s Control panel

DISK DRIVES & SYSTEM gives access to the disks menu, the system data editing and the MIDI setup

The SONG/PLAYER-

RECORDING STUDIO

section contols and handles the song player section, or the MIDI and

audio recording functions

as well.

The DEMO button starts

the demo(nstrative) song

sequence of Genesys s

CD-RW driver this unit allows to read read or write CD (ROM or AUDIO formats). It is also possible. to use rewritable CD.

320x240 graphic LCD

backlit display

the F1 to F8 function buttons,

selects or recalls data inside the

display menu.

VIDEO & KARAOKE buttons

access and control the

multimedia ﬁ les information

contained in the music ﬁ le

such as: score, chord, lyrics

SECTION EDIT this section

allows to modify preset effect

and mixing parameters

programming.

SOUND CONTROLS direct

access buttons to realtime

control parameters such as

Sustain, FX bypass, Touch etc.

CONTRAST Sets the display light

contrast.

PAGE switches the page of the menu

TRANSPOSE sets the

global transpose

OCTAVE moves the selected part

one octave higher or lower

MEMORIES allows to recall up to 1.024 different setting of

the entire instrument status

The STORE

buttons allows

to conﬁ rm the edited data in

memory

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Edit Parts menu upgrade

The Genesys s features some interesting functions in the EDIT PARTS menu, increasing the instrument versatility in PRESET programming and editing.

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In the MODE/PRIORITY menu the new L+R Mode has been addeed

To select the EDIT PARTS menu can be also used the CURSOR to select and the ENTER button to enter.

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In the EDIT PARTS Page 2 menu the PORTAMENTO mode has been addeed

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In the EDIT PARTS Page 2 menu the LEGATO mode has been addeed

EDIT PARTS MENU: L+R Mode

MODE PRIORITY TRACK VALUE

POLY The track play polyphonic MONO L The track play in monophonic

mode with left priority

MONO R The track play in monophonic

mode with right priority

MONO T The track play in monophonic

mode with last playied note priority

MONO L+R

The track play in monophonic mode with left + right priority

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Enter the EDIT PARTS menu pressing the PRESET button in the panel and then the function button [F2]

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Press the function button [F6] MODE/PRIORITY

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The display shows the MODE/PRIORITY page set up

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Select the PART using the UP/DOWN CURSOR and MODE/PRIORITY Mode L+R by rotating the DIAL

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The L+R priority mode allows to play a selected part of the Preset monophonic, triggering the notes played both left and right side.

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MODE

OFF no portamento

NORMAL portamento

creates a pitch slide whenever a new note is played.

LEGATO activates the portamento effect only when a note is played while another note is still being held.

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TYPE

This feature only applies when, during the course of sliding from one note to another, you play an new note somewhere in between the two, (which begins a separate portamento, [pitch slide] of it’s own). The TYPE setting controls where this new slide will commence from

Floating

The new portamento will commence from the pitch which the previous portamento had reached when the new key was pressed.

Re-Start

The new portamento will commence from the ultimate destination of the previous portamento.

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EDIT PARTS MENU: PORTAMENTO

To select the EDIT PARTS menu can be also used the CURSOR to select and the ENTER button to enter.

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Enter the EDIT PARTS menu pressing the PRESET button in the panel and then the function button [F2]

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Press the button PAGE NEXT on the panel to select the Page 2 control menu

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This menu allows to play a selected part of a PRESET using the PORTAMENTO. The portamento is a tipical execution mode common beetwen the acoustic instrument (i.e. violin, human voice, trombone) and it consist of a frequency shift sliding, playing different notes.

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Press the function button [F4] PORTAMENTO, the control menu appears on the screen

TIME/RATE This control affects the way that the SPEED setting is interpreted. Setting this parameter to TIME, the SPEED value

controls the actual amount of time it takes to slide from any note to any other note regardless of the “distance” in pitch between the two. Thus the time taken to slide between any two notes will always be the same. Setting to RATE, the SPEED value controls the amount of pitch change per second. This means that the time it takes to slide from one note to another depends entirely on the “distance” it has to travel between the two. This means that the time taken to slide between any two notes will be different depending on which notes are played.

SPEED

Adjust the time taken for the pitch slide to occur.

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EDIT PARTS MENU: LEGATO

This function cause the sound initial attack portion bypass, playing the keys in “LEGATO” mode.

To select the EDIT PARTS menu can be also used the CURSOR to select and the ENTER button to enter.

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Enter the EDIT PARTS menu pressing the PRESET button in the panel and then the function button [F2]

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Press the button PAGE NEXT on the panel to select the Page 2 control menu

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Press the button LEGATO [F4] on the panel. The function is now enabled

This function allows to obtain impressive results in wind and brass solo simulation. Try to select any of internal Genesys s sound of these families and enable the function.

To memorize any of the functions described in these page it is enough to press the button STORE, select a destination location (MEMORIES, PRESETS, STYLE PRESETS) for the current edited preset, then press ENTER. For more details please refer to the STORE chapter in the owners manual.

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MULTIPEDAL MODE

The multipedal is a new pedal unit specially designed for genesys s. This unit has six switch pedals, and the genesys s can connect up to three pedal units, from the rear panel pedal input jacks, up to eighteen programmable switch pedals at maximum. In this way all the performers gain full controll of the genesys s realtime parameters.

Press the PRESET button in SECTION EDIT

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To access the MULTIPEDAL mode functions an optional MULTIPEDAL unit has to be connected to the genesys s.

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in this example we assume the MULTIPEDAL connect to the the input N.1 on the rear panel. Obviusly if you have connect the MULTIPEDAL in a different input you have to select the correspondent one.

DAMPER, SOFT and SOSTENUTO can not be assigned to the single switch pedal in MULTIPEDAL mode.

WARNING!

Press the function button [B] or ENTER to enter the menu

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Select MULTIPEDAL in the pedal 1 ﬁ eld

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Press the function button [F5] MULTIPEDAL 1

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The display shows the MULTIPEDAL assign screen

Select the function you want to recall with pedal by rotating the DIAL

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It possible to check the function assigned to the pedal simply pressing the relative footswitch.

Select another footswitch using the CURSOR, then select the function with the dial

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Repeat the operation until the 6 footswitch are assigned to the function you want to control in realtime by the MULTIPEDAL unit.

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FUNCTIONS ASSIGNABLES TO THE MULTIPEDAL SWITCH

Off

No effect

Start/Stop

Simulates the Start/Stop button.

Synchro

Enable /disable the syncro function

Intro

Activates the Intro.

Fill <

Activates the Fill< function.

Fill =

Activates the Fill function.

Fill >

Activates the Fill> function.

Ending

Activates the Ending function.

Variation 1

Switches to Variation 1.

Variation 2

Switches to Variation 2.

Variation 3

Switches to Variation 3

Variation 4

Switches to Variation 4.

Var >

Switches to the next Variation.

Var <

Switches to the previous Variation.

Memory>

Advances to the next memories

Memory<

Advances to the previous memories

Harmony

Activates/deactivates the Harmony function

Bass Inv.

Enables/disables the Bass inv. function

Arrange On/Off

Activates/deactivates the Arranger

Fade In/Out

Activates/deactivates the Fade In/Out function.

Tempo >

Increases the Tempo setting by one unit at a time.

Tempo <

Decreases the Tempo setting by one unit at a time.

Punch

Activates/deactivates the Punch recording function during recording operations.

Rotary s/f

Changes the speed of the Rotary effect from Slow to Fast or vice versa.

Minor

Converts the currently held chord to the minor chord.

Dim

Converts the currently held chord to the diminished chord.

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7th Converts the currently held chord to the minor 7th chord.

Maj 7th

Converts the currently held chord to the Major 7th chord.

Voc. Genius on/off

Enable/Disable the vocal processor

Freeze Chord

Locks the current chord (pedal held), allowing you to play freely with both hands across the entire key-board without triggering changes in the Style auto-accompaniment. The function deactivates at pedal release.

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how to program a play list

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The PLAY LIST function permits to program a special selection from your music repertoire. For example, in case you have to perform in a wedding party, then in a disco and next in a karaoke bar. Using the Play list you can easily arrange the proper music selection for each type of performance, then store and recall it according to your needs.

How to program a PLAY LIST

Enter the SONG PLAYER pressing SELECT on the panel

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Select PLAY LIST by pressing the function button [F]

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The very first time you enable the function, the display shows a screen like this

The new play list title appears in the screen, now press ENTER

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Select any ﬁ le from the hard disk using the CURSOR, then press ENTER

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Press the function button F1 [LIST]

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Press the function button F7 NEW to create a new play list

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Type a name for the new play list, then press ENTER

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Press the function button F7 EDIT, then select ADD. Press ENTER to start adding ﬁ les to the PLAY list

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Once the PLAY LIST is complete, the select and performing procedure is exactly the same as already described as the DB LIST. For more details please refer to this part of the manual.

Descriptions

Lets analyze the play LIST managing screen page. This page is recalled by pressing the function button F1 LIST from the main page

Allows to add and to rename an already existing play list

Create a new Play list

Delete an existing playlist

F8 DELETE

F7 NEW

F6 RENAME

It is possible to create multiple play

lists, (Press the button F7, type the

name, press ENTER). Each playlist

can contain a special selection of

your repertoire, properly fitted

for each type of performance:

wedding, karaoke bar, disco etc.

Select them with the UP/DOWN

CURSOR and press the ENTER

button.

Select ﬁ rst the playlist you want to rename, press F6 RENAME, type the new name, press ENTER.

Select ﬁ rst the playlist you want to delete, then press

F8 DELETE.

The PLAY LIST features a search function, as the same as the DB list

Enter the Play list edit menu

Allows to play in loop the selected song

Returns the screen to the main page

Adds music files from the internal hard disk

Allows to add music files already present in the DB list

Allows to modify the number, artist, title attributes of the files

Shifts a position up/down a selected file in the play list

Deletes a selected file from the play list

DELETE

MOVE UP/DOWN

MODIFY

ADD FROM DB LIST

ADD

F8 BACK

F7 PLAY LOOP MODE

F6 EDIT

F5 SEARCH

assign the mute to a pad

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Assign the mute to a pad of the sequencer tracks

It is now possible to assign to one (or more) of the programmable pads the MUTE of any of the sequencer track, in order to obtain a very powerful “Minus One” realtime function. Normally this function can be used to mute the lead melody in a Song (track n. 4), but you can choose to mute any track of the sequencer (from 1 to 32).

1

Press the EDIT button in the programmable pads section. The edit page is shown on the display.

2

Select the PAD to assign the mute function using the UP/DOWN CURSOR.

3

Once you have selected the PAD (n. 1 in this example), select the MUTE/DEMUTE function by rotating the DIAL

The default mute channel is assigned to the #4, the track and the relative Midi channel, where the lead track is memorized usually.

5

Then Use the DIAL to modify the value. You can assign any of the sequencer track from #1 to #32.

4

Move on the TRACK field using the RIGHT CURSOR to modify the track you want to mute

The operation can be repeated selecting different programmable pads, in this way you can prepare different buttons to realtime perform with the Song Player section.

The programmable pad set up can be stored in one of the internal MEMORIES or handled in realtime using the LOCK function [F8]. Please refer to the relative section in the owner manual.

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assign an user scale to a pad

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Assign an USER SCALE to a programmable pad

This function allows to assign to any programmable pad a custom temperament memorized in any of the User scale memory locations.

Concept:

A Create or modify one (or more) USER SCALE

Steps:

Your custom scale pitch data are now memorized in USER1 location. You can memorize other user scale using the remaining locations (from 2 to 8)

Description

B Assign the USER SCALE to a Programmable Pad

Create an USER SCALE

1

Press the SYSTEM button on the panel

2

Press the TUNING&SCALE [F5] function button

3

Select KEYBOARD SCALE in the menu with the DOWN CURSOR, then select USER1 by rotating the DIAL

4

Select the note you want to detune using the CURSOR, then input the new value by rotating the DIAL (i.e. D#-1 in this example)

5

Repeat the detune operation selecting other notes

6

Once you have ﬁ nish to the detune the notes you need, press the SAVE button [F8]

7

Select a USER scale to memorize your custom scale (USER1 in this case) , then press ENTER

1234

TAP TEMPO

1234

TAP TEMPO

1234

TAP TEMPO

assign an user scale to a pad

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Press the EDIT button in the programmable pads section. The edit page is shown on the display.

2

Select a PAD to assign the USER scale using the UP/ DOWN CURSOR. (the pad n.4 in this example)

3

Once you have selected the PAD, assign the SCALE function by rotating the DIAL

Pressing now the PAD n.4 you realtime recall the temperament you have programmed in the USER scale 1.

The programmable pad set up can be stored in one of the internal MEMORIES or handled in realtime enabling the LOCK function [F8]. Please refer to the relative section in the owner manual.

Assign the USER SCALE to a Programmable Pad

1 5

select the PAD n. 3 with the CURSOR, assign the SCALE OFF function by rotating the DIAL

Now it is possible to select another pad to assign a different USER scale or the SCALE OFF function, to restore the normal temperament during your performance

Pressing the PAD n.3 (SCALE OFF) you restore the normal temperament (EQUAL).

4

Moving on the next ﬁ eld (USER 1) using the RIGHT CURSOR you can select the USER scale memory to assign to the PAD. (USER scale location from 1 to 8)

the midi set up

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1

2

4

3

MIDI Out

MIDI In

The MIDI set up

The MIDI Set Up is a function to simplify to the Genesys s the connection of an external MIDI device (digital piano or accordion).

1

Connect your MIDI controller MIDI Out to the Genesys s MIDI In

2

Press the MIDI button on the panel, then the function button [F5] COMMON/ARRG.

3

Select the field MIDI SET UP using the CURSOR DOWN. The default value of this parameter is OFF (disabled). By rotating the DIAL you can select: PIANO, ACCORDION 1 and ACCORDION 2 set up.

ACCORDION 1

Enable the COMMON channel N.1 and the CHORD channel 2. This set up allows the following performance, related to the KEYBOARD MODE pad selection. The BASS/SPLIT and MANUAL/BASS modes are properly ﬁ tted for a MIDI accordion.

SELECTING BASS/SPLIT

Enabling the accordion set up 1 the BASS/SPLIT mode allows to play your accordion in real time, (without the arrangements), playing the current preset in the right hand keyboard, while the left hand can play the bass in the ﬁ rst two line of buttons, and the chord in the remaining lines of buttons.

With this set up it is possible to use the DRUMS track of each style, performing the accordion keyboards in realtime.

LEAD

Play the selected PRESET

BASS

Play the BASS sound recalled by the selected PRESET

CHORD

The chord play the chord sound recalled by the selected PRESET

PIANO

Enable the COMMON channel N.1. In this way it is possible to control the realtime functions of the Genesys s (presets, styles, memories etc.) using an external MIDI keyboard, like a digital piano, by transmitting on a single MIDI channel (N. 1 in this set up).

MIDI Out

MIDI In

the midi set up

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SELECTING MANUAL/BASS

Basically the MANUAL/BASS setting allows to perform in the same way as described above, but using the styles arrangements. The chord lines played with the left hand lead the Genesys s chord recognizing system of the styles section, while the bass parts are played in realtime using the ﬁ rst two line of buttons.

LEAD

Play the selected PRESET

BASS

Play the BASS sound recalled by the selected PRESET

CHORD

The Playied chord lead the arragement section of the currently selected style

ACCORDION 2

The ACCORDION set up 2 works without the activation of the MIDI common channel. In this case all the realtime MIDI channels of the Genesys s are rearranged in order to lead the three accordion sections. Select the setup you prefer according the the speciﬁ cations of your MIDI accordion.

Select the ACCORDION SET UP #2 by rotating the DIAL.

ACCORDION SET UP #2 MIDI Channel set up

MIDI ACCORDION STANDARD SET UP

Normally the most diffused MIDI accordion are set with the following default MIDI set up:

The right side

keyboard

Transmit on

MIDI ch. 1

The BASS lines of the left

keyboard Transmit on

MIDI ch. 2

The CHORD lines of the

left keyboard Transmit on

MIDI ch. 3

GENESYS - S GENESYS –PRO S

keyboard

61 keys with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch 61 keys with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch

polyphony

64 notes max. 64 notes max.

sounds

128MB internal memory (64MB enhanced internal sound, 32MB new sounds, 32MB User), over 1.500 internal sounds, more than 600 User sounds, 256 factory presets, 256 user presets, sound edit quick, sound edit pro, sample editor (new samples import).

memories

1.024 (8 locations X 128 Banks), 2.048 single touch play (8 per style)

digital effect

Two assignable group DSP (A-B), with 24 programmable reverb and 32 programmable effects each. 3D effect with bass booster

operating mode

Full, bass split, accompaniment Split, piano style, manual bass, pro split

controls

pitch bend & modulation wheels, main volume slider, style/ seq volume slider, 8 multifunction sliders, 4 programmable pads, 2 vocal genius sliders, part, display hold, display contrast, page prev/next, dial, transpose, octave, cursor, inc/dec, enter/escape, 16 function buttons, preset selection pad, section edit, sound controls, memories selection, cd studio, video& karaoke, disk drives & system, Demo

pitch bend & modulation joystick, main volume slider, style/ seq volume slider, 8 multifunction sliders, 4 programmable pads, 2 vocal genius sliders, part, display hold, display contrast, page prev/next, dial, transpose, octave, cursor, inc/dec, enter/escape, 16 function buttons, preset selection pad, section edit, sound controls, memories selection, cd studio, video& karaoke, disk drives & system, Demo

display

graphic LCD 320 x 240 backlit with adjustable contrast graphic LCD 320 x 240 backlit with adjustable contrast

styles

256 factory styles, 64 user styles, 96 music library, 4 variation, 8 tracks (drums, bass, acc 1, acc 2, acc 3, acc 4, acc 5, acc 6)

styles control

start/stop, intro, ending, syncro, restart, variation (1-4), ﬁ ll >, ﬁ ll<, ﬁ ll<>, break, style presets, single touch play, arranger on/off, arranger memory, edit, fade in/out, bass inv, tempo lock, style lock, tap tempo

sequencer

64 songs, 32 tracks, 250.000 events with microscope editing

recording studio

play, stop, rec, rewind, ffwd, pause; mono/stereo hd recording and sampling (16bit/44.1khz.)

song player compatibility

wk songs, wx songs, smf with lyrics (gm1 & 2), .kar ﬁ les , word box®, piano disk®, doc®, disklavier®, audio ﬁ le: mp3, mp3+lyrics, cd audio, wav ﬁ les; mode: direct from hard disk, ﬂ oppy disk, cd or scsi, db list function, play list function

vocal genius

microphone and external signal processor with independent effects: 3 band programmable semi-parametric equalizer, Mic limiter, N/L gate, programmable reverb and stereo delay with separate send, up to 4 realtime parts vocal harmony, talkover, edit menu

ﬂ oppy disk

load, save, erase, copy, format (720 kb,1.44 mb & 1.62Mb) load, save, erase, copy, format (720 kb,1.44 mb & 1.62Mb)

hard disk

built-in 20GB (2,5” eide) hard disk, hd recording and sampling (16bit/44.1khz.)

CD Player/Burner

built-in CD-R/RW player/burner built-in CD-R/RW player/burner

connections

2 headphones, MIDI: In/Out/Thru X 2, computer keyboard (PS2), computer Host, 3 programmable pedals, volume pedal, audio Out: Right/M, Left/M, Out1, Out2, , Audio In: Line/R, Mic/L with gain control, Video Out: TV, S-Video

extras

video interface, upgradeable operating system (fd/cd), 2 CDs package included (1 operating system CD, 1 music CD with up to 1000 songs + lyrics), 1 microphone included

ampliﬁ cation

3 ways, 5 speakers, 20W+20W+40W subwoofer

dimensions (w x h x d)

1.150 x 217 x 404mm/45.2 x 8.5 x 15.9’’ 1.180 x 400 x 97mm/46.5 x 15.7 x 3.8’’

weight

27kg7/59.5lbs 19kg/41.8lbs

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

* Generalmusic reserves the right to change specifications without notice

Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this instrument does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the instrument off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION : Changes or modiﬁ cations to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

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47842 S.Giovanni in Marignano (RN) - Italy

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