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SPECIAL MESSAGES
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.
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.
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should
not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To
prevent possible harm to the enviroment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, please separate this from other 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
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product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
The declaration of conformity can be downloaded from the
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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 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. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
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.
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
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.
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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M A N U A L I N D E X
MANUAL INDEX
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 4
Connect To A Pc Via Midi 4
Connect To A Pc Via Usb 4
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
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
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rp-x Product Package
• rp-x expander
• Owners manual
• Gem PC - Software Editor
• AC Adapter
• MIDI Cable
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations & 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
4 5 6
2 3
1
8
1
These jack connectors allows to plug two headphones
to the module.
2
The perf button (PERFORMANCE), select the performance mode. See the relative chapter, in this
manual.
3
This led monitoring the midi data received to the midi
input of the module.
4
The 3 digit display visualize the values and the parameters of the various editing levels.
phones edit
perf
midi
display
REAR PANEL AND CONNECTIONS
3
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1
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2
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7
5
This button enter the edit mode and select the editing
parameters.
6
the Volume knob, set the output level of the instru-
ment.
7
These buttons allows to modify the parameters value.
The two buttond pressed at the same time start the
demo sequence.
8
This button switch on or off the instrument.
4
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volume
data entry/demo
on/off
5
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1
Adapter input, in order to avoid hardware problem
with this unit, please use the adapter included in the
module package only.
2
USB connection to the PC. Use this connection with a
proper USB cable to connect the module to a PC. See
the relative chapter in this manual.
3
The three standard MIDI ports allows the connection of
the instrument to a MIDI controller, such as a Master
keyboard a Midi Accordion or a PC (equipped with
MIDI interface).
12 D.C. in
USB
MIDI IN-THRU-OUT
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,2
4
it's possible to connect two type of pedals to the expander, an Expression pedal to the Input #2 and a
Gem Multipedal unit to the Input #1.
5
The INPUT RCA connectors allows to plug an external
(Line) source to the instrument. Consult the relative
chapter of this user manual.
6
Connect the instrument to an external speaker system
or a Mixer.
PEDALS
INPUT
OUTPUT
2
,
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GETTING STARTED
The Gem rp-x expander is a top quality piano sound generator, designed to be used in the following ways :
Played via MIDI from a MIDI master controllers such as a digital piano, a master keyboard,
1
a MIDI guitar, a MIDI accordion.
Connected to desktop or laptop PC via MIDI or USB in a MIDI network
2
In this chapter we will cover all the basic steps necessary to properly connect and use the instrument.
POWER THE EXPANDER
rp-x
Connect the adapter to a proper voltage A.C. wall
1
plug.
CONNECT A SPEAKER SYSTEM
Connect audio output of the expander to your live or
2
studio speaker system.
Set the
global
Start the
rp-x
volume
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NOTE: always turn on the speaker of your system after all the others devices.
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.
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MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI Accordion
SPEAKER SYSTEM
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
AUDIO OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
EXPRESSION pedal
MULTIPEDAL
SUSTAIN pedal
SUSTAIN pedal
PIANO TYPE
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI THRU
AUDIO
OUTPUT TO
SPEAKER
MIDI IN
INPUT
OUTPUT
Rear Panel
rp-x
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.
MIDI OUT
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI OUT
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MIDI Accordion
MIDI OUT
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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 controller 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 EXPRESSION
pedal can be connected to the Pedal
Input #2 only
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EXPRESSION pedal
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SUSTAIN pedal
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SUSTAIN pedal
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PIANO TYPE
MULTIPEDAL
prod. code
#970116
code #970013
prod. code
#970134
prod. code #970464
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 instrument (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.
AUDIO OUT
MIDI OUT
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SPEAKER SYSTEM
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).
AUDIO
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OUTPUT TO
SPEAKER
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MIDI OUT
OUTPUT
MIDI IN
MIDI THRU
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Rear Panel
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SPEAKER SYSTEM
PC MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
to the speaker system
D.C. adapter
USB cable
gem X-series
editor Soft-
ware
The Rp-x expander can be connected to a PC in two different way: using the MIDI or the USB (Universal 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 specifi cations, 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.
rp-x
CONNECT THE rp-x TO A PC
gem X-series
editor Soft-
ware
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
rp-x
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 fi les is correctly installed in your PC. Please refer
to the operating instructions of these devices to properly confi gure the PC to transmit standard MIDI fi les via the MIDI
OUT socket.
MIDI IN
PC MIDI OUT
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REMEMBER! The MIDI interface does not transmit AUDIO signals, just control
data only. You must always connect the audio output of the MIDI instrument
SPEAKER SYSTEM
(such as the rp-x) you are controlling, to an external speaker system
CONNECT TO A PC VIA USB
As previously noted, the only difference in MIDI or USB is only the type of connections, the data transfer rate and the
features are the same in both cases.
to the speaker system
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D.C. adapter
USB cable
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Not included
For instruction on this feature, please refer to the CD ROM included with the expander.
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START THE rp-x
Once the rp-x module is connected to your controller, it's possible to use it, in the
way you prefer.
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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 & 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
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.
button. The display will indicate the number of
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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.
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The Performance mode consist of a complete set of parameters including sounds, volume, transpose, tuning, reverb, efx,
etc. And up to four multi-timbral PARTS.
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.
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MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
1
4
7
--0
8
5
2
+
9
6
3
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
1
4
7
--0
8
5
2
+
9
6
3
SELECT THE PERFORMANCES
MANUAL RECALLING
MIDI RECALLING
SELECT THE PERFORMANCES
It is possible to recall the internal 99 performances rp-x in two different way.
MANUAL RECALLING
Press the DATA buttons to select the internal
performances
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Please consult the PERF list at the end of the manual to visualize the
performance names and structure (single, layer, Split, etc.)
MIDI RECALLING
MIDI OUT
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
Performance - Performance +
MIDI IN
rp-x
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
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
1
4
7
2
3
5
6
8
9
0
+
rp-x
MIDI OUT
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
1
4
7
MIDI IN
2
3
5
6
8
9
0
+
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SELECTING THE PART (CH)
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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 (and 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
1
PERF edit mode.
The PART (CH) parameter is automatically selected, mean-
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while its current value it's visualized in the display
Modifying any parameters value, the PERF LED
2
on the panel start blinking, visualizing the editing status.
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NOTE
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
simplifi ed 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!
SELECTING THE PART (CH)
In the rp-x it is possible to select 4 different parts, corresponding to the MIDI channel #01, #02, #03, # 04.
Press repeatedly the DATA
button, the display will
show the PART (CH) number you wish to edit
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.
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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): SOUND
Once you have selected the PART you wish to modify
(#01 in this example), the EDIT menu parameter are
selected by pressing the EDIT button. Each time you
press the button a different parameter is selected.
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
the manual.
Pressing the DATA
in the sound database.
Each time you press the DATA button a next sound
is selected.
button you select the next sound
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The rp-x has a database with 50 sounds in total.
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): VOLUME
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 buttons. The display show
you in realtime the value changing.
Volume -
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Volume +
NOTE
Once you have reached the VOLUME = 000, (minimum sound
level), by pressing once more again the DATA button you'll set
the selected part OFF, then the part is disabled.
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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
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): VELOCITY
NOTE
The parameter VELOCITY it's GLOBAL, then its setting will affect ALL the parts at the same time. For this reason it can be
selected if the "ALL" mode has been enabled only. About the "ALL" mode please consult pages #7 and #10 .
rp-x
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 parameter. The display indicates the current default value,
in this example.
rp-x
If you need it, You can set the VELOCITY value, by
pressing the DATA buttons. The display show you
in realtime the value changing.
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Velocity - Velocity +
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): TRANSPOSE
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
(TRANSPOSE=00, C=C), in this example.
Pressing the DATA
buttons to increase or decrease the PART transpose. The display show you in
realtime the value changing. Each single step (+/- 24)
correspond to a semitone.
Transpose - Transpose +
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): TUNE
TUNE allows you to shift the PART (CH) pitch fi ne 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.
Pressing the DATA buttons to increase or decrease the PART TUNE. The display show you in
realtime the value changing.
Tune -
rp-x
rp-x
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Tune +
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): EFX
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.
rp-x
Pressing the DATA buttons to increase or decrease the EFX send in the selected part. The display
shows you in realtime the value changing. The parameter range is from 0 to 127.
NOTE
It is possible to restore the VELOCITY, TRANSPOSE and TUNE default value , by pressing the two DATA buttons at the same time.
EFX -
rp-x
EFX +
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SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): REV
THE MODE "ALL" IN EDIT MENU
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): REV
Set the REVERB (REV) level in the selected PART.
Press the EDIT button to select the REV. The display
indicates the current default value (REV=040), in this
example.
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Pressing the DATA
buttons to increase or decrease the REV send in the selected part. The display
shows you in realtime the value changing. The parameter range is from 0 to 127.
THE MODE "ALL" IN EDIT MENU
REV -
rp-x
REV +
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.
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In fact setting the ALL mode in PART (CH) edit and selecting one of the edit parameters (*), the value you insert
affects all the parts at the same time.
VOLUME
VELOCITY
TRANSPOSE
TUNE
EFX
REV
In ALL MODE sets the GENERAL volume of the instrument.
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.
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).
Control the GLOBAL tune of the module, from A = 427 to A= 452 Hz.
Control the effect (EFX) general level.
Control the reverb (REV) general level.
(*) The SOUND selection it's excluded from the ALL mode.
NOTE
Selecting the "ALL "mode the TUNE becomes a GLOBAL parameter. 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.
Tune -
Tune +
Etc.
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STORE THE EDIT IN THE SAME PERFORMANCE LOCATION
STORE THE EDIT IN A DIFFERENT PERFORMANCE LOCATION
Once your PERFORMANCE edit it's complete press the
1
blinking PERF button on the display.
At this point both the PERF button and the digit
2
"P01" in the display (indicating the number of the
edited performance in this example), blink at the
same time.
Keep the PERF button pressed at least for 2 seconds
3
to store in the current location. The display show the
message "STR" (STORE).
The PERF LED and the display will stop blinking, the
4
PERF number is showed again to comfi rm the STORE
operation.
MEMORIZE THE PERFORMANCE
STORE THE EDIT IN THE SAME PERFORMANCE LOCATION
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STORE THE EDIT IN A DIFFERENT PERFORMANCE LOCATION
Once your PERFORMANCE edit it's complete press the
1
blinking PERF button on the display.
At this point both the PERF button and the digit "P01"
2
in the display (indicating the number of the edited
performance, N.01 in this example), blink at the
same time.
It's now possible to select another PERF location using
3
the DATA
the 99 available memory locations.
Once the desidered memory location is reached, keep
4
the PERF button pressed at least for 2 seconds to store
data. The display show the message "STR" (STORE).
The PERF LED and the display will stop blinking and the PERF
number is showed again to comfi rm the STORE operation.
buttons. It's possible to select any of
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EXIT THE PERFORMANCE STORE
Once your PERFORMANCE edit it's complete press the
1
blinking PERF button on the display.
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At this point both the PERF button and the digit
2
"P01" in the display (indicating the number of the
edited performance in this example), blink at the
same time.
At this stage it's possible to exit the STORE procedure
3
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.
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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.
Select a performance to be copied.
1
Use the DATA
location. It's possible to select any of the 99 available
memory locations.
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
Press the EDIT button
2
Press the PERF button in the display, the selected
3
performance number start blinking on the display.
Select a destination memory PERFORMANCE location
4
using the DATA buttons.
buttons to select a PERFORMANCE
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Keep the PERF button pressed to STORE the PERFOR-
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MANCE in the new location.
The PERF LED and the display will stop blinking.
5
The PERF number is showed again on the display to
comfi rm the STORE operation. The EDIT button LED
goes OFF
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MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
This menu contains some important function for the global instrument setting:
•COMMON CHANNEL SETTING
•MIDI IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
•SYSTEM RESET
•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 different 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 channel setting mode keep
al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT buttons
pressed at the same time.
Both the pressed button and the PART (CH) LED will blink
in the instrument.
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Set the new COMMON using the DATA
It is possible to select as MIDI COMMON channel any of the 16
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.
The LED on the display stop blinking and the instrument
select the default mode.
buttons
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MIDI IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
This function allows to use more than one expander in a MIDI network, assigning an identifi cation number of the expander. This function is really useful using the rp-x PC editor, where even the software allows to fi x an identifi cation
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 confl ict.
Enter the MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM mode keeping pressed al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT
buttons at the same time. As already seen the fi rst menu
is the MIDI COMMON channel setting.
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Press the EDIT buttons to select the MIDI ID menu, the
display show the default ID set on #01 (ALL MODE).
Select a different MIDI ID according with your needs using the DATA buttons. Value Range 0-15.
Press the PERF button to exit the COMMON CHANNEL
setting mode. The LED on the display stop blinking and
the instrument select the default mode.
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This function restore the original programmed factory set up of the entire instrument.
Enter the MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM mode keeping pressed al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT
buttons at the same time. As already seen the fi rst menu
is the MIDI COMMON channel setting.
Both the pressed buttons and the PART (CH) LED will blink in
the instrument.
Press the EDIT buttons again and the MIDI ID menu is
selected.
Press the EDIT button again, the display show the fl ashing message "RST", RESET. The RESET menu it's now
selected.
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SYSTEM RESET
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Keep the DATA
the instrument. In this way the factory data set up is fully
restored.
The LED and the display stop blinking and the instrument
select the default mode.
button pressed (at least 2 sec.) to reset
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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 keeping pressed al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT
buttons at the same time. As already seen the fi rst menu
is the MIDI COMMON channel setting.
Both the pressed button and the PART (CH) LED will blink in
the instrument.
Pressing three time the EDIT button in the panel, in
this way the previous function are selected (MIDI ID,
RESET).
Press again the EDIT button in the panel, now the RESET
menu is selected.
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Once the BULK function is reached in the menu, the display show the fl ashing message "BUL", (BULK).
Press the DATA
The data transmission in progress is visualized in the
display with a progressive number, from 0 to 100 (in
percentage).
Once the data transmission it's completed the message
"EOT" (End of transmission) appears in the display.
button to start the data transmission.
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At this point it's possible to start a new BULK data transmission (useful in case of error), by simply pressing the
DATA button.
The process starts from the beginning again.
Or it's also possible to exit the MEMORY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM mode by pressing the PERF button.
At this stage It's also possible to start the data transmission again
by pressing the DATA
Press the PERF button to exit the BULK function menu.
The LED on the display stop blinking and the instrument
return to the default mode.
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SOUND LIST
Sound#
Sound Name Progr Chng
1
Concert Piano 1 (st) 0
2 Concert Piano 2 (st) 1
3 Rock Concert Piano (st) 2
4 Bright Concert Piano (st) 3
5 Grand Piano 1 4
6 Grand Piano 2 5
7 Granpiano 1 Variation 6
8 Granpiano 2 Variation 7
9 Rock Grand Piano 8
10 Bright Grand Pian
11 Pop Piano 10
12 Upright Pian
13 Real Honk
14 Honky Ton
15 CP Grand Pian
16 RD Stage Pian
17 Dance Piano 16
18 DX Piano 17
19 Harpsichord 18
20 Harpsichord Coupled 19
21 Real Rhode
22 Stage Rhode
23 Pop Rhode
24 Thine Rhode
25 Wurlie 1 24
26 Wurlie 2 25
27 Clavinet 1 26
28 Clavinet 2 27
29 Clavinet 3 28
30 Clavinet 4 29
31 Vibes 30
32 Marymba 31
33 Chamber Strings 32
34 Chamber Strings Slo
35 Ensemble String
36 Ensemble Strings Slo
37 Synth Strings 36
38 Synth Strings Slo
39 Synth Brass Pad 38
40 Synth Brass Pad Slo
41 Phat Pad 40
42 Warm Pad 41
43 Yellow Pad 42
44 Warm Dream 43
45 Brite Dream 44
46 Sweep Brass Pad 45
47 Sweep Phat Pad 46
48 Brite Choi
49
50 Ooh Choi
ahs Choi
9
11
12
13
14
15
20
21
22
23
33
34
35
37
39
47
48
49
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PERFORMANCE LIST
# Performance Name Mode Note
1 Concert Piano 1 Single
2 Concert Piano 2 Single
3 Rock Concert Piano 1 Single
4 Rock Concert Piano 2 Single
5 Gran Piano Strings 1 Layer
6 Gran Piano Strings 2 Layer
7 Rock Grand Piano 1 Single
8 Rock Grand Piano 2 Layer
9 Pop Piano Layer
10 Upright Single
11 Real Honky Single
12 CP Grand Single
13 RD Stage Piano Layer
14 Dance Piano Single
15 DX Ensemble Layer
16 Grand Harpsichord Single
17 Real Rhodes Flat Single
18 Suitcase Rhodes Single
19 Pop Rhodes Layer
20 Thine Rhodes Layer
21 Rolling Rhodes Single
22 Compress Rhodes Single
23 Wurlie 1 Single
24 Wurlie 2 Single
25 Compress Wurlie Layer
26 Compress Wurlie 2 Layer
27 Clavinet 1 Single
28 Clavinet 2 Single
29 Clavinet Wah Single Foot Control CC#004
30 Clavinet Wah 2 Layer Foot Control CC#004
31 Vibe Pad Layer
32 Marymba Layer
33 Big Orchestral Strings Layer
34 Mozart Ensemble Layer
35 Pop Stack 01 Multi
36 Pop Stack 02 Multi
37 Percussive Synt 01 Layer
38 Percussive Synt 02 Layer
39 Percussive Synt 03 Multi
40 CP Grand Stack 01 Layer
41 CP Grand Stack 02 Layer
42 RD Stack 01 Layer
43 RD Stack 02 Layer
44 Classic Stack 01 Layer
45 Classic Stack 02 Layer
46 Notturno Multi
47 Barock Ensemble Layer
48 Flap Pad 01 Multi
49 Flap Pad 02 Multi
Synth 01 Layer
50
# Performance Name Mode Note
50 Synth 01 Layer
51 Sympho Strings&Choir Multi
52 Synth 02 Layer
53 Rhodes&Synth 01 Layer
54 FM&Synth Layer
55 Flat Rhodes&Pad Layer
56 Clavisynth 01 Layer
57 Clavisynth 02 Layer
58 PianoSynString Layer
59 FM& Rhodes Layer
60 Chorus Thine Rhodes Single
61 Tremolo Wurly Single
62 Wurly Rhodes Layer
63 Marimba Strings Layer
64 Vibes Split Split
65 Choir Split Layer
66 Big Stack Layer
67 Rhodes&String Compressed Layer
68 Warm Strings Layer
69 Clavi& Pad Split
70 SynString& Phat Pad Split
71 Chor& Staccato Split
72 Warm Sweep Pad Split
73 Syn Brass Pad Split
74 Rhodes"n clavi Split
75 Piano& Wurly Split
76 Piano& Vibes Split
77 Yellow Pad Split Split
78 Rhodes Wah Wah Layer Foot Control CC#004
79 Synth Strings Filter Layer Foot Control CC#004
80 Brite Dreams Single
81 Syn Brass Pad Single
82 Choir Stereo Layer
83 Choir& Brite Dream Layer
84 Harpsi& Warm Strings Layer
85 CP Grand & DX Layer
86 Harpsipad Layer
87 Marimba delay Layer
88 Phaser Strings Layer
89 Piano Reverb Single
90 Double Grand Layer
91 Hard Piano Layer
92 Hard Piano 2 Layer
93 Detuned Rhodes Layer
94 E-Piano Detuned mixed Layer
95 Dry Wurly Layer
96 Dry Rhodes Single
97 Grand Real Dry Single
98 Choir& Strings Layer
99 Choir& Brite Dream Layer
All the "Layer" PERFORMANCE are already programmed to control the level of the LAYERED sound with an expression pedal
(optional), connected to the pedal input #2 on the rear panel.
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).
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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. Its 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 offered 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 fi elds.
Physical Modeling
Physical Modeling is a method of sound synthesis based upon a mathematical model which de scribes 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 for ev er), the sounds
produced by a Physical Model continuously react and respond to the player’s input, maintaining all the little nuances and im per fec tions which provide the most
reliable subconscious as sur ance that the in stru ment being played is the real thing. A sampled sound can be likened to a “snapshot” of a particular mo ment in
time during which an instrument is being played. It’s like taking a photograph. The goal of Phys i cal Mod el ing is this: Instead of simply recording the fi nal audible
product of a in stru ment like an electric piano, we replicate all the elements which are incorporated into its con struc tion. If the physical model is constructed carefully and accurately with meticulous attention to detail, the re sult ing sound should be ex act ly like the real thing and, more importantly, the experience of playing
and interacting with the in stru ment should 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 Phys i cal Model, Ad vanced Re lease and FADE tech nol o gies, (described below). Other instruments such as
RHODES, WURLI and CLAVINET are created using pure Physical Modeling.
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 re pro duced. 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 sym pa thy 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,
(stac ca to), you will hear the sympathetic resonance of the low C strings in response to the new note played. This natural effect replicates exactly what hap pens
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 ac cu
infi nite combinations of har mon ics can be produced.
ra te simulation of a piano’s soundboard and virtually
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 sym pa thet ic resonance being produced by the strings which the action of the pedal has now left free to res o nate. Use the damper pedal to hear the effect
of the Damper Phys i cal Model by comparing the sounds of notes played in the highest octave of the in stru ment with and with out the damper pedal de pressed.
Advanced Release Technology
The particular sound of a piano string being stopped by a damper while in motion is replicated by Generalmusic’s unique Ad vanced Release Technology. Sample
based electronic pi anos traditionally use a en ve lope 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 fi nally 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 fre quen cies in the string’s tone dis si pa te through out the
piano soundboard. This Advanced Release Tech nol o gy in the rp-x series simulates these phe nom e na with complete accuracy throughout the 88 note range.
FADE - Filter Algorithm Dynamic Emulation
Reproduction of the complex harmonic and dynamic changes which take place as you increase or de crease the velocity of a key-strike on a piano have always
presented a serious problem for traditional sam ple-playback tech nol o gy. The only practical way to re pli ca te these changes has been to select three or four
distinctly dif fer ent 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 meth ods used in
other elec tron ic pianos, Generalmusic’s unique FADE technology utilizes only one specially confi gured sound source per note. At the heart of the FADE engine
is a extensive database which can be used to look up 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 nec es sary har mon ic con tent for that particular note played at
that velocity. The note’s sound source is pro cessed by the FADE engine with appropriate harmonic content being added or subtracted ac cord ing ly. In practice,
FADE tech nol o gy provides seamless transition from pianissimo all the way through to for tis si mo for each note without any audible switching.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Polyphony
Sounds
Display
Performance Mode
Multi Mode
Output
Input
Midi
Pedals
Headphones
Mastervolume
Edit-Mode
Effects
DSP technology
memory size
Extra info
USB
PC- Software
Weight
Dimensions
Piano sound expander (acoustic, vintage)
72 Notes max.
50 stereo/mono pcm, physical modelling sounds
3 digit LED Display
99 Performances
4 - Parts
1 x Stereo out (Left + Right Jack)
1 x Stereo in (Left + Right RCA)
In/ Out / Thru
1 x Continuos control (optional Expression)
1 x Single switch or multipedal (optional)
2 x headphones
Master Volume knob
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
4 band full parametric programmable Equalizer
D.R.A.K.E. by Generalmusic
Flash Ram 64 MB
Midi Velocity Fix IN / PC editor, "easy to use" interface
USB
rp-x PC editor
2,5 Kg./5,5 lbs
218 x 44 x 198 mm/ 8,5 x 1,7 x 7,8 inch
Technical specifi cations are subject to change
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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART
Gem
Model RP-X
Function Transmitted Recognized NOTE
Basic Default x 1-16
Channel Changed x 1-16
Mode Messages x Mode 3, 4
Note number x 0-127
Velocity Note On x o
Channel Aftertouch x o
Pitch Bend x o
Control Change 0,32 x o Bank Select
1 x o Modulation
5 x o Portamento time
6,38 x o Data Entry
7 x o Volume
10 x o Pan Pot
11 x o Expression
64 x o Sustain
65 x o Portamento
66 x o Sostenuto
67 x o Soft
71 x o Filter Resonance
72 x o Release time
73 x o Attack Time
74 x o Filter Cut Off
75 x o Decay Time
76 x o Vibrato Rate
77 x o Vibrato Depht
78 x o Vibrato Delay
84 x o Portamento control
91 x o Reverb send level
93 x o Chorus send level
98, 99 x o NRPN LSB, MSB
100, 101 x o RPN LSB, MSB
Program Change x o
System exclusive o o
System Common Song Position x x
System Real-Time Clock x x
Auxiliary Messages All sound OFF x o
Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY o: Yes
Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO x: NO
Date:
MIDI Implementation Chart
Default x Mode 3
Altered **********
Note Off x o
True Number ********* 0-127
Song Select x x
Tune Request x x
Commands x x
Resel ALL Controller x o
LOCAL ON/OFF x x
Active Sensing x x
System Reset
ott-06
xx
Version: 1.00
These data are memorized also
switching the module OFF
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47842 S.Giovanni in Marignano (RN) - Italy
Tel. +39 0541 959511Fax +39 0541 957404 www.generalmusic.com
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