Generalmusic gk380 User Manual
DIGITAL KEY BOARDS
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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.
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 dif-
ferent from those on your instrument.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL INDEX
General Guide Page1
Introduction Page4
Power Supply Page4
Using The Ac Adaptor Page4
Using Batteries Page4
To Insert The Batteries Page4
Connections Page5
The Headphone Jack Page5
The Damper Jack Page5
The Aux. Out Jack Page5
The Volume Jack Page5
The Midi In/out Jacks Page5
Play Voice Page6
Select The Desired Voice Number Page6
Play Two Voices Synchronously: Voice1,voice2 Page6
Lower Voice Page7
The Split Point Page7
The Keyboard Function Page7
Accomp On Page7
Naming Page7
Voice L (Lower) Page7
Split Point(#f3) Page7
Voice R1/R2 Page7
Portamento And Modulation Page8
Pitch Change Page8
Pitch Bend Wheel Page8
Sustain Page8
Harmony Page9
Auto Accompaniment Page9
Using Auto Accompaniment (Drum Only) Page9
Using Auto Accompaniment (All Tracks) Page10
A.b.c (Auto Bass Chord) Page10
Sync Start Page10
MANUAL INDEX
The Accompaniment Section Page11
Selecting A Style Page11
Intro Page11
Normal And Variation Page11
Fill A And Fill B Page11
Ending Page11
Accompaniment Operation Page11
Sync Stop Page14
Chord Recognize Page15
Volume Control Page16
Accomp Volume Control Page16
How To Adjust Page16
Keyboard Volume Page17
Adjust The Tempo Page17
How To Adjust Page17
Metronome Page18
One Touch Setting Page18
How To Recall A One Touch Setting Page18
Memory Page18
Select A Memory Page18
To Store A Memory Page19
Recall Your Memory Page19
Synth Page19
Select A User Voice Page19
Edit A Pcm Voice Page19
Demo Page20
Song Page20
Album Page21
Function Page21
Metronome On/off (Metro) Page21
Transpose Page21
Tune Page21
Octave Page22
Split Point Page22
Pitch Bend Range Page22
Key Select Page22
Portamento Time Page23
Pad Assign Page23
Dsp On/off Page23
Reverb Type Page24
Reverb Level Page24
Chorus Type Page24
Chorus Level Page24
Local On/off Page24
Receive Page24
Transmit Page24
Default Parameters Page25
Using Floppy Disks Page26
List Song Names Of Disk Page26
Playback Song Disk Page26
Disk Messages Page26
Disk Utility Page27
Play Mode Page27
Disk Format Page27
Delete Midi Page28
Delete Mem Page28
Load Midi Page29
Load Memo Page29
Disk Save Page30
Save Midi Page30
Save Mem Page30
Recording page31
Realtime Recording Page31
Start Recording Page31
Stop Recording Page32
Auto Stop Page32
Manual Stop Page32
Playback Page32
Step Recording Page33
Prepare To Step Record Page33
Input The Note And Time Value Page34
Melody Track Step Record Page35
Accomp Track Step Record Page35
Edit Recorded Data Page35
Play Back The Step Record Page36
Technical Specification Page36
Album List Page36
Sound/Style List Page37
Chord recognizing Page38
Song List Page38
Midi Implementation Chart Page39
GK380 LAYOUT
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General Guide
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1 POWER SWITCH
2 MASTER VOLUME
3 MIXER CONTROL
4 HARMONY
5 SUSTAIN
6 DEMO
7 NEXT
8 BACK
9 TEMPO +
10 TEMPO -
11 ACCOMPANIMENT CONTROL
•START STOP
•SYNC
•INTRO
•FILL-IN A
•FILL-IN B
•ENDING
12 A.B.C/MELODY OFF
13 SONG
14 ALBUM
15 STYLE
16 VOICE
17 MEMORY
•BANK
•STORE
•M1-M4
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O.T.S. (ONE TOUCH SETTING)
UTILTY
SAVE
DISK
NUMERIC KEYPAD
DATA DIAL
SYNTH
PLAY
ACCOMP TRACK
4 MELODY TRACKS
RECORD
STEP RECORD
LOWER
DUAL
LCD DISPLAY
MODULATION/PORTAMENTO
PITCH BEND-
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DISPLAY
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A.B.C
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LOWER
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DUAL
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KEYBOARD
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VOICE L-R-1-2/STYLE/SONG/ALBUM
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CHORD
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TEMPO
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MEASURE
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BEAT
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MEMORY
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DSP
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TOUCH
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SUSTAIN
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HARMONY
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BASS CLEF
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VIOLIN CLEF
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DISK
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REAR PANEL
DAMPERMIDI OUTMIDI IN VOLUME
1 MIDI IN
2 MIDI OUT
3 DAMPER
4 VOLUME
5 AUX.OUT
6 PHONES
7 DC 12V
AUX
OUT
DC 12VPHONES
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61 keys touch keyboard, 3 touch level.
Multi-functional LCD which can display the key board and staff.
Use number function key or wheel to select voice, style and song.
Function feature that includes transpose, tune, octave, split point, pedal select,
touch, DSP, midi etc.
186 (178 factory + 8 User) high quality voice at all, GM compatible
96 auto accompaniment styles, (from 01 to 96).
5 demos of different style.
50 songs with melody off mode.
92 albums that offer you some good classic music setting.
8 banks with 4 memories in each bank.
Single fi nger and fi ngers detect chords mode.
Two record modes RECORD and STEP RECORD. Each record song has 5 tracks
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MAIN FEATURES
ACCOMP track and 4 melody tracks.
Pitch bend wheel and 12 level pitch bend sensitivity.
Portamento and Modulation, 3 level portamento sensitivity.
Expert Drum Kit voice, you can edit 136 voices with SYNTH function.
Mixer function including the volume adjustment of Voice R1, Voice R2, Voice L1,
Drum, Bass, Chord1, Chord2, Chord3, Accomp.
Pedal selection function including sustain, soft, accomp start, tempo tap, and
memory select.
3 harmony effect.
DSP function that can set Reverb type and level, Chorus type and level.
MIDI IN and MIDI OUT function, and you can select which channel receive or
transmit midi message.
Dual, Lower voice, Sustain, Piano, O.T.S. etc.
Floppy disk driver. You can play standard midi music fi les (format 0/1), and save
midi fi les from recording data with it.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the electronic keyboard. This electronic keyboard provides you with the
following features and functions.
•186 Voices (178 factory + 8 User)
•96 Styles
•92 albums
•50 songs and 5 demo songs with playing along feature
•Multi-functional LCD which can display the key board and staff
•2 record modes: RECORD and STEP RECORD
•Floppy disk driver which can play standard midi music fi les (format 0/1), and saves midi fi les
from recording data with it.
CARE OF YOUR KEYBOARD
Your keyboard will give you years of playing pleasure if you follow the simple rules outlined below:
• Do not expose the keyboard to high temperature, direct sunlight and excessively dusty places.
• Avoid physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the keyboard.
• Never use cleaners such as alcohol or solvents to clean the keyboard.
• Always turn the power off when making any connections.
POWER SUPPLY
This keyboard can be powered by current from a standard household wall outlet (using the specifi ed AC adaptor)
or by batteries.
USING THE AC ADAPTOR
Always ensure that the instrument is turned OFF when connecting or disconnecting
the power adaptor. Applying power while the power switch in depressed may
damage the components inside the unit. Do not use adapters other than the one
specifi ed for this keyboard. The technical specifi cations of the adapter must be:
12V DC output, 1800mA, centre positive type.
CAUTIONS: Use only the specifi ed AC adaptor. Use of another type of adaptor creates the danger
of fi re and electric shock. For safety sake, be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet
whenever leaving the keyboard unattended for a long time.
USING BATTERIES
Always make sure you turn the keyboard off before inserting new batteries or replacing old ones.
TO INSERT THE BATTERIES
1. Carefully turn the instrument upside-down and remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert 8 D size (SUM-1 or R-20) batteries into the battery compartment, being careful to follow the polarity
markings on the cabinet.
3. Replace the compartment cover, making sure that it locks fi rmly in place, then turn the instrument the
right way up.
Important battery information
Any of the following symptoms indicate low battery power. Replace the batteries as
soon as possible whenever any of the following occurs.
• A dim and diffi cult-to-read LCD display.
• Abnormally low speaker/headphone volume.
• Distortion of the sound output.
• Sudden power failure when playing at high volume.
• Abnormal playing of the rhythms or demo songs.
• Dimming of the display when playing at high volume.
CAUTIONS:
Improper handling of the batteries can cause them to burst and leak, creating the danger of personal injury or damage of the
keyboard. Be sure to take the following important precautions when using batteries:
• Never use batteries of different types.
• Never mix old batteries with new ones.
• Replace the batteries as soon as possible after any sign of discharge.
• Always make sure to remove the batteries from the keyboard’s battery compartment when the keyboard is not expected to be
used for a long period of time.
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A pair of stereo headphones can be plugged into the PHONES jack for private practice or late
night playing. The internal speaker system is automatically turn off when the headphones is
plugged into the PHONES jack.
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CONNECTIONS
THE HEADPHONE JACK
DAMPERMIDI OUTMIDIIN VOLUME
AUX
OUT
DC 12VPHONES
THE DAMPER JACK
An optional footswitch can be plugged into the DAMPER jack for sustain control. The footswitch
functions like the damper pedal on a piano-press for sustain, release for normal sound.
DAMPERMIDI OUTMIDIIN VOLUME
AUX
OUT
DC 12VPHONES
THE AUX. OUT JACK
The AUX. OUT jack delivers the output of the keyboard for connection to an external amplifi er.
Using an audio cord, plug into AUX. OUT jack located on the rear panel. Then plug the other
end of the cord into LINE IN or AUX. IN of the amplifi er.
DAMPERMIDI OUTMIDIIN VOLUME
AUX
OUT
DC 12VPHONES
Stereo
System
THE VOLUME JACK
An optional volume control can be plugged into the VOLUME jack for adjusting the volume of
sound.
DAMPERMIDI OUTMIDIIN VOLUME
AUX
OUT
DC 12VPHONES
THE MIDI IN/OUT JACKS
The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device. The MIDI OUT connector
transmit MIDI data generated by the electronic keyboard to an external MIDI device.
MIDI OUTMIDIIN
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PLAY VOICE
The voice mode features 186 authentic VOICES (including 128 General MIDI compatible sounds,
and 8 User Voice.(See appendix 1 VOICE LIST)
SELECT THE DESIRED VOICE NUMBER1
Press the VOICE button,you can switch three separate voice modes: VOICE R1,VOICE R2,
VOICE L.
Select the desired voice number with the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons, the numeric keypad or the
DIAL
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PLAY TWO VOICES SYNCHRONOUSLY:VOICE1,VOICE2.2
Press the DUAL button key to turn the DUAL VOICE mode ON. the “ VOICE R2” and dual fl ag
are both lighten. The dual voice name is also displayed on the LCD.
Press the [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons, the wheel or number key to select the dual voice number.
The default dual voice number is No. 50: Strings2. Press button again to turn off the DUAL
VOICE.
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LOWER VOICE
This function allows to SPLIT the gk380 keyboard in two parts: left and right area.
Press the LOWER button to turn on the lower voice. The LCD lights the lower voice fl ag and displays
“VOICE L” and the relative lower voice name.
Press the LOWER button, or use the wheel or the keypad to select the lower voice number. The
default lower voice number is No. 50: Strings2. Press LOWER again to turn off the lower voice.
THE SPLIT POINT
In the SPLIT Voice mode, you can assign two different Voices to the keyboard sections, and play
one Voice with your left hand while your right hand plays another. The note F#3 is the default
split point. Every keys can be set as the split point, and stored in memory. (See function: SPLIT
POINT SELECT).
SPLIT POINT(#F3)
VOICE R1/R2
VOICE L (LOWER)
THE KEYBOARD FUNCTION
The keyboard not only plays three voices at the same time, but also has other necessary
functions.
ACCOMP ON
The left area below the split point is the chord area by pressing the “A.B.C” button. The bass
and the chord voice will sound when playing the chord.
NAMING
When you save one midi fi le, you can name this fi le with the keyboard. (See the following)
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PORTAMENTO AND MODULATION
To have portamento effect,press and hold [PORTAMENTO] button and play the keyboard.
There are four types portamento time (0-4). The default time setting is 2. (You can modify the
portamento time with function menu). You can set button to modulation function. (See FUNCTION MENU). Holding down the [PORTAMENTO] button before playing the keyboard. The note
will have modulation effect.
PITCH CHANGE
You can also adjust the tuning, octave , and change the transposition (key) of the entire sound
with the Transpose and Tuning, Octave functions. (see FUNCTION MENU ).
PITCH BEND WHEEL
The PITCH BEND wheel to the left of the keyboard, allows to the change of pitch of notes on the
keyboard by bending up or rolling down. The actual pitch bend range can be adjusted via the “PB
Range” function in the FUNCTION MENU.
SUSTAIN
Press the [SUSTAIN] button to turn the SUSTAIN effect on ( the sustain icon will appear next to
“sustain” on the display). All played notes on the keyboard will have a sustained effect. To turn off
the SUSTAIN effect, press the [SUSTAIN] button again.
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HARMONY
Press any one note above split point on keyboard,there will be duet, trio or octave effect.
Press the [STYLE] button to choose your desired style.
Press the [A.B.C] button.
Press the [START/STOP] or [SYNC] to play the style with accompaniment.
Press the [HARMONY] button.
Play any keys by your right hand above the split point after you press the [+] button to modify the
harmony setting as follows:
The default harmony setting “OFF HARMONY” is shown on the LCD.
Press the [+] button to change the default harmony section to “001 DUET”, “002 TRIO”, “003
OCTAVE”.
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AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
USING AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT (DRUM ONLY)
Press the [STYLE] button.
Select a style. Select the desired style number with the DIAL, the [+/YES] [-/NO] buttons,
or keypad [0]-[9]. (See the style list in the APPENDIX).
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Press the [START/STOP] button to start playing the style (only drum).
Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playing the style.
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USING AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT (ALL TRACKS)
Press the [STYLE] button.
Select a style. Select the desired style number with the controller you prefer (DIAL], [+/YES] [-/NO]
or keypad [0]-[9] ) (See the style list in the APPENDIX).
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A.B.C (AUTO BASS CHORD)
Press the [ABC MELODY/OFF] button after choosing the style.
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Any fi ngers play on the left side of keyboard can be recognized as a chord. The recognized
chord name will be shown on the display.
SYNC START
Press the SYNC button. The Beat display will fl ash at the current tempo when a synchronized
start mode has been selected.
The accompaniment style start to play while any keys is pressing on the keyboard.
Press the [START/STOP] button to stop playing the style.
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