GSi GEMINI Desktop User Manual

GSi GEMINI

USER'S MANUAL

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Congratulations on purchasing the GSi GEMINI, a high quality musical instrument
entirely designed and built in Italy. This instrument is the result of years of research and
development of DSP audio software and high quality audio hardware design. We are sure
you will enjoy every moment you spend with it! Please read through this manual in order
to have the best experience with your new purchase.

The GSi Team.

SAFETY INFORMATION

– Do not open the instrument. The instrument can be opened and repaired only

by qualified personnel. Unauthorized opening voids the warranty.

– Do not expose the instrument to rain and moisture.
– Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight.
– Be careful not to infiltrate powders and liquids inside the instrument.
– If liquids get inside the unit remove the power immediately and contact a

service center.

– The ventilation holes must not be obstructed.
– Do not clean using abrasive cleaners as they may damage the surface.
– Please keep all packaging in case you need to transport the instrument to a

service center.

– The supplied power adapter can be used in any country that has a mains

voltage between 100 Vac and 240 Vac. Use only the original power supply.

– Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.

WARRANTY

– GSi GEMINI is subject to 12 months manufacturer's warranty.
– Warranty extensions are at the discretion of the retailer.
– Damages caused by misuse, improper maintenance or transportation are not

covered by this warranty.

– During the warranty period, the customer is entitled to repair or replacement

of any parts considered defective at no charge.

– The possible replacement of the entire product is at the manufacturer's

discretion.

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THE BASIC FACTS

THE CHANGE

GSi has been offering musical software since 2003. Our extensive
experience in DSP programming has now been integrated into a new
hardware product: Gemini.

A NEW CONCEPT

The GSi Gemini is a sound module dedicated to the keyboard player. It
provides all the most used keyboard sounds in a form no other sound
modules has ever done before. More than just sample playback: there are
15 different synthesis engines including physical modeling, virtual analog
subtractive synthesis, virtual tonewheel organ and more. Everything is
doubled thanks to the dual DSP, just like having two identical sound
modules into one shell.

OUTSTANDING QUALITY

From software to hardware, everything in Gemini was conceived with the
highest quality in mind. Sound synthesis with no compromises, audio
hardware with no gimmicks. Gemini was developed by musicians for
musicians. Our test lab is an extremely demanding sound stage.

TECHNOLOGY

The GSi Gemini is built around the latest innovations in mobile
technology. Editing the module is easily achieved by connecting to it via
Wi-Fi from any computer or mobile device, such as a smartphone or a
tablet.

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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Gemini Features:

– 2 independent DSP Processors
– 15 Synthesis Engines
– 11 effect generators
– 128 Presets
– Custom MIDI map
– Internal Wi-Fi antenna allows client connection for editor web-app
– Balanced outputs
– Output level selection
– Headphone output
– Wi-Fi password set and reset

15 Synthesis types:

1. VB3-II virtual tonewheel organ

2. Combo Organ Type F

3. Combo Organ Type V

4. String Machine

5. Pipe Organ

6. Orchestra

7. Tines electric piano

8. Reed electric piano

9. Electric baby grand piano

10. Clavi electric piano

11. PM electric piano

12. MKS electric piano

13. Physical modeling trumpet

14. GVA-1 Virtual Analog synth

15. GSP-01 Adaptive Sample Player

11 Effect processors per each DSP:

1. Wha-wha

2. Stereo Phaser

3. Stereo Chorus

4. Tremolo / Auto-panner / Ring modulator

5. Spring Reverb

6. Amp Simulator

7. Rotary effect simulator

8. Stereo Delay / Echo

9. Stereo Limiter

10. Digital reverb

11. Equalizer

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

The stand-alone version of the GSi Gemini features a very basic and easy to use
control panel which is only used to recall presets on each internal DSP. It consists on
a 2x16 backlit LCD screen, two buttons with LEDs and a rotary encoder.

To recall a preset on DSP 1, make sure its LED is illuminated then turn the encoder to
browse the preset list. At this point you'll notice that the LED starts flashing, this
indicates that you're browsing presets but you still haven't confirmed which one you
wish to recall. Once you have found the preset you like, press the corresponding DSP
1 button. If you wish to abort your research and stop the LED from flashing, press the
other DSP button.

To recall a preset on DSP 2, make sure the DSP 2 LED is illuminated then turn the
encoder to browse the preset list until the desired preset is reached, then press the
DSP 2 button again to recall it. Use the other button to abort the selection.

A MIDI activity LED is located next to the encoder, this indicates the arrival of a note
event whenever it matches one of the selected channels for either the DSP 1 or the
DSP 2.

THE VOLUME KNOB

The front panel of the stand-alone Gemini also features a Volume potentiometer. This
will affect the left and right analog output found at the back of the unit as well as the
headphone output located at the front of the unit, but will have no effect on the
S/PDIF digital output. Use this knob to attenuate the output level if you need to do
so.

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THE 15 SYNTHESIS ENGINES EXPLAINED

VB3-II virtual tonewheel organ

The VB3-II is the first of the 15 available synthesizers, it is the exact
same software that powers the Crumar Mojo and presents the same
parameter set. VB3-II is the result of 12 years of study, research,
experimentation and development of the simulation of a vintage
Hammond B3 organ. It is the evolution of the GSi VB3 1.4 which is still
available as a plugin for digital audio workstations. In the last 5 or 6

years it has been considered the best simulation of a tonewheel
organ by some of the most acclaimed jazz and rock organists and organ techs. The
Crumar Mojo has been a best-seller in the "Clone Organ" market during 2013 and
2014 and now the GSi Gemini offers you the possibility to take advantage of one of
the best clone organs ever without compromises.

NOTES ON THIS SYNTH ENGINE: VB3-II responds on 3 MIDI Channels for Upper,
Lower and Pedalboard. The channel set for the DSP in use corresponds to the Upper
manual, the following 2 channels are assigned to lower and pedalboard respectively.

Combo Organs

The GSi Gemini features two simulations of very famous Italian
transistor organs of the seventies, the VOX Continental and the
Farfisa Compact DeLuxe. Each of these organs is simulated in every
detail, reproducing the essence and the exact color of that gritty
organ sound that was the cornerstone of rock bands like the Doors,
the Pink Floyd and similar. The polyphony is full (all 61 notes at the
same time) and all controls behave exactly like in the original

instrument.

String Machine

A simulation of a classic "string machine" is one of the 15 synth

engines of the GSi Gemini. This particular instrument is not a

reproduction of a specific existing model, rather it's inspired by some

of the most famous string keyboards of the seventies, such as the

ARP Solina, the Logan String Melody and the SIEL Orchestra. It offers

3 string registers plus one bass, features the classic attack-release

envelope generator with break-point (which was mainly used to
mimic the presence of a natural reverberation without using an additional
reverberator), vibrato and a classic chorus/flanger effect that gives that
distinguishable shimmer to the sound.

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