Peavey pRP 6 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

English

General safety instructions

Power supply

• This keyboard is powered by current from a standard household wall outlet (using the supplied AC adaptor).

About the AC adaptor

• Use only the supplied AC adaptor. Use of another type of adaptor creates the danger of fire 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.

• 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 specified for this keyboard. The technical specifications of the adapter must be: 9~12V DC output, 1800MA, centre positive type.

If water gets into the instrument

• Remove the power cord from the wall socket at once, and contact the store where the unit was purchased.

• The top surface of your instrument should never be used as a shelf for flower vases and other containers which hold liquids.

If the instrument plays in an abnormal way

• Turn off the power immediately, remove the power cord from the main outlet and contact the store where it was purchased.

• Discontinue using the unit at once. Failure to do so may result in additional damage or other unexpected damage or accident.

General user maintenance

• Clean the cabinet and keys of your instrument using a soft, clean, slightly damp cloth and polish with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use industrial cleaners, detergents, abrasive cleansers, waxes, solvents or polishes as they may damage the instrument finish.

• Always turn off the power supply after use and never turn the unit on and off repeatedly in quick succession as this places an undue load on the electronic components.

The information in this publication has been carefully prepared and checked. The manufacturers however decline all liability for eventual errors. All rights are reserved. This publication may not be copied, photocopied or reproduced in part or in whole without prior written consent from Generalmusic S.p.A. Generalmusic reserves the right to apply any aesthetic, design or function modifications it considers necessary to any of its products without prior notice. Generalmusic declines all liability for damage to property or persons resulting from improper use of the instrument.

Contents

Introduction 1 Instrument Overview 2 Control panel 2 Rear panel 3 Playing the pRP6 4 Connect the power supply 4 Turn the instrument on 4 Adjust the overall volume 4 Headphone jack 4 Pedal Connection 4 Listen to the Demo song 4 The pRP6 Presets 5 The functions of the pRP6 6 Touch sensitivity 7 Transpose 8 Tune 9 MIDI Channel 10 Midi Local 11 Midi Common channel 12 About MIDI 13 MIDI Applications 15 As a MIDI controlling device 15 As a Slave device 15 Midi Sequencer recording 15 Panel Reset 16 Technology 17 Damper Physical Model 17 Technical specifications pRP6 17 Index 18

Appendix

GM-GMX Sound tables A.1 Preset table A.3 Drumkit tables A.4 Midi Implementation chart A.7 Recognized Control Change messages A.8

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the new GEM pRP6, the new portable Digital Piano belonging to the prestigious Real Piano Series by Generalmusic.

pRP6 features the same sound characteristics as the higher end sister models, but with a control panel situated on the left key block consisting of just 4 elements to reduce user interventions to the bare minimum.

pRP6 combines advanced technology, reliable high quality componentry and an easy-to-use interface to produce the unique Real Piano sound.

With its 32 note polyphony and 76 note, half-weighted keyboard, pRP6 is the modern, economical answer to portable piano playing.

pRP6 offers 32 new Presets including 10 exclusive piano sounds. Also featured is an internal Sound Library consisting 444 GM/GMX compatible sounds, addressable via MIDI from any external MIDI controlling device.

The Presets are further enhanced by the 22 Reverb and 22 Delay/Modulation digital effects which are automatically recalled for every Preset selection.

The built-in stereo amplification system, giving 6W + 6W power faithfull reproduces the complex sound diffusion of an acoustic piano.

pRP6 is very easy to use, but to make the most of the instrument’s features, you are recommended to consult this manual whenever you are not sure what to do.

Most important, of course, is how you treat your pRP6. Please take time to read the General Safety Instructions to guarantee a long and trouble free use of your instrument.

Instrument Overview

Control panel

1. P

OWER ON/OFF

2. V

3. D

OLUME

ATA

4. G

RAND PIANO

5. F

UNCTION KEYS

Press to turn the instrument on and off. Control knob to regulate the general volume of the

instrument. Use these buttons to select Presets (single, layer or

split sound combinations). Press both buttons at the same time to trigger the DEMO song.

In Function mode, the Data m/n buttons change the parameter status of the current function. The functions are selected with the last six notes of the highest octave of the keyboard.

Press this button to select the GrandPiano Preset which instantly recalls the GrandPiano sound across the entire keyboard.

Notes B6-G7 of the highest octave are dedicated to the selection of the pRP6 functions. The function parameters are selected with the Data m/n buttons while holding down a function key.

Rear panel

4 5

1. MIDI IN/OUT: These ports allow the instrument to be connected to other MIDI devices.

Midi In allows the sounds of the pRP6 to be played by an external controlling device e.g.

a controller keyboard or a sequencer.

Midi Out sends MIDI information from the pRP6 to other MIDI external equipment.

2. P

EDALS

: Two pedal connectors (Damper and Soft) for optional switch-action pedals.

3. I

NPUT RIGHT

/M-L

EFT

: These two stereo inputs are used to connect another instrument to the pRP6. The output

of the other instrument will be mixed with the main signal of the pRP6 and sent to the Output and Headphone jacks. If you are connecting a mono signal, then you should use only the Right/Mono jack.

4. O

UTPUT RIGHT

/M-L

EFT

: These two stereo outputs are used to connect the instrument to another amplifier, mixer

or recording device. If you are connecting to mono equipment, (e.g. a guitar amplifier), then you should use only the Right/Mono jack.

5. P

HONES

: Plug a set of stereo headphones into this jack for private listening.

6. 12 V DC: Connection for the power supply unit. Use only the unit supplied with your instrument.

Playing the pRP6

Connect the power supply

Connect the Generalmusic power supply unit to the 12V. D.C. jack.

Turn the instrument on

To turn the pRP6 on, press the ON/OFF switch located on the left key block. After a short period, the instrument is ready to play the Grand Piano preset.

The LED of the Grand Piano Preset button will be on as an indication that the instrument is on.

In this power up condition, you will be able to play a piano sound (GrandPiano) across the entire keyboard without carrying out other operations.

Adjust the overall volume

Use the VOLUME control knob to adjust the overall volume level. Clockwise rotation of the VOLUME control knob increases the overall volume

and counter-clockwise rotation decreases it.

Headphone jack

The headphone jack is located on the rear connections panel. Plugging a set of headphones into the Phones jack will exclude the internal

speakers to allow you to play in total silence without disturbing others in the same room. Use a mini jack1/4” adapter for Walkman or MidiDisc headphone sets.

Use the Volume control to adjust the Headphones volume.

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Pedal Connection

The pRP6 has two connectors for the connection of optional, switch-action pedals: SOFT and DAMPER.

Soft: The Soft pedal (left) is a switch control pedal (On/Off) which affects the timbre of the instrument such that it plays softer, allowing you to continue using the same playing style at a lower volume.

Damper: The Damper pedal (right) applies the Sustain effect to all notes released. If you release a note after depressing the Damper, the note will proceed towards its natural decay according to the type of sound played. The Damper is particularly effective with Piano type sounds.

Listen to the Demo song

The pRP6 contains a demonstration recording of the internal sounds.

1. Press both the DATA m and n buttons at the same time.

The Demo song will start to play instantly. When it reaches the end, it will start from the beginning and repeats continually until stopped.

2. To stop the playback at any point, press both DATA m/n buttons at the same time.

You can also use the Grand Piano Preset button to stop the Demo.

The pRP6 Presets

The pRP6 contains 32 Internal Presets, consisting of Single, Layered and Split sound combinations.

Each sound combination of the Presets recalls an appropriate configuration of effects (Reverb and Chorus) together with Volume and Balance settings.

The table shown opposite lists the pRP6 Presets. After each name, the type of Preset is indicated in brackets: “S” for Single, “L” for Layer and “Sp” for Split.

Using the SOUND/DATA the pRP6 Presets sequentially.

1. After turning the pRP6 on, press the DATA m button.

You will recall the first Preset, called Stage Piano which plays across the entire keyboard.

m/n

buttons, it is possible to select

N°Name N°Name

1. Stage Piano (S) 17. Harpsi/Strings (L)

2. Rock Piano (S) 18. Vibes 2 (Sp)

3. Rhodex (S) 19. Rock Piano/Pad (L)

4. Hard Rhodex (S) 20. Rhodex Pad (L)

5. Wurtlitz (S) 21. FM Piano Stage (L)

6. FM Piano (S) 22. Strings/Choir (L)

7. El. Glock Piano (L) 23. Piano/Choir (L)

8. Harpsi (S) 24. Stage Piano/Poly (L)

9. Vibes 1 (S) 25. Rock Piano/Poly (L)

10. Piano/Strings (L) 26. Jazz Organ 1 (S)

11. Stage Piano/Strings (L) 27. Pop Organ (S)

12. Stage Piano/Bass (Sp) 28. Theatre Organ (S)

13. Piano/Bass (Sp) 29. Church Organ (L)

14. Rhodex/Ride (Sp) 30. Jazz Organ 2 (Sp)

15. FM Pad (L) 31. Organ/Bass (Sp)

16. FM/El.Bass (Sp) 32. Church/Choir (L)

2. Press the DATA m button again to recall the Preset,” Rock Piano”.

Every time you press the DATA m button, you will select the Presets in increasing numerical order. When you reach the last Preset on the list, Church/Choir, pressing the Data m button will have no effect.

3. Press the DATA n button.

If you started with the Preset Rock Piano selected in step 2 above, you will return to the previous Preset “Stage Piano”.

Every time you press the DATA

button, you will select the Presets

in decreasing numerical order. Once you select the first preset, “Stage Piano”, pressing the Data

button will have no effect.

4. To cancel the current Preset and return to the Grand Piano Preset, press the Grand Piano button.

The Grand Piano button will always return to the Grand Piano Preset active across the entire keyboard.

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The functions of the pRP6

pRP6 features 6 functions which affect the instrument in various ways. The Functions are activated using the last 6 notes of the highest keys of the keyboard. To activate a function and modify its value, hold down the corresponding key and press the DATA m/n buttons.

The functions and corresponding notes are:

OUCH

(B6) : changes the keyboard’s touch sensitivity (response to

changes in the key-strike velocity);

RANSPOSE

UNE

IDI CH

IDI LOCAL

(C7) : changes the instrument’s overall pitch;

(D7) : fine tunes the instrument;

. (E7) : sets the instrument’s MIDI Channel (for MIDI setups);

(F7) : sets the instrument for MIDI Local operation (for MIDI

setups). Local disconnects the pRP6 sound generation.

IDI COMMON

(G7) : sets the instrument’s MIDI Common channel (for MIDI

setups). The Common channel is useful to control another MIDI device which has automatic arrangements.

Touch sensitivity

If the keyboard of your pRP6 is too “hard” or “soft”, you may want to modify the touch sensitivity. Your pRP6 has a touch sensitive keyboard; in other words, the keyboard behaves just as in a traditional piano: the harder you play, the louder the sound.

You can choose from three different velocity curves.

SOFT, NORMAL, HARD

The default status of the instrument corresponds to the NORMAL setting.

1. Press and hold the TOUCH function key (B6) then press the DATA m button to select the SOFT curve, or the DATA n button to select the HARD curve.

Pressing either button, the instrument automatically plays a reference note C with an intensity corresponding to the current velocity setting. In this case, the current setting is NORMAL (default) and the reference note C will play with a medium intensity.

2. If you press the DATA m button a second time, you will select the SOFT velocity curve, identified by the reference note C which will play with a greater intensity.

The SOFT setting corresponds to the most sensitive keyboard response which permits maximum sound levels with a light touch.

3. If, instead of Data m in step 2, you press the DATA n button a second time, you will select the HARD velocity curve, identified by the reference note C which will play with less intensity.

The HARD setting corresponds to a not so sensitive keyboard response which requires a heavier touch to obtain maximum sound levels.

4. Release the Touch function key, (B6), to retain the new setting.

The current Touch setting will remain memorized even after turning the instrument off. To restore to the Normal setting, see step 5 below.

From Hard to Soft

If you press the DATA m button when the current setting is HARD, as in step 3, pressing the DATA m button once will play the reference note of the current setting, pressing a second time will select NORMAL, then pressing a third time will select SOFT. In this case, you will hear the reference note play with three different intensities (low, medium and high).

From Soft to Hard

Similarly, if you press the DATA n button when the current setting is SOFT, as in step 2, pressing the DATA n once will play the reference note of the current setting, pressing a second time will select NORMAL, then pressing a third time will select HARD. In this case, you will hear the reference note play with three different intensities (high, medium and low).

5. To restore the NORMAL setting, hold down the Touch key, (B6), then press both Data m/n buttons at the same time.

The reference note will play with a medium intensity as confirmation of the reset.

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