Peavey pRP 7 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.
© 2000 Generalmusic S.p.A. All rights reserved.
Contents
Introduction 1 Front and rear panel 2 Front Panel 2 Rear panel 4 Playing the pRP7 5 Connect the audio cables 5 Connect the power supply 5 Turn the instrument on 5 Adjust the overall volume 5 Headphone jack 5 Play using the Pitch/Modulation Joystick 6 Pedal Connection 6 Listen to the Demo songs 7 Select a single demonstration song 7 The pRP7 Presets 8 The Selection buttons 8 Preset selection 9 The CONTROL section 10 Realtime operations 10 Activate Split mode 10 Change the Split point setting 10 Activate Layer mode 11 Add effects to the selected Preset 11 Change the Volume Balance between two sounds 12 Transpose 13 Touch 14 The Functions of the pRP7 15 Tune 16 MIDI Channel 17 Midi Local 18 Midi Common channel 19 About MIDI 20 MIDI Applications 22 As a MIDI controlling device 22 As a Slave device 22 Midi Sequencer recording 22 Recording Studio 23 Recording a song 23 Recording a new song 24 Click (metronome) 24
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Song Library 25 Select a sequence from the Song Library 25 Panel Reset 26 Technical specifications pRP7 27 Technology 27 Index 28
Appendix
GM-GMX Sound tables A.1 Preset table A.2 Song Library tables A.3 Drumkit tables A.4 Midi Implementation chart A.7 Recognized Control Change messages A.8
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the GEM pRP7, the new portable Digital Piano belonging to the prestigious Real Piano Series by Generalmusic.
The new portable pRP7 Digital Piano features an 88 note, weighted Hammer Action keyboard, 32 note polyphony and 48 Presets including 10 exclusive Piano sounds.
Also featured is an internal Sound Library consisting of 444 GM/GMX compatible sounds, addressable via MIDI from any external MIDI controlling device.
The 22 Reverb and 22 Delay/Modulation effects contained in the on­board Digital Signal Processor add realism to the Preset sounds.
With its 8,000 event sequencer, (allowing you to record and play back your own performances), and a Song Library of 96 songs, (featuring famous classical pieces written for the piano), pRP7 is the perfect partner for practising.
Through the stereo output jacks, you can connect your pRP7 to any external amplification system to faithfully reproduce the complex sound diffusion of an acoustic piano.
The pRP7 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 pRP7. Please take time to read the General Safety Instructions to guarantee a long and trouble free use of your instrument.
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Front and rear panel
Front Panel
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1. V
OLUME
: Slider that controls the main volume of the instrument.
2. T
RANSPOSE
3. S
OUND VARIATIONS/DEMO
4. S
ELECTION
5. G
RAND PIANO
6. C
ONTROL
i/g Increases (g) or decreases (i) the overall pitch of the instrument in half-step
: These buttons select Presets banks, (Piano, El-Piano, etc.), and are used in
: Press this button to select the GrandPiano Preset which instantly recalls the
: This section contains 4 buttons: Split, Layer, Reverb, Effect.
(semitone) increments.
:These buttons select a variation of the current Preset in increasing (+) or decreasing
(–) order. When pressed together at the same time, they activate the factory programmed demonstration songs.
conjunction with the Sound Variation buttons to select Presets from the active bank. The Presets are recalled as single, layer or split sound combinations.
GrandPiano Preset across the entire keyboard.
Split : Turning this button on will split the keyboard into separate left and right parts and automatically recall the sound for the left hand.
Layer : Press this button to instantly activate two layered sounds which play at the same time across the entire keyboard.
Reverb : Use this button to activate (LED on) or deactivate (LED off) the Reverb effect recalled by the current Preset.
Effect : Use this button to activate (LED on) or deactivate (LED off) the Modulation/ Delay effect recalled by the current Preset.
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7. T
OUCH
: Use this button to adjust the touch of the keyboard according to your playing style.
8. B
ALANCE
9. D
ISPLAY
10. T
EMPO DATA
11. R
ECORDING STUDIO
12. J
OYSTICK
/ : These buttons regulate the volume balance between two sounds in either Layer or
Split modes.
: A three-digit, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
+/–: Use these buttons to modify the playing speed (Tempo) when using the Sequencer
and to select Songs from the Song Library when the Song Library button is active. These buttons are also used to adjust the value of the currently selected parameter
in Function mode. The functions are selected with the last four notes of the highest octave of the keyboard.
: This section contains functions that control the on-board Sequencer.
Play\Stop : Press this button to playback what you have recorded, to stop the
playback or stop the recording.
Rec. : Press this button to record what you play. Click. : Press this button to record or playback with or without the click of a
Metronome. Song Library. : Press this button to gain access to the internal Song Library
consisting of 96 famous pieces of piano music, useful to practice with as well as listen to.
: Pitch Bend/Modulation joystick control
13. F
UNCTION KEYS
: Notes G7-C8 of the highest octave are dedicated to the selection of the pRP7
functions. The function parameters are selected with the Data +/– buttons while holding down a function key.
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Rear panel
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1. MIDI IN/OUT: These ports allow the instrument to be connected to other MIDI devices.
Midi In allows the sounds of the pRP7 to be played by an external controlling device
e.g. a controller keyboard or a sequencer.
Midi Out sends MIDI information from the pRP7 to other MIDI external equipment.
2. P
EDALS
: Two pedal connectors (Damper and Soft) for optional switch-action pedals.
3. I
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EFT
: These two stereo inputs are used to connect another instrument to the pRP7. The
output of the other instrument will be mixed with the main signal of the pRP7 and sent to the Output and Headphone jacks. If you are connecting a mono signal, then you should use only the Right/Mono jack.
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UTPUT RIGHT
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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, P
OWER ON/OFF
: Connection for the power supply unit. Use only the unit supplied with your
instrument. Press the switch to turn the instrument on and off.
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Playing the pRP7
Connect the audio cables
The pRP7 does not incorporate an internal amplification system, there­fore you must either play using headphones or connect to a suitable external amplification system.
Connect the audio outputs to your amp. system (mixer, powered speakers, etc.) using audio cables with standard 1/4” jacks. Use RCA jacks to connect to domestic stereo units. For mono reproduction, connect to the Right/M jack.
Headphone jack
If you are not playing connected to an external amplfication system, plug a set of headphones into the Phones jack to play in total silence without disturbing others in the same room. Use a mini jack1/4” adapter for Walkman or MidiDisc headphone sets. The Phones jack is located on the rear connections panel.
Use the Volume control to adjust the Headphones volume.
Connect the power supply
Connect the Generalmusic power supply unit to the 12V. D.C. jack.
Turn the instrument on
To turn the pRP7 on, press the ON/OFF switch located on the rear connections panel.
After a short period, the instrument will be ready to play the Grand Piano preset. The LED of the Grand Piano Preset button will be on and the 3­digit LCD display will show a tempo setting 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.
LED on
Adjust the overall volume
Use the VOLUME control knob to adjust the overall volume level. Sliding the VOLUME control knob to the right will increase the overall
volume, while sliding to the left will decrease it.
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Play using the Pitch/Modulation Joystick
While you play, you can apply Pitch Bend and Modulation to the Preset sounds by using the Pitch/Modulation Joystick located on the extreme left of the control panel.
To obtain Pitch Bend, move the Joystick Up or Down.
To obtain Modulation, move the Joystick in Left/Right directions. Pitch Bend is aglide” (or glissato) effect which simulates the effect that
certain instruments can produce (trombone, guitar, violin, etc.). Modulation is an effect which simulates the natural vibrato of such
instruments as the violin, cello, human voice, etc..
Pedal Connection
The pRP7 has two connectors for the connection of optional, switch­action pedals: SOFT and DAMPER.
SOFT: The Soft pedal 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.
MODULATION
PITCH BEND
DAMPER: The Damper pedal 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.
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Listen to the Demo songs
The pRP7 contains a selection of demonstration recordings of the internal sounds.
1. Press both the [–] and [+] buttons of the SOUND VARIATIONS buttons at the same time.
The LEDs of the SELECTION section start to flash.
Shortly after, all the LEDs turn off except the one corresponding to the PIANO button and the first demo starts to play. When it reaches the end, the second demo starts automatically, indicated by the LED of the second SELECTION button, (El Piano) and so on. The demonstration sequence consists of 8 recordings, chained to play as a medley automatically.
2. To stop the current Demo song at any point without cancelling Demo mode, press any of the buttons of the SELECTION section.
The Demo song stops instantly and the LEDS of the SELECTION section start flashing. At this point, while the LEDs are still flashing, you can select another Demo song by pressing the corresponding button of the SELECTION section.
3. To Stop the Demo song and escape Demo mode, press both the [–] and [+] buttons of the SOUND VARIATIONS buttons at the same time.
The LEDs of the SELECTION section turn off and the instrument sets to the last selected PRESET prior to entering Demo mode.
Select a single demonstration song
It is possible select a single demonstration recording without acti­vating the chain playback.
4. Press the [–] and [+] buttons of the SOUND VARIATIONS buttons at the same time and press one of the buttons to trigger the demo song.
In this example, while the LEDs are still flashing, press the first button marked PIANO. The LED remains on and the correspond­ing demo will start to play.
The 3-digit display shows the number of the Demo song selected for the entire duration of the playback.
Each button recalls a recording of a song using the instru­ment’s internal library of Sounds.
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The pRP7 Presets
The pRP7 contains 48 Internal Presets, consisting of Single, Split and Layered sound combinations. Each sound combination also recalls the volume levels, a configuration of effects (Reverb and Delay/Modula­tions) together with relative effect send levels
The Presets are organized in the SELECTION section. The table shown opposite lists the pRP7 Presets, grouped in sets of six, each group corresponding to a button of the section.
The Selection buttons
This section consists of a row of 8 Preset “family” Groups.
The 8 Preset Group buttons are marked as follows: Piano, Electric Piano, Keyboard, Organ, Strings, Choir\Pad, Guitar, Vibes.
Each button of the SELECTION section activates a Bank of 6 Presets. Using the [–] and [+] buttons of the SOUND VARIATIONS buttons, it is
possible to select the 8 Presets of each bank sequentially. The 8 Presets of each bank are factory-set to recall Presets configured in the following manner:
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Single Single Single Single Layer Split
Each Preset of the current Group contains a memorized Layer and Split sound combination which you can recall in real time by activating the LAYER or SPLIT buttons in the CONTROL section accordingly.
Similarly, a Layer or Split Preset is easily converted to one of the other modes by activating/deactivating the SPLIT or LAYER buttons accord­ingly.
For example, if you have selected the Layer Preset 5 of a Preset Group, simply press SPLIT to recall the memorized Split combination, or deactivate LAYER to recall the memorized Single sound.
The 3 digit LCD display will show the current selection for about 4 seconds before returning to the Tempo display setting.
PRESET PRP7
GROUP PIANO 1- GRANDPIANO 2- ELECT.GRAND 3- UPRIGHTPIANO 4- HONKY TONKY 5- STRING PIANO 6- JAZZ PIANO
GROUP EL.PIANO 7- RHODEX 1 8- WURLIE 9- RHODEX 2 10- FM PIANO 11- RHODEX PAD 12- RHODEX BASS
GROUP KEYBOARD 13- HARPSICHORD 14- CLAVINET 15- CELESTA 16- GRAND HARP 17- MIXED CELESTA 18- SPLIT HARP
GROUP ORGAN 19- JAZZ ORGAN 20- JAZZ ORGAN 2 21- THEATRE ORGAN 22- PIPE ORGAN 23- DRAWBARS 24- ORGAN COMBO 1
GROUP STRING 25- STRING1 26- MELLOW STRING 27- SLOW STRING 28- OCTAVE STRING 29- STRINGBELL 1 30- CONCERTO
GROUP CHOIR/PAD 31- CHOIR 1 32- SLOW CHOIR 33- ATTACK PAD 34- TAP PAD 35- MIXPAD 2 36- RAIN PAD
GROUP GUITAR 37- NYLON GUITAR 38- STEEL GUITAR 39- JAZZ GUITAR 40- STRATO GUITAR 41- HARPTAR 42- WES COMBO
GROUP VIBES 43- VIBES 1 44- VIBES 2 45- VIBES 3 46- MARIMBA 47- VIBES PIANO 48- VIBES COMBO 2
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Preset selection
1. After turning the pRP7 on, press one of the SELECTION buttons.
In this example, we press the PIANO button.
You will recall the first Preset, “Grand Piano”, which plays across the entire keyboard.
The display will show “P1” for an instant before returning to the Tempo setting.
2. Press the [+] button of the SOUND VARIATIONS to select the second preset of the Piano bank, another variation of a piano sound, in this case, Electric Grand.
The 3 digit display shows the selection as “P 2”:
The last Preset button selected for the current Preset Group remains memorized. For example, if you select the Organ Group button, Preset 1, (Jazz Organ), will be recalled. If you now select the Piano Group button, you will recall the last Preset selected, Preset 2, (Electric Grand), in this case.
This system of memorizing the last selection made will help you recall your preferred Presets quickly.
3. Continue pressing the [+] button of the SOUND VARIATIONS to select the Presets of the Piano bank in increasing order.
When you reach the last Preset of the current Bank, pressing the [+] button will have no effect.
When you reach Preset n. 6 of the current Bank, you can use the [–] button to select the Presets in reverse order.
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.
LED on
The Grand Piano Preset is shown in the 3-digit display as “G P” for a short period before returning to the Tempo setting.
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The CONTROL section
Realtime operations
The pRP7 operating system has been conceived to permit several simple and quick real time operations using the buttons of the CON­TROL section.
Activate Split mode
Starting from the Single Preset “GrandPiano”, you can easily split the keyboard by pressing the SPLIT button. This will divide the keyboard into separate left and right sections.
<------- Ac. Bass ------><--------- GrandPiano ----------> After pressing the SPLIT button (the LED turns on), the GrandPiano
sound remains active on the right side of the split. An Acoustic Bass sound is automatically assigned on the left side of the split.
If you press the SPLIT button again, the LED will turn off and the keyboard returns to the previous mode with the GrandPiano sound active to play across the entire keyboard.
Change the Split point setting
The default setting of the Split point corresponds to F#3. You can quickly modify the setting to suit your requirements.
1. Press and hold down the SPLIT button.
The LED of the SPLIT button starts to flash and the display shows the current split point setting expressed as the MIDI note number (54 = F#3).
2. While still holding down the SPLIT button, press the note on the keyboard corresponding to the new split point required (B3 in the example).
Flashing
The new split point is shown in the display as Midi note 59 (B3).
The setting remains memorized for all the Presets. It is not possible to assign a different Split point setting for each Preset.
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