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GEM genesys ensemble User Manual

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Song Player
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F7 EDIT Functions
The EDIT function of DB List
provides a variety of features which
allow you to modify the nature of
the listing or the list elements.
Note: searching for songs by Artist or Title, the song
number is not important. However, in case you become
accustomed to accessing songs by their numbers, the
Add function will preserve all the existing song numbers
in the database.
Add: Add one or more songs to the database.
It will add your new song(s) to the end o
f
the current list and number them
accordingly.
Delete: cancel one or more songs in the database.
Move up: move the selected song numerically back
in the list.
Move down: move the selected song numerically
forward in the list.
Modify: lets you modify various song parameters
(number, artist or title).
DB Scan: creates a database from scratch.

Table of Contents

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GEM genesys ensemble Specifications

General IconGeneral
Keyboard88 keys
EffectsReverb, Chorus, EQ, and more
MIDIIn, Out, Thru
Sequencer16-track
DisplayLCD
StorageUSB
ConnectivityUSB, MIDI, audio outputs, headphones
Polyphony128 voices

Summary

Special Messages and Safety Notes

Alarm Symbols Explained

Explains the meaning of alarm symbols like the lightning flash and exclamation mark.

Important Safety Note

Emphasizes not modifying the unit for safety and warranty preservation.

Important Safety and Installation Instructions

General Safety Warnings

Provides critical safety precautions for using electric products, including grounding and usage near children.

Power and Start-Up

Power and Standby Operation

Details the main power switch and the standby button for powering the instrument.

First-Time Start-Up Procedure

Outlines the initial setup, battery charging, and memory reset behavior.

The Control Panel

Navigation and Data Entry Controls

Explains the use of arrow keys, dial, and INC/DEC buttons for navigation and value adjustment.

Pitch and Volume Controls

Details the Transpose and Octave functions for pitch adjustment and volume sliders.

Slider Mode Indicator

Describes the indicators that show the current function of the instrument's volume sliders.

Exploring the Genesys Ensemble

Understanding Sound Presets

Defines sound presets and explains their organization into families and choices.

Selecting Single Sounds

Guides on how to find and select individual sounds from preset families.

Keyboard Mode

Manual Bass and Pro Split Modes

Explains using the keyboard in Manual Bass and Pro Split modes for different playing styles.

Changing the Split Point

Details how to adjust the point where the keyboard splits into sections.

Using Styles and Style Controls

Styles Section Overview

Introduces the 256 styles categorized into eight families for accompaniment.

Style Control Functions

Explains controls for managing style variations, fills, breaks, intros, and endings.

Single Touch Play and Music Library

Describes features for quick sound selection and organizing songs via the Music Library.

Style Tools

Arranger Control Functions

Details functions like Arranger On/Off, Memory, Fade I/O, and Bass Inversion.

Tempo and Style Lock

Explains how to lock tempo and style settings to maintain consistency.

Sound Controls

Core Sound Modification Controls

Describes Sustain, FX Off, and Touch sensitivity controls for sound shaping.

Performance and Harmony Controls

Explains Slow/Fast, Solo, and Harmony functions for performance enhancement.

Song Player

MIDI and GEM Song Formats

Explains the use of MIDI files and Generalmusic's proprietary GEM song format.

Song Track Playback Modes

Describes choosing playback modes (play, mute, keyboard play) for individual song tracks.

Playing Midifiles from Floppy Disk

Guides on loading and playing MIDI files from external floppy disks.

Multitasking and Loading Functions

Explains multitasking in file player and loading files without interrupting playback.

Standard Midifile Optimization

Discusses improvements in playing standard midifiles for optimal quality.

Database List and Search

Guides on using the DB List, view filters, and search function for songs.

Vocal Genius

Vocal Effects Processing

Explains how to control effects like reverb, delay, and EQ for vocals.

Harmony Voice Generation

Details creating backing vocal harmonies using melody input and chord recognition.

Vocoder Mode Operation

Details the Vocoder mode for applying vocal effects and creating robotic voice sounds.

Recording Studio

Recording Songs

Guides on recording songs using the instrument's built-in MIDI sequencer.

Recording WAVE Files

Explains the process of recording audio directly to the hard disk as WAV files.

Other Recording Features

Covers additional functions like tempo, time signature, and quantization for recording.

Other WAVE Recorder Uses

Discusses using the WAVE recorder for vocals or instrument tracks.

Making Your Own CDs

Creating Music CDs

Provides instructions for creating audio CDs from recorded songs.

Creating Data CD-ROMs

Guides on creating data CDs for transferring files or backups.

Video & Karaoke Functions

Selecting Display Image

Explains connecting to a TV and selecting display modes for score or lyrics.

Score and Lyrics Display Modes

Details the different modes for visualizing musical scores and song lyrics.

Disk Operations

Loading Files from Disk

Guides on accessing and loading files from various storage devices.

Loading Songs and Sounds

Explains the procedure for loading songs and individual sounds from storage.

Organizing Sounds

Details the bank and space system used for organizing sounds.

Disk Utilities

Introduces tools for managing disk operations like formatting and checking.

Hard Disk Utilities

Formatting the Hard Disk

Explains how to erase and re-format the internal hard disk.

Hard Disk Check and Recovery

Guides on running diagnostics and recovering data from the hard disk.

Hard Disk Sleep Time

Details setting the hard disk's idle time to reduce noise and power consumption.

Hard Disk Protection

Describes the security feature to prevent accidental data erasure.

Floppy Disk Utilities

Formatting Floppy Disks

Explains how to format floppy disks for different MS-DOS sizes.

Floppy Disk Label Management

Allows modification of the 11-character label on floppy disks.

Refreshing Floppy Disk Contents

Describes reading disk contents after inserting a new disk.

CD Utilities

CD Eject Function

Provides an alternative method for ejecting CDs from the drive.

Erasing CD-RW Discs

Details fast and complete erasing procedures for CD-RW discs.

System Settings

System Controls Configuration

Allows adjustment of keyboard sensitivity and pedal polarity settings.

Tuning and Scale Adjustments

Guides on adjusting master pitch and keyboard scales for custom tunings.

PC Keyboard and Computer Connection

Explains connecting to a computer for MIDI or data transfer.

MIDI Functions

Preset MIDI Channel Assignments

Details how MIDI channels are assigned for different playing modes.

MIDI Channel Configuration

Covers settings for MIDI IN/OUT, internal keyboard sounds, and filters.

General MIDI Settings

Allows synchronization of tempo and general MIDI settings.

Common MIDI Channel Operations

Explains using common MIDI channels and specific chord channel settings.

Upgrading and Initializing

System File Replacement and Upgrade

Guides on system file replacement or upgrade procedures.

Effects Editing

Section Edit Overview

Introduces the section for editing effects parameters for sounds.

Editing Individual Effects

Details how to adjust individual effect parameters like send level and EQ.

Creating and Editing Sound Presets

Creating and Reprogramming Styles

Explains how to create or modify existing musical styles.

The Style Editor

Introduces the tools and methods for editing style patterns and arrangements.

Copying Factory Styles

Guides on copying factory styles for reprogramming or backup.

Advanced Style Edit Functions

Riff and Scale Conversion

Explains selecting riffs and using scale conversion algorithms.

Style Editing Functions

Covers editing functions for tracks, riffs, and variations within a style.

Creating and Editing Songs

Loading Songs into RAM

Guides on loading songs from disk into the instrument's memory for editing.

Storing Song Changes

Explains how to save edited songs or create alternative voicings.

Adding Song Elements

Details adding score, lyrics, and chords to existing songs.

Recording New Tracks

Guides on adding new tracks to existing songs for multi-track recording.

Saving Your Songs

Explains how to save edited songs to the hard disk or floppy disk.

Advanced Sequencer Edit Functions

Sequencer Recording Modes

Describes Replace, Overdub, and Punch In modes for recording.

Recording Options and Controls

Covers settings like option, count down, metronome volume, and tempo.

Quantization and Measure Editing

Explains quantization options and functions for inserting/deleting measures.

Note Editing and Analysis

Details editing note velocity, transpose, and using microscope for event analysis.

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