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GEM rp-x - User Manual

GEM rp-x
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DIGITAL KEY BOARDS
•English
owners manual
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GEM rp-x Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGEM
Modelrp-x
CategoryExtender
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SPECIAL MESSAGES

Safety and Warning Information

Covers general cautions, alarm symbols, and important notes regarding product safety.

IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

General User Precautions

Details essential safety guidelines for operating the instrument, including electrical and environmental considerations.

INTRODUCTION

Product Overview and Features

Introduces the GEM rp-x Expander, highlighting its sound quality and operational interface.

FRONT PANEL

Control Elements

Describes the function of each button, knob, and display on the front panel of the rp-x.

REAR PANEL AND CONNECTIONS

Input and Output Ports

Details the function of all rear panel connectors including power, USB, MIDI, pedals, input, and output.

GETTING STARTED

Powering the Expander

Instructions for connecting the power adapter and turning on the rp-x unit.

Connecting a Speaker System

Guidance on connecting the rp-x to external speaker systems or mixers for sound output.

CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES

MIDI Master Controllers

How to connect and use the rp-x with various MIDI master keyboards and controllers.

Pedals and Input Sources

Instructions for connecting expression/sustain pedals and external audio input sources.

CONNECTING TO A PC

MIDI and USB Computer Connections

Explains how to connect the rp-x to a PC via MIDI or USB for editing and sequencing operations.

BASIC OPERATION

Starting the rp-x and Demo Sequence

How to power on the unit and play the internal demonstration songs to evaluate sound quality.

Understanding Performance Mode

Details the default operating mode for playing and performing, including memory storage.

SELECT THE PERFORMANCES

Manual Recall and MIDI Recall

Methods for selecting internal performances using the unit's buttons or via MIDI Program Change messages.

EDIT THE PERFORMANCE

Modifying and Saving Performances

How to edit factory presets and store up to 99 custom performance settings.

Selecting Parts for Editing

How to choose specific MIDI channels (parts) to edit within a performance.

EDITING PART PARAMETERS

Sound and Volume Editing

How to adjust sound selection and volume levels for individual parts within a performance.

EDITING PART PARAMETERS (CONT.)

Velocity, Transpose, and Tune Editing

Adjusting velocity sensitivity, pitch transpose, and fine-tuning for selected parts.

EFX Send Level Adjustment

How to control the send level for effects like Chorus, Phaser, or Delay on selected parts.

EDITING PART PARAMETERS (CONT.)

Reverb (Rev) Level Editing

How to control the reverb send level for individual parts.

THE MODE ALL IN EDIT MENU

Global Parameter Editing with ALL Mode

Using the 'ALL' mode to simultaneously edit parameters like Volume, Velocity, Transpose, Tune, EFX, and Reverb across all parts.

MEMORIZE THE PERFORMANCE

Saving Edits to Current or New Locations

Procedures for storing modified performances either in the same memory slot or a different one.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Exiting Store and Copying Performances

How to exit the save operation and how to copy performance data to other available locations.

MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Common Channel and MIDI ID Settings

Configuring the global MIDI channel and assigning unique identification numbers for MIDI networks.

SYSTEM RESET

Restoring Factory Default Settings

Guide on how to reset the instrument to its original factory configuration and programmed setup.

MIDI DATA BULK TRANSMISSION

Archiving User Data via MIDI

How to transmit performance data to an external MIDI device for backup and archiving.

SOUND LIST REFERENCE

List of All Available Sounds

A comprehensive reference of all 50 internal sounds and their program change assignments.

PERFORMANCE LIST REFERENCE

List of All Performances

A comprehensive reference of all 99 performances, including their modes and relevant notes.

TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW

DRAKE DSP and Physical Modeling

Explanation of the core DRAKE DSP technology and various physical modeling techniques used in the rp-x.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Hardware and Software Details

Detailed list of the rp-x's technical specifications including polyphony, sounds, memory, and dimensions.

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART

MIDI Protocol and Control Messages

Details the MIDI implementation, including transmitted and recognized messages and control parameters.