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GEM rp800 User Manual

GEM rp800
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D I G I T A L K E Y B O A R D S
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owner’s manual
rp800
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GEM rp800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGEM
Modelrp800
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Instrument Safety and Messages

General Safety Warnings and Symbols

Important safety warnings, symbols, and notes for the instrument.

Important Usage Notes and Instructions

Essential precautions for safe operation, installation, and usage.

Control Panel Layout and Functions

Sequencer and Playback Controls

Key controls for recording, playback, and tempo settings.

Core Function Buttons

Buttons for metronome, playback, stopping, library access, and display.

Parameter and Preset Controls

Buttons for adjusting parameters, selecting presets, effects, and modes.

Initial Setup and Operation

Starting the RP800

Initial steps to power on and prepare the instrument for use.

Volume and Headphone Setup

Adjusting the instrument's primary volume level and connecting headphones.

Using the Demo Listening Mode

Activating and listening to the instrument's built-in demo songs.

Sound Preset Management

Selecting and Applying Presets

How to select and activate the Rp 800's various sound presets.

Utilizing Preset Variations

Accessing and using the alternative variations for each preset.

Creating Layered Sounds

Combining two or more presets simultaneously to create layered sounds.

Keyboard Operation Modes

Splitting the Keyboard

Dividing the keyboard into two sections for different sounds.

Layering Presets and Variations

Combining presets and their variations for complex sound layering.

Balancing Layered Sound Volumes

Adjusting the volume ratio between sounds in a layer.

Audio Effects: Reverb

Selecting Reverb Types

Selecting and applying different reverb sound effects to presets.

Adjusting Reverb Send Levels

Customizing the reverb level sent to layer or split sections.

Audio Effects: EFX

Selecting EFX Types

Selecting and applying different EFX sound effects to presets.

Adjusting EFX Send Levels

Customizing the EFX level sent to layer or split sections.

Keyboard Response and Pitch Control

Touch Sensitivity Settings

Adjusting the keyboard's response to playing touch and dynamics.

Instrument Transposition

Shifting the instrument's overall pitch up or down.

Programming Fixed Dynamics

Setting a constant dynamic value for the keyboard output.

Metronome Functionality

Using the Metronome Guide

Activating and using the metronome for practice timing.

Metronome Parameter Customization

Customizing time signature, accent, and volume for the metronome.

Song Sequencer: Recording and Playback

Recording a New Song

Step-by-step guide to recording performances on the sequencer.

Playback Modes Explained

Different modes for playing back recorded tracks and songs.

Recording on Track 2

Adding a second track to an existing recording for layered performance.

Song Sequencer Management

Erasing Recorded Tracks and Songs

Procedures for deleting individual tracks or the entire song memory.

Recording Modes: Overdub vs. Replace

Understanding and setting overdub vs. replace modes for recording.

Recording with Metronome Assistance

Utilizing the metronome feature during song recording.

Internal Piano Song Library

Song Selection Methods

Various ways to select songs from the internal library.

Muting Parts in Library Songs

Disabling left or right hand parts in library songs for study.

Tempo and Loop Playback Features

Adjusting song tempo and setting loop points for practice.

Rp 800 Functions Menu

Function Overview and Parameters

An overview of the instrument's adjustable functions and their parameter ranges.

F1: Temperament Settings

Selecting different tuning temperaments for the instrument.

F2: Global Pitch Tuning

Fine-tuning the overall pitch of the instrument.

F3: MIDI Input Configuration

Configuring the instrument's MIDI input channels and modes.

Rp 800 Functions Menu

F4: MIDI Output Configuration

Configuring the instrument's MIDI output channels and sections.

F5: MIDI Local Control Settings

Managing local control settings for MIDI network connection.

F6: MIDI Transpose Functionality

Transmitting or receiving transposed MIDI notes.

Rp 800 Functions Menu

F7: MIDI Filter Options

Filtering Control and Program change messages for MIDI transmission.

F8: Startup Mode Selection

Selecting between factory or user default startup configurations.

F9: MIDI Data Dump

Saving programming data to an external MIDI sequencer.

F10: PC Port Mode Settings

Setting the PC port mode for computer connections.

Rp 800 Functions Menu

F11: Reverb Parameter Editing

Editing parameters for different reverb types.

F12: EFX Parameter Editing

Editing parameters for different EFX types.

F13: Equalizer Enable/Disable

Enabling or disabling the internal equalizer.

F14: Damper Physical Model Control

Enabling or disabling the Damper Physical Modeling.

Rear Panel Connections

Overview of Rear Panel Ports

Diagram and explanation of all rear panel audio and MIDI connections.

Technical Specifications

Instrument Performance Specifications

Detailed technical specifications including keyboard, polyphony, sounds, and dimensions.

Preset and Variation Sound List

A comprehensive list of all available presets, variations, and split sounds.

Appendix

Internal Library Songs List

An alphabetical list of all 50 songs available in the internal piano library.

Underlying Technology

DRAKE DSP Engine

Overview of the DRAKE DSP engine and its capabilities.

Physical Modeling Synthesis

Explanation of physical modeling for sound generation.

Natural String Resonance (NSR)

Patented technology simulating piano soundboard harmonics.

Damper Physical Model (DPM)

Simulating sympathetic resonance via the damper pedal.

Advanced Release Technology (ART)

Replicating piano string damping and harmonic decay.

FADE Dynamic Emulation

Dynamic emulation of piano sound changes with velocity.

MIDI Communication

MIDI Implementation Chart

A detailed chart outlining MIDI message transmission and recognition.

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