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Generalmusic GEM pRP8 User Manual

Generalmusic GEM pRP8
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Generalmusic GEM pRP8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGeneralmusic
ModelGEM pRP8
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Safety Instructions

Power Supply and AC Adaptor

Instructions for powering the instrument via AC adapter and related safety precautions.

Instrument Care and Safety

Guidelines for preventing damage from water and abnormal operation, plus user maintenance.

Introduction

Product Overview

Overview of the GEM pRP8 Digital Piano, its features, and recommendations for use.

Front Panel Controls

Panel Layout and Main Controls

Description of front panel layout, volume, transpose, and selection buttons.

Performance and Effect Controls

Controls for Demo, Grand Piano, Split, Layer, Reverb, and Effect functions.

Advanced Front Panel Functions

Details on Touch, Balance, Display, Tempo/Data, Joystick, and Function Keys.

Recording Studio Controls

Controls for the on-board sequencer (Play/Stop, Rec, Click, Song Library).

Rear Panel Connections

MIDI and Pedal Ports

Description of MIDI IN/OUT ports and connectors for optional pedals.

Audio and Power Connections

Stereo inputs/outputs for external instruments and power supply connection.

Getting Started with the pRP8

Powering On and Volume Adjustment

Steps to power on the instrument and adjust the overall sound level.

Using the Pitch/Modulation Joystick

How to use the joystick for Pitch Bend and Modulation effects.

Pedal Connection

Connecting Soft and Damper Pedals

Details on connecting optional Soft and Damper pedals for enhanced playability.

Listening to Demo Songs

Selecting and Playing Demo Songs

How to select and play individual demo songs from the internal library.

Presets and Selection

Preset Groups and Selection Buttons

Explanation of Preset groups and the 8 Selection buttons for accessing sounds.

Step-by-Step Preset Selection

Guide to selecting different presets using SELECTION and SOUND VARIATIONS buttons.

Control Section Operations

Realtime Control Overview

Overview of real-time operations using CONTROL section buttons.

Split Mode and Point Adjustment

How to split the keyboard into sections and adjust the split point.

Layer Mode and Effects Control

How to layer sounds and activate/deactivate Reverb and Effect buttons.

Volume Balance Between Sounds

Adjusting Layer/Split Volume Balance

How to adjust the volume balance between sounds in Layer or Split modes.

Transpose Function

Adjusting Instrument Pitch

How to adjust the instrument's pitch in semitone increments.

Keyboard Touch Response

Selecting Touch Curves

Explanation of the three different keyboard response (velocity) curves.

Instrument Functions and Tuning

Overview of pRP8 Functions

Activates functions like Tune, MIDI CH, Local, Common via keyboard keys.

Fine-Tuning the Instrument

How to fine-tune the instrument's pitch using the TUNE function.

MIDI Channel Configuration

Setting MIDI Transmission Channels

How to modify the MIDI transmission channels for communication with other devices.

MIDI Local Control

Disabling Local Sound Engine

Setting MIDI Local to OFF disconnects the internal sound engine for external control.

MIDI Common Channel

Setting Common Channel ON/OFF

Setting the Common channel to ON for controlling devices with automatic arrangements.

Understanding MIDI Communication

MIDI Ports, Channels, and Common Usage

Description of MIDI ports, channels, and common channel usage.

MIDI Message Types and Bank Selection

Details on MIDI messages (Note, Program, Control) and sound banks.

MIDI Applications

pRP8 as MIDI Controller (Master)

Using the pRP8 as a Master controller for external MIDI devices.

pRP8 as a Slave Device

Using the pRP8 as a Slave to be controlled by external MIDI devices.

MIDI Sequencer Recording Setup

Connecting the pRP8 for MIDI sequence recording via a sequencer.

Recording Studio Operations

Recording, Playback, and Song Management

Step-by-step guide to recording, playback, and song management.

Metronome Function

How to activate or deactivate the metronome for timing.

Song Library Operations

Selecting Song Library Sequences

How to access and play songs from the internal Song Library.

Panel Reset Function

Restoring Factory Settings

How to restore factory settings without turning off the instrument.

Technical Specifications and Technology

Instrument Specifications Summary

Lists technical details like keyboard, polyphony, controls, connections, and amplification.

Damper Physical Model Technology

Explains the patented Damper Physical Model technology for realistic piano sound.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Transmitted and Recognized MIDI Messages

Details transmitted/received MIDI data like Note/Velocity, Program Change, Control Change.

Recognized Control Change Messages

MIDI Controller Mapping

Lists MIDI controllers and their corresponding Control Change messages.

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