Lowrey Genie GL-1 User Manual

Covers general precautions, water proximity, hearing loss, ventilation, heat sources, and electrical interference.

Alerts to risks of electric shock from opening the unit or exposure to moisture.

Explains the meaning of the lightning flash and exclamation point safety symbols.

Explains categories of controls (Sound/Effects) and lists basic control types.

Location and function of the power switch and master volume control.

Details on touch buttons, sliders, and expression pedal for sound selection and adjustments.

How to activate and deactivate the FX Foot Switch.

Step-by-step guide to turn on and play the instrument using a sample song.

Example demonstrating orchestrated accompaniments with a song.

How to use the 'SONG PRESET' button to play a complete song.

Explanation of preset voices for the lower keyboard and volume control.

Description of bass voices and how to select them.

How to adjust bass volume and use the bass sustain slider.

Using the 'Bass to Lower' feature for manual bass lines.

Explains the MCS feature for easy-play chords with Rhythm Plus Orchestration.

Introduces a chart comparing regular chord formation with MCS.

Chart detailing notes required for various chord types using the Music Chord System.

Example demonstrating how to use the MCS chord chart for chord notes.

Instructions for forming Major chords using the MCS feature.

How to form Minor MCS chords by playing the root and a minor third.

How to form Seventh chords using MCS.

How to form Major Seventh chords using MCS.

How to select different rhythm styles using the TRACK SELECT button.

Overview of accompaniment and rhythm feature buttons.

How to play drums in real time from the lower keyboard.

How the RHYTHM PRESET button sets up appropriate registrations.

How rhythm starts automatically and how to start/stop rhythms.

How to add professionally scored introductions and endings to styles.

Using FX for breaks and fill-ins, and adjusting tempo via display.

How to control the volume of the rhythm section using a slider.

Explanation of orchestration features using the Music Chord System.

Disables auto swing bass for manual pedal control.

How to control the volume of the orchestration section using a slider.

Information about pre-programmed rhythm styles and loading memory packs.

Overview of orchestral preset voices for the upper keyboard.

How TRACK SELECT controls upper vs. lower orchestral preset voices.

Details on the 9 orchestral preset voices for the right-hand melody.

How to activate and select lower track orchestral preset voices.

Explanation of solo preset voices used for melody playing.

How to use the portamento slider for smooth note transitions.

How to adjust the volume for the solo preset section.

How AOC adds full chords to melodies when playing a left-hand chord.

How to transpose the instrument's pitch using the KEY SELECT button.

Overview of the MACH SEQUENCER controls for recording chords and melodies.

Steps to record a sequence of chords using the sequencer.

Steps to record a solo melody along with the recorded chords.

Steps to play back recorded songs or sequences from the sequencer.

Explanation of MIDI IN/OUT ports and their use for communication.

Assignment of MIDI channels for Upper, Lower, and Pedals.

Details on headphone and auxiliary connections.

Details on keyboards, voices, rhythms, connections, and dimensions.

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the instrument's cabinet and keys.

Advice on securely fastening the instrument before moving.

Steps to take if the instrument fails to operate.

Information on product updates and where to get assistance.

Warning regarding servicing and the need for qualified personnel.

Details of the two-year limited warranty for keyboards and pianos.

One-year limited warranty for Genius Cartridges and Rom Pacs.

List of items not covered and limitations on labor reimbursement.

Lists songs with recommended settings for Upper, Lower, Bass, Orchestration, Rhythm, Tempo, and Effects.