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General| Keyboard | 61 keys (with velocity) |
|---|---|
| Polyphony | 128 voices |
| Display | 240 x 64 dots graphic LCD |
| Parts | 16 parts |
| Recorder | 16-track sequencer |
| Current Draw | 1, 000 mA |
| Styles | Over 300 styles |
| External Memory | USB flash drive |
| Wave Memory | 256 MB |
| Power Supply | AC Adaptor |
| Sequencer | 16-track |
| Connectors | Output jacks, Headphones jack, MIDI connectors, USB connector |
Alerts regarding risks of injury, damage, or death from improper unit usage.
Explains the meaning of various symbols used to convey safety information.
Guidelines for connecting and using the power supply to prevent damage or malfunction.
Advice on optimal placement and environmental conditions for unit operation.
Instructions for cleaning, data backup, and servicing the unit.
General advice on handling, operation, and connecting accessories to ensure safety.
Steps to format USB memory for compatibility with the GW-8, erasing all data.
How to back up user data (Performances, Tones, Styles, Songs, Settings) to USB memory.
How to import saved user data from USB memory back into the GW-8.
Details on the advanced sound generator and localized sound capabilities.
Features that assist stage performances, including Style engine and sequencers.
Design elements promoting user-friendly operation during live performances.
Functionality for adding new sounds and tones using USB memory.
Description of controls and connectors on the front of the unit.
Explanation of buttons related to keyboard modes and sound selection.
Description of buttons for selecting different operational modes and functions.
Description of all connectors and controls located on the rear of the unit.
Instructions for connecting external devices and the AC adaptor safely.
Guidance on connecting audio output devices and headphones.
Procedures for safely powering the unit on and off in the correct sequence.
Steps to restore the GW-8 to its original factory settings, including data loss warning.
How to lock specific settings to prevent them from changing when switching performances.
Specifies how to configure the EXT INPUT jack for sound input and Center Cancel.
Explains how to navigate and edit parameter values using cursors and the VALUE dial.
Description of the primary display screen shown during operation.
Details on the three keyboard modes: Single, Split, and Dual.
How to set the keyboard to play a single tone across the entire range.
How to divide the keyboard into two zones for playing different tones.
Instructions on how to adjust the key that divides the keyboard in Split mode.
How to layer two tones together to play simultaneously.
Guide on how to choose and edit tones using the TONE button and VALUE dial.
How to save and recall frequently used tones or performances using FAVORITE buttons.
How to adjust the keyboard's velocity sensitivity for volume and timbre changes.
How to raise or lower the keyboard's pitch in octave steps using OCTAVE buttons.
How to transpose sounds and songs without changing played notes.
How to add automatic counter-melodies to upper part playing.
Instructions for activating and configuring the metronome for practice.
How to choose between Style, Song, and USB Memory Player for backing.
How to balance the volume between backing tracks and the keyboard sound.
How to set the tempo using the TAP TEMPO button or by manual input.
How to play styles with automatic accompaniment, including variations and fills.
Step-by-step guide to start and play a selected Style.
How to switch between different arrangement variations within a Style.
How to adjust volume levels for individual parts within a Style using the PERFORM MIXER.
How to save current settings as a Performance for later recall.
Guide to recording keyboard performances, with options for Style playback or solo recording.
Guide to recording keyboard performances, with options for Style playback or solo recording.
How to record individual parts of a song, specifying which part to record.
Instructions for saving recorded songs from temporary memory to user memory.
Functionality for playing back SMF and audio files from USB memory.
Details on supported file formats and playback procedures.
Introduction to the D Beam controller and its basic operation.
How to access and edit the unit's built-in reverb, chorus, and multi-effects processors.
Instructions for connecting the GW-8 to a computer using a USB MIDI connector.
How to select and install the appropriate USB driver for computer connection.
Solutions for problems related to the unit not turning on.
Troubleshooting steps for issues with no sound from the GW-8 or specific parts.
Solutions for problems related to sound from connected MIDI devices.
Troubleshooting steps for when effects are not applied or sound incorrect.
Solutions for problems with pitch bend not working or distorted sound.
Solutions for incorrect pitch or notes being cut off during playback.
Troubleshooting steps for USB memory not being detected or files not showing.
Solutions for problems with backing up data, or playlists/songs not appearing.
Troubleshooting for songs or styles not playing, or file name recognition problems.
Introduction to the multi-effects parameters and categories.
Technical details of the GW-8 unit, including dimensions, weight, and polyphony.
