D I G I T A L owners manual •English K E Y B O A R D S gm-x
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MANUAL INDEX Introduction Rear panel and connections Getting started Connect a speaker system Power the expander Connect to a PC Connect to a PC via midi Connect to a PC via usb Connect a midi master controller Connect pedals Using the input connection Start the gm-x The default mode (gm2) Listen to the demo sequence Edit the default mode (gm2) Selecting Selecting Selecting Selecting Selecting Selecting Selecting Selecting the the the the the the the the parts (ch) in gm2 mode parameters to edit in the pa
GM-X Product Package • gm-x expander • Owners manual • Gem PC - Software Editor • AC Adapter • MIDI Cable
gm-x owners manual INTRODUCTION Congratulations & thank you for purchasing the GEM gm-x Expander. Utilizing our proprietary DRAKE technology, the gm-x produces a vast variety of sounds with exceptional quality. The gm-x also incorporates an intuitive, yet easy to use operational interface that will satisfy even the most demanding live or professional studio applications. FRONT PANEL 4 2 5 6 3 1 8 7 phones 1 This is used for entering the edit mode and select the editing parameters.
gm-x owners manual GETTING STARTED The Gem Gm-x expander is a top quality sound generator, designed to be used in the following ways : 1 Connected to desktop or laptop PC via MIDI to play standard midifiles 2 Connected to desktop or laptop PC via USB to play standard midifiles 3 Played via MIDI from a MIDI master controller such as a digital piano, a master keyboard, a MIDI guitar, a MIDI Accordion. In this chapter we will cover all the basic steps necessary to properly connect and use the instrument.
gm-x owners manual CONNECT TO A PC VIA MIDI We will assume that a MIDI interface along with software to play MIDI files is correctly installed in your PC. Please refer to the operating instructions of these devices to properly configure the PC to transmit standard MIDI files via the MIDI OUT socket. MIDI IN $ # 0%$!,3 -)$) 53" ). 4(25 /54 /54054 ).
gm-x owners manual CONNECT A MIDI MASTER CONTROLLER The gm-x module can be used as a powerful sound expansion for any type of MIDI controller, digital piano, master keyboard, MIDI guitar and accordion. MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD $ # 0%$!,3 -)$) 53" ). 4(25 /54 /54054 ).054 2 , 2 - , MIDI OUT MIDI IN 0%$!,3 -)$) 53" $ # ). 4(25 /54 /54054 ).
gm-x owners manual START THE gm-x Once the gm-x module is connected to your controller (via MIDI or USB), it's possible to use it, in the way you prefer. Use the ON/OFF button on the front panel to switch on the module. THE DEFAULT MODE (GM2) After a small period of loading & checking, the display will show the message “GM2”. The module is ready to perform. .
gm-x owners manual SELECTING THE PARTS (CH) IN GM2 MODE It is possible to select 16 different parts, corresponding to the 16 standard MIDI channel. Press repeatedly the DATA button, the display will show the PART (CH) number you wish to edit Once all the 16 MIDI channel have been selected, the display will show the message "ALL". This condition allows you to modify some parameters values at the same time, speeding up the editing operation. See on Page N.8, for further details.
gm-x owners manual SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): VELOCITY It is not possible to access the VELOCITY parameter in GM2 mode. To edit this parameter please consult the NOTE #2 on next page. This parameter works in PERF MODE only, after the Mode ALL enabling. This parameter is GLOBAL, then its setting will affect ALL the 16 parts at the same time.
gm-x owners manual SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): REV Set the REVERB (REV) level in the selected PART. Press the EDIT button to select the REV. The display indicates the current default value (REV=080), in this example. Pressing the DATA buttons to increase or decrease the REV send in the selected part. The display shows you in realtime the value changing. The parameter range is from 0 to 127.
gm-x owners manual THE PERFORMANCE MODE The PERFORMANCE (PERF) mode is a very important gm-x operating level for live performance. This mode allows you to program and recall up to 99 different set ups of the instrument in real time; a very useful function controlling the gm-x from a MIDI master control (keyboard, accordion, guitar etc.). The data set up stored in the PERF mode are memorized after switching off the instrument.
gm-x owners manual EDIT THE PERFORMANCE The method to edit the PERFORMANCE is the same process already explained for the GM2 default mode. The PERFORMANCE mode possesses a very important feature, it’s possible to store (and recall), in the instrument memory 99 different settings, which are retained in the modules memory after turning off the instrument.
gm-x owners manual EXIT THE PERFORMANCE STORE 1 Once your PERFORMANCE edit is complete, press the blinking PERF button on the display. 2 At this point both the PERF button and the digit "P01" in the display (indicating the number of the edited performance in this example), blink at the same time. 3 At this stage it's possible to exit the STORE procedure by simply pressing the EDIT button. The LED will stop blinking and the edited data will be deleted.
gm-x owners manual MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM This menu contains some important function for the global instrument setting: •COMMON CHANNEL SETTING •MIDI IDENTIFICATION NUMBER •SYSTEM RESET •MIDI DATA BULK These setting are automatically stored in the expander memory and also saved switching ON/OFF the instrument. COMMON CHANNEL SETTING The MIDI COMMON channel is a very useful function allowing a high grade of versatility in MIDI programming.
gm-x owners manual SYSTEM RESET This function restores the original programmed factory set up of the entire instrument. Enter the MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM mode keeping pressed al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT buttons at the same time. As already seen the first menu is the MIDI COMMON channel setting. Both the pressed button and the PART (CH) LED will blink in the instrument. Press the EDIT buttons again and the MIDI ID menu is selected.
gm-x owners manual MIDI DATA BULK DUMP This function transmits the user data contained in the PERFORMANCE to an external MIDI device, such as a PC or a MIDI recorder to create an archive. To transmit the data BULK to an external device the gm-x MIDI OUT has to be connected to the MIDI IN of the receiving data recorder MIDI IN. Enter the MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM mode keeping pressed at least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT buttons at the same time.
gm-x owners manual SOUND LIST Sound Name Grand Piano Bright Piano CP Grand Honky Tonk Rhodex Dx Piano Harpsy Clavinet Celesta Glockenspiel Music Box Vibe Marimba Xilo TubBel Santur Drawbar Org Jazz Perc Org B3 Fast Org Church Org Reed Org Musette Harmonica Bandoneon Gtr Flamenco Gtr Steel Gtr Jazz Lite Gtr Strato Gtr Mute Gtr Overdrive Gtr Distorted Gtr Harmonics Bass Acoustic Bass Fingered Bass Picked Bass Fretless Bass Slap 1 Bass Slap 2 Bass Synth 1 Bass Synth 2 Violin Viola Cello Contrabass Tremolo St
gm-x owners manual SOUND LIST Sound Name Rhodex Tine El Piano Coupled Harpsi Bar Chimes Theater Organ Rock Organ Slow (Ped) Pipe Church Org Accordion Italian Bandoneon 2 Ukulele 12 Strings Gtr Hawaiian Gtr Clean Gtr Gtr Distorted 2 Bass Fingered Vintage Strings Chamber Strings Chamber Slow Choir Aahs 2 Orch Hit Glide Trumpet Tjuana Horn Solo Brass Oct Sax Alto 2 Sax Tenor (Ped) Clarinet Liscio Flute Orchestral Pulse Phat Synth Azimut Chopper Jump Filt Res Decay Lead Obx Prophet SynBrSweep Wind Mandolin Dr
gm-x owners manual PERFORMANCE LIST Prg.Chng # Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Grand Piano+Strings DX- Piano+Strings Rhodex Thin Rhodex Rhodex Strings Real Wurlixer Wurlyxer Tremolo CP- Grand Clavinet Vibe Split Slow Organ B 3 PRESS Theater Organ Church Organ Musette Harmonica Split Bandoneon Nylon Guit.
gm-x owners manual MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Gem Model GM-X MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Default x 1-16 x x x ********** x x x 1-16 Mode 3 Mode 3, 4 x x o o x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o x ********* o 0-127 o o Channel Aftertouch Pitch Bend Control Change 0,32 1 5 6,38 7 10 11 64 65 66 67 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 84 91 93 98, 99 100, 101 Program Change True Number System exclusive Page 18 0-127 o o Syst
gm-x owners manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Type Polyphony Sounds Display Performance Mode GM- Mode Multi Mode Output Input Midi Pedals Headphones Mastervolume Edit-Mode Effects DSP technology memory size Extra info USB PC- Software Manuals Weight Dimensions GM- Standard expander + Special Sounds 64- Notes max.
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