D I G I T A L owners manual •English K E Y B O A R D S rp-x
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MANUAL INDEX Introduction Front Panel Rear panel and connections Getting started Power the expander Connect a speaker system Connect a midi master controller Connect pedals Using the input connection Connect The Rp-x To A Pc Connect To A Pc Via Midi Connect To A Pc Via Usb Start the rp-x Listen to the demo sequence The Default Performance Mode Select the performances Manual recalling Midi recalling Edit the performance Selecting the parts (ch) Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts (ch): sou
rp-x Product Package • rp-x expander • Owners manual • Gem PC - Software Editor • AC Adapter • MIDI Cable
rp-x owners manual INTRODUCTION Congratulations & thank you for purchasing the GEM rp-x Expander. Utilizing our proprietary DRAKE technology, the rp-x produces a vast variety of acoustic and electric piano sounds with exceptional quality. The rp-x also incorporates an intuitive, yet easy to use operational interface that will satisfy even the most demanding live or professional studio applications.
rp-x owners manual GETTING STARTED The Gem rp-x expander is a top quality piano sound generator, designed to be used in the following ways : 1 Played via MIDI from a MIDI master controllers such as a digital piano, a master keyboard, a MIDI guitar, a MIDI accordion. 2 Connected to desktop or laptop PC via MIDI or USB in a MIDI network In this chapter we will cover all the basic steps necessary to properly connect and use the instrument. POWER THE EXPANDER 1 Connect the adapter to a proper voltage A.C.
rp-x owners manual CONNECT A MIDI MASTER CONTROLLER The rp-x module can be used as a powerful piano sound expansion for any type of MIDI controller, digital piano, master keyboard, MIDI guitar and accordion. MIDI OUT MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD $ # 0%$!,3 -)$) 53" ). 4(25 /54 /54054 ).054 2 , 2 - , MIDI IN MIDI OUT $ # 0%$!,3 -)$) 53" ). MIDI Accordion 4(25 /54 /54054 ).054 2 , 2 - , MIDI IN MIDI OUT $ # 0%$!,3 -)$) 53" ). 4(25 /54 /54054 ).
rp-x owners manual CONNECT THE rp-x TO A PC The Rp-x expander can be connected to a PC in two different way: using the MIDI or the USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. Using the MIDI the PC has to be equipped with a proper MIDI interface (see the note below), in case of USB it's possibile to use directly the PC USB built-in connection.
rp-x owners manual START THE rp-x Once the rp-x module is connected to your controller, 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. rp -x LISTEN TO THE DEMO SEQUENCE The rp-x has an internal DEMO sequence demonstrating the musical quality & power of the instrument. Press the two DATA ENTRY buttons on the panel at the same time in order to start the DEMO. The display show the message “DE1” (Demo 1). Playing the DEMO.
rp-x owners manual SELECT THE PERFORMANCES It is possible to recall the internal 99 performances rp-x in two different way. MANUAL RECALLING Press the DATA performances buttons to select the internal Please consult the PERF list at the end of the manual to visualize the performance names and structure (single, layer, Split, etc.
rp-x owners manual EDIT THE PERFORMANCE In the rp-x it's possible quickly modify (edit) the factory pre programmed performance according to your needs. 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. 1 Press the EDIT button on the panel to enter the PERF edit mode.
rp-x owners manual SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): SOUND Once you have selected the PART you wish to modify (#01 in this example), the EDIT menu parameter are selected by pressing the EDIT button. Each time you press the button a different parameter is selected. The current default value of the selected parameter, is show in the display. In the part number 1 the sound is: GRAND PIANO. Please refer to the sound list included at the end of the manual.
rp-x owners manual SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): VELOCITY NOTE The parameter VELOCITY it's GLOBAL, then its setting will affect ALL the parts at the same time. For this reason it can be selected if the "ALL" mode has been enabled only. About the "ALL" mode please consult pages #7 and #10 . This parameter allows you to set a programmable VELOCITY offset , in order to increase or decrease the velocity value of incoming MIDI notes transmitted by a MIDI controller.
rp-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=040), in this example. rp -x 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.
rp-x owners manual MEMORIZE THE PERFORMANCE STORE THE EDIT IN THE SAME PERFORMANCE LOCATION 1 Once your PERFORMANCE edit it's complete press the blinking PERF button on the display. rp -x 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. rp -x 3 Keep the PERF button pressed at least for 2 seconds to store in the current location. The display show the message "STR" (STORE).
rp-x owners manual EXIT THE PERFORMANCE STORE 1 Once your PERFORMANCE edit it's complete press the blinking PERF button on the display. rp -x 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. rp -x 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.
rp-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.
rp-x owners manual SYSTEM RESET This function restore 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 buttons and the PART (CH) LED will blink in the instrument. rp -x Press the EDIT buttons again and the MIDI ID menu is selected.
rp-x owners manual MIDI DATA BULK 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 rp-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 al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT buttons at the same time.
rp-x owners manual SOUND LIST Sound# 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 46 47 48 49 50 Page 16 Sound Name Concert Piano 1 (st) Concert Piano 2 (st) Rock Concert Piano (st) Bright Concert Piano (st) Grand Piano 1 Grand Piano 2 Granpiano 1 Variation Granpiano 2 Variation Rock Grand Piano Bright Grand Piano Pop Piano Upright Piano Real Honky Honky Tonk CP Grand Piano RD Stage Piano Dance Piano DX Piano Harpsichord Ha
rp-x owners manual PERFORMANCE LIST # 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 46 47 48 49 50 Performance Name Concert Piano 1 Concert Piano 2 Rock Concert Piano 1 Rock Concert Piano 2 Gran Piano Strings 1 Gran Piano Strings 2 Rock Grand Piano 1 Rock Grand Piano 2 Pop Piano Upright Real Honky CP Grand RD Stage Piano Dance Piano DX Ensemble Grand Harpsichord Real Rhodes Flat Suitcase Rhodes Pop Rhodes Thine Rhodes Rolling
rp-x owners manual TECHNOLOGY The rp-x is powered by Generalmusic’s break-through technology DRAKE. DRAKE (Dsp-Risc-Advanced-Keyboard-Engine) is the ultimate DSP: probably the most advanced piece of musical hardware in the world. Its 32-bit and 50-MIPS internal structure and its totally programmable software architecture make this processor so fast and powerful that any kind of algorithm, from Wavetable to Physical Modeling, can be implemented in real time, either in generation or in post-processing.
rp-x owners manual MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Gem Date: ott-06 Version: Model RP-X MIDI Implementation Chart Function Transmitted Recognized NOTE These data are memorized also switching the module OFF Basic Default x 1-16 Channel Changed Default Messages Altered 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 Mode Note number Velocity Note On Note Off Chan
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