Midi Channel - Generalmusic GEM pRP8 Owner's Manual

MIDI Channel

pRP8 is able to transmit MIDI messages on up to three channels at the
same time, depending on the type of Preset recalled (single, layer or
split). In reception, pRP8 can receive on all 16 MIDI channels.
The MIDI function allows you to modify the MIDI transmission channels
of the pRP8, used by the pRP8 to communicate with other MIDI devices
through a MIDI cable.
The Midi Channel function does not play a reference note during the
setting operation.
1. Press and hold the MIDI Channel function key (A7) and press the TEMPO/
DATA + button to increase the transmission channel by one unit.
The LCD display will show the new channel setting corresponding
to the main sound.
The MIDI channels of the Layer and Split sections will increase by
one unit automatically. For example, when the display shows the
Channel 2 setting, the Layer and Split sections will correspond to
channels 4 and 3 respectively.
Each time you press the TEMPO/DATA + button, the MIDI channel
setting for the main sound increases by one unit.
2. Press and hold the MIDI Channel function key (A7) and press the TEMPO/
DATA – button to decrease the channel setting by one unit.
The LCD display will show the new channel setting correspond to
the main sound. If you started with the setting made in point 2
above, the display will show channel 1 for the main sound.
As a result of this setting, the MIDI channel of the Layer and Split
sections will be respectively set to channels 3 and 2.
Each time you press the TEMPO/DATA – button, the MIDI channel
setting decreases by one unit.
Resetting to the default MIDI channel configuration
3. Hold down the MIDI Ch. function key (A7) and press both the TEMPO/
DATA + and – buttons at the same time.
The display will show the default setting (Channel 1).
Release the MIDI channel function key to escape the function and
return to normal playing.
The setting remains memorized even after turning the instrument
off.
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