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- Page 4 THE CONNECTION The figure below shows the connection box placed under the Piano. The following list explains the functions of each connector. L(Mono) L(Mono) TV Out Digital Thru S/PDIF AUDIO IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT MIDI 1. INPUT connectors L(MONO)/R: TS Jack sockets for connecting au- dio sources to the internal amplification.
- Page 5 The figure below is a detail of the instrument bottom, showing the right front corner, with respect to the player. The following list explains the functions of each connector. MIC IN GAIN 1- HEADPHONES - 2 EXPRESSION PEDAL 1. Mic./Line In. 2.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
One Touch ................15 Transposer -/+ ..............15 Sequencer Transposer ............16 Removing trasposition quickly ..........16 Panel Memories ..............17 3. THE EDIT MENU ..............19 SET-UP ................19 Split .................. 19 Arranger ................19 Fade in mode ..............19 Galileo Page I... - Page 7 Fade out mode ..............19 Freeze chord on pedal ............20 Pianist mode Sync Start ............20 KEY TOUCH ................ 20 MIDI ................. 21 PEDALS ................22 USB .................. 24 TUNING ................25 Master tune ................ 25 Octave transposer ............... 25 OTHERS ................
- Page 8 HOW TO RECORD A SONG ........... 51 Locator ................52 Signature ................52 Quantize ................52 Tempo ................52 Precount ................52 Click .................. 52 MERGE RECORD ..............53 DELETE ................54 PARAMETERS ..............55 SONG USER SETTINGS ............55 Galileo Page III...
- Page 9 START MODE ..............56 Mode ................. 56 Loop .................. 56 Salto HEADER..............56 Appendix ................A Main Features ..............B Style List ................D Sound List ................E Midi implementation chart ............. F Index Page IV...
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Page 10: Control Panel
They move the CURSOR straight into one of the four sensitive zones, meaning the zones most used during performances, which are: LOWER UPPER1 STYLE UPPER2 The two side selectors on the right of the display become unit (Floppy disk / Card) selectors with the DISK video page displayed. Galileo Page 1... -
Page 11: Function Keys
FUNCTION KEYS The function keys (F1…F8) underneath the display are used to select the boxes that appear in the bottom of the screen. Function Keys (F1...F8) These boxes are dynamic, meaning that their functions change depending on the page displayed. Later we will see all the functions the function keys assume on every page, but for now we will start from the MAIN page. -
Page 12: Lower - Upper1 - Upper2
The UPPER1 and UPPER2 parts, on the other hand, can be activated on the left-hand side of the keyboard if you have activated the LOWER part or are in ARRANGER mode, or on the whole keyboard in PIANO mode. Galileo Page 3... -
Page 13: Selecting Sounds
SELECTING SOUNDS The sounds of the PIANO are organised into SOUND FAMILIES. There are 16 families in all, containing different categories of instruments. Piano Mallet Organ Guitar Bass Strings Ensamble Brass SOUND BANKS Reeds Wind Lead Syn Efx Ethnic Percuss. Each family contains 8 SOUND PRESETS. -
Page 14: Home
Contrast Mixer Home Volumes and Pan for the Upper and Lower sections. Volumes and Mute for each individual accompanying track of the Style. Volume of the Microphone. Volume of the song loaded in the memory, if any. Galileo Page 5... -
Page 15: Grand Piano
GRAND PIANO The special GRAND PIANO key on the front panel allows you to return the instrument to its switch-on status (Piano default mode) regardless of the setup currently activated. Grand Piano HELP The PIANO has a useful HELP function to guide you around its software. -
Page 16: Demo
DEMOs by pressing one of the style family keys. Otherwise, press one of the function keys (F1…F8) to play the presentation DEMO (Style & I-Motion Sound) and view a slide show with the main characteristics of the PIANO. Galileo Page 7... -
Page 17: Use The Styles
USE THE STYLES The ARRANGER Section The Galileo PIANO has 144 styles, divided into 16 families (+ 2 CUSTOM families). Funky/ Swing Dance Contemp. 8 Beat 16 Beat Rock Big Band Blues MUSIC STYLES Latin1 Latin2 60’s World Acoustic Trad.1 Trad.2... -
Page 18: Style Controls
Style Controls We will now look at the controls available for using the styles section. START/STOP Start Stop Used to start and stop the accompaniment (Styles). Above the metronome icon, the display contains 4 round indicators showing the tempo of the Style or Song you are playing. Before pressing START/STOP you can book one of the INTRO, FILL or BREAK buttons to create an introduction to the Style. -
Page 19: Intros Ed Endings
You can set the number of bars (from 1 to 10) for the duration of the FADE IN and the FADE OUT separately (SETUP ARRANGER MENU). Galileo Page 10... -
Page 20: Accomp. On/Off
ACCOMP. On/Off Accomp On/Off This key switches the parts in the style arrangement on and off. With this key off, you will only hear the style rhythm section. One Fing. Besides the automatic recognition function, the harmony can also be set using a simply technique . -
Page 21: Bass To Lowest
On the other hand, every note played below the lowest note of the recognised chord is interpreted as a bass note. Galileo Page 12... -
Page 22: Sync
In this case the bass part of the accompaniment will play in this key and not in the key set by the recognised chord. What’s more, the arranger has a system capable of ensuring that a bass note immediately corresponds to each chord played, so that chord changes are always highlighted even if they are played quickly. -
Page 23: Tempo - E
Press the TEMPO – and + keys together and T.LOCK will appear underneath the word STYLE on the display; you have locked the tempo currently selected. TEMPO To deactivate the function, press the TEMPO – and + keys again; T.LOCK will disappear from the display. Galileo Page 14... -
Page 24: One Touch
One Touch Selecting a style also recalls a combination of recommended sounds (both active and available for activation by the user with the Upper and Lower direct One Touch keys) particularly suitable for use in the musical context concerned. To play these sounds, press the One Touch key. -
Page 25: Sequencer Transposer
To remove a transposition, press the TRANSPOSE - and + buttons simultaneously. The display will return to normal (0). If we have applied different transpositions to the sequencer and keyboard, the transposition will be removed from both. Galileo Page 16... -
Page 26: Panel Memories
PANEL MEMORIES As you play the Galileo PIANO you will come across a combination of sounds and style suitable for a particular song you wish to perform, so you will need to memorise it. This is the main purpose of the Panel Memories section. - Page 27 4. Styles selected, tempo settings, and configuration of the various controls (Chord Mode, Mode Controls, Fade, Intro, Ending, Fill, One Touch). 5. Set-Up: Split, Fade In/Out measures, Key Touch, Pedals, Tuning Octave. 6. Mic.1 settings (main efx) 7. Mic.2 settings (Special Efx) Galileo Page 18...
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Page 28: The Edit Menu
ENCODER to choose the number of bars. FADE OUT MODE: this parameter sets the number of bars (from 1 to 10) of the fade Out function activated using the key provided on the panel. Galileo Page 19... -
Page 29: Freeze Chord On Pedal
FREEZE CHORD ON PEDAL: this function activates (ENABLED) and deactivates (DISABLED) the freeze function, which allows you to retain the last chord recognised in the memory by pressing the damper pedal. Use the CURSOR keys to select the function and the ENCODER to enable or disable the function. -
Page 30: Midi
Proceeding, you will come to the LOCAL OFF mode. Setting the instrument in this mode allows you to send and receive MIDI messages on all the channels cutting out the internal sound generation system. Galileo Page 21... -
Page 31: Pedals
The last mode is SEQUENCER. This allows you to chose the data transmission mode on each sequencer MIDI channel (not including the UPPER1/2 and LOWER parts). You have 4 options: No MIDI data transmission. MIDI data sent to internal sound generation system. INTERNAL EXTERNAL MIDI DATA sent to MIDI Out. - Page 32 Fade Out Harmony Chord Hold Pianist Previous Memories Next Memories Once the pedal settings have been made, they can be saved in a Memory. NB: When the Piano key is pressed, the instrument restores the default pedal settings. Galileo Page 23...
- Page 33 USB (F6) In this EDIT page you can assign to the USB port either Mass Storage functions of your choice for the various types of system, or MIDI “handshake” functions. Thanks to the USB "Mass-storage" protocol (embedded in you digital piano) your computer will manage the Smart-media card as an External removable Hard Drive, giving a lot of benefits in terms of "comfort of use".
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Page 34: Tuning
Once an octave transposition has been set, the message OCT. DOWN or OCT. UP will appear in the Box of the part (Upper1/2 or Lower) which has been modified in the main video page (HOME key). Galileo Page 25... -
Page 35: Others
Use the CURSOR keys to select the function and the ENCODER to change the setting. NB: To view the effects of changes to these parameters connect the Galileo PIANO to a TV set using the RGB/SCART lead. Set-Up Page 26... -
Page 36: Audio
After connecting the microphone as described above, you can gradually increase the analogue GAIN. Once you have set the analogue GAIN to your requirements, you can adjust the microphone volume in the MIXER page (the mic. default volume is 16). Galileo Page 27... -
Page 37: Disk/Card
Midifile The instrument will associate an Panel Memories identifying icon to each type of file, Style sets appearing in front of the file: the following is a detailed list of the file Global type icons used. List Galileo Page 28... -
Page 38: Selecting The Active Unit
Selecting the active unit The active unit is selected using the display’s two SIDE SELECTORS. Press the top key to select the DISK; if a disk is in the driver, the icon switches to reverse and the contents are displayed (ROOT dir). Selezione Unità... -
Page 39: File Load
Then press F1 and the system will start to load the selected song with no further confirmation. Once the procedure is complete, depending on the type of file loaded the instrument will locate on its “main” page, or for midi files with Karaoke, directly on the Lyrics page. Galileo Page 30... -
Page 40: Settings
SETTINGS The settings screen relates to the sequencer player and record; for the sequencer record functions refer to the specific section. When a midi file has been loaded in the memory, the system displays this screen and the functions of the boxes become as follows: F1 Karaoke Displays the lyrics and chords in the midi files. -
Page 41: Mixer
F3 Monitor This screen displays the events of the individual midi channels and the position of the locator (indicating the point reached in the midi text). Turn the Encoder to move the locator to another point quickly. Galileo Page 32... -
Page 42: Single
F4 Param. See Sequencer Record section. F7 Single Allows you to play only the selected track. If this function is selected, the corresponding box changes its function to ALL PATT, so pressing it again allows playback of all the tracks. F8 Chan-Mute Mutes the selected track FILE SAVE... -
Page 43: Custom Styles
F8 Back Press to return to the previous screen. Once you have selected the type of file to be saved (using the appropriate function key) a box appears providing a field where the file name can be entered. Galileo Page 34... -
Page 44: Entering Characters
The pop-up contains the type of file being saved followed by the name assigned and the progress bar. Press F7 (ABORT) to interrupt the process. Entering characters If any circumstances when you have to give a file a name (SAVE, RENAME) the display shows a pop-up and the function keys assume the properties described below. -
Page 45: Make Dir
“FOLDER 1”, which can be changed using the CURSOR keys, the ENCODER and the tools made available by the function keys: Press F8 to create the directory, which will be displayed immediately. Press F7 to return to the disk main page. Galileo Page 36... -
Page 46: Rename
RENAME The RENAME is recalled by pressing function key F5. When this key is pressed the file or directory on which the cursor is currently located will be renamed. As can be seen in the video page shown above, the name input pop up will suggest the current name of the file / folder selected, which can be changed using the character input procedure (or the operation can be aborted). -
Page 47: Delete
(F1) or the system is on a sub-directory (F2). If you wish to select the file “FunkyTown”” for deletion, simply select the file with eth CURSOR keys and press SELECT (F3). Galileo Page 38... - Page 48 The selection number 01 will appear next to the file, indicating that it is the first one selected; at the same time, function key F4 is made available for unselecting it. We can continue by selecting the “Jazz” folder and then use the same proceedure to select some more files. Note that since “Jazz”...
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Page 49: List
[STOP] button, the second song in the list will be loaded, followed by the third, and so on. Hold the [STOP] button down for a few moments to stop playback of the List completely. Galileo Page 40... - Page 50 To check or modify the contents of the list at any moment (even during playback of a song), press F7 (LIST). If you wish to change the position of a song, locate the cursor on it with the ENCODER and use the (UP) and (DOWN) buttons to select the required position.
- Page 51 F2 : LABEL: used to rename the disk or card. F3 : INFO: press this function key for access to the information concerning the active unit. F4 : FORMAT: starts the formatting procedures. F7 : BACK: Returns to the previous menu. Galileo Page 42...
- Page 52 FILE COPY (F1) Selecting the FILE COPY function starts the mul- tiple file selection proce- dure already described. NB: This function erase the current list. Once the selections have been made, you may proceed by pressing function key F8 or use F7 to abort the operation. The active unit can be changed using the SIDE...
- Page 53 Once the LABEL has been changed, press F8 to complete the operation or F7 to abort it. NB: The LABEL function is not available if the current unit has write protection or connected to the PC. The active unit cannot be changed during file renaming. Galileo Page 44...
- Page 54 INFO (F3) This tool, activated using key F3 in the utils section, provides information about the current unit. The display will show a list of the unit’s main parameters. The current unit can be changed using the SIDE SELECTORS. To exit press function key F8 (BACK).
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Page 55: Effects
EFFECTS To access the effects menu, press the key provided Effects on the Galileo PIANO front panel. MASTER SECTION (F1) This is the screen giving access to this menu, where modify parameters of the REVERB effects of the entire instrument,... -
Page 56: Sound Settings
SOUND SETTINGS (F2) This function allows you to modify the values of the sends to the reverb and modulation effects for each individual sound (Sound Preset). Locate the CURSOR on the TIMBRE parameter and turn the ENCODER to select the Preset for modification. As you turn the ENCODER you will realise that the Presets marked with the (i-motion) symbol activate two more modules: Modulation Type and Speed. - Page 57 NB: If you change sound or exit this function without pressing function key F8, any changes made will be lost. If you wish to return the sound to the default settings, even after changes have been saved, simply press F7 RESTORE. Galileo Page 48...
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Page 58: Type
MIC. P1 (F3) MICROPHONE AMBIENCE This section contains ambience effects relating to the microphone. EFFECT STATUS at the top of the screen indicates whether the effect is enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF). The display shows 4 parameters, TYPE, LEVEL, TIME and FEEDBACK, the last only activated if the DELAY effects are selected. -
Page 59: Microphone Shifter
SHIFT. With a setting in the middle of the range, 64, you will hear that the voice and SHIFT are perfectly balanced. Use the CURSOR keys to select the parameters and the ENCODER to change the values. Galileo Page 50... -
Page 60: Song Composer
SONG COMPOSER The Midi Sequencer is one of the features of many instruments equipped with an arranger. It allows you to record what you play using the instrument’s own internal sounds and styles. The recordings made with the sequencer of the PIANO are saved as midi files. The big advantage of recording a SONG is that you have a large number of options open. -
Page 61: Locator
TEMPO: To choose the recording tempo, locate the cursor on the TEMPO field and turn the ENCODER. PRECOUNT: Activates (On) and deactivates (OFF) the precount bar before the recording starts. CLICK: Activates (On) and deactivates (OFF) the metronome click during recording. Galileo Page 52... -
Page 62: Merge Record
Once you have made the general settings, to start recording just press the Rec key. As soon as you have finished your performance press the Stop key. The LED of the track you have recorded turns blue, while the tracks which are empty or have not yet recorded any events will still be red, so the first time the STOP key is pressed during recording, the sequencer switches to pause status. -
Page 63: Delete
F7 (GO) starts the recording (an alternative to the Rec key) and key F8 (Exit) exits the function: the display switches to the Monitor screen. For the function in this screen, refer to the Disk section of this manual. Galileo Page 54... -
Page 64: Parameters
F4 (PARAMETERS) Pressing F4 displays the following screen. It contains the song playback setting functions. SONG USER SETTINGS This function allows you to set the way the instrument will behave in case of .TXT files (SMF parameters) created by the PIANO after a saving procedure. -
Page 65: Start Mode
YES) or not. This function offers the considerable advantage that the sound generation setup messages can be loaded at very high speed without having to wait for the system to read the initial "empty" bars before starting to play. Galileo Page 56... - Page 66 Maestro II/Grande II Appendix Appendix...
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Page 67: Main Features
Main Features 88 Grand Response PRO Hammer Action Keys Keyboard Graded Hammer design with escapement mechanism Tone generation Extended i-motion® piano technology. Polyphony max 192 notes. Voices 12 i-motion® pure quality voices. 144 styles, 576 variations, 2 Intros, 2 Endings, 3 fills - Rhythm Styles One touch settings. -
Page 68: Style List
STYLE LIST 8 Beat 16 Beat Rock Dance Pop beat 1 Ballad 1 Stadium! Disco Pop beat 2 Ballad 2 LiveRock DiscoFunk 8BeatSlow Sweet Ballad LiteRock Disco’70 8Beat Song Brush&Beat SoftRock DanceLatin 8Beat Latin 16BeatPop1 16th Rock Incognito ShuffleBeat 16BeatPop2 ShuffleRock DJ Dance 8Beat Analog... - Page 69 CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 16Beat Age HullyGully 16Beat Brush Pizzicato Folk Shuffle Pop Carousel Funky ‘70 Rikdi Steely Funk 2/4 Ethnic Ethnic Styles Latin Fusion 7/8 Laz Carlos Rock Yaman Dance ‘80 9/8 Roman Appendix...
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Page 70: Sound List
SOUND LIST PIANO MALLET ORGAN GUITAR Grand Piano Celesta B3 Smith Ac. Nylon Classic Piano Glockenspiel Full Drawbars Ac. Steel Bright Piano Music box Rock Organ El. Jazz HonkyTonky Vibraphone Church organ El. Clean Elec.Vintage Marimba Reed Organ El. Muted FM Piano Xylophone Accordion... - Page 71 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Galileo Maestro/Grande II Date:24/03/2006 Ensamble Digiltal Piano Ver.:1.1 FUNCTION TRASMITTED RECOGNIZED REMARKS 1-16 BASIC Default 1-16 1-16 CHANNEL Changed 1-16 MODE Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Messages Altered ********* 0-127 some timbre limits NOTE 0-127 21-108 to narrower range...
- Page 72 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital Device, persuant to Part 15 if the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio comunications.
- Page 73 Life’s better when you play...
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