Transpose - GEM RP220 Owner's Manual

TRANSPOSE

Pressing either TRANSPOSE button will adjust the pitch of the instrument
in half-step (semitone) increments or decrements, through the overall
range of –/+ 12 semitones.
When both LEDs are off, the pitch of the instrument is set to normal
(Equal: C = C).
To Transpose the instrument
1. Press TRANSPOSE #.
The corresponding LED turns on and the pitch of the instrument is
raised one semitone. The amount of transposition is displayed as
a relative value for a short period, together with a graphic indication
on a small keyboard image.
After about 5 seconds, if you don't press either Transpose button,
the display returns to the previous situation and the instrument
remains at the last set pitch.
Every time you press the TRANSPOSE # button, the pitch is raised
by one semitone.
Press TRANSPOSE b .
2.
The pitch of the instrument is lowered one semitone and the amount
of transposition is displayed as a relative value for a short period.
(An eventual raised transpose setting will be lowered by one half-
step by pressing Transpose b ).
Every time you press the TRANSPOSE b button, the pitch is
lowered by one semitone.
After about 5 seconds, if you don't press either Transpose button,
the display returns to the previous situation and the instrument
remains at the last set pitch.
The current Transpose setting remains memorized even after turning the
instrument off. When you turn the instrument on again, the LED of the
Transpose b or # buttons shown indicate the lowered or raised status of
the pitch.
Reset Transpose
The current pitch setting can be cancelled instantly by pressing both
buttons together. This restores normal pitch to the instrument.
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