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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL English...

  • Page 2: General Safety Instructions

    General safety instructions Power source • Be sure that your local AC main voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate before connecting to the mains. • DC power cannot be used to power this instrument. Handling the power cord •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rec Control ..........58 to edit them Time Signature ......... 58 Metronome (click) ........58 The concept of the RP90 Preset ....22 Countdown ..........59 The structure of a Preset ......22 The Effects ..........23 Section 7: Reference The Perf Edit menu ........

  • Page 5: Section 1: Instrument Layout

    Section 1 Instrument layout...

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Front panel INTERNAL PRESET RECORDING STUDIO BRILLIANCE USER PRESET PAGE DATA GRANDPIANO CONTROL TRANSPOSE SELECTION VOLUME 1. Demo : Activates the factory programmed demonstration of the internal sounds. 2. General : This button provides access to the functions which affect the instrument as a whole: Tune, Midi, Piano Frame Level, Display Control, Restore Preset.
  • Page 7 15. Rec.Control : Use this button to set the recording options of the on-board sequencer. 16. Play\Stop : Press this button to playback what you have recorded, to stop the playback or stop the recording. 17. Rec. : Press this button to record what you play. 18.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    These ports allow the instrument to be connected to other MIDI devices. MIDI In allows the sounds of the RP90 to be played by an external device, e.g. a controller keyboard or sequencer. MIDI Out sends MIDI information from the RP90 to other equipment so that the instrument can be used as a controller.

  • Page 9: Power Switch And Headphones

    After turning on, the name of the instrument appears in the display for an instant. * G E M * REALPIANO RP90 Shortly after, the instrument sets for play showing a default display. In this power up condition, you will be able to play a piano sound (GrandPiano) across the entire keyboard without carrying out other operations.

  • Page 10: Pedal Connection

    Pedal Connection The RP90 is fitted with two pedals; Soft and Damper. Connect the cable from the pedal assembly to the Pedal Switch connector on the rear panel. Soft : The Soft pedal (left) is a switch control pedal (On/...

  • Page 11: Section 2: Quick Study Guide

    Section 2 Quick Study Guide For those of you who don't like to read manuals or wish to read the manual in detail later, here is everything you need to get started. This section will explain how to approach the instrument for the first time in a simple fashion.

  • Page 12: Realtime Operations

    Realtime operations The RP90 operating system has been conceived to permit several simple and quick real time operations. • Activate Split mode Starting from the Single Preset “GrandPiano”, you can easily split the keyboard by pressing the SPLIT button. This will divide the keyboard into separate left and right sections.
  • Page 13 • Change the Split point setting The default setting of the Split point corresponds to F#3. You can quickly modify the setting to suit your requirements. Press and hold down the SPLIT button. The temporary display appears showing the current split point setting.
  • Page 14 In this case, pressing the DATA + button will change the sound assigned to the layer section from Strings to Slow Strings, then to Mellow Strings and so on, cyclically through the entire Sound data base (see the Sound Program table on page 26 of this manual). LAYER: Strings LAYER: Slow Str LAYER: Mellow St...

  • Page 15: Selecting The Rp90 Presets

    Selecting the RP90 Presets The RP90 contains 64 Internal Presets, consisting of single, split and layered sound combinations which incorporate appropriately memorized volume, balance, effect settings and more. An additional 64 User Preset locations are available with as many sound variations and combinations, where you can store your preferred programmed sound settings.
  • Page 16 Example 1 If you select the Piano Group button, Preset 1 (GrandPiano) is recalled automatically. Now select button n. 3 of the top row. This will recall the single Preset Upright Piano across the entire keyboard. Example 2 If you select the El. Piano Group button, Preset n. 1 of the top row activates automatically, recallingthe Preset Rhodex.

  • Page 17: The Preset

    The Preset The changes that you make to your sounds and sound combinations (add effects, select Split or Layer, adjust the volumes, change the effect sends, etc., can be memorized to the User Preset locations. In simple terms, a User Preset (sometimes also called a “Performance”) is just the end result of some tweaking and editing where the instrument now sounds the way you want it to.

  • Page 18: Listen To The Demo Songs

    Listen to the Demo songs The RP90 contains a set of demonstration recordings of the internal sounds. • Press the DEMO button to trigger the playback of the demo songs. The LEDS of the Selection section start to flash. Shortly after, the first recording of a piano sound starts to play.
  • Page 19 Example: Press the DEMO button. The display shows a message confirming entry into the Demo mode: RP90 DEMO Press, for example, the El.Piano button. The demo starts to play. At the same time, the display shows the number and name of the Demo song currently playing:...

  • Page 20: Recording A Song

    Recording a song The RP90 sequencer (Recording Studio) allows you to record a simple song just as you play it. Select the Preset that you want to record. Press the REC button. The display shows the starting measure of the song pointer and the current Tempo setting.

  • Page 21: Section 3: Basic Functions

    Section 3 Basic Functions This section will explain some basic real time panel functions which affect the instrument as a whole.

  • Page 22: Brilliance

    BRILLIANCE –\+ The BRILLIANCE controls in the Control section allow you to adjust the brightness of the instrument’s tone. Brilliance affects the instrument as a whole and cannot be applied independently to individual sounds. When both LEDs are off, the tone of the instrument is normal. To change the Brilliance setting: •...

  • Page 23: Touch

    C = C This restores normal pitch to the instrument. TOUCH The RP90 offers three different keyboard responses, or “velocity curves”, which affect the instrument as a whole. Every time you turn on the instrument, the “NORMAL” curve is set automatically.
  • Page 24 The display shows the selected curve for a short period, then returns to the previous situation. TOUCH SELECT NORMAL • After pressing the TOUCH button, press the DATA + button to select the HARD setting. TOUCH SELECT HARD After about 5 seconds, if you don’t press either DATA button, the display returns to the previous situation and the instrument remains at the Touch setting.
  • Page 25 Section 4 Perf. Edit - the Presets and how to edit them When you construct a combination of sounds there are many powerful performance features available under the PERF. EDIT button which can help you tailor the sound combination to your needs. This section will explain how to edit Presets to create User Presets.

  • Page 26: The Concept Of The Rp90 Preset

    Single, Split and Layer Presets are appropriately programmed to suit the mode being used. The possibility of switching from one mode to the other is due to the RP90 Preset structure, which consists of three sections: A section for the main sound (Single mode);...

  • Page 27: The Effects

    The Single Presets, on the other hand (buttons 1 - 4) provide the possibility of activating Layer or Split situations at any moment. Further- more, in the User Preset section, you can save your modified Presets to suit your playing needs. The Effects The Presets include DSP data (Reverb and modulating Effects), of fundamental importance from the musical point of view, because it allows...

  • Page 28: The Perf Edit Menu

    The PERF. EDIT menu The PERF. EDIT button gains access to several performance parameters of the Presets which can help you tailor your Presets to your needs. The status of the Edit varies according to the current Preset type selected: Single, Split, Layer.

  • Page 29: Sound Program

    1. Sound Program The Sound Program is a fundamental function which determines the instrument’s timbre. Once selected, to change the Sound Program, simply press the DATA +/– buttons to select the next or previous Sound Program (see the complete Sound Program list on the next page). 1 SOUND PROGRAM 1 SOUND PROGRAM N.1 Grand P1...
  • Page 30 NOTE: If the Layer section is already selected, you will note that the Sound Program display changes automatically when you press the SPLIT button. The same applies if you press the LAYER button when the Split section is already selected. This is valid for all the edit parameters which affect the individual sections.

  • Page 31: Sound Volume

    2. Sound Volume Press the PAGE UP button to pass to the second screen (Sound Volume). 2 SOUND VOLUME ’’’’’’’’’’’ 127 The volume of the main sound of the current Preset is shown by a bar graph and corresponding numerical value. Press the LAYER button (LED on) followed by PAGE Up to activate the Layer screen (identified by the letter “L”).

  • Page 32: Section Transpose

    3. Section Transpose Press the PAGE UP button to pass to the Section Transpose function. This function is useful for “octave shifting” when using a Split or Layer Preset. An octave shift is obtained by setting the transpose value to – 12 (one octave lower than normal) or +12 (one octave higher than normal).

  • Page 33: Reverb Send (Rev. Send)

    4. Reverb Send (Rev. Send) Press the PAGE UP button to pass to the Rev. Send function. If a Reverb effect has been selected (Reverb button on), the Rev Send function can be used to independently control the amount of reverb applied to a section (Single, Split or Layer) of the current Preset.

  • Page 34: Reverb Decay Time (Rev Time)

    5. Reverb Decay Time (Rev. Time) Press the PAGE UP button to pass to the Rev. Time function. Unlike the Rev Send function, the Rev. Time page affects all three sections of the current Preset, therefore, only one screen appears regardless of the status of the Single, Layer or Split mode.

  • Page 35: Effect Send Level (Efx Send)

    6. Effect Send (EFX. Send) Press the PAGE UP button to pass to the Efx. Send function. This function works in exactly the same way as Reverb Send. The EFX. Send function can be used to control the amount of Effect applied to the sections of the current Preset.

  • Page 36: 8. Effect Parameter Editing

    7 & 8. Effect Editing Press the PAGE UP button to pass to the Effect Edit function. The two pages which follow after the Efx. Send function will be different depending on which Effect has been assigned to the current Preset. The two Effect Editing functions affect all three sections of the current Preset, therefore, only one screen for each parameter appears regard- less of the status of the Single, Layer or Split mode:...

  • Page 37: Damper Pedal Assign (Damp. Assign)

    9. Damper Pedal Assign (Damp. Assign) Press the PAGE UP button to pass to the Damper Assign function. This function allows you to assign the Damper pedal to the sections (Single, Layer or Split) of the current Preset. The first screen to be shown corresponds to the Single situation set to On: 9 DAMP ASSIGN For example, if you mixed a main Piano and secondary Strings sound...

  • Page 38: Auto Wha Wha

    Press the PAGE UP button to pass to the Auto Wha-Wha function. Auto Wha Wha is a classic effect from the vintage keyboard era, which the RP90 allows you to control according to the velocity you apply to the keyboard. This effect is independently assignable to the Preset sections (Single, Split, Layer).

  • Page 39: Microtuning

    11. Microtuning Press the PAGE UP button to pass to the Microtuning function. This function allows you to select from a variety of alternative tunings, or Keyboard Scales (Temperaments). It is also possible to program a preferred scale (User). The selection of available scales is as follows: Microtuning Equal Piano1...
  • Page 40 The display “captures” the key that you played: 11 MICROTUNING USER : C4 =00 You can now repeatedly play the same key and adjust its tuning with the DATA +/– buttons. 11 MICROTUNING USER : C4 =34 When you have tuned the note to your requirement, press another key and proceed as before.

  • Page 41: Detune

    12. Detune NOTE: This function is only available when a Layer Preset is being used. If a Single Preset is currently displayed, the Detune display will not be shown. This feature allows you to detune the main sound of the current Layer Preset with respect to the second by the number of cents displayed.

  • Page 42: Delay

    13. Delay NOTE: This function is only available when a Layer Preset is being used. If a Single Preset is currently displayed, the Delay display will not be shown. This function allows you to apply a delay to the Layer section of a Preset. To gain access to this function, you must select a Layer Preset, or activate the Layer section of a Single Preset.

  • Page 43: The Store Command

    14. The Store command The Store command allows you to save your new Preset to memory. After you have spent some time adjusting the various Edit functions, you will have created a USER PRESET. Refer to the explanations regarding the Preset in the Quick Guide for more information.

  • Page 44: Store The Modified Preset To A Different Location

    Store the modified Preset to a different location After pressing Store, simply press any button corresponding to a different location. STORE PRESET GRAND PIANO You can choose to press either; a different Preset button (store to the same Group location), or; a different Group button (store to the same Preset location of a different Group button);...

  • Page 45: General Functions

    Section 5 General functions The General button contains both the MIDI controls of the instrument and a number of important General Control features.
  • Page 46 General Functions The GENERAL button contains a number of Master control features as well as MIDI controls. The functions available are: Tune Control, MIDI Channel, MIDI Mode, MIDI Transpose, Filter MIDI In, Filter MIDI Out, MIDI Local, MIDI Clock, MIDI Dump, Computer, Restore Preset, Restore Microtuning, Piano Frame and Display Contrast.

  • Page 47: Tune Control

    1. Tune Control This function allows the entire instrument to be tuned to match another instrument which may be slightly out of tune. Pressing the GENERAL button for the first time activates the Tune Control display: 1 TUNE CONTROL 440.0 Hz. The display refers to a standard reference for the pitch of concert A = 440 Hz.

  • Page 48: Midi Channel

    2. MIDI Channel This function allows you to change the “primary MIDI channel” for the instrument, regardless of the keyboard status (single, layer or split). Pressing Page Up shows the following display: 2 MIDI CHANNEL This is both the send and receive channel for the Single section of the current Preset across the entire keyboard.

  • Page 49: Midi Mode

    (set on the previous page), regardless of the current keyboard mode of the Preset (single, split, layer). The Common Mode is best used when you connect the RP90 to an expander. In this case, changing the Presets will send Program Change messages from 1 to 64...

  • Page 50: Midi Transpose

    4 MIDI TRANSP MIDI Transpose ON is the default setting. For example, if you connect an external expander to RP90’s MIDI Out and, with MIDI Transpose ON, you transpose RP90 by 1/2 semitone and the external expander will also play 1/2 semitone higher.

  • Page 51: Midi In Filters

    MIDI IN FILTER “PROGRAMS”. 5 FILTER MidiIN Programs This means that the RP90 would then ignore any Program Change messages that it receives from the external device. The last MIDI In Filter selected is memorized even after turning the instrument off.

  • Page 52: Midi Out Filter

    The default setting for the MIDI OUT Filter is OFF. For example, if you were to connect the instrument to an external MIDI sound module, when you reduce the section volume of the RP90, a “MIDI Volume” message is sent which also changes the volume of the sound module.

  • Page 53: Midi Local

    A typical example of the use of the Local control is when the RP90 MIDI IN port is connected to the sequencer/computer MIDI OUT port, and the RP90 MIDI OUT port to the sequencer/computer MIDI IN port (MIDI Loop connection).

  • Page 54: Midi Clock

    8. MIDI Clock This function allows you to select the timing clock for the Recording Studio (sequencer). Pressing Page UP shows the display set for Internal Clock operation. 8 MIDI CLOCK INTERNAL The two options available are: Internal: the internal metronome controls the sequencer timing. External: the MIDI IN clock signal transmitted by the external device controls the sequencer timing.

  • Page 55: Midi Dump

    MIDI dumps from other equipment. Here’s the procedure for sending a MIDI dump: Connect a MIDI cable between the RP90 MIDI OUT and the storage device’s MIDI IN. Access the MIDI DUMP function from the General button and press...

  • Page 56: Computer

    This function allows you to set the operating mode for the computer serial port on the instrument’s back panel. This port allows two-way communi- cation between the RP90 and a PC without the need for a MIDI interface. A cable to connect the instrument to your PC or Macintosh can be obtained from your dealer.

  • Page 57: Restore Preset

    11. Restore Presets This function allows you to restore all of the factory-programmed User Presets that you may have memorized to the User Preset locations. Note: doing this will destroy any User Presets which you have saved into the instrument yourself. Entering the Restore Preset function with Page Up shows the following display: 11 REST.

  • Page 58: Restore Microtune

    12. Restore Microtune This function allows you to reset the User Microtuning temperament (Perf Edit page n. 11). This is a useful feature if you have been trying to create a user tuning scale unsuccessfully and wish to start from the beginning again. Entering the Restore Microtune function with Page Up shows the Restore Microtune display: 12 REST.

  • Page 59: Piano Frame Level

    13. Piano Frame Level This function controls the volume of the string vibration that is conducted through the plate of the piano from the undamped strings in the upper register of the piano. The default value is 50 (a good simulated grand piano plate size).

  • Page 60: Display Contrast

    14. Display Contrast Use this function to improve the visibility of the display under different lighting conditions. Pressing Page Up shows the default Display Contrast setting: 14 DISPLAY CONTR ’’’’’’’’’ Use the DATA +/– buttons to adjust the Display Contrast value within the range –...

  • Page 61: Section 6: Recording Studio/Sequencer

    Section 6 Recording Studio/Sequencer The RP90 features a simple but powerful sequencer which allows you to accurately record your playing or create simple songs. This section takes a closer look at the controls and related functions.

  • Page 62: Recording Studio Controls

    Recording Studio Controls How to record a simple Song using RP90’s on-board sequencer (Record- ing Studio) is explained in the Quick Guide (page 16). This section takes a close look at the sequencer controls and how to use them. The Recording Studio, located on the extreme right of the instrument’s control panel, consists of two buttons: Play\Stop and Rec.

  • Page 63: Countdown

    DATA – button to deactivate the setting (Off). 3 REC. CONTROL COUNTDOWN Start playing as soon as you press PLAY to start the recording. The RP90 Recording Studio (sequencer) is able to record the following events: • Keyboard and pedal data;...

  • Page 65: Section 7: Reference

    Section 7 Reference...

  • Page 66: Rp90 Technical Specifications

    RP90 Technical Specifications Keyboard 88 keys with hammer action Polyphony 64 Voices Sounds 64 Preset + 64 programmable User Preset, Operating Modes Single - Split - Layer General Controls Volume, Transpose, Brilliance, Tuning, Touch Sensitivity, Frame Control, Balance, Demo Edit Sound Program, Sound Volume, Section Transpose, Rev.Parameter, Reverb...

  • Page 67: Technology

    Advanced Release Technology The third and final technology applied to the piano sounds in the RP90 is “ Advanced Release Technology ”, (patent pending). Sample based elec- tronic pianos traditionally use envelope generators to control what hap- pens when a key is released.

  • Page 69: Special Control Change Messages

    Reverb Decay Time 30 Effect Editing 32 Reverb Send 29 Effects 23 External Clock 50 Section Transpose 28 Front panel 2 Selecting the RP90 Presets 11 Selection buttons 11 Soft 6 General 42 Sound Program 25 General functions 41 Sound Program table 26 Sound volume 27 Special Control Change messages A.

  • Page 71: Appendix

    Appendix Appendice Anhang...
  • Page 72 RP90 PRESETS/USER PRESETS TABLE PRESET USER PRESET • GROUP PIANO • GROUP PIANO 1- GRANDPIANO 65- GRANDPIANO 2 2- ELECT.GRAND 66- CUSTOM GRAND 3- UPRIGHTPIANO 67- ROCK PIANO 4- HONKY TONKY 68- HONKY TONKY 2 5- CHORUS PIANO 69- EFX PIANO...

  • Page 73: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART MANUFACTURER Date 15/05/99 GENERALMUSIC S.p.A. MODEL: RP90 Version 1:00 FUNCTION Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1-16 1-16 Mode Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Messages Altered ******** Note 9-120 9-120 Number True Voice ******** 9-120 Velocity...

  • Page 74: Special Control Change Messages

    Special Control Change messages Generalmusic Special Control Changes RP 90 KEYS selection Bn 75 00 Push key DEMO Bn 76 00 Release key DEMO Bn 75 01 Push key GENERAL Bn 76 01 Release key GENERAL Bn 75 02 Push key TRANSPOSE Bn 76 02 Release key TRANSPOSE Bn 75 03...
  • Page 75 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 76 GENERALMUSIC Code 271277 Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Specifiche soggette a cambiamento senza preavviso. Änderungen -auch ohne Vorankündigung- sind vorbehalten. PRINTED IN ITALY Sales Division: I -47048 S.Giovanni in Marignano (RN) - Italy – Via delle Rose, 12 – tel. +39 541 959511 – fax +39 541 957404 – tlx 550555 GMUSIC I...

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