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  • Page 1: Owners Manual

    ® OWNERS MANUAL English Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 49...
  • Page 2 Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 2...

  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    General safety instructions Power source • Be sure that you are using a Generalmusic approved power adaptor to power the instrument Handling the power cord • Never touch the power adaptor or its plug with wet hands. • Never pull on the cord to remove it from the wall socket, always pull the plug. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Section 1: Instrument Layout Section 5: Master/Midi Front panel layout; Midi functions ......30 PRO 1 ........4 Master functions ......32 PRO 2 ........5 Back panel ........6 Power and headphones ....7 Section 6: Sequencer / Recorder Pedal connections ......
  • Page 5 Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 2...

  • Page 6: Section 1: Instrument Layout

    Section 1 Instrument Layout Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 3...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Layout; Pro 1

    Front and rear panel Front panel - PRO 1 (6) (7) (12) (1) (2) (4) (5) (10) (11) (13) (14) (15) (16)(17) (1) V Controls the main volume of the instrument. OLUME SLIDER (2) D Adjusts values shown in the display when using programmable functions. ATA SLIDER (3) P Use these buttons to step through the various functions in the PERF EDIT and...

  • Page 8: Pro 2

    Front panel - PRO 2 (6) (7) (13) (1) (2) (3) (9)(10) (11) (12) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19)(20) (1) V Controls the main volume of the instrument. OLUME SLIDER (2) D Adjusts values shown in the display when using programmable functions. ATA SLIDER (3) P Use these buttons to step through the various functions in the PERF EDIT and...

  • Page 9: Back Panel

    Rear panel - PRO 1 / PRO 2 (10) (11) (12) (13) (1) S This jack allows you to connect a pair of multimedia monitor speakers for practice. PEAKER JACK This output offers a small amount of power to drive the speakers at a low level. (2) R IGHT INPUT (3) L...

  • Page 10: Power And Headphones

    Power switch and headphones Power switch The power switch is located on the back panel at the lower left side. You should always ensure that the power switch is in off position when connecting or disconnecting the power adaptor. Applying power while the switch is on may damage the components inside the unit.

  • Page 11: Pedal Connections

    Pedal connections There are three pedal jacks on the back panel of the PRO 1/PRO 2. The DAMPER pedal jack can accept any type of generic footswitch to provide a "sustain pedal" effect. It should be noted however that this socket can also accept a special "continuous damper pedal", (available from your Generalmusic dealer), which more faithfully replicates the action of an acoustic piano's damper pedal.

  • Page 12: 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. Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 9...

  • Page 13: Sounds And Effects

    Basic Functions and Features If you are eager to “dive in” to your new keyboard or if you plan to study the manual more carefully at a later date, read this section first to get an overall feel for the basic operation of the PRO1 and PRO2. These instruments follow a simple and logical design so you should be able to use and understand many of the features without exhaustive description.
  • Page 14 If you wish to further edit the sound combination you are making, for example, to adjust the relative volumes of the two sounds or to change the effect send amount for each sound, you can use the features in the PERF EDIT menu.

  • Page 15: Performances

    Storing a Performance Performance selection There are 64 PERFORMANCE memories on-board the PRO1 and PRO2. They are arranged in eight banks from A to H. Each bank contains eight Performances numbered 1 - 8. The sound selection buttons are used to select Performances when the instrument is in PERF mode.
  • Page 16 Making a Performance from scratch Lets try a complete step by step example. The aim is to make a combination of E. Piano 1, (without variation) and Choir Variation 1. We need the Choir sound to be about half the volume of the Electric Piano. We will add some hall reverb to the sound but we need to have much more reverb on the Choir than on the Electric Piano.
  • Page 17 “Quick Piano” feature Since the PRO 1 and PRO 2 are designed to be played primarily as a piano, both instruments include a function designed to quickly return the instrument to a basic piano sound with no effects. To activate this “Quick Piano” feature, first hold the PIANO 1 button and then press the SOUNDS/PERF button.
  • Page 18 Section 3 Basic Features This section will explain how to approach the instrument for the first time in a simple fashion. It will help you to get quickly acquainted with the most important features of the instrument. Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 15...

  • Page 19: Sounds And Performances

    Selecting sounds After switching the instrument on, pressing any of the sound selection buttons on the front panel will instantly change the sound. The display will show the name of the sound which is currently selected. Variations On the PRO 1, each sound button actually contains two sounds. The second sound can be selected by pressing the VAR button.
  • Page 20 Performances What is a performance ? A Performance is simply a memory location in which a sound or combination of sounds has been stored. Usually, when you use an instrument like the PRO 1 or PRO 2, you will spend some time experimenting with different single sounds or combinations of sounds, different effects etc., until you really get the instrument sounding the way you want.

  • Page 21: Tuning And Tone Controls

    Changing the pitch of the instrument Transpose The TRANSPOSE buttons are located to the left of the sound selection buttons. TRANSPOSE Pressing either button will adjust the pitch of the instrument in half-step (semitone) increments. Each press of the (flat) button will reduce the pitch of the instrument by one half step. Each press of the (sharp) button will increase the pitch of the instrument by one half step.

  • Page 22: Tone Control

    Tone control ( PRO 1 model only ) Brilliance controls The BRILLIANCE controls on the PRO 1 model allow you to adjust the brightness of the instrument’s tone. BRILLIANCE When both LEDs are off, the tone of the instrument is normal. Press the + button for a brighter tone and the - button for a softer tone.

  • Page 23: Effects And Touch

    Adding effects Reverb Room, Stage, Hall Both the PRO 1 and PRO 2 offer three reverb presets. These can be selected by repeatedly pressing the REVERB button until the light for the desired effect turns on. The size and depth of these effects can be fully edited using the REVERB SEND and REVERB TIME functions under the PERF EDIT button.
  • Page 24 Keyboard response Touch Soft, Normal, Hard Both the PRO 1 and PRO 2 offer three different keyboard touch responses or “velocity curves”. These can be selected by repeatedly pressing the TOUCH button until the light for the desired effect turns on. The responses available are;...

  • Page 25: Other Controls

    Other controls Local Off This button isolates the PRO 2 from its internal sound engine allowing it to be used as a MIDI controller. When Local Off is selected the display will show only the current program number but not the name of the related internal sound.

  • Page 26: Section 4: Performance Edit

    Section 4 Performance Edit When you construct a combination of sounds there are many powerful features available under the PERF EDIT button which can help you tailor the sound combination to your needs. Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 23...

  • Page 27: List Of Functions

    Editing your performance The functions available under PERF EDIT are divided into a series of individual numbered screens. The screen you see when you press the PERF EDIT button will be the last one used during a previous PERF EDIT session.
  • Page 28 3. Reverb Time If a reverb effect has been selected, this function can be used to control the “reverb time” or the delay amount for the particular reverb preset. Basically this allows you to make the overall effect larger or smaller than the factory programmed settings.
  • Page 29 Assigning pedal functions 7. Pedal 1 Function 8. Pedal 2 Function When a foot pedal is connected to the Pedal 1 or Pedal 2 jack, it can perform a number of different functions. These screens are used to select the function of your choice for each pedal respectively. Each jack can accept either a switch type pedal or a continuous type, (volume), pedal.
  • Page 30 12. Auto Wah-Wah Auto Wah-Wah is a classic effect from the vintage keyboard era. The effect can be applied to a single sound or to either of the two sounds in a layer or split. Use the DATA slider to assign the effect. The “Auto Wah-Wah” effect is particularly effective on CLAVI and E.

  • Page 31: Special Features

    Other features of PERF EDIT 14. Detune NOTE: This function is only available when a layered or split sound is being used. Increasing the detune value with the DATA slider will detune sound #1 by the number of cents displayed. Lower values are useful for creating a natural chorus effect between two sounds.
  • Page 32 Section 5 Master/MIDI Functions The Master/MIDI button contains both the MIDI controls of the instrument and a number of important "Master Control Features". Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 29...

  • Page 33: Midi Functions

    MIDI functions (PRO 1 Model Only) Tuning This feature allows the entire instrument to be tuned to match another instrument or backing track which may be slightly out of tune. The tuning display uses a standard reference for the pitch of concert A = 440Hz. The available range is 427.5 - 452.5.
  • Page 34 The messages that can be filtered are as follows; Program Midi program change messages Volume Midi volume message All Cont. All midi controller functions, (volume, modulation, pan etc.) Prog + Vol Program change and volume Pedals Hold, sustain, sostenuto, soft Pitch Pitch bend 6.

  • Page 35: Master Functions

    Master functions 8. Computer Here you can set the operating mode for the computer serial port on the instrument’s back panel. This port allows two-way communication between the instrument and a PC without the need for a MIDI interface. A cable to connect the instrument to your IBM or Macintosh serial port can be obtained from your Generalmusic dealer.
  • Page 36 13. Restore Perfs This feature allows you to restore all of the factory pre-programmed performances. NOTE: Doing this will destroy any performances which you have saved into the instrument yourself. To activate the function, move the DATA slider until the screen says “All Performances”. Then press the Page up button.
  • Page 37 16. Numbering This feature allows you to select your preferred program numbering system when controlling external instruments in LOCAL OFF mode. In some sound modules and keyboards the first sound is referred to as program #1 and the last sound as #128. In other systems the first sound is referred to as program #0 and the last sound as #127.

  • Page 38: Section 6: Sequencer / Recorder

    Section 6 Sequencer / Recorder The PRO 2 features a simple but powerful sequencer which allows you to faithfully record your playing or create simple two track songs. Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 35...

  • Page 39: Description Of Controls

    Play and record The recorder or “sequencer” section in the PRO 2 allows you to record a two-track Song of about 45,000 events, (around 20,000 notes). You can record one track at a time. In playback, you can play along with up to two Sounds in real time, you can deactivate a recorded track and play along with just one recorded track.

  • Page 40: Recording

    Quick & easy recording There are two ways to record on the PRO 2: A. Record your song just as you play it. For example, you may want to record in Layer mode using Concert Grand and Strings. B. Record one track at a time. While the first recorded track is in playback, you can record the second track.
  • Page 41 Recording a two track song Setting up You can enter record mode after selecting the sound or sounds that you want to use for your recording, or you can select the required sound configuration after entering record mode. • When you first enter record mode, the PRO 2 will be configured to record a song in 4/4 time with a Tempo of 120 beats per minute.

  • Page 42: Playing Back The Recording

    When you have finished, press Play/Stop to stop the recording. • The instrument will remain in Record mode. • The recorded track is confirmed (the relative LED stops flashing and remains permanently on.) NOTE: If you pressed REC to exit record mode at this point, you could play along with the recorded track using any sound of your choice.

  • Page 43: Advanced Features

    Advanced features Pause / Continue The PAUSE button actually has two functions; 1. PAUSE: To temporarily stop playback while recording or listening. 2. CONTINUE: To commence playback or recording from a pre-determined point. If PAUSE is pressed during playback or recording the song will immediately stop. If you wish to resume playback or recording from the point where you stopped then you must press PAUSE again instead of pressing START/STOP.
  • Page 44 Section 7 Reference Section...
  • Page 45 Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 42...

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications; Pro 1

    Technical specifications - PRO 1 88 keys, Hammer action Keyboard Play Modes Single, Split (programmable), Layer mode - 2 sounds max 64 programmable performances 64 oscillators + Dynamic Filter Sound Generation Polyphony: 64 notes maximum, 32 notes minimum Presets 32 sounds: Piano1, Piano2, El.Grand, El. Piano 1, El.Piano 2, Dx Piano, Clav, Vibes, Harpsi, Organ, Pipe, Strings, Choir, Pad 1, Pad 2, Bass.

  • Page 47: Pro 2

    Technical specifications - PRO 2 Keyboard 88 keys, Hammer action Single, Split (programmable), Play Modes Layer mode - 2 sounds max 64 programmable performances 128 oscillators + Dynamic Filters Sound Generation Polyphony: 128 notes maximum, 64 notes minimum 48 sounds: Piano1, Piano2, El.Grand, El. Piano 1, El.Piano 2, Presets Dx Piano, Clav, Vibes, Harpsi, Organ, Pipe, Strings, Choir, Pad 1, Pad 2, Bass.

  • Page 48: Description Of Technology

    Technology The PRO 1 and PRO 2 feature three unique applications of sound design technology including “physical modelling” to simulate the internal characteristics of a piano soundboard. Natural string resonance The first physical modelling technology, patented by Generalmusic as “Natural String Resonance”, allows all of the complex harmonics normally produced by the piano soundboard to be faithfully reproduced.
  • Page 49 Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 46...

  • Page 50: Alphabetical Index

    Index Advanced release technology ......... 45 Generalmusic damper pedal ..........8 All Notes Off ..............22 Alternate tunings ............27 Auto detect, (pedal) ............8 Hard touch setting ............21 Auto Wah-Wah ............... 27 Headphones ..............7 Bank number, (MIDI) ............. 22 IBM serial port ...............
  • Page 51 Saving performances ............12 Octave shift, (transpose) .......... 18, 24 Sequencer controls ............36 “Others”, (reverb and effects) ......... 20 Serial port ............... 32 Output jacks ..............6 Simple recording ............37 Overdubbing ..............39 Soft touch ................ 21 Sostenuto / soft pedal ..........8, 26 SOUNDS/PERF button ..........
  • Page 52 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 53 Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 52...

  • Page 54: Appendix

    Appendix Appendice Appendix Anhang Bijlage Apéndice Appendix The Appendix contains all information regarding MIDI implementation for PRO1 and PRO2. L’Appendice contiene informazioni sulle implementazioni MIDI per il PRO1 e PRO2. L’Appendix contient des informations relatives aux implémentations MIDI de PRO1 et PRO2. Im Anhang sind Informationen bezüglich der MIDI-Implementionen zum PRO 1 und PRO 2 enthalten.
  • Page 55 Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page ii...

  • Page 56: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Date:07/03/97 MANUFACTURER: GENERALMUSIC s.p.a. MODEL: RP PRO1 Version: 1.01 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 Note ON Note OFF After...
  • Page 57 GENERALMUSIC Special Control Changes RP PRO 1 KEYS selection Bn 75 00 Push key DEMO Bn 76 00 Release key DEMO Bn 75 01 Push key MASTER/MIDI Bn 76 01 Release key MASTER/MIDI Bn 75 02 Push key TRANSPOSE Bn 76 02 Release key TRANSPOSE Bn 75 03 Push key TUNE -...
  • Page 58 MIDI Implementation Chart Date:07/03/97 MANUFACTURER: GENERALMUSIC s.p.a. MODEL: RP PRO2 Version: 1.01 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 Note ON Note OFF After...
  • Page 59 GENERALMUSIC Special Control Changes RP PRO 2 KEYS selection Bn 75 00 Push key STORE Bn 76 00 Release key STORE Bn 75 01 Push key MASTER/MIDI Bn 76 01 Release key MASTER/MIDI Bn 75 02 Push key TRANSPOSE Bn 76 02 Release key TRANSPOSE Bn 75 03 Push key TUNE -...
  • Page 60 Sound table Sound RockPian Piano1 HonkyTnk Piano2 ElGrand2 ElGrand1 Rhodex2 Rhodex1 Wurlitz2 Wurlitz1 DxPiano2 DxPiano1 SynClavi Clavin.1 Marimb Vibes Harpsi2 Harpsi1 Organ2 Organ1 Pipe2 Pipe1 AtkStrin Strings AtkChoir Choir SlowSynt MuteSynt SlowBell StrBell E.Bass A.Bass Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page vii...
  • Page 61 Performance table Performance Bank/N. PC Sound comb. Mode Performance Bank/N. PC Sound comb. Mode GrandP 00 Piano1 Single Wurlytz1 32 Wurlitz1 Single Shepherd Moods A2 01 Piano1, Choir Layer Wurlytz2 33 Wurlitz1 Single Scrap Metal 02 ElGrand1, Rhodex2 Layer Wurly/Stack1 34 Wurlitz1, DxPiano2 Layer Tone Grit...
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 Stock Code 271099 Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Specifiche soggette a cambiamento senza preavviso. Les spécifications sont sujettes à modifications sans préavis. Änderungen -auch ohne Vorankündigung- sind vorbehalten Wijzigingen onder voorbehoud Especificaciones sujetas a cambios sin aviso previo. Specifikationer kan ændres uden forudgående varsel PRINTED IN ITALY Sales Division: I -47048 S.Giovanni in Marignano (RN) - Italy –...

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