Technology; Damper Physical Model - GEM RP60 Owner's Manual

Technology

The RP60/70 features a unique application of sound design technology
patented by Generalmusic as "Damper Physical Model".

Damper Physical Model

The damper pedal accurately simulates the effect of the dampers being moved
closer to or further away from the strings of the piano. Because of this, effects
such as partial or half damping can be achieved. The dampers can even be
slowly "squeezed" back against the strings. When the damper pedal is
depressed, the damper physical model will simulate the effect of sympathetic
resonances being produced by the un-damped strings. Even if you are using
a standard switch type pedal, you can hear the effect of the Damper Physical
Model by comparing the sounds of notes played in the highest octave of the
instrument with and without the damper pedal depressed.
Note: The Damper Physical Model is applied to the Grand Piano sound only.
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