Connections; Power; Output: Right/Mono - Left; Input: Right/Mono - Left - GEM WK2 Owner's Manual

Connections

This section takes a brief look at the types of connections that can be achieved using the
rear-panel sockets.

POWER

Connect this socket to a suitable AC voltage supply by means of the power cord.
OUTPUT: RIGHT/MONO – LEFT
The rear-panel Stereo Right/Mono-Left output jacks allows the WK2 to be connected to an
external amplification system (keyboard amplifier, domestic stereo system, mixing console,
etc.). The signal is delivered processed by the instrument's internal effects processor.
For stereo reproduction, connect two jack cables to the Left and, Right jacks. For Mono
reproduction, connect to the Right/Mono jack To exclude the instrument's internal amplifi-
cation and use the audio outputs only, insert a jack into the headphones socket. Connect-
ing the Right/M-Left jacks to external amplification equipment does not exclude the internal
speakers.
INPUT: RIGHT/MONO – LEFT
The Right/Mono-Left jacks allow you to play external instruments through the WK2 internal
amplification system. For Stereo instruments, connect both jacks via suitable audio cables.
For Mono instruments, connect to the Right/Mono jack only. The input signal volume can be
controlled with the small knob situated next to the inputs.

VOCAL PROCESSOR (OPTIONAL): MIC/LINE + GAIN

The Mic and Line jacks are sampling inputs which are situated on the optional Vocal Proc-
essor module.
You can connect a Microphone to the Mic jack in order to sample the signal and process it
with the Vocal Processor.
The impedance of the Line jack is more suitable for signals sourced from electronic musical
instruments and Hi-Fi. The Line input is also used for sampling.
The captured samples are stored in the Sample-RAM.
The Vocal Processor is fitted with a twin Gain control to regulate the level of the input
signal before entering the system. The smaller inner knob controls the Mic signal while the
larger outer knob controls the Line signal. The On/Off status of the microphone input as well
as various associated Vocal Processor functions are selected with the Pads when the Vocal
P. function is active (display arrowhead shown on near the Vocal P indicator).

MIDI

WK2 is fitted with a standard MIDI interface consisting of a MIDI IN, a MIDI OUT and a MIDI
THRU port for MIDI connections. Detailed information regarding MIDI applications are
found in the dedicated chapter further ahead.
Below follow brief instructions on the principal MIDI connections possible.
• WK2 piloting another instrument.
Connect the WK2 MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN of the other instrument.
• WK2 piloted by a master keyboard.
Connect the WK2 MIDI IN to the MIDI OUT of the master keyboard. For the master
keyboard to simulate the WK2 keyboard, set it to transmit on the same channel as the
WK2 Common Channel, setting all other channels to off.
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WARNING - Be sure to turn down the volume of the exter-
nal amplification system before connecting audio cables.
Inserting jacks into the connectors can cause noise which
may damage the speakers of the amplification system.
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