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  • Page 1 D I G I T A L K E Y B O A R D S owner’s manual rp800 •English...

  • Page 2: Special Messages

    SPECIAL MESSAGES ALARM SYMBOLS: The exclamation mark within an equi lat er al triangle is intended to alert. Generalmusic electronics prod ucts could present la bels sim i lar to that The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat- eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of dis played in this section.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Control panel Page-1 Main volume set up Page-2 Starting instrument Page-2 Demo listening Page-2 Connecting headphones Page-2 Presets selection Page-3 Presets Variation Page-3 Layering presets Page-3 Layering presets and preset variations Page-4 Split the keyboard Page-4 BALANCE: Balancing the sounds volume in layer mode Page-4 Edit the reverb send value for a selected preset Page-5...

  • Page 5: Control Panel Page-1

    Congratulations for purchasing Realpiano Rp 800! You can now realize your full musical potential using the GEM proprietary technology DRAKE, the most advanced technology in a musical instrument which is ideal either for learning or performing. Please read accurately the content of this manual, where each procedure for the correct usage of the instrument is described.

  • Page 6: Main Volume Set Up Page-2

    Starting instrument Connect the instrument to an appropriate AC outlet and switch it on using the start button on the control panel. After some seconds of waiting, the instrument is ready to be played, using the PIANO1 preset.

  • Page 7: Presets Selection Page-3

    Recalling any of the Rp 800 presets, the corresponding led is switched on. Presets Variation Each of the RP800 internal presets features one variation. To recall a preset variation press the button VARIATION on the control panel. PIANO 1 variation selecting Layering presets The Rp 800 permits to easily create layered sounds (i.e.: piano + strings).

  • Page 8: Layering Presets And Preset Variations Page-4

    Layering presets and preset variations You can use both, preset and preset variation to create a Layer. Press PIANO1 and STRINGS1 buttons, then press the VARIATION button. Main sound PRESET VARIATION Main sound Layer Layer VARIATION Layer...

  • Page 9: Edit The Reverb Send Value For A Selected Preset Page-5

    REVERB: Selecting or modifying a reverb in a preset Each of the Rp 800 recalled presets includes a reverb. The reverb type selection is notified by the corresponding led on the panel. Press the reverb button to change the reverb type.

  • Page 10: Edit The Effect Send Value For A Selected Preset Page-6

    EFX: Selecting an effect in a preset Each of the Rp 800 presets can include an EFX. The effect type selection is notified by the corresponding led on the panel. Press the EFX button to change the effect.

  • Page 11: Programming A Fix Dynamic Value Page-7

    (programmable from 0 to 127). SOFT A low action is requested to reach high level dynamics and Rp800 default set up recall the NORMAL brilliance of sound. curve. Programming a Fix dynamic value Select first the TOUCH FIX mode...

  • Page 12: Metronome Parameters Editing Page-8

    METRONOME: playing with a metronome guide Press the METRONOME button on the panel to enable Press the SELECT/TEMPO buttons to change the the metronome click. The led of the button will be lit current beat value. on, and the display shows the default metronome (120 BPM), in a range from 20 to 240 BPM.

  • Page 13: Playback Mode Page-9

    SONG PLAYER/REC: recording a song This section permits to easily record and play your performances using the digital piano presets. Press the RECORD button to prepare recording. The display shows the bar numbers, while the dots start blinking as a reference guide.

  • Page 14: Erase The Recorded Tracks Page-10

    Erase the recorded tracks The Rp 800 sequencer permits to erase a recorded track. Keep pressed for more than 2 sec. the track button you want to delete. The display shows CLR (clear). Press the BALANCE/DATA buttons to confirm.

  • Page 15: The Piano Song Library Page-11

    The piano song library The Rp 800 sequencer features a very important learning and training tool, an internal piano library containing 50 important songs of pianistic repertoire. Song selection Press BALANCE DATA buttons to select another Just press the LIBRARY button on the panel to enter song.

  • Page 16: F6- Midi Transpose Page-13

    FUNCTIONS: Rp 800 functions menu The Rp 800 functions menu allows to fine adjust the instrument to different operating situations. Functions Function Lev. 2 Function Lev. 3 parameter range parameter range Temperaments Equal, Piano 1, Piano 2, Meantone, Kirnberger, Tartini Vallotti Global tune from 427 to 452 Hz.
  • Page 17 F4- MIDI out This function allows to edit the Rp 800 MIDI out sections configuration. Select F4 using Functions Press the Press the the SELECT/ button starts button again DISPLAY Functions button TEMPO buttons blinking MAIN LAYER...

  • Page 18: F10- Pc Port Mode Page-14

    F7- MIDI Filter Using the Rp 800 to control other instruments connected via MIDI, it could be necessary to filter the Control and Program change messages from the MIDI transmission. BALANCE Program Chng. Program Chng. Control Chng.

  • Page 19: F11- Reverb Page-15

    F11- Reverb This menu allows to edit the different Rp 800 reverb type parameters. HALL 1 ROOM HALL 2 The display shows the Press the Select F11 using the The functions Press current effect selected for functions button...

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN THRU PEDALS COMPUTER RIGHT/M LEFT RIGHT/M LEFT Connect the Connect an Computer serial Socket to connect Socket to connect instrument to an instrument to the connection. Set the Rp 800 MIDI instruments...

  • Page 21: Library Song List

    LIBRARY SONGS LIST Menuet #1 J.S.Bach Menuet #2 J.S.Bach Menuet #3 J.S.Bach Musette J.S.Bach March J.S.Bach Invention #1 J.S.Bach Preludium #1in C maj (WTK 1) J.S.Bach Preludium in C min J.S.Bach Invention #4 J.S.Bach Sonatina op.36 n.1 - Allegro M.Clementi...

  • Page 22: Technology

    TECHNOLOGY The Rp 800 is powered by Generalmusic’s break-through technology DRAKE. DRAKE (Dsp-Risc-Advanced-Keyboard-Engine) is the ultimate DSP: probably the most advanced piece of musical hardware in the world. Its 32-bit and 50-MIPS internal structure and its totally programmable software architecture make this processor so fast and powerful that any kind of algorithm, from Wavetable to Physical Modeling, can be implemented in real time, either in generation or in post-processing.

  • Page 23: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Model: RP800 Date: 27/02/04 - Version: 1.00 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default 1 – 16 1 – 16 There are up to 3 Basic Channels and an Extra Common Channel Changed 1 – 16 1 –...
  • Page 24 Generalmusic S.p.A. Via delle Rose, 12 47842 S.Giovanni in Marignano (RN) - Italy Tel. +39 0541 959511Fax +39 0541 957404 www.generalmusic.com www.generalmusic.com...

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