GEM rp-x User manual

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owners manual rp-x

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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all the Safety and Installation instructions and explanations of Graphic Symbols before using the product.
2. This product must be earthed. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and earthed in accordance with all
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6. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
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8. This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat.
9. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product.
10. This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
11. The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. When unplugging the power
supply cord, do not pull on the cord but grasp it by the plug.
12. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
13. The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product;or
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E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
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not allow the product, or its bench, or its pedal board to rest on or to be installed over power cords of any type. Improper installations of this type
create the possibility of fire hazard and/or personal injury.
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MANUAL INDEX
MANUAL INDEX
Introduction 1
Front Panel 1
Rear panel and connections 1
Getting started 2
Power the expander 2
Connect a speaker system 2
Connect a midi master controller 3
Connect pedals 3
Using the input connection 3
Connect The Rp-x To A Pc 4
Connect To A Pc Via Midi 4
Connect To A Pc Via Usb 4
Start the rp-x 5
Listen to the demo sequence 5
The Default Performance Mode 5
Select the performances 6
Manual recalling 6
Midi recalling 6
Edit the performance 7
Selecting the parts (ch) 7
Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts (ch): sound 8
Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts (ch): volume 8
Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts (ch): velocity 9
Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts (ch): transpose 9
Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts (ch): tune 9
Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts (ch): efx 9
Selecting the parameters to edit in the selected parts (ch): rev 10
The mode "ALL" in edit menu 10
Memorize the performance 11
Store the edit in the same performance location 11
Store the edit in a different performance location 11
Exit the performance store 12
Copy the performance 12
Memory management system 13
Common channel setting 13
Midi identification number 13
System reset 14
Midi data bulk (dump) 15
Sound list 16
Performance list 17
Technology 18
Technical specifications 19
Midi implementation chart 19

rp-x Product Package
• rp-x expander
• Owners manual
• Gem PC - Software Editor
• AC Adapter
• MIDI Cable

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INTRODUCTION
FRONT PANEL
1
1
2
3
4
These buttons allows to modify the parameters value.
The two buttond pressed at the same time start the
demo sequence.
5
This button enter the edit mode and select the editing
parameters.
6
7
the Volume knob, set the output level of the instru-
ment.
8
This button switch on or off the instrument.
Adapter input, in order to avoid hardware problem
with this unit, please use the adapter included in the
module package only.
1
2 3
4 5 6
7
8
1
2
USB connection to the PC. Use this connection with a
proper USB cable to connect the module to a PC. See
the relative chapter in this manual.
2
3
The three standard MIDI ports allows the connection of
the instrument to a MIDI controller, such as a Master
keyboard a Midi Accordion or a PC (equipped with
MIDI interface).
3
4
it's possible to connect two type of pedals to the ex-
pander, an Expression pedal to the Input #2 and a
Gem Multipedal unit to the Input #1.
4
5
The INPUT RCA connectors allows to plug an external
(Line) source to the instrument. Consult the relative
chapter of this user manual.
5
6
Connect the instrument to an external speaker system
or a Mixer.
6
These jack connectors allows to plug two headphones
to the module.
The perf button (PERFORMANCE), select the per-
formance mode. See the relative chapter, in this
manual.
This led monitoring the midi data received to the midi
input of the module.
The 3 digit display visualize the values and the pa-
rameters of the various editing levels.
display
midi
perf
phones edit
volume
data entry/demo
on/off
REAR PANEL AND CONNECTIONS
12 D.C. in
USB
MIDI IN-THRU-OUT
PEDALS
INPUT
OUTPUT
Congratulations & thank you for purchasing the GEM rp-x Expander. Utilizing our
proprietary DRAKE technology, the rp-x produces a vast variety of acoustic and electric
piano sounds with exceptional quality. The rp-x also incorporates an intuitive, yet easy to
use operational interface that will satisfy even the most demanding live or professional
studio applications.

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GETTING STARTED
Connect the adapter to a proper voltage A.C. wall
plug.
1
POWER THE EXPANDER
Connect audio output of the expander to your live or
studio speaker system.
2
The rp-x expander is a professional suond generator with a top quality pcm physical/modelling sound
library. Always use an adequate stereo external speaker system in order to get the maximum performance
from this instrument.
CONNECT A SPEAKER SYSTEM
Connected to desktop or laptop PC via MIDI or USB in a MIDI network
2
2
Played via MIDI from a MIDI master controllers such as a digital piano, a master keyboard,
a MIDI guitar, a MIDI accordion.
1
1
Start the
rp-x
Set the
global
volume
NOTE: always turn on the speaker of your system after all the others devices.
The Gem rp-x expander is a top quality piano sound generator, designed to be used in the following ways :
In this chapter we will cover all the basic steps necessary to properly connect and use the instrument.

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MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
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MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI Accordion
MIDI Accordion
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SPEAKER SYSTEM
SPEAKER SYSTEM
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
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MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
EXPRESSION pedal
EXPRESSION pedal
code #970013
MULTIPEDAL
MULTIPEDAL
prod. code #970464
SUSTAIN pedal
SUSTAIN pedal
prod. code
#970116
SUSTAIN pedal
SUSTAIN pedal
PIANO TYPE
PIANO TYPE
prod. code
#970134
rp-x
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
MIDI THRU
MIDI THRU
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUTPUT TO
OUTPUT TO
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
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MIDI IN
MIDI IN
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Rear Panel
Rear Panel
CONNECT A MIDI MASTER CONTROLLER
USING THE INPUT CONNECTION
The rp-x module can be used as a powerful piano sound expansion for any type of MIDI controller, digital
piano, master keyboard, MIDI guitar and accordion.
In order to achieve the maximum control of the rp-x, please refer to this next chapter where the different
parts of the instrument will be fully explained.
CONNECT PEDALS
It is not possible to change these parameters set from the rp-x internal edit menu. However using the advanced
PC editor supplied with the module, it’s possible to edit some of these parameters in a very detailed way.
The rp-x is equipped with RCA stereo input connections. These jacks allow you to connect another instru-
ment (or external LINE audio source) and mix the signal into the audio OUTPUT of the module.
Please note that the external mixed signal will be not processed in any way from the rp-x, this is a dry input only.
This connection allows you to use two mixer inputs to connect a digital piano and the rp-x at the same time.
In the same way, using the input connection it's possible to connect the rp-x to a gm-x (GM compatible module).
The EXPRESSION
pedal can be con-
nected to the Pedal
Input #2 only
Independently of the MIDI or USB controller you're using with the rp-x, it's possible to connect directly to
the module various type of pedals: single switch, multi switch, continuos control.

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SPEAKER SYSTEM
SPEAKER SYSTEM
PC MIDI OUT
PC MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
Not included
CONNECT TO A PC VIA MIDI
CONNECT TO A PC VIA USB
to the speaker system
to the speaker system
D.C. adapter
D.C. adapter
USB cable
USB cable
CONNECT THE rp-x TO A PC
The Rp-x expander can be connected to a PC in two different way: using the MIDI or the USB (Universal Serial
Bus) interface. Using the MIDI the PC has to be equipped with a proper MIDI interface (see the note below), in
case of USB it's possibile to use directly the PC USB built-in connection. In both case, MIDI or USB, the tranfer
rate and the features of the protocol are complying the standard MIDI specifications, the only difference consist
of the connections type.
NOTE: Normally the desktop PC offers the MIDI connection from the installed audio card. The type of the connection
it depend from the model of the audio card. About this purpose, please refer to the owner manual of your PC.
gem X-series
gem X-series
editor Soft-
editor Soft-
ware
ware
You can use the rp-x connected to a PC or to play its sound via MIDI from a software sequencer or to create or edit
the internal performances (see the next chapter), using the PC editor included in the instrument package.
We will assume that a MIDI interface along with software to play MIDI files is correctly installed in your PC. Please refer
to the operating instructions of these devices to properly configure the PC to transmit standard MIDI files via the MIDI
OUT socket.
REMEMBER! The MIDI interface does not transmit AUDIO signals, just control
data only. You must always connect the audio output of the MIDI instrument
(such as the rp-x) you are controlling, to an external speaker system
For instruction on this feature, please refer to the CD ROM included with the expander.
As previously noted, the only difference in MIDI or USB is only the type of connections, the data transfer rate and the
features are the same in both cases.
MIDI OUT
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THE DEFAULT PERFORMANCE MODE
After powering up the rp-x, the instrument defaults to the PERFORMANCE mode. The LED of the relative
button on the panel will illuminate. The rp-x is now ready to be played.
The Performance mode consist of a complete set of parameters including sounds, volume, transpose, tuning, reverb, efx,
etc. And up to four multi-timbral PARTS.
The PERFORMANCE (PERF) mode is the rp-x main operating level to play and perform. This mode allows
you to program and recall in real time, up to 99 different set ups.
The data stored in the PERF mode is memorized when the instrument is powered off.
The rp-x comes with a complete set of pre-programmed performances. These performance are designed to
highlight the sound and power of this instrument.
Severeal of the factory programmed performances utilize Split or Layer mode. In order to hear all PARTS used
in any of the factory programmed Split or Layered performances, your MIDI master controller must be assegned
to transmit on MIDI channel 1. See ahead for further details in the chapter named MIDI COMMON Channel.
START THE rp-x
LISTEN TO THE DEMO SEQUENCE
For a complete listing of the factory programmed Performances, please refer to page 17 of this owner’s
manual.
Once the rp-x module is connected to your controller, it's possible to use it, in the
way you prefer.
Use the ON/OFF button on the front panel to switch on the module.
The rp-x has an internal DEMO sequence demonstrating the musical quality & power
of the instrument. Press the two DATA ENTRY buttons on the panel at the same time
in order to start the DEMO. The display show the message “DE1” (Demo 1).
Playing the DEMO. Adjust the instrument output VOLUME, by rotating the VOLUME
knob on the panel.
The DEMO sequence contains various songs from different musical
styles. During playback it’s possible to select each demo song, by simply
pressing the DATA button. The display will indicate the number of
the selected DEMO song. In the normal DEMO mode, all the songs will
be played in chain.
You can exit The DEMO mode by pressing the PERF button on the panel. The
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MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
rp-x
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
rp-x
1
1
4
4
7
7
-
-
0
0
8
8
5
5
2
2
+
+
9
9
6
6
3
3
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
rp-x
1
1
4
4
7
7
-
-
0
0
8
8
5
5
2
2
+
+
9
9
6
6
3
3
SELECT THE PERFORMANCES
SELECT THE PERFORMANCES
It is possible to recall the internal 99 performances rp-x in two different way.
MANUAL RECALLING
MANUAL RECALLING
Please consult the PERF list at the end of the manual to visualize the
performance names and structure (single, layer, Split, etc.)
MIDI RECALLING
MIDI RECALLING
Please note the MIDI transmission channel of the MIDI controller has to be set to the MIDI ch. # 01
Press the DATA buttons to select the internal
performances
From your MIDI controller send the MIDI Program Change corresponding to the PERFOMANCE you wish to
recall.
The way to transmit the MIDI Program Change can differ from one MIDI controller to another, please refer
to the owners manual of your MIDI controller in regards to this purpose.

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EDIT THE PERFORMANCE
In the rp-x it's possible quickly modify (edit) the factory pre programmed performance according to your
needs. The PERFORMANCE mode possesses a very important feature, it’s possible to store (and recall), in
the instrument memory 99 different settings, which are retained in the modules memory after turning off
the instrument.
Press the EDIT button on the panel to enter the
PERF edit mode.
The PART (CH) parameter is automatically selected, mean-
while its current value it's visualized in the display
NOTE
Modifying any parameters value, the PERF LED
on the panel start blinking, visualizing the edit-
ing status.
1
1
2
2
In the rp-x it is possible to select 4 different parts, corresponding to the MIDI channel #01, #02, #03, # 04.
SELECTING THE PART (CH)
SELECTING THE PART (CH)
Press repeatedly the DATA
button, the display will
show the PART (CH) number you wish to edit
The parameter set directly available from the panel of the rp-x module is a reduced set than available in the instrument, (this is due to the
simplified navigation system used in the module). The best way to fully edit the rp-x performance is to use the PC EDITOR software included
in the package. This software allows you to easily create or edit all kinds of performances!
Once all the 4 MIDI channel have been selected, the
display will show the message ALL. This condition allows
you to modify some parameters values at the same time,
speeding up the editing operation. See ahead for further
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SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): SOUND
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): SOUND
The current default value of the selected parameter, is show
in the display. In the part number 1 the sound is: GRAND
PIANO. Please refer to the sound list included at the end of
the manual.
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): VOLUME
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): VOLUME
Volume -
Volume +
Part disabled
The rp-x has a database with 50 sounds in total.
Once you have selected the PART you wish to modify
(#01 in this example), the EDIT menu parameter are
selected by pressing the EDIT button. Each time you
press the button a different parameter is selected.
Pressing the DATA
button you select the next sound
in the sound database.
Each time you press the DATA button a next sound
is selected.
To select the VOLUME parameters of the selected PART
(CH) sound, press the EDIT button once more time. The
current default value of the parameter is indicated in
the display. Volume = 100 in this example.
You can increase or decrease the volume level, by
pressing the DATA buttons. The display show
you in realtime the value changing.
Once you have reached the VOLUME = 000, (minimum sound
level), by pressing once more again the DATA button you'll set
the selected part OFF, then the part is disabled.
NOTE

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EFX - EFX +
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): VELOCITY
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): VELOCITY
Press the EDIT button to select the VELOCITY param-
eter. The display indicates the current default value,
in this example.
Velocity - Velocity +
NOTE
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): TRANSPOSE
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): TRANSPOSE
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): TUNE
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): TUNE
NOTE
Transpose - Transpose +
Tune - Tune +
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): EFX
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): EFX
This parameter allows you to set a programmable VELOCITY offset , in order to increase or decrease the
velocity value of incoming MIDI notes transmitted by a MIDI controller. Value range: -64/00/+64. Value=000
does not affects the original velocity values.
If you need it, You can set the VELOCITY value, by
pressing the DATA buttons. The display show you
in realtime the value changing.
The parameter VELOCITY it's GLOBAL, then its setting will affect ALL the parts at the same time. For this reason it can be
selected if the "ALL" mode has been enabled only. About the "ALL" mode please consult pages #7 and #10 .
It is possible to restore the VELOCITY, TRANSPOSE and TUNE default value , by pressing the two DATA buttons at the same time.
TRANSPOSE allows to shift the PART (CH) pitch in a range of +/- 24 semitones.
Press the EDIT button to select TRANSPOSE. The dis-
play indicates the current default value
(TRANSPOSE=00, C=C), in this example.
Pressing the DATA buttons to increase or de-
crease the PART transpose. The display show you in
realtime the value changing. Each single step (+/- 24)
correspond to a semitone.
TUNE allows you to shift the PART (CH) pitch fine tuning in a range of : 00, +/- 63
Press the EDIT button to select TUNE. The display
indicates the current default value (TUNE= 00), in
this example.
Pressing the DATA buttons to increase or de-
crease the PART TUNE. The display show you in
realtime the value changing.
Set the EFX send level (chorus, tremolo, phaser, delay etc.) in the selected PART.
Press the EDIT button to select the EFX. The display
indicates the current default value (EFX=000), in this
example.
Pressing the DATA buttons to increase or de-
crease the EFX send in the selected part. The display
shows you in realtime the value changing. The pa-
rameter range is from 0 to 127.

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REV - REV +
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Tune -
Tune +
Etc.
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): REV
SELECTING THE PARAMETERS TO EDIT IN THE SELECTED PARTS (CH): REV
THE MODE "ALL" IN EDIT MENU
THE MODE "ALL" IN EDIT MENU
As already described in the previuos page, the ALL
mode is a way offer by the rp-x system to speed up
the editing operation for some parameters.
In fact setting the ALL mode in PART (CH) edit and selecting one of the edit parameters (*), the value you insert
affects all the parts at the same time.
(*) The SOUND selection it's excluded from the ALL mode.
VOLUME In ALL MODE sets the GENERAL volume of the instrument.
VELOCITY Allows you to set a programmable VELOCITY offset , in order to increase or decrease the velocity value
of incoming MIDI notes transmitted from a MIDI controller. Value range: -64/00/+64. Value=000
does not affects the original velocity values.
TRANSPOSE Sets the GLOBAL transpose of the module +/- 12 semitones. This value is added to the PART value.
The total transpose value is: +/- 36 semitones (+/- 24 semitones in PART, plus +/- 12 semitone in
ALL mode).
TUNE Control the GLOBAL tune of the module, from A = 427 to A= 452 Hz.
EFX Control the effect (EFX) general level.
REV Control the reverb (REV) general level.
Selecting the "ALL "mode the TUNE becomes a GLOBAL pa-
rameter. Editing this parameter the display indicates the detune
values in step of HERTZ. Range: from A = 427 to A= 452 Hz.,
A=440 standard default value.
NOTE
Set the REVERB (REV) level in the selected PART.
Press the EDIT button to select the REV. The display
indicates the current default value (REV=040), in this
example.
Pressing the DATA
buttons to increase or de-
crease the REV send in the selected part. The display
shows you in realtime the value changing. The pa-
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MEMORIZE THE PERFORMANCE
STORE THE EDIT IN THE SAME PERFORMANCE LOCATION
STORE THE EDIT IN THE SAME PERFORMANCE LOCATION
STORE THE EDIT IN A DIFFERENT PERFORMANCE LOCATION
STORE THE EDIT IN A DIFFERENT PERFORMANCE LOCATION
Once your PERFORMANCE edit it's complete press the
blinking PERF button on the display.
At this point both the PERF button and the digit
"P01" in the display (indicating the number of the
edited performance in this example), blink at the
same time.
Keep the PERF button pressed at least for 2 seconds
to store in the current location. The display show the
message "STR" (STORE).
1
2
3
Once your PERFORMANCE edit it's complete press the
blinking PERF button on the display.
1
At this point both the PERF button and the digit "P01"
in the display (indicating the number of the edited
performance, N.01 in this example), blink at the
same time.
2
It's now possible to select another PERF location using
the DATA
buttons. It's possible to select any of
the 99 available memory locations.
3
Once the desidered memory location is reached, keep
the PERF button pressed at least for 2 seconds to store
data. The display show the message "STR" (STORE).
4
The PERF LED and the display will stop blinking, the
PERF number is showed again to comfirm the STORE
operation.
4
The PERF LED and the display will stop blinking and the PERF
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EXIT THE PERFORMANCE STORE
COPY THE PERFORMANCE
Once your PERFORMANCE edit it's complete press the
blinking PERF button on the display.
1
At this point both the PERF button and the digit
"P01" in the display (indicating the number of the
edited performance in this example), blink at the
same time.
2
3
Select a performance to be copied.
1
Press the EDIT button
2
Press the PERF button in the display, the selected
performance number start blinking on the display.
3
Select a destination memory PERFORMANCE location
using the DATA buttons.
4
Keep the PERF button pressed to STORE the PERFOR-
MANCE in the new location.
5
The PERF LED and the display will stop blinking.
The PERF number is showed again on the display to
comfirm the STORE operation. The EDIT button LED
goes OFF
5
The selected PERFORMANCE is the SOURCE performance, the data contained in this location will be copied in a destination
memory location you'll select in the next stage #4
At this stage it's possible to exit the STORE procedure
by simply pressing the EDIT button. The LED will stop
blinking and the edited data will be deleted. The
display show again the PERF number you start to
edit, while the EDIT button LED goes OFF.
Use the DATA
buttons to select a PERFORMANCE
location. It's possible to select any of the 99 available
memory locations.
To help the edit operation the module allows you to copy the PERFORMANCE data to any other available location. In
this way it's easier to create, for example, different versions of the same split or layer PERFORMANCE.

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MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
COMMON CHANNEL SETTING
It is possible to select as MIDI COMMON channel any of the 16
available MIDI channels. As you can see the default of the MIDI
COMMON is set on ch. #1.
MIDI IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
This function allows to use more than one expander in a MIDI network, assigning an identification number of the ex-
pander. This function is really useful using the rp-x PC editor, where even the software allows to fix an identification
number, in this case it's possible to work with a MIDI sistem composed from two or more rp-x module and the relative
editors without conflict.
Enter the MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM mode keep-
ing pressed al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT
buttons at the same time. As already seen the first menu
is the MIDI COMMON channel setting.
Press the EDIT buttons to select the MIDI ID menu, the
display show the default ID set on #01 (ALL MODE).
Press the PERF button to exit the COMMON CHANNEL
setting mode. The LED on the display stop blinking and
the instrument select the default mode.
This menu contains some important function for the global instrument setting:
These setting are automatically stored in the expander memory and also saved switching ON/OFF the instrument.
•COMMON CHANNEL SETTING
•MIDI IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
•SYSTEM RESET
•MIDI DATA BULK
To enter the MIDI COMMON channel setting mode keep
al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT buttons
pressed at the same time.
Both the pressed button and the PART (CH) LED will blink
in the instrument.
The MIDI COMMON channel is a very useful function allowing a high grade of versatility in MIDI programming.
In the default assign the COMMON channel allows you to control the performances playing and selection using
the MIDI ch.#01 only. Many of the internal rp-x performance are programmed using different parts (and differ-
ent MIDI channel) in layer or split mode. The MIDI COMMON allows to fully play and select these performances
using a master MIDI controller transmitting in a single MIDI channel.
Set the new COMMON using the DATA
buttons
Press the PERF button to exit the COMMON CHANNEL
setting mode.
The LED on the display stop blinking and the instrument
select the default mode.
Select a different MIDI ID according with your needs us-
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SYSTEM RESET
Enter the MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM mode keep-
ing pressed al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT
buttons at the same time. As already seen the first menu
is the MIDI COMMON channel setting.
Both the pressed buttons and the PART (CH) LED will blink in
the instrument.
This function restore the original programmed factory set up of the entire instrument.
Press the EDIT button again, the display show the flash-
ing message "RST", RESET. The RESET menu it's now
selected.
Keep the DATA
button pressed (at least 2 sec.) to reset
the instrument. In this way the factory data set up is fully
restored.
The LED and the display stop blinking and the instrument
select the default mode.
Press the EDIT buttons again and the MIDI ID menu is
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MIDI DATA BULK
This function transmits the user data contained in the PERFORMANCE to an external MIDI device, such as a PC or a
MIDI recorder to create an archive.
Enter the MEMORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM mode keep-
ing pressed al least for 2 seconds the PERF and the EDIT
buttons at the same time. As already seen the first menu
is the MIDI COMMON channel setting.
Both the pressed button and the PART (CH) LED will blink in
the instrument.
Press again the EDIT button in the panel, now the RESET
menu is selected.
Press the PERF button to exit the BULK function menu.
1
2
At this stage It's also possible to start the data transmission again
by pressing the DATA
button.
3
Press the DATA
button to start the data transmission.
The data transmission in progress is visualized in the
display with a progressive number, from 0 to 100 (in
percentage).
Once the data transmission it's completed the message
"EOT" (End of transmission) appears in the display.
The LED on the display stop blinking and the instrument
return to the default mode.
At this point it's possible to start a new BULK data trans-
mission (useful in case of error), by simply pressing the
DATA button.
Pressing three time the EDIT button in the panel, in
this way the previous function are selected (MIDI ID,
RESET).
Once the BULK function is reached in the menu, the dis-
play show the flashing message "BUL", (BULK).
The process starts from the beginning again.
Or it's also possible to exit the MEMORY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM mode by pressing the PERF button.
To transmit the data BULK to an external device the rp-x MIDI OUT has to be connected to the MIDI IN of the receiving
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Sound#Sound Name Progr Chng
1Concert Piano 1 (st) 0
2Concert Piano 2 (st) 1
3Rock Concert Piano (st) 2
4Bright Concert Piano (st) 3
5Grand Piano 1 4
6Grand Piano 2 5
7Granpiano 1 Variation 6
8Granpiano 2 Variation 7
9Rock Grand Piano 8
10 Bright Grand Pian
o
9
11 Pop Piano 10
12 Upright Pian
o
11
13 Real Honk
y
12
14 Honky Ton
k
13
15 CP Grand Pian
o
14
16 RD Stage Pian
o
15
17 Dance Piano 16
18 DX Piano 17
19 Harpsichord 18
20 Harpsichord Coupled 19
21 Real Rhode
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20
22 Stage Rhode
x
21
23 Pop Rhode
x
22
24 Thine Rhode
x
23
25 Wurlie 1 24
26 Wurlie 2 25
27 Clavinet 1 26
28 Clavinet 2 27
29 Clavinet 3 28
30 Clavinet 4 29
31 Vibes 30
32 Marymba 31
33 Chamber Strings 32
34 Chamber Strings Slo
w
33
35 Ensemble String
s
34
36 Ensemble Strings Slo
w
35
37 Synth Strings 36
38 Synth Strings Slo
w
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39 Synth Brass Pad 38
40 Synth Brass Pad Slo
w
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41 Phat Pad 40
42 Warm Pad 41
43 Yellow Pad 42
44 Warm Dream 43
45 Brite Dream 44
46 Sweep Brass Pad 45
47 Sweep Phat Pad 46
48 Brite Choi
r
47
49
A
ahs Choi
r
48
50 Ooh Choi
r
49