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Read all the instructions (Safety, Installation and FCC if applicable) before using the product. Do not use this product near water (example, near a swimming pool, spa, tub, sink or wet basement) and do not expose to rain. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer, or should be used with the components supplied. If this product requires assembly before being played, take special care to follow the assembly instructions found at the back of the manual. This product, whether 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 long periods 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. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other objects on the power cord, or place it in a position where one could walk on, trip over or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. This product should be located so that its location does not interfere with its proper ventilation. This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat. This product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product. This product may be equipped with a polarised line plug (one blade wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the wall outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: a) the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or b) objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or c) the product has been exposed to rain; or d) the product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits marked changes in performance; or e) the product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. Some Generalmusic products may have benches and/or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied as part of the product or as optional accessories. Please ensure that benches are correctly assembled and stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured before use. Electromagnetic Interference (RFI) This electronic product utilises digital sample wave processing technology (S.W.P.) that may adversely affect radio/TV reception. Read the FCC note on the inside back cover of the owner’s manual for additional information.
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Contents Introduction .......................................................... 1 Overview of the GRPT140 module Front panel and connections panel
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Playing the GRPT140 ........................................... 3 Power up Disengage the mechanics to listen to the digital sounds Connect the headphones Selecting the sounds Selecting the USER sounds Listen to the Demonstration song Select Demo mode and start the demonstration
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Modifying the Sounds : the EDIT menu ................ 7 Rev(erb) Type To change the reverb Efx. Type To change the effect Touch Modifying the response curve Reset Tune To modify the tuning Reset Transpose To transpose the instrument Reset MIDI/DEMO Changing the Midi channel About MIDI The MIDI ports MIDI channels MIDI messages transmitted and received by GRPT140 Note and Velocity information Program Change numbers Control Change numbers MIDI Applications As a MIDI controlling device As a Slave device Midi Sequencer recording The MIDI THRU port
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Reference section .............................................. 17 GRPT140 Technical specifications Sound Table Index
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Appendix MIDI Implementation chart Special Control Changes
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Introduction Thanks for purchasing Bachmann’s GRPT140, the latest creation in Digital Pianos; a mechanical/digital hybrid which unites the best of advanced electronic technology with traditional high quality craftsmanship for the instrument’s mechanical parts.
Mechanics The instrument features a traditional high quality mechanism with a standard keyboard and mechanical assembly commonly used in acoustic vertical pianos. A contact system based on optical sensors permits communication between the instrument’s mechanical parts and the innovative system of digital sound generation. This system guarantees the perfect reproduction of all the key parameters interpreted by the digital sound engine without interfering with the natural “feel” and response of the instrument.
Electronics The GRPT140 Sound generator consists of a small module located under the extreme left of the keyboard. The module’s user interface consists of a set of indispensable controls to place this instrument high among the most easiest to use electronic digital pianos. The GRPT140 Module provides a data base consisting of 64 Sounds and combinations, not to mention the 2 Digital Signal Processors for a selection of Reverb and Delay/Modulation effects which can be freely assigned to any sound. With its 64 note polyphony and 88 note weighted, Hammer Action keyboard, full MIDI implementation and marvelous piano sound, GRPT140 is the modern, economical answer to all home piano playing. The GRPT140 is very easy to use, but to make the most of the instrument’s features, you are recommended to consult this manual whenever you are not sure what to do.
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Overview of the GRPT140 module Front panel and connections panel
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1. POWER SWITCH
Press to turn the instrument on and off.
2. HEADPHONES
Two Headphone jacks to connect headphones and play without disturbing others.
3. VOLUME
Control knob to regulate the general volume of the instrument. This control also snaps to the central position, corresponding to an optimized setting to perfectly simulate the dynamic response of an acoustic piano.
4. SOUNDS
Selection knob for the direct selection of 5 Sounds from the control panel and an additional 59 Sounds when set to the User position.
5. EDIT
Selection knob for the various Edit functions which allow you to modify some of the sound and performance parameters.
6. DATA –/+
Data selection buttons to change the parameter status of the currently selected Edit function.
7. VALUE DISPLAY
Shows the current status of the GRPT140.
8. OUTPUT LEFT-RIGHT/M
stereo output jacks to connect to an external amplification system. For mono reproduction, use the Right/M jack.
9. INPUT LEFT-RIGHT/M:
stereo input jacks to connect another instrument (line) or microphone (mic). For mono reproduction, use the Right/M jack.
10. FOOT SWITCH
Connector for the pedals assembly (Soft, Sostenuto, Damper).
11. MIDI INTERFACE
MIDI ports (IN, OUT, THRU) for MIDI connections. When using the GRPT140 as a stand alone instrument, these ports do not need to be connected.
Playing the GRPT140 Power up 1.
Insert the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet.
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Press the POWER switch located on the front panel of the module to turn on the instrument. After a few seconds, the instrument is ready to play.
Selecting the sounds 3.
Select and play the GRPT140 Sounds Whenever you turn on your instrument, the module sets to the sound according to the position of the Sounds knob. The GRPT140 sound engine contains a vast high quality sound data base with a polyphony of 64 voices, with 5 sounds recalled directly from the panel: GrandPiano1, GrandPiano2, El.Piano 1, El.Piano 2, Harpsichord In addition, the instrument features a User location, which allows you to set and recall an additional 59 Sounds automatically, for a total of 64 Sounds. Selecting the various sounds available is via the Sounds knob. This control is graduated with several snapping positions, each one corresponding to a different Sound. To pass from the default GrandPiano1 sound to the next, GrandPiano2, simply rotate the knob through one snap. To select the next sound, El.Piano1, rotate the knob once again and so on.....
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Play on the keyboard and regulate the Volume. Use the VOLUME control knob to adjust the overall volume level. This control snaps to the central position which corresponds to an optimized setting equivalent to the dynamic response of an acoustic piano.
• Note: When the VOLUME control knob is set to its lowest position (rotated all to the left), no sound will be heard.
Selecting the USER sounds 5.
Listen to all the GRPT140 sounds. The last snap of the Sounds selection knob corresponds to the User position which allows the selection of the additional 59 Sounds or sound combinations (refer to the list in the Appendix). Selecting the User location sets the instrument to play the first sound on the list. By pressing the DATA + button repeatedly, you can scroll through the available sounds one by one. The DATA – button selects the sounds in reverse order. The selections are shown in the display as a number and once a sound has been selected, it remains automatically memorized at the User location, meaning that every time you select the User snap, you will recall the memorized sound.
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a. Select the User position by turning to Sounds knob. The instrument sets by default to the sound U01, Wurlie, as shown in the display.
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Now press DATA+.
Using this procedure, select the next sound on the list, U02, FMPiano1,
c. If you now press the DATA– button, you will return one step backwards to U01. d. Press DATA+ three times to select U03 Clavinet.
This sound is automatically memorized to the User location. This means that if you now change sound by rotating the knob, every time you return to the User position, you will find the sound Clavinet.
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Play using the pedals The GRPT140 is fitted with three pedals: Soft, Sostenuto and Damper SOFT: The Soft pedal (left) affects the timbre of the sound such that it plays softer, allowing you to continue using the same playing style at a lower volume. Sostenuto The Sostenuto pedal sustains all the notes of the keys currently pressed. All new notes played after having pressed the pedal will not be affected. DAMPER: The Damper pedal applies the Sustain effect to all notes played. If you release a note after depressing the Damper, the note will proceed towards its natural decay according to the type of sound played. The Damper is particularly effective with Piano type sounds. In the case of Organ and Strings sounds, the notes will be held for as long as the Damper is depressed. Note: for all piano type sounds, the notes of the uppermost keys (from E6 to C8) are automatically sustained, such as in an acoustic piano.
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Soft Sostenuto
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Important: Before using the pedals, make sure that the pedal cable is correctly inserted in the Pedal Switch jack located on the connections panel under the module.
Playing with headphones 7.
Plug a set of stereo headphones into one of the two Headphones jack to listen through the headphones. You can play in total silence by plugging a set of stereo headphones into either Headphones jack, located on the front panel of the module. Use the VOLUME control knob to adjust the headphone volume. Note: Plugging a set of headphones into the left Headphones jack disconnects the internal speaker system. Plugging into the right Headphones jack does not affect the internal amplification. To listen to the sounds through an external amplification system, connect the Output Left-Right/M jacks for stereo reproduction. For Mono reproduction, connect the Right/M jack.
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Listen to the Demonstration song Before getting more acquainted with your GRPT140, try listening to the demonstration song - a permanently resident demo which gives you a good idea of what the GRPT140 can do. The demo song is a medley of several different pieces, specially created to demonstrate the quality of the instrument’s sounds.
Select Demo mode and start the demonstration 1.
Select the Midi/Demo menu. Rotate the Edit menu selection knob fully to the right to select the Midi/ Demo menu. The Value display shows the letters “dEM”:
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Press both DATA +/– buttons at the same time to start the demonstration. The demo song starts to play automatically. When it reaches the end, it repeats from the beginning and continues to repeat until stopped.
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To stop the demonstration. You can stop the demo playback at any time by pressing the DATA+ or DATA – buttons. You can also stop the Demo if you escape the Midi/Demo menu by rotating the Edit knob to another parameter.
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Modifying the Sounds : the EDIT menu The GRPT140 features 7 functions which determine how the instrument works. The Edit menu allows you to modify some sound parameters. The menu is automatically activated by rotating the EDIT knob. The Edit menu allows you to select and modify the following parameters of each sound: Rev.Type :
selects a reverb type effect for a sound
Efx. Type :
selects a modulating effect for a sound
Touch :
determines the keyboard velocity sensitivity
Tune :
a general fine tune control for the instrument
Transpose :
a general transposer for the instrument
Midi\Demo :
MIDI channel selection and activation of the demonstration song.
The parameters of the selected function are changed with the DATA +/– buttons. The status of the function appears in the Value display. The pages which follow describe each function in detail.
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Rev(erb) Type A total of 3 different Reverb effects are available, freely selected for each sound Off (bypass, no effect); Room; Stage ; Hall Each reverb effect accurately reproduces the natural reverberation characteristics of typical surroundings, such as a medium sized room (Room), a theatre (Stage) and a large concert hall (Hall).
To change the reverb Each GRPT140 sound recalls a factory set reverb setting, which can be changed at any time. Example:
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Rotate the Sounds knob and select the sound El.Piano1
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Now rotate the Edit knob until you reach the position Rev.Type. The display will show an abbreviation for the current reverb effect assigned to the sound (“H a l” Hall).
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Press the DATA +/– buttons to modify the reverb type
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Press the DATA– button and the display shows “S t g”, to indicate that the reverb type has changed to Stage. Press the same button again to pass to Room (r o m), then to Off (Bypass, no effect). Once you reach the Off setting, it is possible to continue changing the reverb type. Every time you press the DATA+ button, you will select in the order: Off, Room, Stage, Hall. Whatever reverb type is selected (including the Off setting) is automatically memorized, in order that every time you change sound, you also recall the reverb type assigned to the sound. These settings remain in memory even after turning the instrument off, or until changed again (except for the GrandPiano1 sound which recalls the factory set effect at power up).
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Efx. Type A total of 3 different modulation effects are available, freely selected for each sound. Off (bypass, no effect); Chorus; Tremolo; Phaser Each effect has particular modulation characteristics, suitable for most types of music. These effects add “depth” to the sounds and render them more interesting.
To change the effect Each GRPT140 sound recalls a factory set modulation effect setting, which can be changed at any time by the user.
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Rotate the Sounds knob and select the sound El.Piano1
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Now rotate the Edit knob until you reach the position Efx.Type. The display will show an abbreviation for the current modulation effect assigned to the sound (“T r e”- Tremolo).
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Press the DATA +/– buttons to modify the effect type
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Press the DATA– button and the display shows “C h o”, to indicate that the effect type has changed to Chorus. Press the same button again to pass to Off (Bypass, no effect). Once you reach the Off setting, it is possible to continue changing the effect type. Every time you press the DATA+ button, you will select in the order: Off, Chorus, Tremolo, Phaser (PHA). Whatever effect type is selected (including the Off setting) is automatically memorized, in order that every time you change sound, you also recall the effect type assigned to the sound. These settings remain in memory even after turning the instrument off, or until changed again (except for the GrandPiano1 sound which recalls the factory set effect at power up).
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Touch If the keyboard of your GRPT140 is too “hard” or “soft”, you may want to modify the touch sensitivity. The Touch function allows you to regulate the velocity response of the sound generator, in relation to the keystrike velocity. This allows a ‘virtual’ regulation of the keyboard’s touch sensitivity, through three different response curves: 1 Soft , 2 Normal, 3 Hard. The default status of the Touch setting is set to Normal (2).
Modifying the response curve The response curve is a global parameter, meaning that the setting the instrument as a whole (all the instrument’s sounds).
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Select the Touch menu with the Edit knob Selecting the Touch menu displays the current response curve setting (default: 2 Normal).
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Press the DATA + button and the value will increase by one unit, therefore, if you are, for example, in default conditions, the velocity response curve passes from Normal to Hard.
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Press the DATA – and the value will decrease from 3 to 2, therefore the response curve passes back from Hard to Normal.
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Press DATA – again to decrease the value from 2 to 1 to select the Soft response curve. These settings remain in memory even after turning off, or until changed again.
Reset At any moment, you can carry out a reset operation to restore the default velocity response curve.
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Press both Data +/– buttons at the same time to reset to the Normal (2) response curve.
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Tune The TUNE function allows you fine tune the instrument through a range of values between 428 Hz and 452 Hz. This allows you to instantly adapt the GRPT140 to almost any performance situation, such as is frequently required when playing together with other instruments (violin, flute, etc.), or when accompanying a solo singer. The instrument powers up to the standard setting corresponding to the equal tuning A = 440 Hz.
To modify the tuning Tuning is a global parameter, meaning that the setting affects the instrument as a whole (all the instrument’s sounds). The DATA +/– buttons can fine tune the instrument through steps of 1 Hz at a time.
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Select the Tune menu with the Edit knob The display will show the current default setting of 440 (Hertz).
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Press the DATA+ button to increase the frequency setting, or the DATA- button to decrease the frequency. Each change of setting is shown in the display as a numerical value (expressed in Hertz). At any moment, you can restore the standard pitch of the instrument (A = 440), by pressing both the DATA+/- buttons at the same time (reset). The modified tuning value is automatically retained in memory until changed again, or until the instrument is turned off.
Reset At any moment, you can carry out a reset operation to restore the instrument’s standard pitch (A = 440 Hz).
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Press both Data +/– buttons at the same time to reset to the standard tune setting (A = 440).
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Transpose This parameter allows you to transpose the instrument’s pitch in steps of one semitone up or down, over a maximum excursion of +/- 12 semitones. This allows you to instantly adapt the GRPT140 to almost any performance situation, such as is frequently required when playing together with other instruments (violin, flute, etc.), or when accompanying a solo singer. The instrument powers up to the standard pitch Transpose = 0 (C = C). The Transposer is a global parameter, meaning that the setting affects the instrument as a whole (all the instrument’s sounds).
To transpose the instrument 1.
Select the Transpose menu with the Edit knob. The display will show the current default setting 00 C = C.
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Press the DATA+ button to raise the pitch of the instrument by one semitone, or the DATA- button to lower the pitch by one semitone. Each change of setting is shown in the display as a numerical value. The modified transpose setting is automatically retained in memory until changed again, or until the instrument is turned off.
Reset At any moment, you can carry out a reset operation to restore the instrument’s standard pitch (C = C).
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Press both Data +/– buttons at the same time to reset to the standard tune setting (C = C).
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MIDI/DEMO This menu allows you to select the MIDI transmission and reception channel for the GRPT140 (channels 1 - 16). The instrument receives and transmits on MIDI channel 1 by default. This menu also gains access to the demonstration songs (DEMO) of the instrument (explained on page 6). Midi is a global parameter, meaning that the setting affects the instrument as a whole (all the instrument’s sounds).
Changing the Midi channel 1.
Select the Midi\Demo menu with the Edit knob The display will show the current default setting 1.
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Pressing the DATA+ button increases the MIDI channel setting by one unit at a time; 2, 3, etc. Each change of setting is shown in the display as a numerical value.
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Pressing the DATA- button decreases the MIDI channel setting by one unit at a time. Using this procedure, you can set the preferred MIDI channel setting for the instrument. The modified MIDI channel setting is automatically retained in memory even after turning the instrument off, or until changed again.
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About MIDI MIDI, the abbreviation for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface”, is a world standard interface that allows MIDI compatible instruments and other equipment to communicate with each other in order to exchange data and control one another. MIDI is now a very common feature and a great deal of literature is available explaining all the standards implemented by MIDI. You are recommended to consult other specialized literature if you wish to know more about the standards implemented and how to apply them. This section limits itself to explain the simplest forms of MIDI applications for your GRPT140.
The MIDI ports The GRPT140 module under the keyboard on the left of the instrument has three MIDI ports: IN, THRU and OUT. The MIDI IN port receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device which can be used to control the GRPT140. The MIDI OUT port transmits MIDI data generated by the GRPT140 (for example, note or velocity data generated by the playing keyboard). The MIDI THRU port retransmits the same data received at MIDI IN, and is useful to connect several MIDI instruments in series.
MIDI channels The “MIDI channels” used in the MIDI communication system is similar to television broadcasting. Each channel can receive a different stream of data with respect to the others. Exactly as occurs in television broadcasts, in order to exchange data, the receiving and transmitting devices must be tuned correctly. In other words, the MIDI controlling device and the MIDI receiving device must both be set to the same MIDI channel, selected from the 16 possible channels available. Multiple channel instruments, called multi-timbral units, can receive and transmit across several different MIDI channels at the same time, but each part must correspond to the same MIDI channel between the two communicating units. GRPT140 is able to receive and transmit on one MIDI channel only. In this situation, if GRPT140 receives MIDI information from a multi-timbral controlling device, it will only respond to the data travelling on the same channel as the GRPT140 reception channel, while the data travelling on other channels will be ignored. The default MIDI reception/transmission channel setting of GRPT140 is channel 1. You can set any channel from 1…16. Whatever MIDI channel you decide to set will remain memorized until changed again, or until you turn the instrument off then on again.
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MIDI messages transmitted and received by GRPT140 GRPT140 transmits and receives the following type of MIDI information. Note and Velocity information This is information pertaining to the note played and relative velocity value. The receiving device recognizes the note because it is defined by the “MIDI note number”, and the velocity value is defined by the “MIDI velocity value”. Whenever a key on the GRPT140 is pressed, the note and velocity information is transmitted from the instrument’s MIDI OUT port to the receiving device. Conversely, GRPT140 will play the corresponding notes whenever note and velocity data is received at the instrument’s MIDI IN port. Program Change numbers This type of information relates to data which identifies the sounds contained in the GRPT140 memory. GRPT140 transmits MIDI Program Change numbers from 0 - 63, corresponding to the 5 panel Sounds and 59 User Sounds that can be selected from the command module. Whenever a Sound is selected, the corresponding MIDI Program Change number is transmitted to the receiving device, causing the correspondingly numbered voice to be selected in the external MIDI unit. Conversely, whenever GRPT140 receives a Program Change number (0-63) from an external MIDI device, the correspondingly numbered GRPT140 Sound will be automatically selected. Control Change numbers The Soft and Damper pedals of GRPT140 generate Control Change data (Soft: CC 67, Sostenuto: CC 66, Damper: CC 64) which is transmitted from the instrument’s MIDI Out port whenever the pedals are operated. The internal tone generator of the receiving device will respond to the pedal solicitations in the same way as the GRPT140 Sound engine. Whenever the same type of Control Change data is received by GRPT140, it will respond appropriately.
MIDI Applications The following explains how your GRPT140 can be used in the most common MIDI setups suited to this instrument: a) as a MIDI controlling device (Master); b) as a tone generator (in other words, a Slave); c) for MIDI sequence recording.
As a MIDI controlling device GRPT140, like most MIDI instruments, transmits note and velocity information (touch response) via the MIDI OUT port whenever notes are played on the keyboard. If the MIDI OUT port is connected to the MIDI IN port of another MIDI keyboard (synthesizer, etc.) or a tone generator (more commonly called an “expander”, but essentially any device with an internal sound engine), the external unit will respond precisely to the notes played on the transmitting keyboard.
MIDI Out
GRPT140
MIDI In
Expander
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The result is that such a setup allows you to play two instruments at the same time, using GRPT140 as the controlling device (Master) and the other as the device being controlled (Slave). Quite simply, every time you select a Sound, you will send a Program change message to the external device who will respond by playing a second sound.
As a Slave device As well as transmitting MIDI information, GRPT140 recognizes the same type of data if received at the MIDI IN port from an external Controlling device. In this case, the MIDI IN port of the GRPT140 is connected to the MIDI OUT port of the external controlling unit. This allows GRPT140 to be controlled in exactly the same manner as described above, only this time, the GRPT140 behaves as the slave and the external device the controller.
MIDI In
GRPT140
MIDI Out
Midi Sequencer recording
MIDI keyboard
The type of data transfer described above can be exploited very efficiently for MIDI sequence recording. For this connection, shown in the diagram, the RPT115’s MIDI OUT is connected to the Sequencer MIDI IN, and the Sequencer MIDI OUT is connected to the RPT115’s MIDI IN. This connection is more commonly know as a “MIDI Loop”. Any instrument with a sequencer, or a Computer running sequencer software, can be used to capture (record) the MIDI data transmitted by the GRPT140.
MIDI Out MIDI In MIDI Out
When the recorded data is played back, the GRPT140 reproduces the recorded sequence in exactly the same manner as it was recorded.
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The MIDI THRU port To connect more than one slave device to a master controlling device, you can use the MIDI THRU port. For example, to connect both the GRPT140 as well as an expander to a sequencer, connect the RPT115’s MIDI IN to the MIDI OUT of the sequencer, and the RPT115’s MIDI THRU to the expander’s MIDI IN. If GRPT140 is set to receive on MIDI Channel 1, you can program the expander to receive on channel 2 (or 3). In this way, the sequencer can transmit one set of data to the GRPT140 (on channel 1) and a different set to the expander (on channel 2 or 3).
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Expander
Reference section
GRPT140 Technical specifications
Keyboard Mechanics Polyphony Preset Sounds Effects processors Effects Controls
Pedals Connections
Demo Cabinet Dimensions
88 wooden keys with optical sensors Traditional 64 notes 64 2 Reverb: Off, Room, Stage, Hall Efx: Off, Chorus, Tremolo, Phaser Touch (Soft, Normal, Hard) Tune (428 Hz - 452 Hz) Transpose (± 12 semitones) Damper, Soft, Sostenuto Output Left-Right/M Input Left-Right/M 2 Headphones MIDI In-Thru-Out Demonstration song as specified for model GRPT140 as specified for model GRPT140
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Sound Table . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64.
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U01 U02 U03 U04 U05 U06 U07 U08 U09 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 U21 U22 U23 U24 U25 U26 U27 U28 U29 U30 U31 U32 U33 U34 U35 U36 U37 U38 U39 U40 U41 U42 U43 U44 U45 U46 U47 U48 U49 U50 U51 U52 U53 U54 U55 U56 U57 U58 U59
Performance GrandPiano 1 GrandPiano 2 Elect.Piano 1 Elect.Piano 2 (*) Harpsichord Pop Piano Piano\String Lounge Lizard Piano\String 2 Piano\String 3 Piano\Pad 1 Piano\Pad 2 Piano\Synth 1 Piano\FM thin Clair de Lune Super Honky Electric Grand Electric\Stack 1 Electric\Stack 2 Electric\Stack 3 Electric\String 1 Electric\String 2 Electric\Synth 1 ElectroHybrid Rhodex 1 Rhodex 2 Rhodex 3 Rhodex 4 Rhodex\Pad Thin\Choir Pipe\Rhodex SuperRhodex Wurlytz1 Wurly\Stack 2 Wurly\Stack 3 Wurly\Stack 4 Wurly\Stack 5 Wurly\Stack 6 Wurly\Pad Wurly\Split FM\Thinpiano 1 FM\Thinpiano 2 FM\Thinpiano 3 FM\Thinpiano 4 FM\ThinpianoPad FM\Thinstring FM\Thinsytnh MixedThin Clavinet Clavinet\Whawha DualchanPiano 1 DualchanPiano 2 Simphonic Barock ChifferPad Warm Pad BigPad 1 Vibes\Bass Vibes\Sting Hammond 1 Hammond 2 Hammond 3 Church 1 Church 2
Type Single Single Single Single Single Layer Layer Split Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Single Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Single Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Single Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Split Single Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Single Layer Split Split Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer Layer
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Change the effect 9 Change the reverb 8 Changing the Midi channel 13 Chorus 9 Connections panel 2 Control Change numbers 15
Note information
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Pedals 5 Phaser 9 Playing the GRPT140 3 Power up 3 Program Change numbers
O Off (effect bypass, no effect)
Regulate the Volume 4 Reset 10, 11, 12 Restore the default velocity response curve 10 Restore the instrument’s standard pitch (transpose) Restore the instrument’s standard pitch (tune) 11 Rev(erb) Type 8 Room 8
EDIT menu 7 Efx. Type 9
F Fine tune the instrument 11 Front panel 2
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Select Demo mode 6 Select MIDI transmission and reception channel Select the User position 4 Selecting the sounds 3 Selecting the USER sounds 4 Slave 15 Slave device 16 Soft 5 Soft pedal 5 Sound Table 20 Stage 8 Start the demonstration 6 Stop the demonstration 6 Sustain effect 5
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M Master 15 MIDI 13 MIDI Applications 15 MIDI channels 14 MIDI controlling device 15 MIDI IN port 14 MIDI messages transmitted and received MIDI note number 15 MIDI OUT port 14 MIDI ports 14 MIDI sequence recording 15 MIDI Sequencer recording 16 MIDI setups 15 MIDI THRU port 14, 16 MIDI velocity value 15 Modify the tuning 11 Modifying the response curve 10 Modifying the Sounds 7 Modulation effects 9
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Introduction
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Damper 5 Damper pedal 5 DEMO 13 Demonstration 6 Disengage the mechanics 3
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T 15
Technical Specifications 19 Tone generator 15 Touch 10 Transpose 12 Transpose the instrument 12 Tremolo 9 Tune 11 Turn on the instrument 3
V Velocity 15 Velocity information
15
21
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART SPECIAL CONTROL CHANGES
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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Manufacturer ARCA S.A. Rep. S.Marino
FUNCTION Basic Default Channel Changed Mode Default Message Altered Notes Number True Voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Key’s Touch Ch’s Pitch Bender Control Change
MODEL
GRPT140 TRANSMITTED 1 1-16 Mode 3 X ******** 9-120 ******** o o x x x
64 66 67
Damper Sostenuto Soft
117 (key on) † 118 (key off) †
Program Change True number System Exclusive System Song Position Song Select Common Tune System Clock RealTime Commands Aux Local On/Off Messages All notes Off Active Sensing Reset NOTES
0-63 ******** x x x x x x x o o x
RECOGNIZED 1 1-16 Mode 3 X X 9-120 9-120 o o x x x 7 Volume 11 Expression 12 Effect Control 1 13 Effect Control 2 64 Damper pedal 66 Sostenuto 67 Soft 91 92 93 117 (key on) 118 (key off) 120 All sounds off 121 Reset all controllers 0-63 0-63 o x x x x x x o o x
Date 01/06/1998 Version: 1.00
REMARKS
Reverb type DSP Effect type
Reverb depth DSP Effect rate DSP Effect depth (1) (1)
(1) Special Control Changes. See following table. o: YES x: NO
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SPECIAL CONTROL CHANGES
Special Control Changes GRPT140 KEYS selection Bn Bn Bn Bn Bn Bn
75 75 75 75 75 75
02 03 04 05 06 07
Select Select Select Select Select Select
User Harpsy El. Piano1 El. Piano2 GrandP2 GrandP1
Bn Bn Bn Bn Bn Bn
75 0A 75 0B 75 0C 75 0D 75 0E 75 0F
Select Select Select Select Select Select
Midi Transpose Tune Touch Rev. Time Eff. Type
Bn 75 1D Bn 75 1E
Push key Push key
Bn 76 1D Bn 76 1E
Release key Release key
GRPT140 EFFECTS selection Bn Bn Bn Bn
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0C 0C 0C 0C
00 01 02 03
Reverb OFF Reverb ROOM Reverb STAGE Reverb HALL
Bn Bn Bn Bn
0D 0D 0D 0D
00 01 02 03
DSP DSP DSP DSP
Effects OFF Effects CHORUS Effects TREMOLO Effects PHASER
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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this instrument does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the instrument off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
Stock Code 271235
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Specifiche soggette a cambiamento senza preavviso.
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