Page 3 - Section 1: Instrument Layout; Table of contents; Technical specifications; Appendix; MIDI Implementation chart
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 1 Section 1: Instrument Layout Front panel layout; PRO 1 ...................................... 4PRO 2 ...................................... 5 Back panel ................................... 6Power and headphones ................ 7Pedal connections ........................
Page 5 - Instrument Layout; Section 1
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 3 Instrument Layout Section 1
Page 6 - Front and rear panel
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 4 (6) (7) (8) (12) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (9) (10) (11) (13) (14) (15) (16)(17) Front and rear panel Front panel - PRO 1 (1) V OLUME SLIDER Controls the main volume of the instrument. (2) D ATA SLIDER Adjusts values shown in the display when using programmable functions. (...
Page 9 - Power switch and headphones; Headphone jack
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 7 Power switch and headphones Power switch The power switch is located on the back panel at the lower left side. You should always ensure that the powerswitch is in off position when connecting or disconnecting the power adaptor. Applying power while theswitch is on may...
Page 10 - Pedal connections; A note about pedals and footswitches
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 8 Pedal connections There are three pedal jacks on the back panel of the PRO 1/PRO 2. The DAMPER pedal jack can accept any type of generic footswitch to provide a "sustain pedal" effect. Itshould be noted however that this socket can also accept a special "c...
Page 11 - Section 2; Quick Study Guide
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 9 Section 2 Quick Study Guide For those of you who don't like to read manuals or wish to read the manual indetail later, here is everything you need to get started.
Page 12 - Basic Functions and Features; Simple Operation
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 10 Basic Functions and Features If you are eager to “dive in” to your new keyboard or if you plan to study the manual more carefully at a laterdate, read this section first to get an overall feel for the basic operation of the PRO1 and PRO2. These instrumentsfollow a si...
Page 14 - Storing a Performance
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 12 Performance selection Storing a Performance There are 64 PERFORMANCE memories on-board the PRO1 and PRO2. They are arranged in eight banksfrom A to H. Each bank contains eight Performances numbered 1 - 8. The sound selection buttons are used toselect Performances whe...
Page 15 - Making a Performance from scratch
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 13 Making a Performance from scratch Lets try a complete step by step example. The aim is to make a combination of E. Piano 1, (without variation) and Choir Variation 1. We need the Choirsound to be about half the volume of the Electric Piano. We will add some hall reve...
Page 16 - “Quick Piano” feature
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 14 “Quick Piano” feature Since the PRO 1 and PRO 2 are designed to be played primarily as a piano, both instruments include a functiondesigned to quickly return the instrument to a basic piano sound with no effects. To activate this “Quick Piano” feature, first hold the...
Page 17 - Section 3; Basic Features
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 15 Section 3 Basic Features This section will explain how to approach the instrument for the first time in asimple fashion. It will help you to get quickly acquainted with the most importantfeatures of the instrument.
Page 18 - Selecting sounds; Variations
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 16 Selecting sounds After switching the instrument on, pressing any of the sound selection buttons on the front panel will instantlychange the sound. The display will show the name of the sound which is currently selected. Variations On the PRO 1, each sound button actu...
Page 19 - Performances; What is a performance ?
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 17 Performances What is a performance ? A Performance is simply a memory location in which a sound or combination of sounds has been stored.Usually, when you use an instrument like the PRO 1 or PRO 2, you will spend some time experimenting withdifferent single sounds or...
Page 20 - Changing the pitch of the instrument; Transpose; PRO 2 model only) Tune buttons
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 18 Changing the pitch of the instrument Transpose The TRANSPOSE buttons are located to the left of the sound selection buttons. TRANSPOSE Pressing either button will adjust the pitch of the instrument in half-step (semitone) increments. Each press ofthe b (flat) button ...
Page 21 - Tone control; PRO 1 model only) Brilliance controls; PRO 2 model only) EQ Section
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 19 Tone control ( PRO 1 model only) Brilliance controls The BRILLIANCE controls on the PRO 1 model allow you to adjust the brightness of the instrument’s tone. BRILLIANCE When both LEDs are off, the tone of the instrument is normal. Press the + button for a brighter ton...
Page 22 - Adding effects; Reverb
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 20 Adding effects Reverb Room, Stage, Hall Both the PRO 1 and PRO 2 offer three reverb presets. These can be selected by repeatedly pressing the REVERBbutton until the light for the desired effect turns on. The size and depth of these effects can be fully edited usingth...
Page 23 - Keyboard response; Touch
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 21 Keyboard response Touch Soft, Normal, Hard Both the PRO 1 and PRO 2 offer three different keyboard touch responses or “velocity curves”. These can beselected by repeatedly pressing the TOUCH button until the light for the desired effect turns on. The responsesavailab...
Page 24 - Other controls; Local Off; Demo
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 22 Other controls Local Off This button isolates the PRO 2 from its internal sound engine allowing it to be used as a MIDI controller. WhenLocal Off is selected the display will show only the current program number but not the name of the relatedinternal sound. When in ...
Page 25 - Section 4; Performance Edit
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 23 Section 4 Performance Edit When you construct a combination of sounds there are many powerful featuresavailable under the PERF EDIT button which can help you tailor the soundcombination to your needs.
Page 26 - Editing your performance; Screens for layered and split Sounds; Perf Edit functions
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 24 1. PIANO1 1 Vol=127 Trns=0 Editing your performance The functions available under PERF EDIT are divided into a series of individual numbered screens. Thescreen you see when you press the PERF EDIT button will be the last one used during a previous PERF EDITsession. I...
Page 27 - EF F ECT NAM E
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 25 3. Reverb Time If a reverb effect has been selected, this function can be used to control the “reverb time” or the delay amountfor the particular reverb preset. Basically this allows you to make the overall effect larger or smaller than thefactory programmed settings...
Page 28 - Assigning pedal functions
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 26 Assigning pedal functions 7. Pedal 1 Function8. Pedal 2 Function When a foot pedal is connected to the Pedal 1 or Pedal 2 jack, it can perform a number of different functions.These screens are used to select the function of your choice for each pedal respectively. Ea...
Page 30 - Other features of PERF EDIT; Special features
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 28 Other features of PERF EDIT 14. DetuneNOTE: This function is only available when a layered or split sound is being used.Increasing the detune value with the DATA slider will detune sound #1 by the number of cents displayed.Lower values are useful for creating a natur...
Page 31 - Section 5; Master/MIDI Functions
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 29 Section 5 The Master/MIDI button contains both the MIDI controls of the instrument anda number of important "Master Control Features". Master/MIDI Functions
Page 32 - MIDI functions
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 30 1. MIDI CH 1 01 Sound number, (1 or 2) Midi Channel MIDI functions (PRO 1 Model Only) Tuning This feature allows the entire instrument to be tuned to match another instrument or backing track which maybe slightly out of tune. The tuning display uses a standard refere...
Page 34 - Master functions
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 32 Master functions 8. Computer Here you can set the operating mode for the computer serial port on the instrument’s back panel. This portallows two-way communication between the instrument and a PC without the need for a MIDI interface. Acable to connect the instrument...
Page 35 - To receive a Dump
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 33 13. Restore Perfs This feature allows you to restore all of the factory pre-programmed performances. NOTE: Doing this willdestroy any performances which you have saved into the instrument yourself. To activate the function, move the DATA slider until the screen says ...
Page 37 - Section 6
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 35 Section 6 The PRO 2 features a simple but powerful sequencer which allows you tofaithfully record your playing or create simple two track songs. Sequencer / Recorder
Page 38 - Play and record; Controls
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 36 Play and record The recorder or “sequencer” section in the PRO 2 allows you to record a two-track Song of about 45,000events, (around 20,000 notes). You can record one track at a time. In playback, you can play along with up totwo Sounds in real time, you can deactiv...
Page 39 - Quick & easy recording
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 37 Quick & easy recording There are two ways to record on the PRO 2: A. Record your song just as you play it. For example, you may want to record in Layer mode using Concert Grand and Strings. B. Record one track at a time. While the first recorded track is in playb...
Page 40 - Recording a two track song; Setting up
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 38 Recording a two track song Setting up You can enter record mode after selecting the sound or sounds that you want to use for your recording, or youcan select the required sound configuration after entering record mode. • When you first enter record mode, the PRO 2 wi...
Page 41 - Playing back the recording
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 39 7. When you have finished, press Play/Stop to stop the recording.• The instrument will remain in Record mode.• The recorded track is confirmed (the relative LED stops flashing and remains permanently on.) NOTE: If you pressed REC to exit record mode at this point, yo...
Page 42 - Advanced features; Using effects with a recording
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 40 Advanced features Pause / Continue The PAUSE button actually has two functions; 1. PAUSE: To temporarily stop playback while recording or listening. 2. CONTINUE: To commence playback or recording from a pre-determined point. If PAUSE is pressed during playback or rec...
Page 43 - Section 7; Reference Section
Page 45 - Technical specifications - PRO 1
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 43 Effects Outputs Display Sequencer Play Modes Sound Generation Presets 88 keys, Hammer action Reverb (Room, Stage, Hall),DSP Effects (Chorus, Tremolo, Phaser)Brilliance. 2 x 16 backlit Demo Single, Split (programmable),Layer mode - 2 sounds max64 programmable performa...
Page 46 - Technical specifications - PRO 2
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 44 Technical specifications - PRO 2 45.000 events. Start/Stop, Pause,FF, Rew, Rec. Track1, Track2,Metronome, Timing, Erase, Demo. 2 x 16 backlit Single, Split (programmable),Layer mode - 2 sounds max64 programmable performances 128 oscillators + Dynamic FiltersPolyphony...
Page 47 - Technology
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 45 Technology The PRO 1 and PRO 2 feature three unique applications of sound design technology including “physicalmodelling” to simulate the internal characteristics of a piano soundboard. Natural string resonance The first physical modelling technology, patented by Gen...
Page 49 - Index
Generalmusic PRO 1/PRO 2 Page 47 Index A Advanced release technology ......................................... 45All Notes Off .................................................................. 22Alternate tunings ............................................................ 27Auto detect, (pedal) .....
Page 51 - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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 residentialinstallation. This equipm...
Page 52 - PRINTED IN ITALY
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