GEM rp800 is a versatile digital piano that offers a wide range of features to help you learn and perform music. With its 88-key weighted keyboard, you'll enjoy a realistic playing experience. The rp800 also features a variety of sounds, including pianos, electric pianos, organs, and strings. You can layer and split these sounds to create your own unique combinations. The rp800 also has a built-in metronome and recorder, so you can practice and track your progress. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the GEM rp800 has something to offer everyone.
GEM rp800 is a versatile digital piano that offers a wide range of features to help you learn and perform music. With its 88-key weighted keyboard, you'll enjoy a realistic playing experience. The rp800 also features a variety of sounds, including pianos, electric pianos, organs, and strings. You can layer and split these sounds to create your own unique combinations. The rp800 also has a built-in metronome and recorder, so you can practice and track your progress. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the GEM rp800 has something to offer everyone.
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•English
owner’s manual
rp800
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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
local codes and ordinances.
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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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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 fi re hazard and/or personal injury.
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INSTRUCTION PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
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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
REVERB: Selecting or modifying a reverb in a preset Page-5
Edit the effect send value for a selected preset Page-6
EFX: Selecting an effect in a preset Page-6
TRANSPOSE: to change the instrument tranposition Page-7
TOUCH: Selecting dynamic curves Page-7
Programming a Fix dynamic value Page-7
METRONOME: playing with a metronome guide Page-8
Metronome parameters editing Page-8
SONG PLAYER/REC: recording a song Page-9
Playback mode Page-9
Recording on track 2 Page-9
Erase the recorded tracks Page-10
Erase the entire song Page-10
Recording mode: overdub, replace Page-10
Recording using the metronome guide Page-10
The piano song library Page-11
Song selection Page-11
Selecting a song from the library using the piano keyboard Page-11
Muting music parts in a song from the library Page-11
Tempo speed editing in a song from the library Page-11
Marker Loop play mode Page-11
FUNCTIONS: rp800 functions menu Page-12
F1- Temperaments Page-12
F2- Global Tune Page-12
F3- MIDI in Page-12
F4- MIDI out Page-13
F5- MIDI local control Page-13
F6- MIDI Transpose Page-13
F7- MIDI Filter Page-14
F8- Start Up mode Page-14
F9- Midi dump Page-14
F10- Pc port mode Page-14
F11- Reverb Page-15
F12- EFX Page-15
F13- Equalizer Page-15
F14- Damper physical model Page-15
Rear Panel Page-16
Preset and variation list Page-16
Technical specifications Page-16
Library song list Page-17
Technology Page-18
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Page-19
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Congratulations for purchasing Realpiano rp800! 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.
Control panel
All the digital piano functions can be controlled from the control panel.
VOLUME SLIDER
Adjusts the rp800
general volume
DEMO
Starts the demo
sequence
Sequencer area
METRONOME
Switches the metronome
ON/OFF
PLAY
Executes a song, from
the library or from the
sequencer
STOP
Stops the execution of
a song
TRACK 1/2
Selects the tracks to
record or to play
RECORD
Enters the instrument
in the recording status
LIBRARY
Enables the internal
song library
SELECT/TEMPO
Recalls the parameters in
the various control menu
and adjust the metronome
speed
DISPLAY
Shows the numeric value of
the various parameters
BALANCE/DATA
Adjusts the balance
between two sounds in
a layer preset, allows
to input numeric data
FUNCTIONS
Gives access to the
instrument functions
PRESETS
Recalls the rp800
sound presets
TRANSPOSE
Allows to transpose
the rp800 global pitch
(+/- 12 semitones)
VARIATION
Selects the presets
variations
REVERB
Selects the different
reverb presets
EFX
Selects the different
effects
TOUCH
Recalls the dynamic
curves of the instrument
SPLIT
Divides the keyboard in
two part and assign a
proper bass sound to the
left part
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Main volume set up
Connecting headphones
• The headphones connection disables the internal speaker system
• Main volume slider adjusts the headphones volume
Move the volume slider on the control panel to set the instrument volume.
Moving the slider left the volume will be decreased, moving it right it will be
increased. Warning! Do not use excessive volume, it can disturb your neighbour
and damage the listening quality.
In addition to the internal amplification system, it is possible to connect to the
rp800 two headphones at the same time. Please locate the headphones inputs
under the keyboard on the left side of the instrument. Using headphones you
can study the piano anytime, any hour without causing disturbance.
Starting instrument
Demo listening
rp800 features 16 demo songs. You can learn everything about its musical variety in a short and
uncomplicated way. Start the demo sequence by pressing the Demo button on the panel.
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.
Min. Max.
Whenever the DEMO button is pressed the preset selection button leds will start flashing. Pressing any
of the buttons within 2 sec. The demo song assigned to that button will start.
PIANO2 Demo selection RHOD1 Demo selection
If you don't press any key after the Demo button has been pressed, the rp800 plays automatically the
entire Demo sequence, starting from the n.1 PIANO1 to the n.16 GUITAR. It is possible to stop anytime
the Demo execution by pressing the Demo button again.
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Presets selection
The presets are the timbral resource of the rp800. Their structure allows to optimize the recalled multisample,
the associated effects and the control parameters. Starting the instrument the preset #1, PIANO1 is
automatically selected. In this way, you have at your disposal the rp800 main grand piano sound for you
to practise.
Default preset PIANO1, the button led is on.
The presets selection is very easy. When you have located the presets selection buttons area on the
control panel, just press the sound preset button you want to recall.
PIANO 2 selecting
Recalling any of the rp800 presets, the corresponding led is switched on.
Presets Variation
STRINGS2 selecting
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 rp800 permits to easily create layered sounds (i.e.: piano + strings). To layer sounds, press the
preset buttons you want to layer simultaneously.
Layering PIANO1 and STRINGS1
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DATA
BALANCE
Split the keyboard
BALANCE: Balancing the sounds volume in layer mode
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
Layer
PRESET
VARIATION
Pressing the VARIATION button for the first time,
the variation in the layer sound is selected.
Main sound
Layer VARIATION
VARIATION
Pressing the VARIATION button for a second time,
the variation in the main sound is selected.
The rp800 keyboard can be divided (splitted) in two parts. The instrument will automatically assign to the
left part a proper bass sound. Press the SPLIT button to divide the keyboard, enabling the split section.
Using a layer sound is possible to modify the volume ratio beetwen the two sections. Press the BALANCE
DATA buttons. The first time you press the button the display shows the current balance value. The next
touch modifies the balance ratio.
Increase
value
Decrease
value
NOTE: Pressing any of the enabled preset buttons, the current preset switches again in Single mode.
Etc.
BALANCE VALUE RANGE
0=Max. Level for MAIN and LAYER
31= Max. Lev. for the MAIN,
Min. Lev. for the LAYER
-31= Min. Lev. for the MAIN,
Max. Lev. for the LAYER
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
REVERB: Selecting or modifying a reverb in a preset
Each of the rp800 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.
Reverb recalled by
the preset PIANO1.
Reverb OFF
(all leds off)
Edit the "reverb send" value for a selected preset
It is possible to customize the default reverb level set
from the factory. Keep the REVERB button pressed
for more than two seconds. The section leds start
flashing.
The display enters the reverb send edit mode showing:
At this point press the BALANCE/DATA buttons. The
first time you press the button the display shows the
current send level value. To modify the value press the
button a second time.
ETC.
Increase
value
Decrease
value
If you're using a LAYER or SPLIT mode sound, it is
possible to change the reverb send for any of the
enabled sections. Enter the reverb send edit mode.
Press the SELECT/TEMPO button >. The display
switches to the layer section
The editing procedure is the same as in the main
sound section.
Pressing again the SELECT/TEMPO button >. The
display switches to the split section.
In this way even reverb sends of the the split section
can be properly fitted.
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
ETC.
EFX: Selecting an effect in a preset
Each of the rp800 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.
The preset PIANO1
has the effect OFF
(all leds are off).
Edit the effect send value for a selected preset
It is possible to customize the default effect level set
from the factory. Keep the EFX button pressed for more
than two seconds. The section leds start flashing
The display enters the effect send edit mode showing:
At this point press the BALANCE/DATA button >. The
first time you press the button the display shows the
current send level value, the next time you press the
buttons the value is modified.
Using a LAYER or SPLIT mode sound, is it possible to
change the effect sends for any of the enabled sections.
Enter in effect send edit mode.
Press the SELECT/TEMPO button >, the display
switches to the layer section
The editing procedure is the same as in the main
sound section.
Pressing again the SELECT/TEMPO button >, the
display switches to the split section
In this way the effect send of the split section can be
properly fitted.
Increase
value
Decrease
value
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
TOUCH: Selecting dynamic curves
The TOUCH parameter sets the response beetwen the rp800 keyboard and the sound generator.
In this way it is possible to adapt the instrument to the piano technique of each player.
rp800 default set up
recall the NORMAL
curve.
Programming a Fix dynamic value
Select first the TOUCH FIX mode
Keep the TOUCH button pressed for more than 2 sec. The
three TOUCH leds start flashing and the display shows:
No light on
Now by pressing the BALANCE/DATA buttons
you can set the dynamic value transmitted by the
keyboard.
The first time you press the button, the display shows
the current fix dynamic value,
Increase
value
Decrease
value
The next time you press the buttons the value is modified.
NORMAL
Request a medium action to
reach high level dynamics and
brilliance.
HARD
A strong action is requested to
reach high level dynamics and
brilliance.
FIX
The piano keyboard sends a fix
dynamic value (programmable
from 0 to 127).
SOFT
A low action is requested to
reach high level dynamics and
brilliance of sound.
TRANSPOSE: to change the instrument tranposition
The rp800 allows to modify the global transposition, increasing or decreasing it by +/-12 semitones in total.
Keep the TRANSPOSE button on the control panel
pressed for more than 2 sec. , the corresponding led
blinks. The display enters the transpose edit mode.
Increase
value
Decrease
value
Press the BALANCE/DATA buttons to change the
current value. The first time you press the button the
display shows the current value (default=0, C=C).
The next time you press the buttons the value is
modified.
ETC.
Press the TRANSPOSE button to exit the
transpose edit status. The button led stops
blinking but remains on, to show the current
transposed status of the piano.
Press the TRANSPOSE button again, to quit
the transpose, restoring the normal piano
status mode.
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
METRONOME: playing with a metronome guide
Press the METRONOME button on the panel to enable
the metronome click. The led of the button will be lit
on, and the display shows the default metronome (120
BPM), in a range from 20 to 240 BPM.
Press the SELECT/TEMPO buttons to change the
current beat value.
Increase
value
Decrease
value
Press again the METRONOME button to switch off
the metronome click. ETC.
Metronome parameters editing
Keep the METRONOME button pressed for more than 2 sec. The rp800 enters the metronome parameters
editing menu. The display shows the first parameter: TIME SIGNATURE. Press the BALANCE/DATA button
to set the time metrical suddivision you need.
The led blink in sync with
the metronome
4/4 default value
Display Sign.
2-4 2/4
3-4 3/4
4-4 4/4
5-4 5/4
6-4 6/4
7-4 7/4
3-8 3/8
6-8 6/8
9-8 9/8
128 12/8
2-2 2/2
3-2 3/2
4-2 4/2
Selectable values
Press again the SELECT/TEMPO button to select the next parameter: ACCENT. Enable/disable the
metronome accent by pressing the BALANCE/DATA buttons.
Press again the SELECT/TEMPO button to select the next parameter: metronome VOLUME. The metronome
volume can be set in a range from 0 to 127.
Default volume value
Increase
value
Decrease
value
If you don't press any buttons for about 5 sec. the rp800 automatically exits the edit menu.
ETC.
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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 STOP/PAUSE, TRACK1 and REC buttons led
start blinking. The instrument is ready for start
recording on track num.1. At this point you can
select any of the rp800 sound preset and play.
Press the PLAY button to start recording.
The display shows the bar numbers, while the dots
start blinking as a reference guide.
Playing the piano the instrument will record all the
event like keyboard esecution, pedals moving, presets
changing etc. Press the button STOP to stop recording.
Then press PLAY to listen to your recording.
Recording Track 2
Once you have recorded track number 1 using any of the rp800's presets, it is possible to select another
preset on track number 2, further enriching the execution.
Once recorded on track 1 press the RECORD
button again.
The track 2 button led blinks notifying the "ready to
record" status of the track.
The track 1 led is on, advising that the track is already
recorded.
Press the PLAY button to start recording the second
track. During the recording you'll listen the part
already recorded on track 1.
Press the button STOP to stop recording.
Current
beat
number
Next press the PLAY button, to listen to the playback
of both tracks.
the led stops
blinking
During the playback each track can be enabled
or disabled by simply pressing the corresponding
track button.
Track PLAY
Enabled : led ON
Track PLAY
Disabled : led OFF
Playback mode
Once a track is already recorded in the sequencer, two Play/Stop modes are possible.
Song PLAY
Press STOP for one time,
the button led starts
blinking
Now press PLAY, the playback starts from
the same point where the song was stopped
(Continue mode)
Led ON
Song PLAY
Press STOP for two times,
the button led goes OFF
Now press PLAY, the playback starts from the
begin of the song (Go to Start mode).
1
2
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
Erase the recorded tracks
Erase the entire song
Recording using the metronome guide
The rp800 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.
Recording mode: overdub, replace
Keep pressed for more than 2 sec. the REC button to delete the entire song memory. The display shows
RCA (Record Clear All), press the BALANCE/DATA buttons to confirm.
The rp800 sequencer features two recording modes: overdub and replace. In overdub mode the incoming
data will be added to the existing data. In replace mode the incoming data substitutes the existing data.
The two modes can be set separately for each track. (i.e: TRACK1 overdub mode, TRACK2 replace mode
or viceversa).
Keep pressed for more than 2 sec. the track button
where you want to modify the recording mode.
The first menu parameter will appear, the display
shows:
Now press the SELECT/TEMPO buttons, to select
the recording mode menu.
The display enters the new screen showing:
REPLACE
MODE
OVERDUB
MODE
Now press the SELECT/TEMPO buttons again. The
display shows the current recording mode:
Press BALANCE/DATA buttons to select overdub or
replace mode.
REPLACE
MODE
OVERDUB
MODE
Display confirm message
Display confirm message
With the rp800's sequencer it is possible to record a song using a proper metronome guide. Set up
the metronome parameter as already explained in the previous chapter, TIME SIGNATURE, ACCENT,
VOLUME, SPEED. When these correspond to your needs, press the REC button on the control panel. they
are automatically memorized in the sequencer.
NOTE: Once the TIME SIGNATURE parameter is stored in the sequencer it will not be possible to further modify its value.
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
Marker Loop play mode
The piano song library
The rp800 sequencer features a very important learning and training tool, an internal piano library
containing 50 important songs of pianistic repertoire.
Song selection
Just press the LIBRARY button on the panel to enter
in library mode. The LIBRARY button led goes on,
the display shows the song library #1. Press the
PLAY button to start this song.
Press BALANCE DATA buttons to select another
song. The display shows the song number you
have selected.
NOTE: to search the song in the library please refer to the
complete song title list at the end of this owner's
manual.
Once selected a song press PLAY to execute.
Selecting a song from the library using the piano keyboard
Muting music part in a song from the library
The rp800 keyboard can be used to select any of the internal library songs, instead of using the selection buttons.
Press the LIBRARY button to enter in the library mode. Press a key on the keyboard to start song.
NOTE: please refer to the complete library song title list at the end of this owner's manual.
Each of the songs in the library has been accurately programmed separating the music parts played by the
left and the right hands. In this way you can study each piece in a very accurate and effective way. Note that
playing any of these songs the TRACK buttons leds are ON, this means that both tracks are employed.
Tempo speed editing in a song from the library
LEFT HAND disabling,
press TRACK 1 button,
the led goes OFF
RIGHT HAND disabling,
press TRACK 2 button,
the led goes OFF
While playing a song from the library it is possible to enable the metronome and to adjust its speed. This
may help to analyze and study any piece of music in a very accurate way.
Enable library Play a song Enable metronome Adjust tempo speed
During the song play it is possible to set "on fly" two marker points (A and B). The rp800 sequencer will play
automatically in loop beetwen these two points. Press the STOP button two times to exit the loop mode.
MARKER "A" setting:
Press the DATA - button
keeping the PLAY button
pressed
MARKER "A"
MARKER "B" setting:
Press the DATA + button
keeping the PLAY button
pressed
MARKER "B"
The marker loop mode works also with a user song recorded in the sequencer.
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
FUNCTIONS: rp800 functions menu
Functions Function Lev. 2 Function Lev. 3 parameter range
F1
Temperaments Equal, Piano 1, Piano 2, Meantone, Kirnberger, Tartini Vallotti
F2
Global tune - - from 427 to 452 Hz.
F3
Midi In from 1 to 16, common - from 1 to 16 ,off
F4
Midi Out from 1 to 16, common - from 1 to 16 ,off
F5
Midi Local On/Off
F6
Midi In Transpose - - On/Off
F7
Midi Out Filters - - Off(0)/PrgChg(1)/CtrChg(2)/Both(3)
F8
StartUp Mode -. - Factory/User
F9
Midi Dump - - Press data button to start MIDI dump
F10
PC mode - - PC1, PC2, Mac
F11
Reverb (1) Tipo rev Depth, Time, Predelay
F12
Efx (1) Tipo efx Depth, Par. 1, Par. 2
F13
Equalizer On/Off
F14
Damper phys. Mod. On/Off
The rp800 functions menu allows to fine adjust the instrument to different operating situations.
F2- Global Tune
This function allows to fine adjust the rp800's pitch.
+-
Press the
Functions button
Pressing the DATA button the display shows the current
tune value (standard pitch A=440 by default).
Edit the value using
BALANCE DATA buttons,
from 427 to 452 Hz.
F1- Temperaments
This function allows to select the various temperaments featured by the rp800.
Press Functions
button
Select F1 using SELECT/TEMPO buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows the
current temperament value (Equal by default).
Edit the value using
the DATA buttons.
01 Equal
02 Piano 1
03 Piano 2
04 Meantone
05 Kirnberger
06 Tartini Vallotti
F3- MIDI in
This function allows to edit the rp800 MIDI In configuration.
Press the
Functions button
Select F3 using
the SELECT/
TEMPO buttons
The Functions
button starts
blinking
Press the
button again
Select a section using
the SELECT TEMPO
buttons
MAIN
LAYER
SPLIT
COMMON
Edit MIDI channel
number using the DATA
buttons
VALUE: From 1 - 16 to OFF
DISPLAY
Select F2 using SELECT/TEMPO buttons
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
F4- MIDI out
This function allows to edit the rp800 MIDI out sections configuration.
Press the
Functions button
Select F4 using
the SELECT/
TEMPO buttons
Functions
button starts
blinking
Press the
button again
Select a section using
the SELECT TEMPO
buttons
MAIN
LAYER
SPLIT
COMMON
Edit MIDI channel
number using the DATA
buttons
VALUE: From 1 - 16 to OFF
DISPLAY
SEQUENCER TRACK1
MAIN
LAYER
SPLIT
REALTIME SECTIONS
SEQUENCER TRACK2
MAIN
LAYER
SPLIT
F5- MIDI local control
This function allows to properly connect the rp800 to a computer MIDI network.
Press the
Functions button
Select F5 using the SELECT/TEMPO buttons Pressing the DATA button the display shows the
current value (ON by default).
Set OFF using the DATA
buttons.
F6- MIDI Transpose
This function allows to the rp800 to transmit and/or receive transposed MIDI notes data.
Press the
Functions button
Select F6 using the SELECT/TEMPO buttons Pressing the DATA button the display shows the
current value (OFF by default).
Set ON using the DATA
buttons.
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DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
F8- Start Up mode
With this menu you can decide if the default start set up of the rp800 will be factory set or user set.
Press the
Functions button
Select F8 using the
SELECT/TEMPO buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows the
current value (Factory by default).
Change the start up
mode using the DATA
buttons.
F9- Midi dump
This function allows to save to an external MIDI sequencer the programming data of the rp800.
Press the
Functions button
Select F9 using the
SELECT/TEMPO buttons
Pressing the DATA + button the Midi data bulk will start. The display will
show a countdown until the data transmission is over.
F10- Pc port mode
This menu sets the rp800 pc port mode: Pc2, Pc1, Macintosh computer.
Press the
Functions button
Select F9 using the
SELECT/TEMPO buttons
Pressing the DATA + button the display shows the
current value (PC2 by default).
Change mode using
the DATA +/- buttons.
F7- MIDI Filter
Using the rp800 to control other instruments connected via MIDI, it could be necessary to filter the Control
and Program change messages from the MIDI transmission.
Press the
Functions button
Select F7 using the
SELECT/TEMPO buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows the
current value (OFF by default).
Set the filter type
using the DATA
buttons.
01 Program Chng.
02 Control Chng.
03 Program+Control
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BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
DATA
BALANCE
F13- Equalizer
This menu Enable or disable the rp800 internal equalizer
Press the
functions button
Select F13 using the SELECT/TEMPO
buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows the
current value (ON by default).
Set OFF using the DATA
buttons.
F14- Damper physical model
This menu enables or disables the rp800 internal Damper Physical Modeling.
Press the
functions button
Select F14 using the SELECT/TEMPO
buttons
Pressing the DATA button the display shows the
current value (ON by default).
Set OFF using the DATA
buttons.
F11- Reverb
This menu allows to edit the different rp800 reverb type parameters.
Press the
functions button
Select F11 using the
SELECT/TEMPO buttons
The functions
button blinks
Press
again
The display shows the
current effect selected for
editing (ROOM by default)
ROOM
HALL 1
HALL 2
STAGE
Select reverb type using
the SELECT buttons
The functions
button blinks
Press
again
Select the parameter
to edit using the
SELECT buttons
DEPTH
TIME
PREDELAY
Edit parameter
value using the
DATA +/- buttons
VALUE RANGE
F12- EFX
This menu allows to edit the different rp800 effects type parameters.
Press the
functions button
Select F12 using the
SELECT/TEMPO buttons
The functions
button blinks
Press
again
The display shows the
current effect selected for
editing (CHORUS by default)
CHORUS
PHASER
TREMOLO
DELAY
Select effect type using
the SELECT buttons
Functions button
blink
Press
again
Select the parameter
to edit using the
SELECT buttons
DEPTH
PARAM1
PARAM2
Edit the parameter
value using DATA
+/- buttons
VALUE RANGE
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AUDIO OUT
RIGHT/M
LEFT
RIGHT/M
LEFT
PEDALS
COMPUTER
AUDIO IN
THRUOUT
IN
Prg. #
PRESET
Prg. #
VARIATION
Prg. #
SPLIT
1 9’ Steinway stereo 17 Stereo grand piano 3 65 Acoustic bass
2 10’ Fazioli stereo 18 Stereo grand piano 4 66 Electric bass
3 Reference Rhodes 19 Excited Rhodes 67 Bass & Ride
4 Steely Rhodes 20 Thin Rhodes
5 Pop Wurlitzer 21 Rock Wurlitzer
6 Clavinet model 1 22 Clavinet model 2
7 Harpsichord 8’ 23 Harpsichord 8’+4’
8 Vibraphone 24 Marimba
9 Strings stereo 25 Strings mono
10 Slow strings stereo 26 Slow strings mono
11 Yellow pad 27 Warm pad
12 Warm dream stereo 28 Brite dream
13 Jazz organ 29 Theatre organ
14 Pipe organ 30 Church organ
15 Choir 31 Choir mix
16 NylonGt 32 Steel guitar
PRESET AND VARIATION LIST
REAR PANEL
Computer serial
connection. Set
up in Functions
menu F10
Connect the
instrument to an
external speaker
system
Connect an
instrument to the
rp800 internal
speaker system
Socket to connect
the rp800 pedals
Socket to connect
MIDI instruments
or computer
Technical Specifications
Keyboard 88 keys, Enhanced Real Hammer Action
Polyphony 80 notes max.
Sounds 32 presets (stereo/mono PCM samples, physical modelling sounds)
Modes Single, split (progr.), layer
Controls Volume, Demo, Metronome, Play, Stop, Track 1, Track 2, Rec, Library, Select/tempo,
Balance/Data, Functions, Transpose, Preset selection, Reverb, EFX, Touch, Tune
Phys. Modeling Stereo Damper Physical Model, Natural String Resonance, Advanced Release Technology,
FFT Merge, Filter Algorithm Dynamic Emulation (FADE)
Effects 4 reverbs and 4 effects, associated to the presets
Sequencer 2 tracks, 20.000 events, metronome, piano song library (50 songs), with music score book
Display LED 3 digits
Connections stereo in/out, midi in/out, 2 headphones, computer host
Pedals 3, damper (graded), soft, sostenuto
Cabinet with sliding cover; fi nish: black high gloss, rosewood
Amplification 40W + 40W, 2 ways, 4 speakers
Dimensions (L x H x D) 1385 x 825 x 510 mm, 54,5 x 32,5 x 20,1”
Weight 62 kg, 136,7 lbs
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GEM rp800 is a versatile digital piano that offers a wide range of features to help you learn and perform music. With its 88-key weighted keyboard, you'll enjoy a realistic playing experience. The rp800 also features a variety of sounds, including pianos, electric pianos, organs, and strings. You can layer and split these sounds to create your own unique combinations. The rp800 also has a built-in metronome and recorder, so you can practice and track your progress. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the GEM rp800 has something to offer everyone.
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