Generalmusic Promega 2, Owner'S Manual

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Generalmusic Promega 2
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on choosing the Generalmusic Promega . The Promega
represents the pinnacle of musical instrument technology, utilizing
Generalmusic’s unique DRAKE technology to give you the powerful combination
of physical modeling and state-of-the-art stereo sample playback.
Physical modeling technology provides total accuracy of sound reproduction
while giving the complete dynamic range of the original instrument without
compromise, (unlike traditional sampling where the designer must choose a
few specific dynamics to sample). By combining this physical modeling
technology with hi quality sample playback techniques, Generalmusic have
created an electronic musical instrument without equal.
The Promega offers sounds which are 100% pure physical models, (like
RHODS1); sounds which are pure sample playback, (like STRINGS1), and sounds
which combine both technologies in sonic harmony, (like ST.GRAND1). Different
technologies were chosen for each sound according to which could provide the
best results in each case.
This powerhouse of technology is packaged in the most easy-to-use professional
instrument ever produced. The logical layout provides immediate access to all
the available features, allowing every function of the Promega , whether beeing
used as a simple stand-alone piano or a complex MIDI controller, to be fully
understood and utilized with the minimum of instruction.
In section #2 of this manual you’ll find the QUICK GUIDE. This provides step-
by-step examples of how to combine sounds, split the keyboard, add effects
and save your sound combination into a Performance Memory. We recommend
that you familiarize yourself with the instrument by first following all the examples
in this section. The remainder of the manual offers a complete description of all
the other functions offered by the Promega . The last section contains reference
information such as the MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART and other useful data
concerning the structure of the instrument.
We hope you enjoy many years of great music making with your new Promega .