Full Text Searchable PDF User Manual
USB Programmable Grand Piano
Style MIDI Pedal
User’s Manual
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Model
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GPP-3
Read “Precautions” on page 5 before use
Please ready this manual carefully before use.
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Grand Piano Style MIDI Pedal
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Copyright
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Copyright of the manual belongs to Central Music Co. Anyone
must get a written permission from Central Music Co. before
copying any part of the manual to any kind of media.
© Central Music Co. 2006
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Special Message Section
This product utilizes batteries or an external
power supply (adapter). Do NOT connect this
product to any power supply or adapter other
than the one described in the manual, on the
product, or specifically recommended by CME.
WARNING:
Do not place this product in a
position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or
roll anything over the power or the connecting
cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is
not recommended! If you must use an extension
cord, make sure that the cord has the ability to
handle the maximum current needed by this
product. Please consult a local electrician when
possible.
This product should be used only with the
components supplied or recommended by CME.
When used with any components, please observe
all safety markings and instructions that
accompany the accessory product.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
The information contained in this manual is
believed to be correct at the time of printing.
However, CME reserves the right to change or
modify any of the specifications, without notice or
obligation to update existing units.
This product, either alone or in combination with
an amplifier and headphones or speaker(s), 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.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter
the time period before damage occurs.
Some CME products may have stands and/or
accessory mounting fixtures that are either
supplied with the product or as optional
accessories. Some of these items are designed
to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make
sure that stands are stable and any optional
fixtures (where applicable) are well secured
BEFORE using.
Stands supplied by CME are designed for the
respective products only. No other uses are
recommended.
NOTICE:
Service charges, incurred due to a lack of
knowledge relating to how a function or effect
works (when the unit is operating as designed),
are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty,
and are therefore the owners responsibility.
Please study this manual carefully and consult
your dealer before requesting service.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
CME strives to produce products that are both
user safe and environment friendly. We sincerely
believe that our products and the production
methods used to produce them, meet these goals.
In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the
law, we want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small
non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is
soldered in place. The average life span of this
type of battery is approximately five years.
When replacement becomes necessary, contact
a qualified service representative to perform the
replacement.
This product may also use “household” type
batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable.
Make sure that the battery being charged is a
rechargeable type and that the charger is
intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries
with new ones, or with batteries of different types.
Batteries MUST be installed correctly.
Mismatches of incorrect installation may result in
overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any
battery. Keep all batteries away from children.
Dispose the used batteries promptly and as
regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check
with any retailer of household type batteries, in
your area, for battery disposal information.
Disposal Notice:
Should this product become damaged beyond
repair, or for some reason its useful life is
considered to be at an end, please observe all
local, state, and federal regulations that relate to
the disposal of products that contain lead,
batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to
assist you, please contact CME directly.
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual,
meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by CME may void
your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT:
When connecting this product to accessories and/or another products
use only high quality shielded cables. Cable(s) supplied with this product MUST be
used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your
FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE:
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
Digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interferences in a residential
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual,
may cause interferences, harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interferences will not occur
in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interferences, which can
be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the
problems by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interferences.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or
install AC line filter(s).
In the case of radio or TV interferences, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna
lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfying results, please contact the local
retailer, authorized to distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact CME.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed in the USA.
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PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or
even death from electrical shock, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the follows:
1. Read and understand all the instructions.
2. Always follow the instructions on the instrument.
3. Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet as well
as the USB cable. When cleaning, use a soft and dry cloth. Do not use gasoline,
alcohol, acetone, turps or any other organic solutions; do not use liquid cleaner, spray
cleaner or too wet cloth.
4. Do not use the instrument near water or moisture, such as bathtub, washbasin,
washing poor in the kitchen or similar places.
5. Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall
over.
6. Do not jam sinks or holes of the instrument; those sinks of holes are used for air
circulation to prevent the instrument from overheating. Do not place the instrument
near heat sink or any places with poor air circulation.
7. Do not place anything on the power cord. Make sure the power cord is set on a safe
place, so nobody will step on it and no body will trip over it.
8. Do not overload the outlet and the AC cable to avoid fire or electrical shock.
9. Do not insert anything in the instrument, which may cause fire or electrical shock. Do
not splash any kind of liquid to the instrument.
10. Do not disassemble the instrument in case of accidental electrical shock.
11. Always take the instrument to a qualified service center in need of repair. You will
cause yourself in danger if you open or remove the cover, and improper assembly
may cause electrical shock in the future use.
12. Unplug all the connectors and take the instrument to a qualified service center if
anything in the below listed happens:
A. The power cord or connector get hurt or worn out.
B. Any liquid get in the instrument.
C. The instrument gets rain or water splash.
D. The instrument dose not work properly after following all the instructions
regarding to the trouble shootings.
E. The instrument falls down or gets broken.
F. The instrument functions poorly.
13. Do not use the instrument when thundering; otherwise the thundering may cause
long-distance electrical shock.
14. Do not use the instrument when there is a gas leak nearby.
Keep this manual in safe place
CAUTION:
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Setting up
Do not connect the instrument when thundering.
Do not set up the cord or outlet to a moist place, except for that the outlet is specially
designed for moist places.
When the power cord is connected to the AC outlet, do not touch the naked part of
the cord or the connector.
Always follow the instructions carefully when setting up the instrument.
WARNING:
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Do not expose the instrument to rain or moisture, to avoid fire or electrical shock.
Other precautions:
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Keep the instrument away from electrical interface sources, such as fluorescent light
and electrical motors.
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Keep the instrument away from dust, heat and vibration.
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Do not expose the instrument to sunlight.
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Do not place heavy objects on the instrument; do not place containers with liquid on
the instrument.
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Do not touch the connectors with wet hands
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Central Music Co. is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by improper
operation to the instrument.
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All the pictures and the LED display in the manual are used for demonstration; they
may be different from the real instrument.
Features
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3 pedals in Grand piano style with an elegant and stable wood base
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With a built-in CPU, the three pedals are assignable to any MIDI controller
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USB port, MIDI out port and standard pedal ports
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Automatically memorizes and stores the settings, even after power off
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3 LEDs for MIDI activities
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Switchable polarity and fine tuning for flexible connectivity
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Windows XP/MAC OS X USB MIDI class-compliant
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USB bus power and DC in
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Firmware upgradeable via USB
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Content
1 General
view .............................................................................................................. 8
1.1 Front
panel .................................................................................................. 8
1.2 Rear
panel ................................................................................................... 8
2 Connection................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 PEDAL
out ports .......................................................................................... 9
2.2 MIDI
OUT port ............................................................................................. 9
2.3 USB
port .................................................................................................... 10
3 Operation ................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Power on ................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Pedal
Outs ..................................................................................................11
3.3 MIDI
OUT ...................................................................................................11
3.4 USB
Out .....................................................................................................11
3.5 Reset ..........................................................................................................11
4 Settings .................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Polarity....................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Range ........................................................................................................ 12
4.3 Assign
Controller# ..................................................................................... 12
4.4 Assign
MIDI Channel ................................................................................. 13
5 Controller list ............................................................................................................ 14
6 Firmware
upgrade.................................................................................................... 17
7 Specifications ........................................................................................................... 17
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1 General view
1.1 Front panel
Pedal 1
Pedal 2
Pedal 3
1.2 Rear panel
2 Connection
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ON/OFF
：
You can use the power switch to power on/off this product.
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DC
：
You can use the DC port to connect an AC adaptor.
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USB
：
You can use the USB port for computer connection.
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MIDI
OUT
：
You can connect the MIDI OUT port to the MIDI IN port of another
MIDI device.
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PEDAL
1-3
：
You can connect the Pedal 1-3 output to the pedal in jacks of your
instruments.
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TRIM.
：
This is the fine tuning knob for PEDAL 3.
2.1 PEDAL out ports
2.2 MIDI OUT port
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2.3 USB port
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GPP-3 is an USB MIDI class compliant product; you do not have to install a
separate device driver on WINDOWS XP/MAC OS X.
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When you connect the GPP-3 to your computer via the USB port, the OS will
automatically install the device driver, and show the installed device driver as
“USB Audio Device”.
3 Operation
3.1 Power on
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You can supply the power via the USB port or an AC adaptor, then switch on the
product. After that you can use the product to send out MIDI message through
the MIDI OUT or the USB port.
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If you would like to use PEDAL 1-3 only, there is no need to supply power to the
product.
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The AC adaptor is optional. Please do not use an AC adaptor, other then the
optional one, to avoid possible damage to the product.
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When powered on, the pedal LEDs are off by default.
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3.2 Pedal Outs
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Please use cables, with the right connectors, as below:
Pedal out port
Pedal type
Connector type
PEDAL 1
Switch
TS
PEDAL 2
Switch
TS
PEDAL 3
Continuous
TRS
3.3 MIDI OUT
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Please connect the MIDI OUT port to the MIDI IN port of another MIDI device.
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Power supply via USB or AC adaptor is necessary when using MIDI OUT port.
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Each time when a pedal is depressed, the corresponded LED will flash.
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Please do not use a MIDI cable which is more than 5 meters long to avoid data
delay or loss.
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By default, the product will send following MIDI messages from the MIDI OUT
port:
Pedal
Controller #
Controller type
PEDAL 1
CC#67
Pedal (soft)
PEDAL 2
CC#66
Pedal (sostenuto)
PEDAL 3
CC#64
Pedal (sustain)
3.4 USB Out
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When the USB connection is made, the power can be supplied via USB only.
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This product is Windows XP/MAC OS X USB MIDI class-compliant.
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Each time when a pedal is depressed, the corresponded LED will flash.
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By default, the product will send following MIDI messages from the USB port:
Pedal
Controller #
Controller type
PEDAL 1
CC#67
Pedal (soft)
PEDAL 2
CC#66
Pedal (sostenuto)
PEDAL 3
CC#64
Pedal (sustain)
3.5 Reset
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To reset the product, please depress all the three pedals, then power on the
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product. The 3 pedals will flash for 5 times, then the reset operation is
completed.
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The reset operation will clear all the settings, you have made to the product.
4 Settings
4.1 Polarity
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If you find a pedal is working in the reverse way, please change its polarity
setting.
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Please depress the pedal you want to change, and power on the product, then
the pedal polarity is changed.
4.2 Range
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You can adjust the data range of PEDAL3 .
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To adjust the data range, please use the fine tuning knob
（
TRIM.
）
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4.3 Assign Controller#
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By assigning a controller#, you can change the sent out MIDI messages of a
pedal, for the MIDI OUT and the USB port.
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Follow the below steps to assign a controller#:
I.
After you power on the product, depress all the three pedals for 3 seconds.
Then the 3 LEDs flash slowly to show, that the product is ready for assigning
controller#.
II. Depress one of the three pedals, to select the pedal you want to assign.
Now only the corresponded LED flashes slowly, the other two LEDs go off.
III. Depress the three pedals in turn, to assign the controller#. Use PEDAL1 to
change the hundred digit, use PEDAL2 to change the tenth digit, use
PEDAL3 to change the most right digit. As you depress the pedal, the digit
will increase by one from 0-9, and the corresponded LED will flash once.
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Please refer to
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Controller list
》
in a later chapter.
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If no pedal is depressed for 3 seconds, after you entered the controller#
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assigning mode for a pedal, then the controller# will not be changed and you will
enter the MIDI channel assigning mode.
4.4 Assign MIDI Channel
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By assigning a MIDI channel, you can change the sent out MIDI messages of a
pedal for the MIDI OUT and the USB port.
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Follow the below steps to assign the MIDI channel:
I.
After you finished the controller# assigning for a pedal and no pedal is
depressed for 3 seconds, you will enter the MIDI channel assigning mode
for the same pedal, that the LED is on.
II. Depress the pedal that you want to assign the MIDI channel for. Each time
you depress the pedal, the MIDI channel value will increase by one from
0-15, which means channel 1-16, and the corresponded LED will flash once.
III. If no pedal is depressed for 3 seconds, the product will save the new
settings and return to the normal power on mode.
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5 Controller list
Controller#
Controller name
Data type
Data range
0 Bank
Select
Controller
0-127
1 Modulation
wheel
Controller
0-127
2 Breath
control
Controller
0-127
3 Undefined
Controller
0-127
4 Foot
controller
Controller
0-127
5 Portamento
time
Controller
0-127
6 Data
Entry
Controller
0-127
7 Channel
Volume
Controller
0-127
8 Balance
Controller
0-127
9 Undefined
Controller
0-127
10 Pan
Controller
0-127
11 Expression
Controller
0-127
12
Effect control 1
Controller
0-127
13
Effect control 2
Controller
0-127
14 Undefined
Controller
0-127
15 Undefined
Controller
0-127
16
General Purpose #1
Controller
0-127
17
General Purpose #2
Controller
0-127
18
General Purpose #3
Controller
0-127
19
General Purpose #4
Controller
0-127
20 Undefined
Controller
0-127
21 Undefined
Controller
0-127
22 Undefined
Controller
0-127
23 Undefined
Controller
0-127
24 Undefined
Controller
0-127
25 Undefined
Controller
0-127
26 Undefined
Controller
0-127
27 Undefined
Controller
0-127
28 Undefined
Controller
0-127
29 Undefined
Controller
0-127
30 Undefined
Controller
0-127
31 Undefined
Controller
0-127
32 Bank
Select
Controller
0-127
33 Modulation
wheel
Controller
0-127
34 Breath
control
Controller
0-127
35 Undefined
Controller
0-127
36 Foot
controller
Controller
0-127
37 Portamento
time
Controller
0-127
38 Data
entry
Controller
0-127
39 Channel
Volume
Controller
0-127
40 Balance
Controller
0-127
41 Undefined
Controller
0-127
42
Pan
Controller 0-127
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Controller#
Controller name
Data type
Data range
43 Expression
Controller
0-127
44
Effect control 1
Controller
0-127
45
Effect control 2
Controller
0-127
46 Undefined
Controller
0-127
47 Undefined
Controller
0-127
48
General Purpose #1
Controller
0-127
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General Purpose #2
Controller
0-127
50
General Purpose #3
Controller
0-127
51
General Purpose #4
Controller
0-127
52 Undefined
Controller
0-127
53 Undefined
Controller
0-127
54 Undefined
Controller
0-127
55 Undefined
Controller
0-127
56 Undefined
Controller
0-127
57 Undefined
Controller
0-127
58 Undefined
Controller
0-127
59 Undefined
Controller
0-127
60 Undefined
Controller
0-127
61 Undefined
Controller
0-127
62 Undefined
Controller
0-127
63 Undefined
Controller
0-127
64 Damper
pedal
Controller
0-127
65 Portamento
on/off
Controller
0-127
66 Sustenuto
on/off
Controller
0-127
67 Soft
pedal
on/off
Controller
0-127
68 Legato
Footswitch
Controller
0-127
69 Hold
2
Controller
0-127
70 Sound
Variation
Controller
0-127
71 Timbre/Harmonic
Intens.
Controller
0-127
72 Release
Time
Controller
0-127
73 Attack
Time
Controller
0-127
74 Brightness
Controller
0-127
75 Decay
Time
Controller
0-127
76 Vibrato
Rate)
Controller
0-127
77 Vibrato
Depth
Controller
0-127
78 Vibrato
Delay
Controller
0-127
79 Sound
Cont.
Controller
0-127
80
General Purpose #5
Controller
0-127
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General Purpose #6
Controller
0-127
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General Purpose #7
Controller
0-127
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General Purpose #8
Controller
0-127
84 Portamento
Control
Controller
0-127
85 Undefined
Controller
0-127
86 Undefined
Controller
0-127
87 Undefined
Controller
0-127
88 Undefined
Controller
0-127
89 Undefined
Controller
0-127
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Controller#
Controller name
Data type
Data range
90 Undefined
Controller
0-127
91
Reverb Send Level
Controller
0-127
92 Tremolo
Depth
Controller
0-127
93
Chorus Send Level
Controller
0-127
94 Celeste/Detune
Depth
Controller
0-127
95 Phaser
Depth
Controller
0-127
96
Data entry +1
Controller
0-127
97
Data entry -1
Controller
0-127
98 NRPN
LSB
Controller
0-127
99 NRPN
MSB
Controller
0-127
100 RPN
LSB
Controller
0-127
101 RPN
MSB
Controller
0-127
102 Undefined
Controller
0-127
103 Undefined
Controller
0-127
104 Undefined
Controller
0-127
105 Undefined
Controller
0-127
106 Undefined
Controller
0-127
107 Undefined
Controller
0-127
108 Undefined
Controller
0-127
109 Undefined
Controller
0-127
110 Undefined
Controller
0-127
111 Undefined
Controller
0-127
112 Undefined
Controller
0-127
113 Undefined
Controller
0-127
114 Undefined
Controller
0-127
115 Undefined
Controller
0-127
116 Undefined
Controller
0-127
117 Undefined
Controller
0-127
118 Undefined
Controller
0-127
119 Undefined
Controller
0-127
120
All Sound Off
Controller
0-127
121
Reset All Controllers
Controller
0-127
122 Local
control
on/off
Controller
0-127
123
All notes off
Controller
0-127
124
Omni mode off
Controller
0-127
125
Omni mode on
Controller
0-127
126
Poly mode off
Controller
0-127
127
Poly mode on
Controller
0-127
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6 Firmware upgrade
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You can upgrade the firmware of GPP-3 via an USB connection, by using the
upgrade program.
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To enter the upgrade mode, please depress both PEDAL1 and PEDAL3. Now
power on the product.
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You can find the upgrade program and the instructions on the CME web site.
（
http://www.cme-pro.com
）
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7 Specifications
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Pedal
3 pedals including two switch pedals and one continuous pedal.
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Functions
Basic
functions:
switch data and continuous data.
MIDI data sent: Controller# change.
Parameter change: MIDI send channel and MIDI controller type.
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Panel Controls and Indicators
3 LED indicators
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Input/Output
Terminals
MIDI OUT, PEDAL out 1
－
3, USB port, DC IN port
，
POWER switch.
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Power
Supply
Power can be supplied via USB port (when connected to computer via USB)
Power can also be supplied via AC Power Adaptor (When used separately.)
AC Power Adaptor requirement: 9V 500mA
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Dimensions (W x D x H)
GPP-3
：
373*278*97.5
（
mm
）
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Weight : 4 kg
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
2006-Aug
Central Music Co.
Tel: +86-10-8580 1115
Fax:+86-10-8580 1114
Web: www.cme-pro.com
E-mail for support: support@cme-pro.com