| Generalmusic (GEM) ProMega 3 |
The professional digital piano Promega3 is the
first application of DRAKE proprietary technology.
DRAKE (Dsp-Risk-Advanced-Keyboard-Engine)
is the ultimate DSP: probably the most advanced
in music software in the world. Its 32-bit and
50-Mips internal structure and its totally
programmable software architecture, make this
processor so powerful and fast that any kind of
algorithm (from Wave Table to Physical
Modeling) can be implemented in real time, either
in generation or in post-processing.
Control
Such extraordinary technology brings Promega3
to extraordinary achievements in polyphony,
sound generation, sound quality and user
interface. The very concept at the basis of the
project is to unite supreme performance in an
easy-to-operate machine. Promega3 user
interface takes its inspiration from celebrated
''Vintage'' instruments whose single functions
were controlled by a single slider or key. That
clearly explains why the 5 moving faders, the 6
Virtual-Pots (Virtual Potentiometers), the 7 LCD's
and 8 EQ-bars make it so easy to keep the
overall operation under control: the ''real'' status
can be updated or restored at any time by
recalling a Preset.
Generation: physical modeling in real-time
4 completely independent and mixable sections
offer the first truly multisynthesis generation
available on an instrument of this class (Pianos,
Vintage Keys, Orchestra/Pads, Bass/Other). Up
to 128 Mb of stereo samples can be stored to
Promega3 memory to provide a database of PCM
Sounds. The authentic revolution consists of the
implementation of the sound generation by
physical models, in real time. In other words, it is
possible to reproduce electric piano sounds such
as Rhodes, Wurlitzer or Clavinet with an
astonishingly faithful result. Every action or
electric feature in the model can be emulated
(such as the weight or mass of the tone bars in
the Rhodes, or the weight and size of its
hammer). Physical data, like distance and speed,
can be defined with extreme precision using
new-concept algorithms developed in
collaboration with the University of Padua.
DRAKE's extraordinary power and calculating
speed then process data to real-time application,
articulating the polyphony to each section and
achieving 320 note overall polyphony.
Effects
The sound generation is then integrated with a
mighty post-processing section, where the
already famous GEM-conceived sound
processing algorithms (such as Damper Physical
Modeling, Natural String Resonance, Advanced
Release Technology and FADE) have been
perfected and enriched by a 15 Reverb + 15
Effect section, equalized by a fully programmable
8-band digital graphic EQ.
Connections and master function
Up to 64 presets can be easily created and
recalled from the instrument memory. The
on-board aftertouch control and Pitch bend and
Modulation wheels offer the features of highly
evolved Master Keyboard. A complete series of
balanced and unbalanced connections make the
instrument as versatile as possible in any
professional situation. Whether in a recording
studio or on a stage, the dynamic and sound
performance will never be less than the
maximum, so that you can always express
yourself at the top of your artistic potential.
first application of DRAKE proprietary technology.
DRAKE (Dsp-Risk-Advanced-Keyboard-Engine)
is the ultimate DSP: probably the most advanced
in music software in the world. Its 32-bit and
50-Mips internal structure and its totally
programmable software architecture, make this
processor so powerful and fast that any kind of
algorithm (from Wave Table to Physical
Modeling) can be implemented in real time, either
in generation or in post-processing.
Control
Such extraordinary technology brings Promega3
to extraordinary achievements in polyphony,
sound generation, sound quality and user
interface. The very concept at the basis of the
project is to unite supreme performance in an
easy-to-operate machine. Promega3 user
interface takes its inspiration from celebrated
''Vintage'' instruments whose single functions
were controlled by a single slider or key. That
clearly explains why the 5 moving faders, the 6
Virtual-Pots (Virtual Potentiometers), the 7 LCD's
and 8 EQ-bars make it so easy to keep the
overall operation under control: the ''real'' status
can be updated or restored at any time by
recalling a Preset.
Generation: physical modeling in real-time
4 completely independent and mixable sections
offer the first truly multisynthesis generation
available on an instrument of this class (Pianos,
Vintage Keys, Orchestra/Pads, Bass/Other). Up
to 128 Mb of stereo samples can be stored to
Promega3 memory to provide a database of PCM
Sounds. The authentic revolution consists of the
implementation of the sound generation by
physical models, in real time. In other words, it is
possible to reproduce electric piano sounds such
as Rhodes, Wurlitzer or Clavinet with an
astonishingly faithful result. Every action or
electric feature in the model can be emulated
(such as the weight or mass of the tone bars in
the Rhodes, or the weight and size of its
hammer). Physical data, like distance and speed,
can be defined with extreme precision using
new-concept algorithms developed in
collaboration with the University of Padua.
DRAKE's extraordinary power and calculating
speed then process data to real-time application,
articulating the polyphony to each section and
achieving 320 note overall polyphony.
Effects
The sound generation is then integrated with a
mighty post-processing section, where the
already famous GEM-conceived sound
processing algorithms (such as Damper Physical
Modeling, Natural String Resonance, Advanced
Release Technology and FADE) have been
perfected and enriched by a 15 Reverb + 15
Effect section, equalized by a fully programmable
8-band digital graphic EQ.
Connections and master function
Up to 64 presets can be easily created and
recalled from the instrument memory. The
on-board aftertouch control and Pitch bend and
Modulation wheels offer the features of highly
evolved Master Keyboard. A complete series of
balanced and unbalanced connections make the
instrument as versatile as possible in any
professional situation. Whether in a recording
studio or on a stage, the dynamic and sound
performance will never be less than the
maximum, so that you can always express
yourself at the top of your artistic potential.
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| Autographed by Rick Wakeman of YES and featured on the cover of KEYBOARD Magazine July, 2006 |