Harpsichord 368X: RMI Electro Piano and
Harpsichord 368X: RMI Electro Piano and
Harpsichord 368X: RMI Electro Piano and
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SOUND - The RMI Electra-Piano 368X produces a "BASS BOOST' CONTROL - Mounted on the stop
piano sound which is remarkably authentic. It is a panel is an additional sliding control for the bass
properly scaled piano — the quality and intensity of section. This makes it possible to increase or vary the
the notes over the entire keyboard are unusually amount of bass power at will. A startling effect of
accurate and in proper relationship. sudden waves of bass tones can be achieved.
VERSATILITY - In addition to the true piano CONNECTIONS - Foot control has two plugs at the
sound, this instrument has a fine Harpsichord sound end of suitable cables - they are easily plugged into
and an excellent Lute sound. It is really three jacks under the piano — and since one is larger than
instruments in one. the other, you cannot make an error in plugging them
in.
PORTABILITY - The RMI Electra-Piano is truly
portable. Its chrome legs are self-contained. They fold T line cord and a 10' shielded cable with jack for
out for fast set-ups, fold flat for easy carrying. Total plugging the piano into the amplifier. Both are
weight about 85 pounds. permanently attached. An AC outlet located under
DESIGN — Completely solid state (all transistors - the instrument permits switching amplifier on and off
no tubes), using 68 separate tone generators, one for with the RMI Electra-Piano.
each note on the 68 note keyboard. There are no AMPLIFICATION - The RMI Electra-Piano &
strings or bars which can get out of tune. The use of Harpsichord 368X can be plugged into any high
individual tone generators for each note is more quality music amplifier with good results. For the
expensive than other methods, but does three things: best results, it should be used with the RMI-140A
1. Provides true piano tone; 2. Permits performance amplifier. This is a special purpose amplifier, with its
unmatched by any other system; 3. Provides a high own separate treble system, designed to bring out the
degree of reliability. fantastic upper range sound capabilities of RMI
portable keyboard instruments.
KEYBOARD CONSTRUCTION - The individual
note keys are completely interchangeable and MATERIALS & COLORS - The RMI Electra-Piano
individually adjustable. The action is quiet - it has all is covered with rich black, tough material which
the excellent characteristics and quality associated resists abrasion and stains. The tone selector panel is
with a wood action. chrome steel, and the legs chrome. The appearance is
CONTROLS - Foot control unit is standard equip highly distinctive and pleasing; it complements the
ment; a pedal provides full range expression from great sound.
silence to full output; a separate pedal produces piano DIMENSIONS -
sustain. Rocker type on/off switch has built-in pilot
Height Width Depth
light.
Open 35 3/4" 42 5/8" 23 3/8"
Closed 9 3/8" 42 5/8" 23 3/8"
POWER - 105-125 volts, 60 cycles, only 10 watts.
ACCESSORIES - Optional accessories include
extensions for the legs which raise the unit for
The-Accenter gives a percussive attack to the harpsi convenient stand-up playing.
chord or lute sound, as desired. The Organ Mode
permits all stops to be played as an organ, without
the normal percussive decay.
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The RMI ELECTRA-PIANO and harpsichord is the all new of these features, plus a 61 note keyboard and expression-
instrument for sound-thinking combos who are bothered by sustain pedal, clearly make the RMI ELECTRA-PIANO and
the problems of piano availability, tone, tuning, and harpsichord a real sound investment for small combos on
transportation that limit and hamper the jobs they play. the move.
These problems are solved by the RMI ELECTRA-PIANO
The RMI ELECTRA-PIANO and harpsichord is another of
and harpsichord —the all-electronic piano that delivers the
the unique sound ideas from RMI instruments. Plug into
truest portable piano tone available. It's the one with no
one at your nearest progressive music store.
strings or struck bars to get out of tune. The one with
harpsichord and various novelty-effect stops that allow you
to change your sound at will. And the littlest big feature of
ROCKY MOUNT INSTRUMENTS, INC.
all: its weight — here is a piano that only weighs about 80 Subsidiary of Allen Organ Company
pounds including its slim, modern, self-contained legs. All MACUNGIE,PA. 18062
SPECIFICATIONS
RMI ELECTRA-PIANO & harpsichord
SOUND-The RMI Electra-Piano produces an acous "Honky-Tonk" Piano - By depressing the Piano and
tical piano sound which is remarkably authentic. It is a Harpsi stops an authentic "rinky-tink" sound can be
properly scaled piano — the quality and intensity of achieved.
ths notes over the entire keyboard are unusually
These are a few. There are many other unique and
accurate and in proper relationship. interesting combinations possible.
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VERSATILITY - In addition to the true piano sound,
CONNECTIONS-Foot control has two plugs at the
this instrument has a marvelous Harpsichord sound and
end of suitable cables - they are easily plugged into
an excellent Lute sound. It is really three instruments in
jacks under the piano - and since one is larger than the
one.
other, you cannot make an error in plugging them in.
PORTABILITY -The RMI Electra-Piano is truly porta 7' line cord and a 10' shielded cable with jack for
ble. Its chrome legs are self-contained. They fold out for plugging the piano into the amplifier. Both are perma
fast set-ups, fold flat for easy carrying. Total weight nently attached. An AC outlet located under the
under 80 pounds. instrument permits switching amplifier on and off with
the RMI Electra-Piano.
The Accenter gives a percussive attack to the harpsi ACCESSORIES -Optional accessories include a
chord or lute sound, as desired. The Organ Mode permits removable music rack, and extensions for the legs which
all stops to be played as an organ, without the normal raise the unit for convenience in stand-up playing.
percussive decay.
ROCKY MOUNT INSTRUMENTS, INC.,Sales Office: Macungie, Pa. 18062, Phone: 215/965-9801
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The Model 368 ELECTRA PIANO & HARPSICHORD represents the second
generation of the now famous RMI 300 series portable keyboards. This 68 note
instrument is equipped with seven stop tablets as follows: Piano, Piano PP,
Harpsichord, Harpsichord PP, Lute, Organ Mode, and Accenter. Two
additional controls appear on the stop board, namely, BASS and VOLUME
controls. In addition, there are combination foot controlled volume and
sustain pedals.
AUDIO
This instrument is designed to be operated with an external audio system,
such as an RMI type 140 Amplifier. It should be remembered that the tone
quality and power will be limited if the audio system does not have good
performance characteristics. Very few amplifiers on the market today have
the brilliant treble response so necessary for producing the sound of a Harp
sichord, for instance. It is in this area of bright, treble response that RMI
Amplifiers excel. An amplifier equipped with Reverb provides additional,
pleasing effects. Do not expect satisfactory results if.you connect the RMI
ELECTRA PIANO & HARPSICHORD to a BASS type musical instrument
amplifier. -- unless bass only is desired.
OPERATION
To make the instrument operational, first plug the AC cord into a 110 V.,
60 cycle receptacle. It will be noted that there are two cords and plugs
connected to the pedal unit. These plugs are inserted into the proper receptacles
of the ELECTRA PIANO, and it is hardly possible to confuse these since one jack
is larger than the other. Next, the audio wire should be connected to the input
of the aforementioned audio system, and the amplifier tone and volume controls
set for the desired effect - with the volume pedal set at maximum.
Set the instrument's Bass control at the mid point and set the instrument's VOLUME
control at maximum. The instrument VOLUME CONTROL is s convenience feature
and will save you the trouble of having to manipulate the amplifier control,
depending on the musical effect that is to be produced. Now,. you may increase
or decrease the bass according to your taste and the type of effect that you desire
to create.
PIANO
The first stop, moving from left to right, is, of course, the PIANO. Depress
this atop and set the volume pedal to its maximum* Set the bass control at the
desired level. Also set the instrument's volume control to the desired point.
This instrument can then be played like a regular piano with standard sustain pedal
techniques* The next stop, called PIANO PP, is essentially the same but softer.
**Also Model 36 8X
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RETAIL PRICE LIST
July 1, 1977
Suggested List Price
KEYBOARDS
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Important Note: The RMI 360 Amplifier Line is designed to be used with a wide
variety of instruments. Be sure to select the proper model for each specific
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SUBJECT 1: FIXING A "DEAD NOTEffOEM THE ELECTRA PIANO
9# With a clip lead, short across capacitor C5, and depress the key.
If the oscillator now plays, this indicates an open capacitor.
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Tjiis cpriditipil e^fti fee^ici^u^ed by k cdicj -9pld®h JQiritflia the^^Liidio bliss bar'^
line w;hich riiris the length of the tone generator, and is located just behind
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If a certain pitch sounds continuously when the Organ Mode stop is used,
the trouble is usually caused by a defective diode* CI17. The location of this
diode is shown on the pictprmatic layout drawing. When replacing this
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Ajctupilly, there i^nq mystery about tuning, and it does not require a, I
musical ear, as that term is understood. It does require, however, ait ■
ear which can hear the wave beats between two frequencies of very
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Use^^ the "Organ' MoBe11^ and ffPiinbfl stops for tuning purposes, " , ,.
'To make a" change iii frequency (tuning),1 iurri tiie 'potentiometer ty'^e' }^'%yi ■
tuning control either clockwise (sharp) or counterclockwise (flal)^"'1*' A*°
depending upon which, w^y it is desire.d to shift the pitch. If a.given nqtQ. I
cannot be brought into proper pitch fryacljus^m
it ip nepessary to carry put the following procedure: . ;. . f .
ft %s neqessjary' to liaye some type of pitch standard pxi reference -!r J&fr tf}h |
' tuiielf piano/ etectrqnic clevice such; as,vtlie Conn, Strbboturier{or PeteT^soii^
Tuner, or "A" tuning fork for those who can set a' teinpe^ameiit%y feaR 'l ■
Several paodels of audio ostcillatof reference ,ctevices for tuning pu^ppse^s |
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First set the tuner gain control to produce the best pattern contrast*
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generator can then be tuned in the usual way changing the tuning adjustment
to produce & stationary pattern on the strobe disc. The tone selector knob
is reset, of course, for each different tone measured.
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