Gem Ws1 Keyboard Workstation Manual [portable] Jun 2026

Features a built-in 5-track sequencer capable of recording up to 32 songs internally.

The GEM WS1 features a built-in multi-track sequencer, allowing you to compose full arrangements without a computer. Recording a New Song Press the button to enter recording mode. Select an empty song slot using the dial. Choose a style, tempo, and initial sounds. Press the Record button (the indicator light will flash).

The original battery is a soldered 3V rechargeable or lithium cell on the main motherboard.

Appendix G – Style List (if arranger) Appendix H – MIDI Implementation Chart Appendix I – Specifications (Polyphony, ROM/RAM, Disk type, Dimensions, Weight) Appendix J – Index gem ws1 keyboard workstation manual

Dedicated buttons grouped by instrument categories (e.g., Pianos, Chromatic, Organ, Guitar, Strings, Brass, Synth).

Requires you to play full, three-note chords in the left hand.

Both models utilize the same sound source with 128 editable "Voices" and 2MB of ROM samples. Features a built-in 5-track sequencer capable of recording

Keep holding the buttons until the display reads Initializing... or restores to the default Grand Piano screen.

Use the numeric keypad to enter a two-digit code (00–99) to select a primary voice.

: Used to quickly change parameters, dial in values, and adjust system volumes. Select an empty song slot using the dial

Before diving into buttons, you must understand how the WS1 thinks.

Procedure: Turn off the keyboard. Press and hold the and Lower buttons simultaneously while turning the power switch back on. The screen will display a initializing message, confirming the factory restore. 2. Internal Battery Replacement

If the system crashes or exhibits erratic behavior due to corrupted RAM: Turn off the instrument.

Used for rapid value changes, scrolling through sound libraries, or altering numeric parameters.

Assign an internal Voice to Track 1 (e.g., a piano sound). Set your tempo using the Tempo buttons or the data wheel.