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Vintage Motor Controller (VMC) for Leslie Speakers (v19-0214)

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of their respective companies and are not associated with BookerLAB.

Proudly designed and manufactured in Liberty, SC, USA.

Summary of Contents for BL-VMC

Page 1: ...1 P a g e B o o k e r L A B 2 0 1 7 2 0 1 9 Vintage Motor Controller VMC for Leslie Speakers v19 0214 info bookerlab com 1 864 843 4459 Vintage Motor Controller VMC Manual...

Page 2: ...ttp www bookerlab com 1 864 843 4459 BookerLAB is a registered trademark of BookerLAB LLC Crumar Electro Hammond Hammond Suzuki Leslie Mojo Nord and Viscount are trademarks of their respective compani...

Page 3: ...tor Controller Motor Monitors MIDI 10 Connector Descriptions 12 MIDI Configuration 13 Available Accessories 14 Installation 15 Before You Get Started 15 Installing the VMC 16 Installing the VMC MM 17...

Page 4: ...er and lower preventing rotation The VMC mounts inside or outside the Leslie cabinet and receives AC power from the amplifier s reverb outlet or another suitable AC outlet The upper and lower motors t...

Page 5: ...peed control footswitch sustain pedal or MIDI MIDI allows recording of live Leslie speed changes Live Memphis control for guitar players Recording Studios MIDI control allows engineers to automate Les...

Page 6: ...Adds Memphis and Stop Modes to stock Leslie speakers controlled via jack Speed controlled by half moon switch or footswitch via jack Requires optional Dual Motor Monitor DMM for amplifier speed contr...

Page 7: ...e amplifier to the VMC via the optional external Dual Motor Monitor DMM accessory plugged into the Speed Control Switch jack which in turn controls the Leslie motors Alternatively a half moon switch o...

Page 8: ...Modes controlled by 2 position footswitch via jack Integrates Dual Motor Monitor DMM for stock amplifier speed control What s Included VMC MM Vintage Motor Controller Plastic enclosure with mounting...

Page 9: ...hoed through the amplifier to the VMC via the integrated motor monitors which in turn controls the Leslie motors Alternatively speed can be controlled by a half moon switch or footswitch plugged into...

Page 10: ...or sustain pedal via jack Memphis and Stop Modes also controlled by 2 position footswitch via jack Integrates Dual Motor Monitor DMM for amplifier speed control What s Included VMC MIDI Vintage Motor...

Page 11: ...MIDI LED on the VMC will pulse to confirm communication activity Alternatively speed can be controlled by a half moon switch footswitch or piano sustain pedal plugged into the Switch In jack This jac...

Page 12: ...m Memphis Mode MS Norm TS labeled for Memphis Stop Normal or Total Stop Normal Memphis Mode Switch to control Memphis Mode at the VMC when external switch is unavailable T O C T Tremolo O Off Common G...

Page 13: ...wn Keyboard MIDI Mapping The next six 2 7 DIP switches allow you to select the MIDI mapping used for a specific keyboard model For MIDI to correctly control your motor speed these switches must be set...

Page 14: ...tor Monitor DMM accessory for VMC BL HMS1 BookerLAB Half Moon Switch Supports Chorale Off Tremolo switching Includes a 15 cable with TRS male phono plugs at each end BL FS2 Dual Button Footswitch with...

Page 15: ...supply machine bolts and wood screws for a variety of mounting options The recommended mounting location is on the upper left corner of the middle panel on the Leslie cabinet and the instructions on t...

Page 16: ...lugs up into the middle section of the cabinet and pass them through the rectangular port on the middle panel Pass the red VMC power cord through the same port and route the plug down through the slot...

Page 17: ...m your keyboard connects to the MIDI IN on the VMC The MIDI OUT on the VMC is a soft thru connection This can be connected to other equipment to be controlled by your organ keyboard or it can be conne...

Page 18: ...d changes are echoed through the amplifier to the integrated Motor Monitors thus controlling the Leslie motors The VMC adds Stop and Memphis Modes which can be controlled by a footswitch as shown belo...

Page 19: ...for Nords Viscounts etc that output audio on a TRS or XLR connector and don t generate speed signals Here speed is controlled by a half moon switch or footswitch plugged into the Speed Control Switch...

Page 20: ...1 864 843 4459 Fast Slow AC Inputs The VMC supports Fast Slow or only Fast In where Stop isn t desired or enabled in the Leslie amplifier with an EIS Trek II relay Simply connect the appropriate speed...

Page 21: ...ent Note Any plug in this jack will override the amplifier speed control Speed In Connector Pin Out Tip Chorale Ring Tremolo Sleeve Shield On Connect Tip or Ring to Sleeve Stop Switch Memphis Mode 1 T...

Page 22: ...perate Memphis Mode However if you want to completely disable Memphis Mode set SW1 OFF This will override Memphis Mode and the Normal Memphis external switch will only operate in Normal mode regardles...

Page 23: ...Stop Speed Control Wiring Diagram The following graphic shows how it is possible to wire a console mounted speed control switch with panel mounted Stop and Memphis Mode toggle switches on the VMC and...

Page 24: ...replace the VMC or included accessories at their sole discretion Failures resulting from misuse product modifications failure to adhere to product specifications or instructions or failure resulting...