B-3 Operation Manual
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Programming Basics
Preset Modulation Processors
Preset
Modulation
Processors
There are also two “Preset Level” modulation processors located in the
“Preset Patchcords” screen of the Edit menu. These processors were created
especially for B-3 to duplicate the rotating speaker and key percussion
effects of the original B-3 organ. It is important to understand that
although the preset processors originate at the Preset Level PatchCords, their
output is used in the Layer PatchCords.
Preset Lag
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Preset Modulation
Processors start working as soon
as the preset is selected. The
Layer Modulation Processors
take effect only when a key is
pressed.
Like the Layer Lag processors (described on page 63) the Preset Lag slows
down rapid changes in the input signal. The output “lags” behind the input
at a pre-programmed rate. Unlike the layer level lag processors, the preset lag
takes effect as soon as the preset is selected. In contrast, the layer level lag
processors begin acting only after a keyboard key has been depressed. The
Preset Lag also has a Lag Amount input which controls the lag time. Positive
lag amounts increase the lag time. A MIDI controller (front panel knob) is
commonly used to control lag amount.
In the B-3, the preset lag is often used to “spin-up” and “spin-down” the
rotating speaker effect. A MIDI footswitch is commonly used as the input to
the lag which acts to slow down the instantaneous change of the switch.
The slowly changing output value is then routed using a layer patchcord to
crossfade between layers or change the speed of an LFO.
Preset Ramp
This processor generates a positive or negative going slope whenever the
first
key is depressed on the MIDI channel.
Preset
Lag
Lag Amount
(+ value = longer)
ex. footswitch
Preset Ramp
1st Note
Played
time
in
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original
value
Positive Rate
Preset Ramp
decrease
original
value
1st Note
Played
time
Negative Rate
Summary of Contents for B-3
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