Hammond A-162, Owner'S Manual

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Setting the P
aramet
ers
PERCUSS (PERCUSSion)
In this mode, you can set the parameters of the Percussion sound.
To locate this mode:
1. From either of the PLAY screens, touch the [MENU/EXIT] button. Menu A will display.
2. Touch the [PAGE
 ] button once. Menu B will display.
3. Touch the [2] PERCUSS button.
1. Or, hold down either [SECOND], [THIRD], [FAST], or [SOFT] button for a few moments.
LEVEL - SOFT
LEVEL - NORMAL
Th ese are for setting the volume of Percussion. SOFT is the
volume when the [SOFT] button is “ON,” and NORMAL is
the volume when the [SOFT] button is “OFF.”
Th
e setting range is 1 to 16. Th e higher the value, the louder
the volume.
DECAY - SLOW
DECAY - FAST
Normally the Percussion decay is SLOW when the [FAST] but-
ton is “OFF” (LED not lit) and FAST when the [FAST] button
is “ON” (LED lit). However, with this feature you can adjust
the rate at which the Percussion will decay for either SLOW or
FAST button settings.
Th
e setting range is 1 to 9 and “C.” Th e higher the value, the
longer the Decay Time. When “C” is selected, the Percussion
will not decay but sound continuously.
KEYBOARD - TOUCH
Th is is for setting the method of triggering the Percussion.
ON: This replicates the Touch-Response Percussion function on the
original models B-3/C-3/A-100. The Percussion tones will sound
only if you play the keys in a detached manner (non-legato). Any
degree of detachment is suffi
cient.
OFF: This replicates the “legato non-retriggering” Percussion function
on the X-66, Concorde and later model Hammond Organs. Each
key will sound when played regardless of whether other keys are
being held.
KEYBOARD - VELOCITY
Th is is for selecting whether the Percussion tones respond to
key velocity.
ON: Percussion volume increases with increased keyboard velocity.
OFF: Percussion volume remains constant, regardless of velocity.
KEYBOARD - KEY TRACK
Changes the Percussion Volume by the position on the key-
board.
ON: The Percussion tones will be gradually reduced in volume on the
higher notes.
OFF: The volume of the Percussion will stay at the same level through-
out the entire compass of the manual.
DRAWBAR - 1´ CANCEL
Th is mutes the 1´ SWELL Drawbar while using Percussion.
ON: Mute.
OFF: Does not mute.
DRAWBAR - LEVEL
Decrease the volume of SWELL Drawbars while using Percus-
sion.
0dB: Does not decrease the volume.
-3dB: Decreases the volume by the same amount as the B-3/C-3/A-100
spec.
-5dB: Decreases the volume by 5dB in the middle octave and by vary-
ing amounts in other octaves, similar to an older vintage organ.
NOTE: This parameter works only when the [SOFT] button is “OFF.”
NOTE: The parameters in these modes are all Preset Parameters.
1´ CANCEL
The B-3/C-3/A-100 had no key contact exclu-
sively for Percussion but used the 1´ contact
for Percussion. This feature is replicated on
this organ.
DRAWBAR LEVEL
On the B-3/C-3/A-100, the Drawbar Volume
was slightly reduced when the Percussion was
engaged. This characteristic is replicated on
this organ.
KEY TRACKING
On the original Hammond Organs with Touch-
Response Percussion Control, such as the
B-3/C-3/A-100, the Percussion sounds would
taper off slightly at higher frequencies. This
feature is replicated on this organ.