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Percussion Edit Page 3
From the previous screen, touch the PAGE RIGHT Touch Button once. Page 3 of the PERCUSSION Edit Menu
should now display. The letters underneath the word “TOUCH” should now be blinking.
Percussion Touch
This Advanced Feature allows you to turn "ON" or "OFF" the Percussion Touch-Response. When turned “ON”
Percussion tones will sound only if you play the keys in a detached manner (non-legato). Any degree of detachment is
sufficient. This replicates the Touch-Response Percussion function on the original models B-3, C-3, RT-3 or A-100.
When turned “OFF,” each key will sound when played regardless of whether other keys are being held. This replicates
the Percussion function on the X-66, Concorde and later model Hammond Organs.
Turn the VALUE Rotary Control to turn Percussion Touch "ON" or “OFF.”
Percussion Velocity Sensitivity
From the previous screen, touch the PAGE RIGHT Touch Button once. The letters underneath the word “VEL”
should now be blinking.
When turned “ON,” the volume of the Percussion tone is controlled by how fast keys are played. The faster keys are
played, the louder the Percussion sounds. The more slowly keys are played, the softer the Percussion sounds. When
turned “OFF,” each key will sound at the same volume level when played.
Turn the VALUE Rotary Control to turn Percussion Velocity Sensitivity "ON" or “OFF.”
NOTE: Although vintage Hammond Organs do not have this feature, a player more accustomed to a piano touch
may want to try this feature, and may find the Touch-Response Percussion somewhat easier to use.
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