Rodgers 538 insignia, Owner'S Manual

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Rodgers 538/i548
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BASS coupler
The
[BASS]
coupler is much like the
[MELODY]
coupler,
except that it adds the PEDAL registration to the lowest
note played on manual I. This allows you to easily add a
bass part to anything played on manual I.
The
[BASS]
coupler lights when engaged. Any selected
registration in the PEDAL division will sound from the
lowest key being played on manual I. This provides a
pedal bass sound without actually playing the
pedalboard.
The
[BASS]
coupler affects keys 1~25 of manual I, but
this can be changed (see below). It is also available for
the orchestral sounds. See the illustration on page 14.
Note: The
[BASS]
coupler’s status can only be saved to a general
memory.
Melody and Bass coupler ranges
The
[MELODY]
and
[BASS]
coupler ranges depend on
the split point. The split point for the bass range can be
set to any key between notes “1” and “25” (the default
key is “25”). The split point for the MELODY range can
be changed between notes “25” and “61”.
The
[MELODY]
range is on the right side of the split
point, and the
[BASS]
range is on the left side. The split
point is the lowest note of the
[MELODY]
range.
(1) Hold
[SET]
while pressing the
[BASS]
or
[MELODY]
coupler (it flashes).
(2) Press the desired key (1~25) on manual I (the lower
manual) or manual II (upper manual).
Note: This setting cannot be saved and needs to be made each
time you need it after switching on the organ.
General cancel (‘0’)
Activated stops and couplers can be cleared quickly by
pressing the
[0]
piston. Simply press and release it to
cancel a registration.
Pressing
[0]
+
[SET]
returns selections to the general
parameter settings. In addition,
[0]
+
[SET]
changes the
temperament back to EQUAL and sets the MIDI coupler
parameters to their power-up default.
Performing with the metronome
You can perform while the metronome sounds. The
538/i548 provides a versatile metronome function. You
can adjust the volume or time signature of the
metronome, and specify when the metronome should
sound.
(1) Press the
[QUICK¥MENU]
piston.
(2) Use the Select knob to select the “Song Recorder”
entry:
(3) Press the
[QUICK¥MENU]
piston to confirm your
choice.
Note: If you select the wrong entry, you can return to the pre-
vious level by briefly pressing the
[ø¥EXIT]
piston.
(4) Use the Select knob to select “Metronome”.
(5) Press the [QUICK¥MENU] piston.
You can also select this page directly by holding
down
[SET]
while pressing
[®÷ª]
.
[BASS] Coupler [MELODY] coupler
Factory default
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