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Rodgers 538/i548
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Reverb
An independent reverb level (from 0~127) may be set
for each MIDI coupler.
(1) See steps (1)~(3) above.
(2) Use the Select knob to select the “Rev” parameter.
(3) Use the data entry wheel set the desired reverb
value.
(4) Save your settings if you wish to keep them.
See page 54.
Settings that are saved while the MIDI coupler is
activated also contain the reverb value.
(5) Press and hold the
[ø¥EXIT]
piston to return to the
main page.
Chorus
An independent chorus level (from 0~127) may be set
for each MIDI coupler. Chorus adds a slight pitch
fluctuation to a given sound. It is often used for guitar
and electric piano tones.
(1) See steps (1)~(3) under “Pan”.
(2) Use the Select knob to select the “Cho” parameter.
(3) Use the data entry wheel set the desired chorus
value.
(4) Save your settings if you wish to keep them.
See page 54.
The chorus setting can be saved to a memory piston
along with all other parameters.
(5) Press and hold the
[ø¥EXIT]
piston to return to the
main page.
Local
The “Local” parameter provides opportunities for some
very unique MIDI setups, many of which will not be
used by most organists. However, should the need arise,
the control is available.
When a division is in the Local On condition, it
operates normally. This is the default setting.
When a division is in the Local Off condition, the stops
and keyboard (or pedals) of the selected division are
disconnected from the internal (“local”) sounds. This
can be set for each division individually. Activating
stops and playing notes won’t result in any sound being
heard from that division.
However, that division still transmits MIDI information
that can be recorded or used to control another
Rodgers organ. This feature can be used to silence the
Master console completely when you wish to control
only the external Rodgers console.
Also, in the Local Off condition, “local” divisions can still
be played by a sequencer or remote keyboard
connected to the MIDI IN jack; this means that the
sounds of the 538/i548 can be controlled by a remote
source even when “Local Off” is selected.
Finally, Local Off can be useful in specific sequencing
applications when you are recording both organ and
MIDI voices. To use it, MIDI Soft Thru must be enabled
on your sequencer.
Each manual has its own “Local” parameter, so that you
can decide, to assign only one keyboard to an external
MIDI instrument.
(1) Press
[QUICK¥MENU]
.
(2) Use the Select knob to select “MIDI Setting”.
(3) Confirm your choice by pressing
[QUICK¥MENU]
.
(4) Choose “Pedal”, “Manual I”, or “Manual II” with the
Select knob.
Local 0n
Sound is emitted
Produces sound
Tone generator
Local 0ff
No sound produced
Tone generator
No sound produced
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