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* This channel will be different for each MIDI coupler piston.
Note: Please refer to the MIDI
channel list at the beginning of the MIDI section.
Remember, MIDI default settings can be changed by performing a MIDI Save procedure.
ENABLING/DISABLING MIDI MASTER CHANNELS
The Rodgers 950 reserves several MIDI channels for recording and playback of the organ using a
MIDI sequencer. One channel is reserved for each division as follows:
Great Master Channel
Notes and Expression
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Swell Master Channel
Notes and Expression
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Pedal Master Channel
Notes and Expression
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The organ sends and receives MIDI information on these channels unless they are disabled. It may be
necessary to disable one or more Master Channels when using the organ console as a MIDI keyboard
controller in multi-track or multi-layer sequencing, to avoid duplicating note data on multiple tracks.
Enabling or Disabling a MIDI Master Channel
1. Press and hold the SET piston, and turn the Select Knob clockwise (right) to “MIDI MASTER
CHANNEL”.
2. Place the cursor on the division name field (“GT”, “SW”, or “PED”).
3. Rotate the Alpha Dial until the desired selection is displayed.
4. Turn the Select Knob clockwise (right) to move the cursor to the channel status field (“OFF”,
“RCV ONLY”, “SEND ONLY”, “SEND & RCV”).
5. Rotate the Alpha Dial to set the Master Channel status for this selection.
Note: Turning a
manual’s Master Channel off prevents the organ from sending or receiving notes or expression
on that channel.
6. Press General Cancel to exit.
MIDI STOP CHANGES
When sequencing or controlling another Rodgers console from the Rodgers 805C, stop selections are
normally transmitted and received using MIDI System Exclusive messages. This allows the stops selected
during sequencing to play back accurately.
If desired, the organ stops may be controlled using MIDI Program Changes rather than System
Exclusive messages. These Program Changes will control the organ pistons rather than the individual
stops. The System Exclusive method normally offers the optimum control over registration, since it does
not require the organ pistons to be set up beforehand. The use of piston Program Changes for stop control
is most useful when controlling a Rodgers organ from a remote MIDI keyboard or when controlling a
second Rodgers console other than a Rodgers 805C via MIDI.
