Rodgers W-5000, User Manual

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Chapter 2
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PERFORMANCE BASICS
The W-5000 contains three tone generators; the Drawbar/Tone-Wheel generator (for contemporary organ
sounds), the Classic Organ generator (for classical and church organ sounds), and the Synth generator (for
synthesized instrument and percussion sounds). The following sections describe how to select and play
sounds from these three generators. (If you've worked through the Quick Start guide, you'll already be
familiar with these procedures.)
DRAWBAR TONES
Ê
While seated comfortably (on the handsome and functional bench!), raise the volume a little by
rotating the [SPKR] knob clockwise and by depressing the Expression pedal slightly.
Ë
Play a few notes on the Upper manual (the top keyboard) and
set an appropriate volume with the [SPKR] knob and Expression
pedal.
Headphones can also be used; the headphone jack is located just
below the [Bender/Modulation] lever. Note that connecting
headphones to this jack will cut off the internal and any external
speakers.
Take great care when using headphones however;
excessive volume levels can easily damage your hearing!
[Bender/Modulation] lever