MDS-8
Section I
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stops that have been selected in the Pedal division as well as
those in the Great division.
Melody Coupler
When used,
the highest note played on the Great manual
will
automatically key, an appropriate Swell melody voice, such as
Trompette or Basson, playing all stops that have been selected in
the Swell division as well as those in the Great division. This
feature allows accentuation of the melody.
Solo Organ Voices
See Section II, Solo Voices and Second Voices.
Alternate Tuning ON This stop changes the tuning of the entire organ. When on, one
of the three Alternate tunings in the Console Controller™ will be
activated. See Console Controller Guide.
Tremulants Full
When activated along with one or more of the organ’s
tremulants, this control causes the tremulants to become much
deeper in their oscillation than normal classical tremulants.
Useful for Gospel music, etc. Also known as “Vibrato.”
Console Speakers Off De-activates the internal speakers.
External Speakers Off De-activates the external speakers.
EXPRESSION SHOES
The MDS-8 features two expression shoes. These are volume pedals located under the
manuals in the lower center of the console The shoe on the left expresses the Great and
Pedal divisions, while the one on the right expresses the Swell division.
REVERB
The Reverb is activated by the rocker switch located in the console controller drawer.
See page 17 of this manual, REVERBERATION.
