MDS-8
Section I
6
Bass Coupler
When this coupler is used,
the lowest note played on the Great
manual
will automatically key any Pedal voice, playing those
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.
Romantic Tuning Off When activated, a second “tight” tuning is drawn, resulting in a
less warm sound.
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.”
Memory B
When used, this tablet allows access to ten general combinations
that are completely independent of those on the “A” memory.
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 SWITCH
The Reverb is activated by the toggle switch located underneath the left side of the
console. See page 17 of this manual, REVERBERATION.
