Rodgers Theatre 360, Руководство пользователя

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INTRODUCTION
While Chaplin was silent, a new kind of organ brought the sound of music to movie
audiences throughout the world. This glorious new instrument was called the theatre organ,
and it became as popular as the movie stars it accompanied. Although many of these stars
began to fall on the day audiences first heard Jolson sing on screen, the theatre organ never
lost its hosts of loyal and articulate enthusiasts.
Today’s digitally sampled electronic theatre organ has evolved into much more than a
smaller version of the mighty theatre pipe organ. Besides the most authentic traditional
theatre organ voices available on a digital instrument, the Rodgers Theatre 360 offers the
organist an entire orchestra, a variety of percussion and trap instruments, and a myriad of
sound effects.
As you become acquainted with the Rodgers Theatre 360 and the vast musical resources
of such features as the exclusive Voice Palette, the Rhythmaker, Selectable Traps, and Mood
Enhancements, it becomes apparent this instrument is much more than just a recreation or a
replica. The built-in Roland sound module lets the organist choose from over 600 sounds in
addition to the very complete specification of traditional theatre organ voices. With note-by-
note voicing capability, tremulants with controls to adjust both the rate and depth, and the
ability to add real wind-blown pipes, the Rodgers Theatre 360 is truly in a class by itself.
This manual will help with the exploration of the expansive capabilities and the variety of
features and functions offered by this incomparable instrument. As highly sophisticated as the
Theatre 360 is, the features are easy to use and easy to access, creating a most satisfying
musical experience for the player and listener alike.
The Rodgers Theatre 360 is a wonderful example of Rodgers’ commitment to celebrate
tradition while creating the future. From the first notes that sound forth from the Theatre 360
to the endless possibilities of sound combinations developed over the years to come, we think
you will agree Rodgers is indeed the
sound choice !
Celebrating Tradition . . .
Creating the Future