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Creating new Crescendo Sequences
As stated earlier, there are two Crescendo sequences on the T967, a Standard sequence and an
Alternate sequence. Either or both of these sequences can be changed to suit your particular
needs. The sequences can also be returned to the factory default settings if desired.
Each crescendo has a total of 64
stages
, or steps. Stage 1 is the very first stage activated when
the Crescendo pedal is depressed. As the pedal is opened further, the Crescendo moves
sequentially through the stages until the pedal is completely open and stage 63 is reached.
When creating a new crescendo, it is advisable to first write the new sequence down, then assign
stage numbers from 1 to 63 to each stop or group of stops in the sequence. Sometimes, there are
more stages than stop additions or changes in the sequence, so it is necessary to skip some stages
to make the sequence end at or near stage 63. If this is not done, the sequence ends before the
Crescendo shoe is fully depressed.
Each stop can be turned on at any stage and turned off at any later stage. If a stop is activated at
a particular stage, then it will become active when the Crescendo is used and reaches that stage.
If a stop is retired at a later stage, it will be removed from the sequence when the Crescendo
reaches that stage.
As an example, assume the
SWELL 8' BOURDON
is to turn on at stage 1 and off at stage 25.
At stage 1, you would turn on the
SWELL 8' BOURDON
; at stage 25, you would turn it off.
Unlocking and Locking the Crescendo Sequences
The Crescendo sequences are normally locked to prevent accidental changes, therefore they
must be unlocked before a new sequence can be set. Also, you should lock the Crescendo
sequences after you are finished programming.
To unlock or lock the Crescendo sequences:
1. Press and hold the
ALT CRESC
piston for approximately five seconds until
either
CRESCENDO LOCKED
or
CRESCENDO UNLOCKED
appears in the
display.
2. If the desired setting (Unlocked/Locked) is already selected, release the
ALT
CRESC
piston. Otherwise, continue with step 3.
3. While continuing to hold
ALT CRESC
, rotate the Alpha dial in either direction
to change the setting.
4. Release
the
ALT CRESC
piston.
Setting a New Crescendo Sequence
To set a new Crescendo sequence, first make sure the Crescendo sequences are unlocked
using the procedure above (“Unlocking and Locking the Crescendo Sequences”).
Both the Standard and Alternate Crescendo sequences can be set in the following manner.
Please note, if the
ALT CRESC
piston is
unlit
in step 1, the
Standard
Crescendo will be
selected for programming; if the
ALT CRESC
piston is
lit
in step 1, the
Alternate
Crescendo
will be selected for programming. In other words, the Crescendo which is selected in step 1
will be the one which is modified.