PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV/E USER'S MANUAL / MANUALE D'ISTRUZIONI ENGLISH/ITALIANO
PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV/E USER'S MANUAL ENGLISH
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PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual FOREWORD FOREWORD AHLBORN-ORGANUM/PRAELUDIUM is a Classical Organ line built with the most advanced DRAKE (DspRisc-Advanced-Keyboard-Engine) technology. The design authentically recalls with great precision the complex sound parameters, that characterize the timbre and nuances of the classical pipe organ.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual FOREWORD 3 SEQUENCER AND FLOPPY DISK DRIVE The Sequencer and Floppy Disk Drive permit the concert player, the organ student, and the liturgical organist to study, perfect and listen to personal performances with greater objectivity. This instrument is equipped with a control unit for using the many functions characterized by the PROGRAMMING SECTION, positioned in the front, with an alphanumeric display.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual INTRODUCTION AHLBORN CLASSICAL ORGANS The console of these instruments maintains the traditional requirements of pipe organs. SWITCHING ON The first time the instrument is turned on, a two minute decompressing phase for the sound library is required in order to utilize its internal memory. The following indication will appear on the display, and it will disappear automatically when the decompression is finished: Wait Please!....
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual INTRODUCTION COMBINATION ACTION (BANK MODE - Default Setting) This instrument offers 10 general combinations with 50 memories giving a total of 500 combinations with automatic return to hand-set registration. The corresponding controls appear as THUMB PISTONS from 1 to 10 under Manual I. THUMB PISTONS below Manual I (from left to right): F 0 A.P. T COMBINATION SET HAND-SET REGISTRATION AUTOMATIC PEDAL TUTTI -/+ 1 to 10 PL.I,PL.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual INTRODUCTION COMBINATION ACTION (SEQUENCE MODE) This instrument offers 500 combinations with automatic return to hand-set registration. The corresponding controls appear as THUMB PISTONS Manual I. THUMB PISTONS below Manual I (from left to right): F COMBINATION SET -/+ DECREMENTATION/INCREMENTATION 0 HAND-SET REGISTRATION 1 to 9, 0 NUMERICAL KEYS FOR DIRECT ADRESSING OF COMBINATIONS A.P. AUTOMATIC PEDAL PL.I,PL.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual INTRODUCTION AUTOMATIC RETURN TO HAND-SET REGISTRATION ('0'-PISTON): While playing with a hand-selected registration, it may be necessary to use one or more combinations that have already been fixed. In this way, the original hand-set registration will be either cancelled or modified. However, by pressing the '0' piston, the original hand-set registration will be automatically restored. If you wish to cancel this also, press the General Cancel piston 'A'.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual INTRODUCTION AUTOMATIC PEDAL (operating mode "Normal") For this useful device the reversible thumb piston A.P. is located below Manual I. The relative LED is located on the left of the display). With Couplers I-PED and II-PED, this device engages only the Coupler corresponding to the Manual which is played, excluding the other.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual PROGRAMMING SECTION PROGRAMMING SECTION On the right side of the front panel above the keyboard is a section dedicated to the controls to modify the single and general tabs of the instrument, and to the incorporated Sequencer and Floppy Disk Drive. GENERAL INFORMATION Use of the PROGRAMMING SECTION does not present difficulties as the sequence of the various functions follow a constant system.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual DISPLAY DISPLAY All the functions carried out in this section are clearly visible on the alphanumeric liquid crystal DISPLAY (4 x 20) positioned in the front of the instrument.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual PROGRAMMING SECTION: OPERATING BUTTONS OPERATING BUTTONS EXIT EXIT ENTER ENTER EXIT FROM THE FUNCTION IN USE OR FROM ITS VALUE. ACCESS TO THE FUNCTION IN USE OR TO ITS VALUE DECREASE OF THE FUNCTION IN USE OR TO ITS VALUE INCREASE OF THE FUNCTION IN USE OR TO ITS VALUE These four buttons are very important to set and modify the functions carried out in the PROGRAMMING SECTION.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual PROGRAMMING SECTION: FUNCTIONAL BUTTONS FUNCTIONAL BUTTONS CONTROLS CONTROLS DISK REC START STOP SELECTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS RELATIVE TO THE SINGLE TABS AND GENERAL CONTROLS DISK COMMANDS THE FUNCTIONS ON FLOPPY DISK DRIVE (incorporated) REC COMMANDS THE RECORDING ON SEQUENCER (incorporated).
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual SYSTEM PANEL HOW TO OPERATE THE VARIOUS LEVELS OF A SYSTEM PANEL This is a fundamental part of the User's Manual and it illustrates the exploration of the many OPERATING CONFIGURATIONS introduced here. It is important to point out how each exploration is to be carried out by using the operative buttons introduced in each dedicated SECTION (page 10).
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 1 Press the CONTROLS button. EXIT SYSTEM PANEL 7 Press ENTER to confirm your choice. EXIT ENTER ENTER START STOP 8 As explained in points 4 and 5, you can decide to make other selections (by using the DECR. or INCR. buttons) or confirm your last selection (by pressing ENTER). In the example below, the option for the "Generals" control is confirmed by pressing ENTER. 2 The display will show the two FUNCTIONS: "Voicing" and "Finishing".
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual SECTION VOICING FUNCTIONS OF THE "CONTROLS" BUTTON 1 EXIT ENTER CONTROLS DISK REC START STOP By pressing the "CONTROLS" button the display will show the two functions: "Voicing" (selected according to single tabs and their memorization) and "Finishing" (various accessory functions). CONTROLS VOICING 2 Press DECR. or INCR. FINISHING buttons to select one of the two functions.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual SECTION VOICING SYSTEM PANEL N.1"VOICING" 1 The selected function "VOICING" will show on the display the controls relative to the single tab. Press "ENTER" to make a selection. EXIT 2 ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 Altern. Reg. Reg. Param. Note Param. Organ Preset Voicing Memory ENTER Reg 1--> F#0 Level G0 Level G#0 Level In the display, the squares with smooth corners will show the voices, contained within a single control (see NOTE).
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual SECTION VOICING ALTERNATIVE STOPS As mentioned in the Foreword, the organ has many "Alternative Stops". By entering this control, the display will show the list of stops available in a single numbered tablet. A letter of the alphabet marks every alternative stop. CONTROLS FINISHING VOICING 1 Alternate Reg. Example: ALTERNAT. REG nn .Cromorno 8'/a > .CROMORNE 8'/B .Clarinetto 8'/c .cor.basset 8'/d .
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual SECTION VOICING ACCESSORY STOPS Use the same procedure for the "Accessory Stops" three numbered tablets positioned in the front of the organ: 29 30 31 REG. ACCESS. REG. ACCESS. REG. ACCESS. G.O. REC. PED. Press the selected tablet for two seconds; the display will show the names of all accessory stops available in the organ. Stops can be inserted in one or more sections (G.O./Rec./Ped.) and are operated by activating the respective tablets.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual SECTION VOICING VOICING (Reg. Parameters) With this control it is possible to modify in his values the following parameters of "voicing" for each single stop: 1 LEVEL 2 SCALING 3 RELEASE 4 PITCH ADJUSTMENT 5 TONE CONTROL Controls Voicing Finishing 2 Reg. Param. 1-> n. NAME OF SELECTED STOP Level = -0db Scal. Low = -6 +6db Scal. High = -6 +6db Realase = 0 +20db Pitch.Adj. = +63db Tone Ctrl.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual SECTION VOICING LEVEL 1 With this control, it is possible to increase or decrease the volume of each stop. VALUE RANGE from 0 dB (maximum level) to - 60 dB(OFF level) SCALING 2 With this control, it is possible to gradually increase or decrease the cound volume of extreme parts (bass and treble) of a single stop.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual B SECTION VOICING EXTENSION OF THE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE PEDAL STOPS LOW (bass part) HIGH (treble part) = From C1 to F2 = From F#2 a G3 �������� �������� �������� �� ������ �� �� �� �� �� �� ������ �� �� �� �� �� � � �� �� �� �� �� ������ �� �� �� �� �� ������ ��� 3 ���� RELEASE With tihs control, it is possible to regulate the effect which simulates the moment the organ pipe ceases to sound after release of the key.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 4 SECTION VOICING PITCH ADJUSTMENT •RECIPROCAL TUNING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SEVERAL STOPS. With this control, it is possible to create various acoustic undulations between stops in order to avoid an unnatural sound inactivity of the ensemble. This regulation should be carried out by inserting TWO OR MORE STOPS (even on different sections with Couplers), one of which will be the object of the regulation with respect to the others.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual SECTION VOICING VOICING (Note Parameters) Acces to this control is possible to regulate the volume of each note in each single stop: VALUE RANGE from + 6 dB (maximum level) to -60 dB (OFF level) This control is especially useful when undesirable resonance acoustic effects occur on some notes of a stop. Controls Voicing Finishing 3 Note Param. Reg 1--> n.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual SECTION VOICING ORGAN PRESETS With this control, it is possible to select one of the four configurations of alternate stops (Presets) set by the factory for the entire organ.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual SECTION VOICING STOP SETTING AND RECALL The organist may select the alternative and accessory tabs to enable the organ single tablets. His programmation comprend also all the voicing data (see from page 18 to 22), thus creating his own voicing settings for the entire organ or part of it. Controls Voicing Finishing 5 Voicing Memory Then, by entering the control STORE, it is possible to store them in one of the four available memories.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) SYSTEM PANEL N. 2 "FINISHING" 1 Selecting the function "FINISHING", the display will show the seven general controls of the instrument (see the following page). 2 Press DECR. or INCR. buttons to select one of the nine controls described in point 1 and marked by the circled number (see NOTE 1). CONTROLS FINISHING VOICING ...follows 1. 2 3.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) FINISHING ... follows 5.1.1 5. 6. MIDI Effects 5. 5.2. 5.3. 6.1 6.2 MIDI 1 MIDI 2 MIDI Pipe Reverb 3D effect 5.1.3 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.1 Pipe MIDI Channel Reverb selection Reverb editing INT.3D Effect 5.2.1 MIDI Channel (In) Swell = Great = > Pedal = Common= 5.1.2 5.2.2 MIDI Channel (Out) 1� 16, Off 1� 16, Off 1� 16, Off 1� 16, Off AHLBORN Classical Organs 5.1.3 5.2.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) ... follows FINISHING 7. Channeling 7.1 7.2 Output 7.3 Inputs 7.1.1 7.2.1 7.1.2 Channel. Selection Aux IN 1 Channel. Editing Equalizers 7.2.2 7.3.1 Aux IN 2 Bass Mid Lo Mid Mid Hi Treble Input Level = +12 --> -60db >To Reverb = 0%--> 100% To Internal = 0%--> 100% To External = 0%--> 100% Single Reg. >Reg. Family 7.3.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) FINISHING 8.1 Reverb. 8. 9. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS FINISHING MEMORY Language > English German Dutch 9.2 Store Recall 8.3. 8.2 To internal=0%->100% To ext. =0%->100% 9.1 MIDI Filter 8.3.1. 8.3.2. MIDI 1 MIDI 2 8.3.1.1. 8.3.1.2. Input Output 8.3.1.1.1 8.3.1.1.2 8.3.1.1.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) TREMULANT SPEED AND DEPTH CONTROLS VOICING FINISHING 1. Tremulants 2 Utilities 3. Temperaments 4 Generals With this control it is possible to regulate the Tremolo SPEED and DEPTH, for each section (Swell and Great). These controls affect the amplitude modulation as well as the frequency modulation. VALUE RANGE: SPEED: DEPTH: from 2.0 to 6.3 Hz from 1.0 to 6.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) USEFUL FUNCTIONS (MANUAL AND PEDALBOARD) CONTROLS VOICING FINISHING 1. Tremulants 2 Utilities 3. Temperaments 4 Generals With this control it is possible to have access to useful functions pertaining to the organ general setting: 1 TRACKER TOUCH (Mechanical Action) 2 SHORT OCTAVE (The first lower octave set as in some antique organs) 3 MAN.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 1 CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) TRACKER TOUCH (Mechanical action) As indicated in the foreword, this organ offers pipe organ touch with mechanic transmission, working on the sound start and release. To insert this function, set the control to ON. When in the OFF position, the organ will return to the normal function.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 3 CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) MANUAL INVERSION (Manuals Inversion) The inversion is possible with: GREAT on man. II /SWELL on man. I This function can facilitate the execution of certain organ works and can be useful for studying in preparation for playing a pipe organ with a different manual configuration. To insert this function, set the control on the YES position.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) HISTORICAL TEMPERAMENTS AND EDITING CONTROLS VOICING FINISHING 1. Tremulants 2 Utilities 3. Temperaments 4 Generals This control offers the organist interested in the accurate interpretation of ancient music a selection of historical temperaments from various ages and countries. TEMPERAMENT SELECTION Entering this control (follow SYSTEM PANEL N.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 6 NEIDHARDT III 7 TARTINI-VALLOTTI 8 D'ALEMBERT 9 KELLNER CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) This temperament is quite similar to the Equal. It was developed in 1724 by the musical theoretician Johann Georg Neidhardt. This Italian temperament, developed in 1754 by Francescantonio Vallotti and described by Giuseppe Tartini, was later revived in England by Thomas Young. It can be effectively used for the 18th century Italian repertoire.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) TEMPERAMENT EDITING (programmable temperaments) Four temperaments can be edited (follow SYSTEM PANEL N.2); especially sections called: FREE TEMPERAMENT 1 - 2- 3- 4. The system used is that of "value ratio in cents" (+ or -) with respect to the normal equal temperament (value 0.0).
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) The notes are positioned in the following order (increasing or decreasing): C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B REMINDER: For a faster notes selection, PRESS SIMULTANEOUSLY the fixer "F" and the note that you wish to modify (from any octave of Manual I only). NOTE: To edit temperaments it is necessary to have a theoretical as well as practical knowledge of the matter.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) MISCELLANEOUS AND ACCESSORY FUNCTIONS CONTROLS VOICING FINISHING 1. 2 3. 4 Tremulants Utilities Temperaments Generals With the control "Generals" (follow SYSTEM PANEL N.2) it is possible to have access to the many accessory functions which render the use of the instrument comfortable and versatile.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 1 CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) ORGAN TUNING (Fine pitch adjustment of the instrument) VALUE RANGE From -100.0 cents (- 1 semitone) To + 100.0 cents (+1 semitone) The intermediate position of 0.0 cents corresponds to the perfect tuning of the instrument, according to diapason LA - 440 Hz.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 3 CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) WIND SAG (Slight reduction of pressure of the bellows in rich stops combinations) With this control it is possible to create the typical bellows effect which, when playing the organ with rich stops combinations (such as Ripieni and Tutti),it will have a slight reduction of pressure. Once the control has been set, it affects the polyphony singularly on every section, increasing the ensemble effect.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 6 CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS (Finishing) EXTERNAL VOLUME (Volume adjustment of external amplification) With this control it is possible to adjust the volume of the possible external amplification connected with the organ.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual MIDI SETTING MIDI SETTING CONTROLS FINISHING 5. MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard code for interchange of data between musical instruments. The principal advantage of MIDI lies in the possibility of connecting different instruments by means of simple IN-OUT-THRU connections, permitting a reciprocal exchange of information. The information exchanged via MIDI concerns the primary operations carried out by the instruments.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual MIDI SETTING The control (see SYSTEM PANEL N.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual C PLUG TYPE permits the following settings: Midi PC Fast/PC Slow MAC 2 MIDI SETTING Qualification for the functioning of MIDI 1 socket (IN-OUT-THRU) Qualification for the functioning of the COMPUTER socket for connections with PC/Windows. Should you encounter problems with PC Fast, it is suggested to use PC Slow. Qualification for the functioning of the COMPUTER socket for a connection with Macintosh.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 1 MIDI SETTING MIDI PIPE This control is useful to coordinate the settings to select MIDI channels by section (Swell-Great-Pedal) in case there is a combination between the PRAELUDIUM III with a pipe organ, which is made possible thanks to the MIDI interface panel AHLBORN P.O.M.I. (Pipe Organ Midi Interface). It is possible to set the MIDI channel from 1 to 16, or set to OFF to completely exclude the organ section.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Function Effects EFFECTS CONTROLS FINISHING 6. Effects With the control "Effects" (follow SYSTEM PANEL N.2) it is possible to have access to the following effects, which permit an amplification of the instrument similar to that of an installation in large music halls.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 1 Function Effects REVERB Selection and adjustment of reverberation effects Entering this control it is possible to select the following two functions: a Reverb Selection The organist may deactivate completely (Rev. OFF) or recall one of the four reverberation configurations previously memorized in the organ (Preset).
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Channeling CHANNELLING CONTROLS FINISHING 7. Channelling This CHANNELLING function (follow SYSTEM PANEL N°2) allows access to the following three controls of sound channelling, for the internal as well as external amplification.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 1 Channeling Outputs This function allows access to the following two controls: A Channel Selection Exit channelling mode, either for individual stops (Single Reg.) or for family of stops (Reg. Family). B Channel Editing This control has two sections: • Single Reg. Differentiated channelling of the organ for each stop; • Reg. Family Differentiated channelling of the organ for family of stops. Single Reg. 7. Channelling 7.1. 2. Outputs Inputs 7.1.2.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Channeling OUTPUT MATRIX For a better understanding of the entire channelling system for individual stops, we start with the description of Output Matrix, instead of Chest Layout. Output Matrix is a channelling system organized by matrix; the structure has 4 inputs and 2 outputs. Each Output Matrix input (Matrix IN 1, Matrix IN 2, Matrix IN 3, Matrix IN 4) can be assigned to one or both outputs (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) with different percentage of sound.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 3 Channeling WING CONFIGURATION (from left) Progression of the bass sounds towards the treble (from left to right) 4 WING CONFIGURATION (from right) Progression of the bass sounds towards the treble (from right to left). 5 TOTAL SOUND SEPARATION Total separation of the sounds (C side and C sharp side) 6 C sharp side / C side channelling (*) COMPLETE MONO CONFIGURATION Monophonic exit of the sounds on both channels.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Channeling Reg. Family differentiated channelling of the organ for family of stops. 7. Channelling 7.1. 2. Outputs Inputs 7.1.2. Channel. Editing 7.1.2.2 Reg. Family For each family of stops in each section, it is possible to select one of the wind-chest configurations already described for Single Reg. (Chest Type paragraph in the previous pages), and to which outputs (INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL) you have to send the family of stops.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 2 Channeling Inputs This function allows access to the following two controls: (follow SYSTEM PANEL N. 2) A AUX IN 1 B AUX IN 2 Both controls allow to program the following voices: • Input Level • To Reverb • To Internal • To External Specific volume control. It selects whether to send AUX IN to the Reverberation effect and which percentage to use. It selects whether to send AUX IN to the internal amplification and which percentage to use.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 3 Channeling Equalizers The EQUALIZERS function allows operation of a five band equalization system for each exit signal of the internal amplification (Internal) as well as for external amplification (External). Here below is shown the graph of the equalization system incorporated in the instrument.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Channeling ADVANCED FUNCTIONS CONTROLS FINISHING 8. AdvancedFunctions The following advanced functions are available with the "Advanced Functions" control (follow SYSTEM PANEL N°2).
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 1 Channeling REVERB (Advanced channelling functions of the reverb) It selects whether to channel the reverberation effect only, to the exits of the internal amplification (To Internal) as well as external amplification (External) and which percentage to use.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Channeling SETTING AND RECALL OF GENERAL SET UP OF THE INSTRUMENT CONTROLS FINISHING 9. Finishing Memory With this control the organist may arrange or recall his/her personal configurations relative to all the general settings of the instrument (such as: canalisation by section, stop families or single stops, manual inversion, short octave, Tremulant adjustment, etc.), with the exception of the programmable temperaments' settings.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Disk Functions DISK BUTTON FUNCTIONS 1 Press the "DISK" button EXIT 4 ENTER Press the DECR. or INCR. buttons to select one of the listed operations (see following page for the list of functions for every single operation). EXIT CONTROLS 2 START STOP REC DISK ENTER The display will flash the following: 5 DISK: After having made a selection using DECR. or INCR. buttons, press "ENTER" to confirm access to the function.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Disk Functions SYSTEM PANEL N. 3 ("DISK") 1 The five operations of the "DISK" control, shown on the display and run by the Floppy Disk Drive (incorporated), can be selected using the DECR. or INCR. buttons. DISK LOAD SAVE EXIT 2 3 4 2 Finishing 3 4 5 6 Combinations Temperaments ALL Sequencer DISK FORMAT Confirm! 1: 2: 3:> : --------------: --------------: --------------32: ENTER Confirm the selection by pressing ENTER.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Disk Functions FLOPPY DISK Use exclusively good quality 3,5" HD. 2 M. Byte MICRO FLOPPY DISKS. When handling floppy disks, follow these precautions: 1 2 3 4 5 Do not place disks next to loudspeakers, TV sets, or other electric appliances which generate high magnetic fields; as these may cause the cancellation of saved data. Do not store disks in extremely hot or cold places, or where they can come into contact with dust or smoke.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual 3 Disk Functions Press "ENTER". The display will show the following message: DISK FORMAT: Confirm! 4 Press "ENTER" twice to start formatting the floppy disk During the operation (which will last approximately 1'and 20") the display will flash the following: Formatting! You are reminded that this operation must be carried out exclusively on new disks, or on old disks containing data you wish to erase.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Disk Functions OPERATIONS ON DISK The floppy disk drive permits the following operations:The floppy disk drive permits the following operations: 1 2 3 4 5 SAVE LOAD RENAME ERASE FORMAT Saving of the files loading and recall of files Change name of the files Cancellation of the files formatting of the floppy disk (as described in the preceding pages) Every operation carried out on disk will be confirmed by the corresponding wording flashing on the display.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Disk Functions NAMING OF THE FILES It is possible to name files, during the SAVE and RENAME operations, by using the operating buttons with the five octaves of Manual I, which will function as an alphanumeric keyboard when pressed simultaneously with the "F" fixer. The keyboard shown here illustrates in detail the alphanumeric function.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Disk Functions ERROR MESSAGES Solution MESSAGE DESCRIPTION 1 Invalid Disk Format Not compatible disk format: insert a 3.5" HD Disk ->Insert 3.5HD Disk and press the DISK button again, or proceed to the -> ENTER to FORMAT. initialization by pressing ENTER. 2 Fatal Error Fatal error; contact a technician. (Make sure the disk is of the right type). 3 File Not Found During a file search on disk , it was not found because non existent.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Rec-Start-Stop Functions FUNCTIONS OF "REC" AND START/STOP BUTTONS These two buttons of the PROGRAMMING SECTION are closely connected to each other and are fundamental for the use of the SEQUENCER incorporated in the organ. The SEQUENCER (Digital multi-track recorder) permits the recording and playback of a musical piece directly from the instrument. This Sequencer has a memory capacity of about 40.000 events.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Rec-Start-Stop Functions METRONOME AND SEQUENCER SETTINGS Pressing the "CONTROLS" button for about two seconds allows you to execute all settings relative to the Metronome and some of the operating modes of the Sequencer. (see NOTE). The following indications will appear on the display: METRONOME: Tempo Metronome Level = = = EXIT ENTER CONTROLS DISK START STOP REC 30 Off 0 Lead = Timing = Rec.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Rec-Start-Stop Functions 6 Rec. Mode selection of the recording mode. The setting can be adjusted either to substitute the previous recording (Replace)/ or to overdub the previous recording (Overdub). 7 Signature setting of the measure. REMINDER ! The musical measure selection must take place only when the Sequencer is empty. When you are inside this function you may use the acoustic Metronome for study.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Rec-Start-Stop Functions These parameter are referred to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 00:00 Met Free Mem sw/gt/pd/com 0 Setting of metronome tempo. The musical sequence metering will appear (see NOTE 1). activation/deactivation of the acoustic metronome while playing -On/Off (see NOTE 1). free memory percentage available in the SEQUENCER will appear. recording tracks (see NOTE 1). Crescendo position.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Rec-Start-Stop Functions • While recording (see example on the display): A metering of the musical sequence will constantly appear in real time. B The available free memory percentage is updated in real time. Press STOP to carry out an optimisation of used me- mory which will in turn increase available free memory. Separate tracks recording will permit the best use of available memory for the Sequencer.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Rec-Start-Stop Functions These parameter are referred to: 1 2 3 4 5 All Sequencer Swell Track Great Track Pedal Track Common Track Cancellation Cancellation Cancellation Cancellation Cancellation of of of of of the the the the the entire Sequencer. track relative to the track relative to the track relative to the track relative to the Swell section. Great section. Pedal section. Common section.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual External Connection Panel CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS The connection panel is located in the upper part of the hollow between the manuals and the pedalboard, to the extreme right of the console. MASTER (General and headphones volume) The general volume of the instrument acts both on the internal amplification and on the headphones (PHONES). The display will show the level (from 0 to 127) for a few seconds.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual External Connection Panel REAR PANEL FOR EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 3 4 5 1 2 The panel is in the lower right side. The panel is divided in five different sections: 1 REMOTE BOX POWER SWITCH. Remote control turn-on command for amplified speakers or speaker amplifiers. 2 OUTPUT (L-R) External Output Channelling 3 AUX IN 2 INPUT stereo sockets for external source plug. 4 MIDI 2 (IN - OUT - THRU) MIDI sockets 5 AUTOMATIC TUNING.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual External Connection Panel REMOTE BOX POWER SWITCH Remote control turn-on command for amplified speakers or speaker amplifiers This command generates a 12 V D.C. - 1A. output signal which automatically turns on all the speakers connected together, when the instrument is turned on. In case of a short circuit, the connection will be automatically cut off. After eliminating the cause, turn on the instrument and the connection will be restored.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual External Connection Panel MIDI SOCKETS Complete MIDI connection (IN-OUT-THRU) available for connecting another digital instrument or for connecting the PRAELUDIUM III in combination with a pipe organ. AUTOMATIC TUNING Connection for the automatic tuning ("Organ Tuning") with the pipe organ. This is to be found on all Classical Organs of the ORGANUM/PRAELUDIUM line. "Organ Tuning" is controlled by a Room (Ambient) Temperature Sensor.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual MIDI Implementation chart MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Models: Praeludium III - Praeludium IV/E Function Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default Changed 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 There are 3 Basic Channels (c) Channel Mode Default Messages Altered Mode 3 x ************* 30-103 30-74 ************* o o x x x o o o o o o o o o o o (0-500) ************* Mode 3 x x 30-103 30-74 x o o x x x o o o o o o o o o o o (0-500) x o o x o o x Mode 1: Omni On, Poly Mod
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Summary SUMMARY FOREWORD INTRODUCTION SWITCHING ON STOPS ORGAN RESET PROCEDURE COUPLERS COMBINATION ACTION PRESETS CRESCENDO AUTOMATIC PEDAL (operating mode "Normal") BALANCES AND SWELL PEDALS TRANSPOSER PROGRAMMING SECTION DISPLAY OPERATING BUTTONS FUNCTIONALS BUTTONS SYSTEM PANELS FUNCTIONS OF THE "CONTROLS" BUTTON SYSTEM PANEL N.1"VOICING" ALTERNATIVE STOPS ACCESSORY STOPS VOICING (Reg.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Summary VOICING (Note Parameters) 1) LEVEL ORGAN PRESETS STOP SETTING AND RECALL SYSTEM PANEL N.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Summary CHANNELLING 1) OUTPUTS 2) INPUTS 3) EQUALIZERS ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 1) REVERB 2) LANGUAGE 3) MIDI FILTER SETTING AND RECALL OF GENERAL SET UP OF THE INSTRUMENT DISK BUTTON FUNCTIONS SYSTEM PANEL N.
PRAELUDIUM III - PRAELUDIUM IV/E - User's Manual Summary REAR PANEL FOR EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 1) REMOTE BOX POWER SWITCH 2) OUTPUT 3) AUX IN 2 4) MIDI 2 5) AUTOMATIC TUNING MIDI Implementation Chart AHLBORN Classical Organs 71 72 72 72 73 73 74 English Page 78
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