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1. 50Hz 300Hz 1KHz 3KHz 7KHz BASS MID LO MID HI TREBLE The gain REGULATION RANGE which is the only equalization control available for each of the five frequency bands is 12 dB 12 dB AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 53 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Channeling ADVANCED FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AdvancedFunctions The following advanced functions are available with the Advanced Functions control follow SYSTEM PANEL N 2 EJ REVERB Advanced channelling functions of the reverb 2 LANGUAGE Language selection for software setting ea MIDI FILTER Advanced functions for operating MIDI AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 54 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Channeling FE 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 E LANGUAGE Language selection for software setting This function allows for the selection of the following languages to use for the software setting REMINDER For language selection to become effective turn off the instrument EJ MIDI FILTER Advanced functions for operating MIDI This function allows the exp
2. Reg 1 gt n c Ya aG 2 gt Chest type Cusp L gt Mono R gt Output Internal External 71 21 21 C7 1 2 1 2 2 5 71 21 23 71 21 24 Matrix IN 1 Matrix IN 2 Matrix IN 3 Matrix IN 4 To internal 0 gt 100 gt To External 0 gt 100 AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 27 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing FINISHING 8 9 ADVANCED FINISHING FUNCTIONS MEMORY Reverb Language MIDI Filter store Recall To internal 0 gt 100 Toext 0 gt 100 8 3 1 8 3 2 MIDI 1 MIDI 2 Finishing 1 Finishing 1 Finishing 2 Finishing 2 Finishing 3 gt English z Bii I ae 4 German inishing gt Origina Dutch 8 3 1 1 8 3 1 2 Input Output 8 3 1 1 1 8 3 1 1 2 8 3 1 1 3 Swell Great Pedal gt Note Yes No Registers Yes No Ctrl Chg Yes No AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 28 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing TREMULANT SPEED AND DEPTH CONTROLS O FINISHING d Tremulants With this control it is possible to
3. Voicing Memory Then by entering the control STORE it is possible to store them in one of the four available memories To recall the set configuration enter the control RECALL and select the respective memory number Voicing 1 Voicing 1 gt VOICING 2 Voicing 2 Voicing i Voicing 3 Voicing 4 Voicing 4 gt ORIGINAL The position ORIGINAL resets the basic factory configuration AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 24 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing SYSTEM PANEL N 2 FINISHING EI Selecting the function FINISHING the display will show the seven general controls of the instrument see the following page El Press lt DECR or INCR P buttons to select one of the nine controls described in point 1 and marked by the circled number see NOTE 1 CONTROLS FINISHING gt follows 1 2 4 lt o a Tremulants Utilities Temperaments Generals Tremulants Tremulants Temper Temper Swell Great selection Editing Tracker On Off N gt ShortOct Yes No N Man Inv Yes No Speed 2 0Hz 6 3Hz AP Normal Ped gt GT mono C Depth 1 0db gt 6 0db J Equal C note C 0 0c Org Tuning 0 0c N Meantone note C 0 0c Ensemble 1 8 Modif Meant Norden
4. INT 3D Effect Rev OFF Preset 1 Preset 2 gt PRESET 3 Preset 4 2 1 6 1 2 3 6 1 2 4 j Preset 1 Preset 1 6 1 2 2 r Preset 1 Preset 1 j gt Type RECITAL ROOM CHURCH Level 0 60 Time 0 gt 127 Delay 0 127 English Size 0 127 Page 26 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing FINISHING 3Y follows 7 Channeling 7 1 7 2 7 3 Output Inputs Equalizers CTAA Az 7 2 1 7 2 2 7 3 1 7 3 2 Channel Selection Channel Edi E iting Aux IN 1 Aux IN 2 Internal External Input Level 12 gt 60db aL at ai ee U gt To Reverb 0 gt 100 wasp aq ba Single Reg To Internal 0 gt 100 Rida 35 i To External 0 gt 100 i lee edd gt Reg Family Treble 12 gt 12db 12 1 1 2 2 Single Reg Reg Family T4221 74222 714 2 2 3 71224 71225 714 2 2 6 74227 714 2 2 8 71 229 7 1 2 1 1_ 7 1 2 1 2_ Swell Swell Swell Great Great Great Pedal Pedal Pedal Chest Layout Output Matrix Flues Reeds Access Flues Reeds Access Flues Reeds Access
5. gt relative to the Metronome and some of the operating modes of the Sequencer see NOTE The following indications will appear on the display CZE START METRONOME Tempo Metronome Level Lead No Timing 30 Rec Mode Overdub gt Signature 1 8 They refer to the following parameters Tempo Setting of the metronome tempo The adjustment range is that of a normal mechanic metronome from 30 to 240 beats per m s 2 Metronome Activation deactivation of the acoustic metronome while playing On Off ea Acoustic level of the Metronome The value range goes from 0 dB maximum volume to 24 dB minimum volume Lead Activation deactivation of the pause beat before recording starts Yes No When this function is on it stops recording data in the Sequencer during the first metronome measure It is recommended to deactivate this function when the organ is connected to a sequencer or external computer Timing Selection of the metre operating mode for the advancement of the musical sequence in use Settings can be adjusted by number of measures Measure or by minute and seconds mm ss NOTE always use the operating buttons to move inside the voices which appear on the display or to modify the various parameters AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 65 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Rec Start Stop Functions Rec Mode _ selection of the recording mode The
6. 7A TARTINI VALLOTTI 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 B D ALEMBERT This temperament described in 1752 by Jean Le Rond D Alembert represents the accord ordinaire in use in France in the 17th and 18th century It is therefore suitable for French music of that period i KELLNER This is a modern temperament elaborated in 1976 by the musicologist Herbert Anton Kellner for the execution of Bach music It is based on theological concepts associated to the mystic of numbers Memories available for the organist to edit the temperaments FREE TEMP 1 FREE TEMP 2 10 11 12 13 AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 34 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 Temperament operation is executed on one octave of the keyboard from C to B and the values given to each single note are automatically transmitted in real time to the ENTIRE ORGAN It is strongly advisable to execute all the acoustic trials using the central octave C3
7. 0 numerical thumb piston The modification is done Release both pistons The modified registration is now memorized It is possible to effectuate a temporary change to the combination by hand without using the set control In this case if the same numbered thumb is pressed the original registration will be stored TO ERASE COMBINATIONS PARTIALLY OR TOTALLY Fa Select the memory which contains the combination you wish to erase A Press the A piston checking that no stops are activated Press and HOLD the F thumb piston and press 0 numerical thumb piston It s content is now erased while the contents of the other memories remain unchanged NOTE Before every performance make sure that the Crescendo is in the normal position O AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 5 PRAELUDIUM Ill 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 O piston the original hand set registration will be automatically restored If you wish to cancel this also press the General Cancel piston A PRESETS The Presets are activated through the tumb pistons PL I PL II T The corrisponding led indicators are located on the left of the display Their contents a
8. further FUNCTIONS or CONTROLS of the other System Panels contained in this User s Manual Let s then start our exploration AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 12 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Press the CONTROLS button eo ener lt gt START Gua isk Ge oa A The display will show the two FUNCTIONS Voicing and Finishing A cursor will indicate the position of the current option CONTROLS Voicing gt Finishing To select one of the two FUNCTIONS use the 4 DECR or INCR buttons to explore the voices of Generals control select the function Finishing by pressing the ENTER button f x em 4 De a Lome 4 PJ El The display will flash the selected option To the right one or more arrows indicate that you can make more selections as there are other controls in the function FINISHING Tremulants Utilities Temperaments If you wish to change your selection use the DECR or INCR buttons If you wish to confirm your selection press ENTER o oe x NS JH gt 6 Press lt DECR or P gt INCR to select Generals control ext enter lt gt AHLBORN Classical Organs SYSTEM PANEL Press ENTER to confirm your choice oe a C gt Els explained in points 4 and 5 you can decide to make other selections by using the lt DECR or P gt INCR butt
9. 18 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual SECTION VOICING 1 LEVEL With this control it is possible to increase or decrease the volume of each stop 2 SCALING With this control it is possible to gradually increase or decrease the cound volume of extreme parts bass and treble of a single stop OCTAVE 1 OCTAVE 2 OCTAVE 3 OCTAVE 4 OCTAVE 5 dB dB MAX 6 MAX 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 MIN 6 l MIN 6 LOW HIGH AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 19 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual SECTION VOICING B EXTENSION OF THE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE PEDAL STOPS OCTAVE 1 OCTAVE 2 OCTAVE 3 dB dB MAX 6 MAX 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 MIN 6 MIN 6 LOW HIGH 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 VALUE RANGE from 0 to 20 The 0 position corresponds to the total absence of release sound IMPORTANT REMINDER When the calue is different from 0 the organist may check the range of release value through the touch AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 20 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual SECTION VOICING 4 PITCH ADJUSTMENT eRECIPROCAL TUNING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SEVERAL STOPS With this control it is possible to create
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11. B3 of the Great with the Principal 8 stop as the point of reference This allows an accurate evaluation of the acoustic undulations of the intervals examined to develop the temperament FREE TEMP 1 gt note C note C note D El Disable all stops and insert only PRINCIPAL 8 of the Great H Follow the instructions illustrated in pages 12 13 of this User s Manual gt SYSTEM PANELS to come to the chosen FREE TEMP and start to edit your temperament see example on the display The value of each note increases or decreases of 1 10 cents 0 1 M REMINDER 1 The TONE TRANSPOSER of the instrument functions only when you insert the normal temperament EQUAL Equal A 440 When the historical temperaments or temperaments to edit are in use the Transposer is automatically disabled 2 Historical temperaments and temperaments to edit function only on DIAPASON LA 440 To modify the I diapason use control ORGAN TUNING and follow the instructions illustrated in section Generals of this User s Manual AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 35 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing The notes are positioned in the following order increasing or decreasing 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 tem
12. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product 10 This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug one blade wider than the other This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug 11 The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time When unplugging the power supply cord do not pull on the cord but grasp it by the plug 12 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings 13 The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the product or C The products has been exposed to rain or moisture D The product does not appear to be operating normally or exhibits a marked change in performance E The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 14 Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user maintenance instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 15 WARNING Do not place objects on product power cord or place it in a position where anyone could trip over walk on or roll anything over it Do n
13. chest configuration Chest Type and the Output Matrix inputs where to send it to To MatrixIN The Chest Type voice contains the following wind chest configurations acoustic simulation of the organ pipe s position on the corresponding wind chest E CENTRAL PEAK CONFIGURATION Monophonic basses at the centre and progressive separation of the sound towards the treble this configu ration allows to optimise the efficiency of acoustic sound boxes in the basses El LATERAL WINGS CONFIGURATION Monophonic treble at the centre and progressive separation of the sound towards the basses AAAI AAA AAA AY WWWWWWWW C side C sharp side channelling AWWW C sharp side C side channelling AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 49 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Channeling E WING CONFIGURATION from left Progression of the bass sounds towards the treble from left to right E WING CONFIGURATION from right Progression of the bass sounds towards the treble from right to left TOTAL SOUND SEPARATION Total separation of the sounds C side and C sharp h C side C C sharp side C side sharp side side channelling channelling E COMPLETE MONO CONFIGURATION Monophonic exit of the sounds on both channels E ms asss sa To obtain best results from the external amplification system for all channelling available i in the instrument always use the MONO CON
14. note D 0 0c gt Wind Sag 0 8 Werkmeister III note D 0 0c GT PD Encl Yes No gt KIRNBERGER III note E 0 0c Mem Lock Yes No Neidhardt II note F 0 0c MasterOnIP Ext Int Tartini Vallotti note F 0 0c Ext Volume 0 127 D Alembert note G 0 0c BlindCMB Yes No Kellner 1976 note G 0 0c Contrast 0 15 Free temp 1 note A 0 0c Free temp 2 note A 0 0c Free temp 3 note B 0 0c ae Free temp 4 eee NOTE 1 Circled numbers always marks the controls When the number is followed by a dot see controls n 1 and 3 it means that the control contains other sections that can be selected by using the lt DECR or INCR P buttons AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 25 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual 5 MIDI 5 5 2 5 3 N SZ MIDI 1 MIDI 2 MIDI Pipe Reverb CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing MIDI Channel In MIDI Channel Out Pipe MIDI Channel MIDI Functions Reverb selection l Swell 1 16 Off Great 1 16 Off gt Pedal 1 16 Off Swell 1 16 Off Great 1 16 Off gt Pedal 1 16 Off Common 1 16 Off Softw Thru Seq Clock gt Plug Type Keyb Union Yes No Internal External Midi PCFast PCSlow Mac solo su MIDI1 Yes No solo su MIDI2 AHLBORN Classical Organs Reverb editing follows 3D effect
15. on the extreme right of the relative section The thumb pistons are reversible pressing once activates the couplers pressing again deactivates them It is also possible to deactivate the couplers manually when they have been activated with the thumb pistons and vice versa AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 3 PRAELUDIUM Ill 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 COMBINATION SET SELECTION OF MEMORY from 1 to 50 0 HAND SET REGISTRATION 1 to 10 COMBINATIONS A P AUTOMATIC PEDAL PL I PL II PLENUM I PLENUM II T TUTTI A GENERAL CANCEL TO SET A COMBINATION Fa Press the thumb pistons to set a memory The corresponding memory in use will light up on the display Each me mory can store 10 different combinations A Press the tabs of the desired registration EJ Press and HOLD the F thumb piston and press any of the thumb pistons The selected registration is now memorised E Bring all tabs to zero using the A thumb piston and repeat the operation on thumb pistons which are still available When one memory is full press the selector again and repeat the ent
16. 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 from 2 0 to 6 3 Hz DEPTH from 1 0 to 6 0 dB Enter the control in the desired section Swell Great as illustrated in SYSTEM PANEL N 2 Insert by means of the organ tablets one or more stops of your choice together with TREMOLO It is advisable to attempt separate adjustments for flue stops and reed stops in order to obtain a correct result valid for both families Recommended combinations FLUES Bourdon 8 alone Viola da gamba 8 alone Bourdon 8 Nazardo 2 2 3 REEDS Oboe 8 alone or other 8 reed AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 29 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing USEFUL FUNCTIONS MANUAL AND PEDALBOARD CONTROLS FINISHING 2 Utilities With this control it is possible to have access to useful functions pertaining to the organ general setting TRACKER TOUCH Mechanical Action SHORT OCTAVE The first lower octave set as in some antique organs 1 2 aw anvension Wena iverion BD soromat peat pusi ncn or neonate ese AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 30 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing EN TRACKER TOUCH Mechanical action As in
17. situated under Manual I once Release both pistons The selected registration is now memorised Repeat operations 1 2 and 3 for each Crescendo level required to be programmed El Finally press the General Cancel piston A to switch off the tabs Each time the Crescendo operates the stop tabs will NOT illuminate NOTE 1 To visualize or not the Crescendo and the Preset contents visible go to BLIND CMB control as described on page 40 Generals NOTE 3 only for organs supplied with it AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 6 PRAELUDIUM Ill 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 If the Automatic Pedal is drawn together with TUTTI and CRESCENDO see note 3 the stop configuration on the Pedal is immediately adapted to the Manual being used PROGRAMMABILITY OF THE AUTOMATIC PEDAL operating mode Normal In TUTTI and CRESCENDO see note 3 the organist is free to programme his own modifications to the Pedal stops when the Automatic Pedal is inserted To do so carry out all the operations already described in the paragraphs Programmability of the Presets and Programmability of Crescendo with the AUTOMAT
18. 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 The intermediate 0 position corresponds to the total absence of acoustic undulations Negative values FLATTEN the sound and positive values SHARPEN the sound Stops IIcase 1 case TH case Principal amp 26 32 37 _ Flutes 13 10 18 JEM very strong unauiation m 13 42 5 It is advisable to establish larger differences for the low stops 16 8 and smaller differences for the higher stops 4 2 Mutations Mixtures as the undulation effect turns out to be very marked with the latter Given the complex and delicate nature of this variation the organist can avoid extreme and unnatural solutions by following his her musical awareness This control regulates also the speed of the acoustic undulation of the organ s undulating stops as Unda maris Vox coelestis etc IMPORTANT REMINDER I The PITCH ADJUSTMENT control is strictly related to the value assigned to the ENSEMBLE control see description in page 38 It is recommended to regulate it at a medium level 2 or 3 before starting the current adjustment 4 TONE CONTROL With this control it is possible to reduce filter the high frec
19. 4 4 L ENGLISHITALIANO AHLBORN PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E USER S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTION PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS CAUTION ALARM SYMBOLS A The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is G ic electroni duct intended to alert RIGOR ELECTRIC SHOCK eneralmusic electronics products could present labels similar to that i i n ithi The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilat AO NOT REMOVE COVER OA BACKI WOUGER displayed in this section Please follow eral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclo SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO accurately the precautions descripted A sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL in the safety instructions electric shock to persons WARNING When using electric products basic precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all the Safety and Installation instructions and explanations of Graphic Symbols before using the product 2 This product must be earthed If it should malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding
20. B 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 II PLENUM I PLENUM II T TUTTI A GENERAL CANCEL TO SET A COMBINATION Fl Press the tabs of the desired registration Press and HOLD the F thumb piston and press numerical keys For position greater than 9 press numerical keys fast one after the other Release the keys The combination you have choosen is flashing in the display At this point the registration is not memorised yet Press and HOLD the F thumb piston and press the O numerical thumb piston Release both keys The combination is now saved and will be indicated permanently 4 Bring all tabs to zero using the A thumb piston and repeat the operation on thumb pistons still available TO MODIFY A STORED COMBINATION Fa Call up a previously memorised combination That operation is possible in 2 different ways al Press numbered thumb pistons i e 7 or 3 4 or 4 2 7 The numerical call up will be executed with a short delay b Press piston or piston Previous or next combination is called up without delay In position General Memory 0 the and pistons have no effect Actual memory will be indicated in the display A Add cancel or change the stops required Press and HOLD the F thumb piston and press the
21. C Slow 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 EA MIDI 2 Same functioning possibilities to select MIDI channels by section Swell Great Pedal and Common as described in previous paragraph MIDI 1 The following MIDI functions are also available LI SOFTWARE THRU By activating this control it is possible to pass all incoming MIDI messages MIDI 2 IN to the exit MIDI 2 OUT directly without passing through the instrument In this case the MIDI 2 OUT socket also operates the MIDI 2 THRU socket 5 SEQUENCER CLOCK If the organ is connected via MIDI with the external Sequencer it is possible to select the use of INTERNAL or EXTERNAL CLOCK with this control M REMINDER If this function is set as External on MIDI 2 it will automatically be forced as Internal by MIDI 1 KEYBOARDS UNION By qualifying this function it is possible to transmit the notes MIDI codes of manual couplers also AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 43 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual MIDI SETTING EJ 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 possi
22. Editing For every Preset it is possible to select Type of digital reverberation in relation to the typical architectonic structures where i an is installed Recital Room Concert Hall Church Level Exit level of the reverberation effect on the amplification of the instrument from a maximum of 0 dB to a minimum of 60 dB Setting of decay time of the reverberation effect from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 127 Delay Setting of timing of the first reflection between the principal sound and the reverberation sound from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 127 E 3D EFFECT Adjustment to room size for simulated effect This effect permits a different spatial dimension of the sound of the instrument on the basis of tri dimensional simulations of the room where the organ is installed VALUE RANGE From 0 complete exclusion of the effect To 10 maximum room size REMINDER This effect operates only on the internal amplification of the instrument or when headphones are used AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 46 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Channeling CHANNELLING CONTROLS FINISHING we 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 AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 47 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E U
23. FIGURATION LEFT SIDE Monophonic exit of the sounds on the left channel only EJ MONO CONFIGURATION RIGHT SIDE Monophonic exit of the sounds on the right channel only Q 8 q 4 S s F 0 3 3 a a IMPORTANT REMINDER Channelling C side C sharp side when the chromatic succession of sounds starting from the lowest pitch begins from the left channel Channelling C sharp side C side when the chromatic succession of sounds starting from the lowest pitch begins from the right channel AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 50 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Channeling Channel Editing 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 Stops from each organ section have been divided in the following three families Flues All labial stops such as Principal Flutes and Bourdon Strings Mixtures Undulating Stops Reed stops such as Trumpet Oboe Cromorno Regale Vox Humana the last ones are grouped to the right of each section and the corresponding tablets are written in red etc All special stops grouped under the name Accessories for more details see the chapter on page 17 of this User s Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION To listen to th
24. 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 For a clearer understanding of this section the fundamental functions of RECORDING and PLAYBACK are explained Of course these are preceded by the description of SEQUENCER settings so that the musician may decide all settings beforehand Then the accessorial functions which contribute to perfect the musical recording or to render a more sophisticated use of the Sequencer are examined lt gt i N EXIT ENTER A P EXIT ENTER lt gt CONTROLS DISK SIART CONTROLS DISK STARI AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 64 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 er emer lt
25. IC PEDAL INSERTED NOTE 1 In addition to the automatic Pedal function it is also possible to select PEDAL to GREAT for a monophonic coupler of the Great and Pedal stops See at page 32 Utilities BALANCES AND SWELL PEDALS PRAELUDIUM III is equipped with volume controls for each of the sound sections 1 GREAT VOLUME Slider control is placed next to the Programming Section 2 PEDAL VOLUME Slider control is placed next to the Programming Section 3 SWELL balanced pedal Is placed above the pedalboard Once the correct levels of Great and Pedal have been achieved in relation to balance and environmental acoustics there should be no need to make frequent changes later The swell pedal continuously changes the volume of the Swell section thus allowing any dynamic effect The swell balanced pedal also modifies the timbre of the stops analogous to that which occurs in a pipe organ with the closure of the swell shutters TRANSPOSER The Transposer is particularly useful when accompanying for voices or other instruments The two transposer led buttons that control this function are placed next to the Programming Section and are marked with the symbols and b It is possible to vary the pitch of the music by 6 SEMITONES BELOW and by 6 SEMITONES ABOVE standard pitch The position of the Transposer will appear on the display only when it differs from normal i e Transp 3 To erase rapidly the command press the two buttons simultaneo
26. IN 1 inputs are not used for the microphone but as Line input it is suggested to adjust both sensitivity controls Level L R to the minimum total anti clock rotation MIC LINE AUX IN 1 L MONO Stereo input left channel or monophonic input for microphone or other external sound sources tape recorder other musical instruments etc MIC LINE AUX IN 1 R Stereo input right channel for microphone and other external sound sources tape recorder other musical instruments etc MIDI 1 IN OUT THRU MIDI connecting sockets Musical Instrument Digital Interface COMPUTER Connecting socket for Personal Computer or MAC AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 70 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual External Connection Panel REAR PANEL FOR EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS OUTPUT 3 AUXIN2 4 IDI 2 REMOTE BOX POWER SWITCH R LMONO THRU The panel is in the lower right side The panel is divided in five different sections REMOTE BOX POWER SWITCH O O J OUTPUT L R MIDI2 IN OUT THU OOOO SSS J avtomat c tunne o CL AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 71 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 a
27. L SEQUENCE 66 TRACKS CANCELLATION 68 PLAYBACK OF A MUSICAL SEQUENCE 69 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS O 70 MASTER General and Headphones Volume 70 PHONES Headphones 70 MIC LINE Level L R 70 MIC LINE AUX IN 1 L MONO 70 MIC LINE AUX IN 1 R 70 MIDI 1 IN OUT THRU 70 COMPUTER 70 AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 77 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Summary REAR PANEL FOR EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS nnn 71 1 REMOTE BOX POWER SWITCH Z2 2 OUTPUT Z2 3 AUX IN 2 72 4 MIDI 2 73 5 AUTOMATIC TUNING 73 MIDI Implementation Chart 74 AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 78 The information in this publication has been carefully prepared and checked The manufac turers however decline all liability for eventual errors All rights are reserved This publication may not be copied photocopied or reproduced in part or in whole without prior written con sent from AHLBORN Classical Organs AHLBORN Classical Organs reserves the right to apply any aesthetic design specification or function modifications it considers necessary to any of its products without prior notice AHLBORN Classical Organs declines all liability for damage to property or persons resulting from improper use of the instrument Code 271395 Rev Vers 1 01 January 2006 AHLBORN HIGH DEFINITION PIPE ORGAN SOUND Schulze Pollmann S r l Via Metauro 17 61033 Fermignano PU Italy Tel 39 0541 959511 Fax 39 0541
28. M IV E User s Manual MIDI SETTING The control see SYSTEM PANEL N 2 permits to execute the following MIDI settings E MIDI 1 E MIDI2 EJ MIDI PIPE r N MIDI2 CHANNELL OUT C Swell 1 gt Great 2 Pedal 4 C DA n Common 16 XR J EJ MIDI 1 To select MIDI channels by section both in entrance MIDI Channel IN and in exit MIDI Channel OUT it is possible to assign to the various sections Swell Great Pedal and Common a MIDI channel from 1 to 16 or to exclude it completely by positioning the channel on OFF The display shows an example for the setting of MIDI 2 Channel OUT The following MIDI functions are also available D SOFTWARE THRU By activating this control it is possible to pass all incoming MIDI messages MIDI 1 IN to the exit MIDI 1 OUT directly without passing through the instrument In this case the MIDI 1 OUT socket also operates the MIDI 1 THRU socket E SEQUENCER CLOCK if the organ is connected via MIDI with the external Sequencer it is possible to select the use of INTERNAL or EXTERNAL CLOCK with this control M REMINDER If this function is set as External on MIDI 1 it will automatically be forced as Internal by MIDI 2 AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 42 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual MIDI SETTING PLUG TYPE permits the following settings Midi Qualification for the functioning of MIDI 1 socket IN OUT THRU PC Fast P
29. Press ENTER The display will show the following message DISK FORMAT Confirm El 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 M REMINDER If the disk s protection has not been deactivated the display will show write protect writing protection activated AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 60 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 SAVE Saving of the files 2 LOAD loading and recall of files 3 RENAME Change name of the files 4 ERASE Cancellation of the files 5 FORMAT 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 For example while carrying out the operation of saving SAVE the following wording will flash on the display seo As already illustrated in SYSTEM PANEL N 3 the first four operations can be operated on the following controls VOICING Configurations relative to the alternate and accessory stops and organ voicing abbreviation
30. REAR PANEL See following picture AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 73 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual MIDI Implementation chart MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Models Praeludium III Praeludium IV E Function Transmitted Recognized Basic Default 1 16 Channel Changed 1 16 n e gt There are 3 Basic Channels and an extra Common Channel c O Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Messages x x Altered kkkkkkkkkkkkk x Note 30 103 30 103 For Manuals Number 30 74 30 74 For Pedals True Voice kkkkkkkkkkkkk Note Off After Key s Touch Ch s Pitch Bender TTT 4 Crescendo 70 Section Volumes 7 Int Main Vol Control 92 Tremolo Change 83 General Controls o Organ Tuning n Stops On Off 70 Stops On Off Program Gen Combinations o 0 500 Change True System Clock Real Time Commands Local ON OFF Aux Message All Notes OFF Active Sense Reset n RPN Bc 65 00 Bc 64 01 Bc 06 tt 0 3 NRPN Bn 63 ee Bn 62 bb Bn 06 xx A only for MIDI PIPE ii 4 pc 00 hh Be 20 Il Cc pp x Oo one of basic Channels Mode 1 Omni On Poly Mode 2 Omni On Mono o Yes Common Channel Mode 3 Omni Off Poly Mode 4 Omni Off Poly x NO a Ahlborn Reserved Code 3 ee 0 Stop Off 64 stop On 4 hh 64 MSB Bank Select 2 t O 100 cents 64 0 cent 127 100 cents bb 0 127 Stops Bank l 0 3 LSB Bank Select _ xx 0 127 Stop ind
31. VOT Settings relative to the general setting of the organ such as Tremulant Utilities Generals Midi abbreviation FIN P COMBINATIONS All which is inside the adjustable and collective Combinations of the organ abbreviation CMB 4 TEMPERAMENTS Settings relative to the four programmable temperaments abbreviation TEM SAL i All the above settings has been saved in one file abbreviation ALL 6 SEQUENCER Musical executions recorded through the Sequencer abbreviation SEQ All above controls can use the thirty two memory positions available on disk AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 61 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 c1 c3 c4 c5 L s eae eRe pena ere Ee ene Te ee Ye Space CAPS small AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 62 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Disk Functions ERROR MESSAGES MESSAGE DESCRIPTION Solution Invalid Disk Format Not compatible disk format insert a 3 5 HD Disk gt Insert 3 5HD Disk and press the DISK button again or proceed
32. al position when the function is not required AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 32 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing HISTORICAL TEMPERAMENTS AND EDITING CONTROLS FINISHING 3 Temperaments 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 2 it is possible to select the following 9 historical temperaments and 4 free temperaments to edit EQUAL This is the normal temperament in use today comma c MODIFIED MEANTONE Developed in 1688 for the organ Schnitger of the Ludgeri Church in Norden Germany I WERCKMEISTER III Proposed in 1691 by the organist and musical theoretician Andreas Werckmeister it is recommended for the German musical repertoire of the period from the end of the 17th century until the 18th century KIRNBERGER III This temperament elaborated by Johann Philipp Kirnberger Bach s pupil is suitable for the execution of late Baroque music English Page 33 AHLBORN Classical Organs PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing a NEIDHARDT III This temperament is quite similar to the Equal It was developed in 1724 by the musical theoretician Johann Georg Neidhardt
33. ble 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 M REMINDER The exit connection MIDI OUT can only be that of socket MIDI 2 It is suggested to set the section MIDI channels Swell Great Pedal differently from MIDI 2 OUT M REMINDER If the clock is positioned on EXTERNAL in one of the two MIDI sockets the Sequencer incorporated in the organ WILL NOT FUNCTION AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 44 PRAELUDIUMIII PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Function Effects EFFECTS CONTROLS t Q o ete 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 a REVERB Selection and adjustment of reverberation effects 2 3D EFFECT Adjustment to room size for the simulated effect AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 45 PRAELUDIUMIII PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Function Effects El REVERB Selection and adjustment of reverberation effects Entering this control it is possible to select the following two functions El Reverb Selection The organist may deactivate completely Rev OFF or recall one of the four reverberation configurations pre viously memorized in the organ Preset J Reverb
34. dicated 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 E SHORT OCTAVE The first lower octave set as in some antique organs In many European countries but especially in Italy and Spain antique organs from the 16th to the 18th century frequently had the first octave of the keyboard and pedalboard following this sequence re mi sib This is called short octave The music originally written for these organs is difficult or impossible to execute on keyboards with normal extension This function may also be useful to the organist to study musical pieces to be performed on antique organs with short octave To insert this function set the control on the YES position M REMINDER To avoid errors or confusion this control should be set on the normal NO position when the function is not required Remember that when set on the YES position the short octave is ON the first 4 notes from DO to RE are NOT FUNCTIONING AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 31 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing E MANUAL INVERSION Manuals Inversion The inversion is possible with GREAT o
35. e cancellation of saved data Do not store disks in extremely hot or cold places or where PE can come into contact with dust or smoke Do not place disks next to loudspeakers TV sets or other 3 Do not leave disks in direct sunlight 4 Do not bend disks or subject them to pressure 5 Do not try to open the metal protection shutter N B As with all cassettes also the micro floppy disk has a memory protection system When the small window above the switch is open the MEMORY PROTECT function is activated and it is not possible to save data on the disk Closing the window by sliding the switch the memory protection is deactivated and data can be saved DISK INSERTION AND FORMATTING In order to utilize a new disk it is necessary to carry out the i PRESS THE KEY TO REMOVE FORMAT operation formatting of the disk in the following u manner Make sure the disk is inserted only in the direction as shown here when inserting the floppy disk in the drive you should hear a click sound to ensure the disk is completely inside J the slot 2 Press the DISK button and following SYSTEM PANEL N 3 at the previous page search for the FORMAT function by n E means of the lt DECR or gt INCR buttons AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 59 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Disk Functions El
36. e modifications made on Reg Family in real time make sure to select the operating mode REG FAMILY in Channel Selection AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 51 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Channeling A Inputs This function allows access to the following two controls follow SYSTEM PANEL N 2 Al AUX IN 1 B AUX IN 2 Both controls allow to program the following voices e Input Level Specific volume control It selects whether to send AUX IN to the Reverberation effect and which percentage to use e To Internal It selects whether to send AUX IN to the internal amplification and which percentage to use se e To External It selects whether to send AUX IN to the external amplification and which percentage To u WREMINDER The volume control set to the minimum range 60 corresponds to OFF WREMINDER The percentage set to 0 implies the total exclusion of the Reverberation effect AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 52 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Channeling El 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
37. ed in front of the instrument These are special organ stops horizontal and high pressure reeds tubular bells Zimbelstern with the addition of harpsichord and piano stops to be used as necessary to accompany vocal and instrumental ensembles E ORGAN SETTING AND GENERAL CONTROLS By using the CONTROLS button of the PROGRAMMING SECTION it is possible to set the parameters of each single stop and also to modify many general controls tremolo regulation manual inversion short octave historic and programmable etc to answer every organist s special need E TRACKER TOUCH As an alternative to the normal functioning of the organ the organist may choose this special mode simulating the touch of pipe organ with mechanic transmission action controlling the sound attack and release This adjustable feature may add a more lively and personal performance AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 1 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual FOREWORD E 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 START CONTROLS DISK P Users instructions are to be found in this manual in the gene
38. ents 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 In practice it is possible to play another MIDI compatible instrument by means of the organ keyboards or vice versa Connecting for example the organ MIDI OUT socket to the MIDI IN socket of another instrument it is possible to play both instruments by means of the organ keyboards and pedalboard The MIDI THRU socket enables more than two instruments to be connected with one another utilizing the first as principal transmitter Two complete MIDI sockets IN OUT THRU which can be monitored independently are available in the instrument It is suggested to use the MIDI 2 socket for the installation of equipment to be connected permanently to the organ i e in combination with a pipe organ or with a classic organ Archive Module The MIDI control see SYSTEM PANEL N 2 offers the pos sibility to select activate and deactivate the MIDI channels assigned to each organ section separating all enter ing settings MIDI IN from exiting settings MIDI OUT It is also possible to select the use of the INTERNAL or EXTERNAL CLOCK in case of a connection of the organ via MIDI with an external Sequencer AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 41 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIU
39. ert player to manage independently the following Input and Output functions of the MIDI 1 and MIDI 2 sockets when these are connected with another MIDI instrument or a Personal Computer It is possible for each organ section Swell Great Pedal as well as independently to enable the filters to receive Input and transmit Output MIDI message codes corresponding to the following parameters see NOTE Note ss Restricts messages of notes only Restricts message codes of stops only Control Change Restricts message codes of Control Change only NOTE For a complete description of the MIDI parameters which can be filtered by the Input and Output controls please see MIDI Implementation Chart on the last pages of this User s Manual AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 55 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Channeling SETTING AND RECALL OF GENERAL SET UP OF THE INSTRUMENT CONTROLS 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 Entering the section STORE the organist may fix his her configurations in one of the four available memories Finishing 1 Finishing 2 Finishing 3 Finishing 4 Finishi
40. ex of current Bank pp 0 127 Gen Combination index of current Bank if I 0 and pp 0 gt Return to Handset AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 74 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Summary SUMMARY FOREWORD ee a ee um nunus et a ee eee 1 INTRODUCTION oo snnunnnnnunnnnnninnnnunnnnuninnnuninnnnuinnnunnnnnnnnnnnnene 3 _ SWITCHING ON 3 STOPS 3 ORGAN RESET PROCEDURE 3 COUPLERS 3 COMBINATION ACTION 4 PRESETS 6 CRESCENDO 6 AUTOMATIC PEDAL operating mode Normal 7 BALANCES AND SWELL PEDALS Z TRANSPOSER 7 PROGRAMMING SECTION okena ui ee ana qusa re WEB 8 Ill EAE A e unamasa wa Dua Qu uu qa kunan i ua D HEB 9 OPERATING BUTTONS eeell e ee ee ee ee eee ee 10 FUNCTIONALS BUTTONS ainnise NN 11 SYSTEM PANELS niinniin M 12 FUNCTIONS OF THE CONTROLS BUTTON nn 14 SYSTEM PANEL N 1 V ICING nn 15 ALTERNATIVE STOPS 16 ACCESSORY STOPS 17 VOICING Reg Parameters 18 1 LEVEL 19 2 SCALING Low High i 3 RELEASE 20 4 PITCH ADJUSTMENT 21 5 TONE CONTROL Pall AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 75 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Summary VOICING Note Parameters 1 LEVEL ORGAN PRESETS STOP SETTING AND RECALL SYSTEM PANEL N 2 FINISHING TREMULANT SPEED AND DEPTH USEFUL FUNCTIONS MANUAL AND PEDALBOARD 1 TRACKER TOUCH Mechanical action 2 SHORT OCTAVE The first lower octave set as in some antique organs 3 MANUAL INVERSION Manuals Inversion 4 AUTOMATIC PEDAL Dual functio
41. g 3 Voicing 3 es Voicing 4 Voicing 4 Pitch Adj 2 63db gt ORIGINAL Tone Ctrl 20 H The selected voice will always be written with CAPITAL s 3 flaut ino 8 P ti LETTERS while the other voices will be written with 3 fauto caos Preset 2 small letters To exit this control press EXIT gee imag nn EXIT 4 lt NOTE The parameters contained within the numbered squares are described in the following pages AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 15 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 VOICING Alternate Reg Example ALTERNAT RE Cromorno gt CROMORNE Clarinett cor basset 8 d vox humana 8 e REMINDER For a fast selection of the stops contained in the various tablets press the chosen tablet for about two seconds the display will show the name of the alternative stops available for this tablet AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 16 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual SECTION VOICING ACCESSORY STOPS Use the same procedure for the Accessory Stops three numbered tablets posit
42. g the lt DECR or gt INCR buttons Len ae La Ces El Confirm the selection by pressing ENTER 2 e Ee Ej Every operation with the exception of FORMAT holds the six functions marked by a ringed numbers DISK SAVE LOAD RENAME ERASE FORMAT BO DISK FORMAT Voicing Finishing Combinations Temperaments ALL Sequencer Confirm Fa 3 Select the desired function by using the lt DECR or gt INCR buttons Lor Lae syle El Confirm the selection by pressing ENTER e 4 P H The square with smooth corners shows the thirty two positions which can be utilized to operate the Floppy Disk files see NOTE Using the DECR or INCR buttons select the position relative to the Floppy Disk file Gu n 8 p AHLBORN Classical Organs NOTE Procedures for functions marked by a ringed number as well as for files positions will be described at length in the pages that follow English Page 58 PRAELUDIUM Ill 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 electric appliances which generate high magnetic fields as these may cause th
43. he organist Three specific tabs named REG ACCESS G O REC PED control special Accessory stops which can be referred to any section of the organ Detailed instructions are supplied on pages 16 17 of this user s manual The tabs are of the light up type if the lower half of the tab is pressed the stop will be activated lighting up the tablet if the upper part of the tab is pressed the corresponding stop will be deactivated and the light on the tab will turn off Such a system permits a clear visualisation of the stops drawn and correct use of the combination action Tabs are numbered progressively above their name The organist may use this general number to quickly write down the selection chosen The name of the stop is written on the central part of the tab together with the number of ranks which form it The bottom half of the tab shows the conventional footage of the stop In each section stops are displayed from the lowest to the highest footage When two stops have the same pitch they appear in the order given by the sound family to which they belong Principals Flutes and Bourdons Strings Mixtures Undulating stops and Reeds This last group marked by red tabs is placed on the right hand side of each section before the Couplers COUPLERS Couplers I Pedal and II Pedal allow those stops which have been drawn on the manuals to play Coupler I II adds the stops drawn on the Swell to the Great The corresponding controls appear as TABS
44. ic liquid crystal DISPLAY 4 x 20 positioned in the front of the instrument GENERAL INFORMATION After turning on the instrument the display will show the name of the instrument the indication of memory position and adjustable combinations Crescendo see note from 0 to 20 will appear in the lower right side K PRAELUDIUM IV x x MEM 1 CMB 0 0 This is the starting position of the normal functioning of the organ AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 9 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual PROGRAMMING SECTION OPERATING BUTTONS OPERATING BUTTONS O 0 0 nsn l gt 0 snn oss s s These four buttons are very important to set and modify the functions carried out in the PROGRAMMING SECTION Their use are illustrated in detail on pages 12 13 of this User s Manual gt SYSTEM PANELS AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 10 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual PROGRAMMING SECTION FUNCTIONAL BUTTONS FUNCTIONAL BUTTONS CONTROLS DISK SELECTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS RELATIVE TO THE SINGLE TABS AND GENERAL CONTROLS CONTROLS DISK COMMANDS THE FUNCTIONS ON FLOPPY DISK DRIVE incorporated REC COMMANDS THE RECORDING ON SEQUENCER incorporated START STOP COMMANDS THE START STOP OF THE SEQUENCER These four buttons are to be used together with the operative buttons for all possible modifications to the func tions which relate to the single tabs and to the general controls of
45. ioned in the front of the organ gt gt 1 m 3x 1 3 1 REG REG REG ACCESS ACCESS ACCESS L GO L REC L P 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 Example ALTERNAT REG nn Chamade 8 a Campane g g zimbelstern gt CEMBALO pianoforte NOTE The Zimbelstern stop rotating star with bells is not connected to the manuals or to the pedalboard but is activated or deactivated through the tablet UU anna E EEEE AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 17 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 p LEVEL eT nn s SCALING RELEASE PITCH ADJUSTMENT i TONE CONTROL 1 gt n NAME OF SELECTED STOP Level Odb Scal Low 6 6db Scal High 6 6db Realase 0 20db Pitch Adj 63db Tone Ctrl O 20 REMINDER For a fast selection of the stops contained in the various tablets press the chosen tablet for about two seconds the display will show the name of the alternative stops available for this tablet AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page
46. ire procedure to complete the other memories It is also possible to pass from one memory to another with an inserted combination In such case the memory number on the display FLASH until inserted in a combination belonging to the newly selected memory TO MODIFY A STORED COMBINATION 1 Press the numbered thumb piston corresponding to a previously memorised combination A Add cancel or change the stops required EJ Press and HOLD the F thumb piston and press the same numbered thumb that was pressed in stage 1 above Release both pistons The modified registration is now memorised It is possible to effect a temporary change to the combination by hand without the use of the set control In this case if the same numbered thumb piston is pressed the original registration will be restored TO ERASE COMBINATIONS PARTIALLY OR TOTALLY Fa Press the A piston checking that no stops are activated El Select the memory which contains the combination you wish to erase E Press and HOLD the F thumb piston and press the numbered thumb pistons relative to the combination that is to be cancelled Its contents are now erased whereas the contents of the other memories remain unchanged AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 4 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 THUM
47. ixed combinations With this control it is possible to inhibit the fixing function on the adjustable combinations fixed combinations Mixture Reeds Tutti and the contents of the Crescendo thus avoiding the accidental modification of stop contents AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 39 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing O 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 VALUE RANGE From 0 volume of external amplification excluded To 127 maximum volume of external amplification EA BLIND COMBINATION Show or hide the Crescendo and Presets contents see note With this control it is possible to visualize or not the Crescendo and Presets contents Plenum I Plenum II and Tutti EA CONTRAST Contrast adjustment in the display see note With this control it is possible to adjust the contrast on the liquid crystal display 4x20 of the front panel VALUE RANGE NOTE for organs supplied with CRESCENDO pedal only AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 40 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual MIDI SETTING MIDI SETTING CONTROLS FINISHING MIDI MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface is a standard code for interchange of data between musical instru m
48. ll 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 OUTPUT It is possible to connect two speakers or speaker amplifiers to these sockets For operating instructions refer to the CHANNELLING chapter of this User s Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION When positioning the speaker cabinets the left and right sections should not be spaced too far away from each other E distance 2 4 meters The effect should be similar to that of the wind chest L Mono R 0 dB 47 Kohms Extra auxiliary input left right for external sound sources tape recorder other musical instruments etc AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 72 PRAELUDIUMIII 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 Tempera ture Sensor This sensor is available as optional accessory and can be ordered with the code 970238 Beware The Automatic Organ Tuning socket is located inside the
49. n for the Automatic Pedal HISTORICAL TEMPERAMENTS AND EDITING TEMPERAMENT SELECTION TEMPERAMENT EDITING programmable temperaments MISCELLANEOUS AND ACCESSORY FUNCTIONS 1 ORGAN TUNING Fine pitch adjustment of the instrument 2 ENSEMBLE Ensemble effect of the stops 3 WIND SAG Slight reduction of pressure of the bellows in rich stops combinations 4 GREAT PEDAL ENCLOSED Expression to the Great and Pedal 5 MEM LOCK Protection of adjustable and fixed combinations 6 EXTERNAL VOLUME Volume adjustment of external amplification 7 BLIND COMBINATION Reading of set Combinations Plenum I Plenum II Tutti and Crescendo 8 CONTRAST Contrast adjustment in the display MIDI SETTING 1 MIDI 1 2 MIDI 2 3 MIDI PIPE EFFECTS 1 REVERB Selection and adjustment of reverberation effects 2 3D EFFECT Adjustment to room size for simulated effect AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 76 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Summary CHANNELLING aaa 47 1 OUTPUTS 48 2 INPUTS 52 3 EQUALIZERS 53 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS C 54 __ 1 REVERB 55 2 LANGUAGE 55 3 MIDI FILTER 55 SETTING AND RECALL OF GENERAL SET UP OF THE INSTRUMENT 56 DISK BUTTON FUNCTIONS I III a 57 __ SYSTEM PANELN 3 DISK aa 58 DISK INSERTION AND FORMATTING 59 OPERATIONS ON DISK 61 NAMING OF THE FILES 62 ERROR MESSAGES 63 FUNCTIONS OF REC and START STOP BUTTONS Sequencer II aaa 64 METRONOME AND SEQUENCER SETTING 65 RECORDING OF MUSICA
50. n 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 M REMINDER To avoid errors or confusion this control should be set on the normal NO position when the function is not required E AUTOMATIC PEDAL Dual function for the Automatic Pedal With this control it is possible to select one of the following AUTOMATIC PEDAL functions 1 Normal The normal functioning of AUTOMATIC PEDAL and its programmability have been illustrated at page 6 of this User s Manual gt INTRODUCTION 2 PED GT mono Monophonic union of Great and Pedal stops This is a special function offered in addition to the normal AUTOMATIC PEDAL Insert one or more stops in the Pedal then play the Great manual The stops will couple with the keyboard monophonically that is they adjust to the lowest pitched note of the chord This happens automatically in the first two and a half octaves of the keyboard DO 1 SOL 3 This function can be useful to obtain more support when accompanying choral singing without using the pedalboard To select the normal functioning of the automatic pedal set on the Normal position To select the monophonic function set on PED GT mono M REMINDER To avoid errors or confusion this control should be set on the Norm
51. ng 1 Finishing 2 gt Finishing 3 Finishing 4 To recall the fixed configuration enter the control RECALL and select the relative memory number Finishing 1 Finishing 2 Finishing 3 Finishing 4 gt Original The position ORIGINAL reactivates the configuration set by the factory AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 56 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual DISK BUTTON FUNCTIONS El Press the DISK lt gt button START comms om Ce Se El The display will flash the following DISK Loading DIR E After a few seconds the display will show the five operations carried out by the Floppy Disk Drive incorporated DISK SS F SAVE LOAD RENAME ERASE FORMAT AHLBORN Classical Organs Disk Functions El Press the lt DECR or gt INCR buttons to select one of the listed operations see following page for the list of functions for every single operation GQ o After having made a selection using lt DECR or P gt INCR buttons press ENTER to confirm access to the function e lt gt O English Page 57 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Disk Functions SYSTEM PANEL N 3 DISK Fy The five operations of the DISK control shown on the display and run by the Floppy Disk Drive incorporated can be selected usin
52. ns These parameter are referred to ja All Sequencer Cancellation of the entire Sequencer 2 Swell Track Cancellation of the track relative to the Swell section 3 Great Track Cancellation of the track relative to the Great section 4 Pedal Track Cancellation of the track relative to the Pedal section 15 Common Track Cancellation of the track relative to the Common section PLAYBACK OF A MUSICAL SEQUENCE Press the START STOP button to play the musical J even J gt pieces contained by the SEQUENCER J S conors s J G WA x PLAY T rc The following indications will appear on the display They refer to Nw SET Setting of metronome tempo 2 00 00 Meter setting see NOTE g SW GT Tracks originally used for the musical piece 5 Tracks originally not used in the musical piece sjo Crescendo position It may be useful for the organ student during his her study to playback each individual track or to exclude one or more tracks using the remaining tracks as study base Press the ENTER EXIT buttons to reach the chosen section track Then press the 4 DECR or INCR buttons to activate or exclude the same track from playback Press the START STOP button and the Sequencer will pause Press the button again and listening will restart from that point To listen to the musical piece from the beginning press the START STOP button keep pressed the EXIT b
53. ons or confirm your last selection by pressing ENTER In the example below the option for the Generals control is confirmed by pressing ENTER ee lt q gt E 4t this point the display will visualize the ten voices belonging to the selected Generals control Org Tuning Ensemble Wind Sag GT PD Encl Mem Lock Ext Volume Blind CMB Contrast Using lt DECR or P gt INCR buttons and with the help of the cursor select the voice you wish to modify Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER oe a fC gt Press lt DECR or P gt INCR to modify the selected voice according to its regulation range ext Sf J Po After the voice has been modified you can follow the procedure backwards by pressing EXIT at each step Qs oe x REMINDER i i In our SYSTEM PANELS it is called voice everything which is contained within the squares with smooth corners Always keep this as starting point of your explorations REMINDER i At all times it is possible to return to a normal starting position from all levels by pressing the EXIT button for at least 2 seconds English Page 13 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual SECTION VOICING a wm lt J gt START Cr CONTROLS DISK are E By pressing the CONTROLS button the display will show the two functions Voicing selected according to single tabs and
54. onstantly appear in real time E 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 c Independently from the acoustic signal scansion of the metronome tempo will always show on the display as follows REC 03 21 E DOWN BEAT REC 96 OTHER BEATS Met On Met On Free Mem 85 Free Mem 845 SW gt pd com SW gt pd J J EJ When you have finished playing press the START STOP button to stop the SEQUENCER if you press again the START STOP button recording will continue from the point it was stopped If you keep pressed EXIT you will definitely exit from the recording and from the SEQUENCER u A REMINDER While recording if the function Rec Mode was selected on Overdub the musical execution will overdub on the old musical piece unless it was cancelled in the Sequencer TRACKS CANCELLATION Pressing the REC button for about two seconds prepares the organ for the cancellation of single tracks of the SEQUENCER The following indications will appear on the display gt CLEAR SEQ gt All Sequencer Swell Track Great Track Pedal Track Common Track AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 68 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Rec Start Stop Functio
55. ot allow the product or its bench or its pedal board to rest on or to be installed over power cords of any type Improper installations of this type create the possibility of fire hazard and or personal injury 16 Electromagnetic interference RFI This electronic product utilizes digital sampled wave processing technology S W P that may adversely affect radio tv reception Read FCC information inside back cover for additional information SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual FOREWORD FOREWORD AHLBORN ORGANUMF PRAELUDIUM is a Classical Organ line built with the most advanced DRAKE Dsp Risc 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 The following are significant functions and features of these instruments EN ALTERNATIVE AND ACCESSORY STOPS Each stop displayed in the instrument may avail itself of Alternative stops of exceptional sound quality The organist may freely select those stops which better respond to his her personal taste but above all select the type of music repertoire he she wants to play In fact there are stops relating to many of the national organ traditions and to many historic music trends In addition there are Accessory stops which can be activated in each organ section Swell Great and Pedal by using tabs locat
56. peraments it is necessary to have a theoretical as well as practical knowledge of the matter However it can be easily carried out by following the tables of value ratio in cents for each note supplied by specialized texts AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 36 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing MISCELLANEOUS AND ACCESSORY FUNCTIONS CONTROLS Tremulants 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 WIND SAG Slight reduction of pressure of the bellows in rich stops Combinations AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing El 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 With this control it is possible to fine tune the pitch of the organ in relation to another musical instrument or to modify the diapason of an historical or programmable temperament EJ ENSEMBLE Ensemble effect of the stops With this control it is possible to increase or decrease the depth of the acoustic undulation among
57. plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and earthed in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the product if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 3 To reduce the risk of injury close supervision is necessary when this product is used near children 4 Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or the like 5 This product should only be used by a stand or cart that is recommended by the manufacturer 6 This product either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears you should consult an audiologist Z This product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation 8 This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers or other products that produce heat 9
58. ral OPERATING PLAN followed by illustrations on single functions AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 2 PRAELUDIUM Ill 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 HHHEHEHEHHEHEHEIDDUDUDDUDDUU After the instrument is turned off it will save the decompressed items relative to the sound library in memory thus avoiding any waiting time for decompressing the organ next time it is turned on This is possible because the instrument is equipped with a backed memory which once discharged requires about three hours to recharge the battery will last about five days To update the sound library it is necessary to force the decompressing and subsequent memory charge by pressing the EXIT button of the PROGRAMMING SECTION while turning on the organ Organ Reset Procedure It is possibile to restore the organ original factory setting Voicing Finishing using the following procedure STOPS Control tabs carry the name of specific place stops Each tab comprises a number of Alternative stops which can be freely se lected by t
59. re ADDED to the hand set or combination registration inserted They are PLENUM I PLENUM II TUTTI PROGRAMMABILITY OF THE PRESETS All the presets indicated above can be programmed by the organist in the following manner Fa Select the desired registration by means of the stop tabs Press and HOLD the F thumb piston to the extreme left under Manual I and press one of the desired pistons Release both pistons The selected registration is now memorised Press the General Cancel piston A to turn off the tabs Each time the reversible piston corresponding to the pro grammed preset is pressed the stop tabs will NOT illuminate CRESCENDO see note 3 The Crescendo Pedal is located over the pedalboard next to the swell expression pedal The balanced pedal activates in gradual stages 20 levels of sound intensity from pp to ff The Crescendo level is indicated on a digital display above Manual II The Crescendo operates on the entire organ and its effect is ADDED to the registration either hand set or drawn by a combination piston PROGRAMMABILITY OF CRESCENDO see note 3 The contents of the 20 levels of the Crescendo are programmable by the organist as follows Fa Move the Crescendo pedal to the position you wish to programme a number from 1 to 20 appears on the display A Select the desired registration by means of the stop tabs Press and HOLD the F thumb piston to the extreme left under Manual I and press the piston marked 0
60. ser s Manual Channeling Ei Outputs This function allows access to the following two controls 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 e Single Reg Differentiated channelling of the organ for each stop e Reg Family Differentiated channelling of the organ for family of stops Single Reg Channelling Channel Editing Single Reg For each stop itis possible to select the wind chest configurations Chest Layout and program the exit channelling system Output Matrix IMPORTANT REMINDER To listen to the modifications made on Single Reg in real time make sure that in Channel Selection you select the operating mode SINGLE REG AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 48 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 CHEST LAYOUT In this section it is possible to assign for each stop the type of wind
61. setting can be adjusted either to substitute the previous recording Replace or to overdub the previous recording Overdub 7 Signature setting of the measure 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 5 8 6 8 7 8 8 8 9 8110 8 11 8 12 8 13 8 14 8 1618 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 When you are inside this function you may use the acoustic Metronome for study For this type of use it will be necessary to El Go to the function Signature 2 Press the START STOP button to activate the acoustic metronome during study sessions El press the START STOP button to deactivate the acoustic metronome during study sessions RECORDING OF MUSICAL SEQUENCE By pressing the REC button the organ is ready to record a musical sequence EXIT ENTER lt J b CONTROLS DISK TA pel Z The following indications will appear on the display r SEQUENCER TRACK STATUS Met Off Track name visualized in UPPER CASE Track in PLAY Free Mem 100 Track name visualized in LOWER CASE Track selected for RECORDING SW gt pd Sa Track name visualized Track DISABLED AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 66 _ PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Rec Start Stop Functions These parameter are referred to Ar Setting of metronome tempo The musical sequence metering will appear see NOTE 1 activation deactivation of the acoustic me
62. the instrument Their use is illustrated in individual paragraphs for each control AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 11 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual SYSTEM PANEL HOW TO OPERATE THE VARIOUS LEVELS OF A SYSTEM PANEL Thisisafundamentalpartofthe User sManualanditillustratesthe explorationofthemany 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 CONTROLS 0 a In the example here ee FUNCTION shown the control lt lt _ lt GENERALS is being aia pteesoir arena explored with the voi pe gt a a 55 5N ces it contains They can all be reached iant tiliti j aniis through the CON ran 1 Beas a Ae Settee u TROLS button CONTROL Org Tuning 0 0c Ensemble 1 gt 8 ENTER To descend to the various exploration levels gt Wind Sag 0 gt 8 GT PD Encl Yes No Mem Lock Yes No VOICE Ext Volume 0 gt 127 Blind CMB Yes No Contrast 0 gt 15 ExT To come up from the levels already explored lt gt J o move among the various options available in the level and to vary the parameter value of the single voices EXIT ENTER Once the user has learned the exploration procedure shown in detail on this page he she will not find any difficulties in exploring
63. the various stops having previously done an adjustment using the control PITCH ADJUSTMENT If the undulation ratio between the stops is O the control ENSEMBLE will not work VALUE RANGE From 1 minimum undulation To 8 maximum undulation Ef Insert using the organ stops a fairly rich stop on the manuals as well as the pedal B Reach the desired value and verify the ensemble effect AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 38 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual CONTROLS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Finishing E 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 VALUE RANGE From 0 absence of effect to 8 maximum effect EIGREAT PEDAL ENCLOSED Expression to the Great and Pedal With this control the EXPRESSION pedal simultaneously controls the volumes for Swell Organ Great Organ and Pedal disconnecting the relative slider controls This is the pedal to be used for this function Expression II Swell eS cMINDER a S S S S cc s D SS S s S nea s sss In normal operating conditions ensure that the control is set to the NO position H MEM LOCK Protection of adjustable and f
64. their memorization and Finishing various accessory functions CONTROLS as VOICING EJ Press lt DECR or INCR P buttons to select one of the two functions Se lt oP Make the selection as per point 2 then press ENTER to access the selection in the example illustrated in the following pages the function Voicing has been selected cs ENE Je AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 14 PRAELUDIUM Ill PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual SECTION VOICING SYSTEM PANEL N 1 VOICING Em The selected function VOICING will show on the display the controls relative to the single tab Press ENTER to make a selection Cor eS gt H Press lt DECR o INCR gt buttons to select one of the controls described in point 1 marked by circled numbers 1 2 3 4 5 ext evren lt Altern Reg Organ Preset Voicing Memory El Press ENTER to confirm the selection Reg 1 gt n S lt gt F 0 Level Elin the display the squares with smooth corners will rss s edb show the voices contained within a single control see NOTE They can be selected by using the lt DECR F 6 Level 7 60db 6db or INCR gt buttons T gt n NAME OF SELECTED STOP a SO s Voicing 1 Voicing 1 a T gt VOICING 2 Voicing 2 EXIT ENTER lt FN oe 20db Voicin
65. to the gt ENTER to FORMAT initialization by pressing ENTER Fatal error contact a technician Make sure the disk is of the right type File Not Found During a file search on disk it was not found because non existent i Write Protect Disk with memory protect activateted desactivate gt Remove Disk Protection protection No Available Space On Disk The space available on disk is not sufficient Delete one gt Remove Files or more files No Available Space On Root The space available on directory is not sufficient Delete gt Remove Files Directory one or more files 7 Formatting Error Formatting is not possible Try again or change disk Disk Not Found Disk not found into the Drive or defective disk or not gt Insert 3 5HD Disk formatted disk or different size disk insert a 3 5 HD gt ENTER to FORMAT Disk and press the DISK button again or proceed to the initialization by pressing ENTER Incompatible File File not compatible with the instrument file notloaded gt File Not Loaded it is not possible to operate IMPORTANT INFORMATION From these ERROR MESSAGES it is possible to return at the starting position by pressing the EXIT button REMINDER To return to the normal functioning of the organ from any of these error messages press the EXIT button AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 63 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Rec Start Stop Functions
66. tronome while playing On Off see NOTE 1 free memory percentage available in the SEQUENCER will appear sw gt pd com recording tracks see NOTE 1 lo Crescendo position see NOTE 2 To start recording the musical piece in the Sequencer 1 Insert the necessary organ stops using the lit tablets the adjustable combinations the collective combinations and the Crescendo These stops including the choices of Alternative Stops and all the modifications carried out while playing as well as all other controls activated section volumes expressions Crescendo and metronome tempo will be memorized by the Sequencer See note 2 A Select the organ sections on which you wish to make the recording Press ENTER EXIT to reach the chosen section track The section initials will appear in three different ways according to the pressure exercised on the 4 DECR or INCR buttons as shown on the display here below Met Off Free Mem 100 SW PD El Press START STOP to start recording e If you have selected the pause beat LEAD Yes wait one beat before playing otherwise that beat will NOT be memorized by the Sequencer e If you haven t selected the pause beat LEAD No you may start to play immediately AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 67 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual Rec Start Stop Functions e While recording see example on the display F metering of the musical sequence will c
67. uency portion of each stop AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 21 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 3 Reg 1 gt n F 0 Level GO Level G 0 Level U X REMINDER 1 Fora fast selection of the stops contained in the various tablets press the chosen tablet for about two seconds the display will show the name of the alternative stops available for this tablet 2 For a fast note selection simultaneously press the F Fixer and the note Manual I you intend to modify AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 22 PRAELUDIUM Ill 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 y Organ Preset Preset 1 Preset 2 gt PRESET 3 Preset 4 AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 23 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 programma tion 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
68. usly NOTE 2 Before every performance when the Transposer is not required make sure that it is in the normal position NOTE 3 only for organs supplied with it AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 7 PRAELUDIUM Ill 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 e evm J J gt GENERAL INFORMATION Use of the PROGRAMMING SECTION does not present difficulties as the sequence of the various functions follow a constant system It is however recommended especially at the beginning to follow the step by step instructions contained in this manual for specific items of each function First carefully examine the exploratory examples of the various functions and controls illustrated at the beginning of every paragraph with system panels to always have a clear view of their position Keep in mind that all functions are carried out in REAL TIME AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 8 PRAELUDIUM III PRAELUDIUM IV E User s Manual DISPLAY DISPLAY All the functions carried out in this section are clearly visible on the alphanumer
69. utton and the START STOP button in consecutive order To cancel the entire contents of the SEQUENCER follow the procedure explained in the previous page NOTE to modify the settings of metronome tempo during playback press the operating buttons lt DECR or INCR AHLBORN Classical Organs English Page 69 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 LEVEL AUX IN 1 E a GD MASTER PHONES L R L MONO R THRU IN QUT COMPUTER MIC LINE LTO MIDI 1 o B s 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 The volume of external amplification may be controlled by the MASTER button on the remote control PHONES Headphones Headphones Connection socket Impedance min 30 ohms max 600 ohms By inserting the jack the internal speakers will be automatically disengaged The volume of the headphones is regulated by the Master control see above MIC LINE Level L R Microphone general volume controls Independent controls for the sensitivity of the AUX IN 1 inputs when non used as microphone inputs X REMINDER When AUX

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