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Protégé™
LD-34
Owner's Manual
Copyright © 2012 Allen Organ Company LLC
All Rights Reserved
AOC P/N 033-00169
Revised 04/2012

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  • Page 1 Protégé™ LD-34 Owner’s Manual Copyright © 2012 Allen Organ Company LLC All Rights Reserved AOC P/N 033-00169 Revised 04/2012...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ALLEN ORGAN COMPANY For more than sixty years--practically the entire history of electronic organs-- Allen Organ Company has built the finest organs that technology would allow. In 1939, Allen built and marketed the world’s first electronic oscillator organ. The tone generators for this instrument used two hundred forty-four vacuum tubes, contained about five thousand components, and weighed nearly three hundred pounds.

  • Page 3: Organ Stops

    ORGAN STOPS PITCH FOOTAGE The number appearing on each stop, along with its name, indicates the “pitch” or “register” of the particular stop. Organs can produce notes of different pitches from a single playing key. When this sound corresponds to the actual pitch of the played key, the stop is referred to as being of 8’ (eight foot) pitch;...

  • Page 4: Specialized Stop Controls

    Your Allen Organ provides authentic, digitally sampled voices. They are protected by copyrights owned by the Allen Organ Company and are stored in memory devices, each having affixed to it a copyright notice; e.g., © 2003 AOCO, © 2001 AOCO, etc., pursuant to Title 17 of the United States Code, Section 101 et seq.

  • Page 5: Iia. Piano And Harp

    MIDI sound module control on the LD-34 have been disabled. Controlling external MIDI voices would require the reactivation of these connections and will disable the organ’s Piano and Harp voices functionality. For more information on this subject, contact Allen Organ Company or your local Allen representative.

  • Page 6: Tutti I And Tutti Ii

    TUTTI I and TUTTI II The Tutti I and II pistons are sets for full organ registrations. Tutti II has a larger, much louder registration, than Tutti I. The Tutti’s are turned on and off by pressing manual thumb pistons TUTTI I or TUTTI II.

  • Page 7: Artistic Registration

    SETTING TOE PISTONS (STUDS) Stop registration combinations may be set and drawn by toe studs, as well as by pistons. Toe studs, located on each side of the Expression and Crescendo shoes, are set in the same manner as thumb pistons.
  • Page 8 For accompaniment, the most desirable voices are the 8’ flutes or strings on each manual. Celestes often make effective accompaniments. The correct choice depends on the volume of the solo tone (a soft solo voice requires the softest accompaniment stop), the element of contrast and the location of the solo stop.
  • Page 9 These few combinations demonstrate basic techniques of solo registration. In creating registrations of your own, remember these three simple rules: Seek tonal contrast between solo and accompaniment. Be sure the solo is louder than the accompaniment. Choose a solo whose character is appropriate to the specific piece. ENSEMBLE REGISTRATIONS Ensemble registrations involve groups of stops that are played together, usually, but not always, with both hands on one keyboard.
  • Page 10 Hialeah, FL: C.P.P. Belwin, 1985. Irwin, Stevens. Dictionary of Pipe Organ Stops. 2nd ed. New York: Macmillan Books, 1983. Cherrington, Dr. Sally. A Church Organist's Primer. Volumes I, II, & III. Allen Organ Company. Video Materials, 1996/1997. AOC P.N: 031-0047, 031-0065, 031-0112.

  • Page 11: Transposer

    VII. TRANSPOSER The organ can perform the difficult task of transposing, while allowing the organist to play in the noted key. Operation of the Transposer is controlled by the Transposer function, found in the Console Controller. Neutral (no transposition) position is indicated by the number “0” in the Console Controller’s display To shift the music to a different key, position the flashing cursor on the transposer value (press the CURSOR button on the Console Controller) and then turn the ROTARY DIAL in either direction.

  • Page 12: Multiple Voice Sets

    MULTIPLE VOICE SETS The LD-34 provides the versatility of two separate and distinct organs in one console. Choose from American Classic or French Romantic for the stop list that perfectly complements your music. The specifications are comprised of unique pipe samples from the world’s finest examples of each major organ-building style.
  • Page 13 Keys and stop tablets should be cleaned in the following manner: Use two clean cloths. Immerse one in clear, lukewarm water and wring it thoroughly damp dry. Loosen the dirt with this cloth, and then polish immediately with the dry cloth. Do not use soap or detergent on keys or stop tablets. To polish the clear music rack, a furniture wax polish may be sprayed on a soft dry cloth and rubbed on the front of the music rack.

  • Page 14: Safety Information

    XII. SAFETY INFORMATION USA ONLY CAUTION Never plug the instrument into any current source other than 110 to 120 volts, 50/60 Hertz alternating current (AC). A verified grounded outlet is essential to proper operation and protection of the instrument. Proper polarity should be checked with an AC circuit analyzer before connecting the organ.

  • Page 15: Console Controller™ Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ..................... 31 Basic Operations Review ....................................31 Advanced Operations Review ................................... 31 MIDI GUIDE .......................... 32 Connecting a MIDI Sequence Recorder ................................32 MIDI Transmission Channels ................................... 32 Allen Organ Company Hymn Player Song List (LDS Version) ........................33...

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    INTRODUCTION The Console Controller™ is an interface that controls many organ functions. The Console Controller is pictured below (console drawer version) and includes a window that displays functions, one at a time, as well as an integrated Rotary Dial with push buttons used to make selections. BASIC OPERATION 1.

  • Page 17: Advancing Through The Windows

    Then finally the Main Window function is displayed: MEM - ┌┐ └┘ Important: The Allen Organ includes several self-testing features. If a warning is displayed in this sequence, you should contact your Allen authorized representative immediately! 2. Advancing Through the Windows The Allen Organ operating software contains many settings that are user-programmable.

  • Page 18: Saving Registrations Using Pistons And Toe Studs

    Note 1: The LD-34 includes an LDS specified set of registration examples stored on each piston of the last available capture memory. You may re-program these registrations to your own registrations. See Section XIV later in this manual for a listing of the programmed registrations.

  • Page 19: Locking Capture Memories

    To Save Registrations using Toe Studs/Toe Pistons Toe Studs/Toe Pistons can store registrations similar to General and Divisional pistons. Toe Studs allow stored registrations to be addressed using feet instead of hands. Note: Setting a General Toe Stud/Piston will change the registration for BOTH the toe stud and the corresponding hand piston, i.e.

  • Page 20: Unlocking All Memories If You Forget Your Code

    7. Unlocking All Memories If You Forget Your Code Advance to the 'UNLOCK ALL CAPTURE MEMORIES' window function (see section A-2). UNLOCK ALL CAPTURE MEMORIES Press and hold the MEMORY button on the Console Controller™ and press General Pistons 2-5-5. Release the MEMORY button. The display will automatically return to the Main Window function.

  • Page 21: Acoustic Portrait™ Settings

    Once the new specification is loaded, the capture system will automatically cancel all stops currently lit on the stopboard. The organ is now ready to play. To return to the Main Window function, press and hold the SET piston then press the CANCEL piston. Release both.

  • Page 22: Advanced Operation

    Acoustic Portrait Gain (Volume) Adjustment: To change the Acoustic Portrait Gain setting, press the CURSOR button on the Console Controller until the flashing cursor is positioned on the Acoustic Portrait gain setting. Turn the ROTARY DIAL on the Console Controller to change the gain setting. Gain adjustment range is from minus 35dB to +6 db.

  • Page 23: Configuring Divisional Pistons And General Pistons

    Configuring Divisional Pistons and General Pistons This procedure enables pistons to control stops that are normally not controlled by those pistons. Note: The Piston Configuration is common to all capture memories. For example: (1) Divisional Pistons can be configured to respond like General Pistons. (2) A Divisional Piston can be configured so that it will only affect the Tremulant stops in all divisions.

  • Page 24: Modifying The Crescendo And Tutti's

    Modifying the Crescendo and Tutti’s The original factory settings include a second set of Tutti’s and a second set of Crescendo settings that can be altered to suit the organist’s needs. Advance to the ‘CRESC/TUTTI B’ window function (see section A-2). There are two modes available in this window function, "SET"...
  • Page 25 To set a Crescendo B sequence, turn the ROTARY DIAL to select step 1. Adjust the stops to a suitable registration for step 1. (Note: You can play the organ at any time to hear your selected registration) Press and hold the SET piston, then while holding SET press the MEMORY button in the Console Controller.
  • Page 26 Shortcut: While in "SET" mode you can view the Crescendo B sequence without having to enter the "SHOW" mode by using the Crescendo shoe. However, it is important that all Crescendo step positions be programmed before doing this. By depressing the Crescendo shoe, the stops/controls will move accordingly as to the step displayed.

  • Page 27: Sostenuto

    Playing the organ Using Secondary Tuttis The Main Window function must be displayed (see Section A-2). Press the CRES. B piston. On the bar-graph display, the green CRESC-B indicator will illuminate. Press the Tutti piston of your choice. The bar-graph's red Tutti indicators will light to indicate which Tutti is active.

  • Page 28: Hymn Player

    Allen Organ Company or your local Allen representative for the procedure to have these settings restored. For more information on this subject, contact Allen Organ Company or your local Allen representative. Note: The standard MIDI recording/playback connections, MIDI OUT #1 and MIDI IN, may...

  • Page 29: Standard Midi Channel Assignments

    Standard MIDI Channel Assignments These are the Allen Organs’ standard MIDI channels settings for the LD-34: LD-34 Channel Organ Division Swell Great Pedal General Transferring and Saving Capture Memory Data to a Sequencer CAPTURE MEMORY refers to all of the piston registrations on all available memories, plus all positional secondary Crescendo “B”...

  • Page 30: Return Capture Memory Data From A Sequencer To The Organ

    Return Capture Memory Data from a Sequencer to the Organ To replace previously recorded Capture Memory information into the organ from your sequencer, simply press "Play" on the sequencer and the recorded capture data will automatically be transmitted to the organ. You must have a MIDI cable connected from the OUT port of the sequencer to the IN port of the Allen Organ.

  • Page 31: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Basic Operations Review a. Advancing Through the Windows: Use the ROTARY DIAL in the Console Controller. b. Return to the Main Window function: Hold SET, press CANCEL, release both or use the ROTARY DIAL in the Console Controller.

  • Page 32: Midi Guide

    MIDI GUIDE Connecting a MIDI Sequence Recorder The LD-34 may be connected to an external MIDI sequence recorder for the purpose of recording/playback of MIDI sequences or songs, such as the MIDI Assistant™. A connecting diagram is located below. If more specific information is required, please consult the owners’ manuals of the external devices being connected to the organ.

  • Page 33: Allen Organ Company Hymn Player Song List (Lds Version)

    Allen Organ Company Hymn Player Song List (LDS Version) Console Controller Full Title Console Controller Full Title 68 MightyFortress A Mighty Fortress Is Our God 306 GodsDailyCare God's Daily Care 29 PoorManGrief A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief 83 GuideUsJehovah...
  • Page 34 Console Controller Full Title Console Controller Full Title 221 HeartShepherd Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd 97 LeadKindLight Lead, Kindly Light 96 DearestChildrn Dearest Children, God Is Near You 143 LetHolySpirit Let the Holy Spirit Guide 140 ThinktoPray Did You Think to Pray? 243 LetAllPressOn Let Us All Press On 237 DoWhatIsRight...
  • Page 35 Ye Who Are Called to Labor (Men) 108 LordIsShephrd The Lord Is My Shepherd 228 PathwayBright You Can Make the Pathway Bright Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2008, Allen Organ Company LLC, All Rights Reserved...

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