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  • Page 1 Model Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of this organ. In order to get the most out of this instrument for many years to come, first take the time to read this manual in full. Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, par- ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Keep these instructions. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac- turer.
  • Page 3 If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local Hammond Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

  • Page 4: Important - Please Read

    IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ The Hammond B-3 is the most popular organ evermade, and its sound is legendary. We have designed this model to be true and authentic to the exact vintage detail, as well as providing a large variety of modern features that allow greater flexibility no matter the musical style you wish to play.

  • Page 5: Battery Back Up

    BATTERY BACK UP This organ uses a battery-backed RAM to remember your changes to the Parameters. When the battery voltage becomes low, the Display will show: If you see these messages, you should immediately back up your parameter changes, if you have made any.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    BROWN DRAWBARS ................... 49 Control Panel ..................22 Drawbars for the Pedalboard .............. 49 Power Panel (B-3 mk2, C-3 mk2) ............23 Drawbar Registration Patterns ............50 Accessory Panel (B-3 mk2, C-3 mk2) ..........23 Modern Drawbar Registrations ............51 Accessory Panel (B-3P mk2) ..............
  • Page 7 FACTORY PRESETS ..............124 Bias voltage and Nonlinear Distortion ..........81 SERVICE ..................127 VIB&CHO (VIBrato and CHOrus) ..........82 Vibrato and Chorus of Hammond Organs ........... 83 LESLIE ..................84 CABINET NUMBERS ..................84 LESLIE PARAMETERS .................. 84 Record the Cabinets ................87 EQ/REV (EQualizer/REVerb) ............

  • Page 8: Index

    Index A A A A A L L L L L Tube Amp 55, 80 V V V V V Adjust Presets 40, 95, 108 Leakage Noise 72 B B B B B Leslie 41, 56, 84 Velocity 101, 104 M M M M M Version 96 Bank 37...

  • Page 9: Main Features

    The scanner vibrato and Leslie speaker are replicated via a DSP effects section. The Vibrato & Chorus effects are the same as on the original B-3. The built-in Leslie gives the familiar Leslie sound when no actual Leslie speaker is available or when practicing with headphones.

  • Page 10: How To Assemble (B-3 Mk2)

    HOW TO ASSEMBLE (B-3 mk2) Components Organ Music Rack CompactFlash Card (inserted into the organ) Pedalboard Hexagonal Wrench AC Power Cord USA Only Bench Leslie Speed Switch Wire Clamp Tapping Screws Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Connect The Pedalboard

    Connect the Pedalboard Attach the Leslie Speed Switch (USA only) 1. Place the Pedalboard on the floor in front of the organ. 1. Locate a #2 Phillips Screw Driver. 2. Take the Pedal Cable out of the organ and insert the plug 2.

  • Page 12: Attach The Main/Echo Switch (Optional)

    Attach the MAIN/ECHO Switch Bench (optional) The space underneath the top board of the bench is provided for storing scores, music rack, etc. This switch is for selecting either of the Leslie speakers if 2 are connected. 1. Locate a #2 Phillips screw driver. CAUTION 2.

  • Page 13: Manual Lid

    Do not leave the score or music rack on the manual when you close the lid. You can lock the key lid. [B-3 mk2] The key hole is on the right side board. [C-3 mk2] The key hole is on the front center. Introduction...

  • Page 14: How To Assemble (B-3P Mk2)

    HOW TO ASSEMBLE (B-3P mk2) Components Organ (closed view) Music Rack (inside of the lid) CompactFlash Card (inserted into the organ) Stand Hexagonal Wrench AC Power Cord Leslie Speed Switch, Spacer Expression Pedal Wire Clamp Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Mount The Organ On The Stand

    Mount the Organ on the Stand CAUTION The organ must be mounted on the stand by two persons using both hands. 1. Remove the Knob Bolts on both sides of the organ. 2. Unfold the stand and place it in the upright position. 3.

  • Page 16: Connect The Expression Pedal

    Connect the Expression Pedal C o n n e c t t h e Pe d a l b o a r d (optional) Insert the plug the cable from the Expression Pedal to the EXP.PEDAL connector on the power panel (on the bot- tom of the organ), matching the direction, then tighten it by turning the ring on it.

  • Page 17: Attach The Leslie Speed Switch

    Attach the Leslie Speed Switch Attach the MAIN/ECHO Switch (optional) 1. Remove the 2 inside knob screws on the front left of the 1. Remove the 2 outside knob screws on the front left of the Great Manual. Great Manual. 2.

  • Page 18: Open The Manual Lid

    Open the Manual Lid Install the Music Rack The Music Rack is inside the back of the manual lid. 1. Turn the knob screw inside the manual lid counter-clock- wise and remove the stopper. 2. Slide the music rack into the music rail. 1.
  • Page 19 Introduction...

  • Page 20: Names And Functions

    NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Top View of the Organ and Pedal Drawbars. SWITCH PLATE VIBRATO & CHORUS MODE Knob POWER Switch This is for switching the depth of vibrato and the chorus effects. This switch turns the power on and off. DRAWBARS CAUTION SWELL(Upper) A<...
  • Page 21 15 16 RIGHT TABLETS MANUALS 13. PERCUSSION Tablet 17. SWELL(Upper) Preset Keys This is for switching the Percussion on/off. These are for selecting the Presets of the Swell(Upper) Manual. 14. PERCUSSION VOLUME Tablet 18. SWELL(Upper) Manual This is for switching the volume of Percussion: NORMAL/SOFT. This is a manual with 61 notes, multi-contacts (for Drawbars &...

  • Page 22: Volume Panel

    This is for connecting the Leslie Speed Switch (provided). Control Panel Contained in the drawer on the bottom right of the manual. [B-3 mk2 and C-3 mk2] Located inside the lid on the left-hand-side front panel. [B-3P mk2] 30. Display 34.

  • Page 23: Power Panel (B-3 Mk2, C-3 Mk2)

    Accessory Panel (B-3 mk2, C-3 mk2) EFFECT LOOP 40. SEND Jack This is a post-internal effects patch-out point. If a plug is inserted to this jack, signals inside the organ are cut 40 41 off. (Rating Output Level: 1.23V +4dBm, Output Impedance: 600Ω)

  • Page 24: Accessory Panel (B-3P Mk2)

    Accessory Panel (B-3P mk2) When a plug is inserted to this jack, signals inside the organ are cut off. (Rating Output Level: 1.23V +4dBm, Output Imped- ance: 600Ω) 51. RETURN Jack This is a post-internal effects patch-in point. This jack is used also as the input terminal to the rotary channel from an external sound engine.

  • Page 25: Pedals

    PEDALS 59. EXPRESSION Pedal This is for changing the total volume of the organ. The Foot Switch is attached on the bottom left. B B B B B -3 mk2 -3 mk2 -3 mk2 -3 mk2 -3 mk2 B B B B B -3P mk2 -3P mk2 -3P mk2 -3P mk2...
  • Page 26 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Hook-Up

    HOOK-UP Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Basic Hook-Up

    Ask your nect a Leslie Speaker to the organ, be sure to turn OFF the power Hammond Organ / Leslie dealer for details. of the organ and the external equipment, if any is connected.

  • Page 29: B-3P Mk2

    B-3P mk2 Fasten the cables using hook-and-loop fastners. Hook-Up...

  • Page 30: Using Effect Loop

    USING EFFECT LOOP External effects may be used while a Leslie Speaker is connected NOTE: The Effect Loop is inserted between the built-in Effect (Leslie, Reverb, etc.) and the Master Volume. to the organ using the Effect Loop. NOTE: If using the LINE OUT jack and the HEADPHONE jack, The effects unit should have the same input/output gain and cor- simultaneously the Effect Loop will only function on the responding with the rating level of +4dBm.

  • Page 31: Using Two Leslie Speakers

    USING TWO LESLIE SPEAKERS Two Leslie Speakers may be connected to this organ. The sound that is input from LINE IN jack will be sent out to Connect the first Leslie Speaker to the MAIN socket and the sec- both Leslie speakers regardless of the position of the MAIN/ECHO ond to the ECHO socket.

  • Page 32: Using No Leslie Speaker

    USING NO LESLIE SPEAKER If no Leslie Speaker is available, you can use the built-in Leslie Effect by means of the LINE OUT jack. If the Leslie Speaker and the LINE OUT jack are used together, the built-in Leslie Effect is heard only on the L channel. You may also use a traditional keyboard amp or PA system.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Midi Pedalboard

    CONNECTING THE MIDI PEDALBOARD You may connect a MIDI Pedalboard, instead of the traditional NOTE: You can attach an expression pedal (provided with the B-3P mk2) on the XPK-200. Pedalboard. NOTE: You can not use the functions of the XPK-100 such as All the note information received at the MIDI PEDAL IN jack is transpose, control, etc., if the XPK-100 is connected.
  • Page 34 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Turn On And Play

    TURN ON AND PLAY Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Power On

    POWER ON How to power on After connecting your organ to the power outlet, please follow this procedure before switching on the power. To avoid possible damage to your speakers, please follow this procedure exactly. 1. Set the [MASTER VOLUME] Knob at minimum. 2.

  • Page 37: Use Of Preset Keys

    Preset. NOTE: Only the Drawbar registrations were able to be called on the origi- nal B-3. The factory settings of this new organ are the same as the factory settings of the original. You can change to call other pa- rameters by the Preset Keys.

  • Page 38: Play The Pedalboard

    Pedalboard (Explanations of the Drawbars and the “foot” names are included in the next section “Creating the Settings”). The Pedal Part settings were not called at the Preset Keys on the original B-3. The factory setting of this organ is the same way.

  • Page 39: Adding Expression To Your Playing

    You can bend the pitch if you operate this switch while playing, same as the START and RUN switches on the original B-3. While the toggle is at the UP position, the pitch gradually goes up, and, while at the DOWN position, the pitch gradually goes down to 2 octaves lower and also the volume gradually gets smaller.

  • Page 40: Try Making Your Own Sound

    TRY MAKING YOUR OWN SOUND You will be able to produce your own sound by using the exclusive features of your HAMMOND ORGAN, such as Drawbars, Percussion, Vibrato/Chorus, Overdrive, and the Leslie effects. Let’s go through the first steps: Select the Preset Key [B] Select the Preset Key [B] first.

  • Page 41: Add Effects

    LESLIE The Leslie speaker uses a rotating treble horn and a woofer firing into a rotating drum to give the organ a “3-D” sound, with motion and lively dynamics. It is the traditional partner of the Hammond Organ. LESLIE SPEED Switch This is for switching the mode of the Leslie Speaker or the built-in Leslie Effect.

  • Page 42: Pedal Sustain

    PEDAL SUSTAIN The Pedal Part sound can be set to smoothly decay after the key is released. This is called “PEDAL SUSTAIN”. To use this “Pedal Sustain” function, refer to the control panel. 1. Press the [PLAY] button, and display “P. SUS” on the bottom right of the display.

  • Page 43: Recording Preset Keys

    Recording Preset Keys You can record your Drawbar registrations in the Preset Keys. You can also freely change the preset data loaded as the factory default. To record Drawbar registrations in the Preset Keys, refer to the control panel. Ex. Memorize to “2-D” 1.
  • Page 44 4. Select the Part to record. Press the [PAGE] button and select either SWELL or GREAT to record the Preset. For this example select “GREAT”. NOTE: You can select the part to record by the Preset Key, as well. 5. Select the Preset Key. Select the Preset Key ([C<] - [A]) to record.

  • Page 45: Setting Up

    SETTING UP Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Sound Engine Structure

    SOUND ENGINE STRUCTURE System structure of this Organ Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 47 TONE-WHEELS The sound source or “engine” of Hammond Organ is the Virtual Tone-wheel. Generator. As on the original B-3, each of the 96 Virtual Tone-wheels are oscillating at a different TONE-WHEEL SET pitch. There are NO moving parts inside this organ.

  • Page 48: Harmonic Drawbars

    HARMONIC DRAWBARS™ The 9 Drawbars (plus 2 for the Pedal) on this organ are used to create the basic sounds. Each Drawbar is marked with the numbers 1 - 8. If you push back the Drawbar until you cannot see any number at all, the sound of the Drawbar is not heard.

  • Page 49: Drawbars For The Swell/Great Manuals

    Drawbars for the Swell/Great Manuals Relation between the Preset Keys and the Drawbars The two sets of Drawbars on the left-hand side are for the Swell Manual and the two on the right-hand side are for the Great Manual. To actuate them, use the Preset Key [A<] or [B] respectively. When the other [C<] to [A] Preset Keys are selected, the Drawbar regis- trations are recalled inside the organ, and the tone that plays will not match the Drawbars physical settings.

  • Page 50: Drawbar Registration Patterns

    Drawbar Registration Patterns The Drawbar Registration is matched by digits. It is easy to remember the typical combinations of the 9 Drawbars by their forms. The Drawbar Registrations are grouped into the following 4 patterns: Flute family (2 step pattern) Diapason family (check mark pattern) Accompaniment Flute 8' I ..

  • Page 51: Modern Drawbar Registrations

    Modern Drawbar Registrations The Drawbar registrations introduced on the previous page are typically for classical music. They were created at the dawn of the Hammond Organ, when it was intended to sound like a pipe or church organ. Later on, as the Hammond Organ spread throughout Jazz, Pop, Rock and (especially) Gospel music, Some timeless registrations become common.

  • Page 52: Controlling The Registration While Playing A Preset

    Controlling the Registration while playing a Preset To temporarily modify the registration by operating Drawbars, while a Preset Key is selected between [C<] and [A], operate either [A<] or [B] holding down the [PLAY] button. In the registration, only the operated bar’s footage changes. For example, draw 1' of the Swell Drawbar [A<] or [B] holding down the [PLAY] button, if you want to add 1' while playing the Preset Key [G] of the Swell Manual.

  • Page 53: Percussion

    PERCUSSION The touch-response percussion adds a clear-cut “attack” to the organ sound. It is a Hammond exclusive. Percussion is usually combined with the Drawbar sound. [PERCUSSION] Tablet Turns on the Swell (Upper) manual percussion when swell Preset [B] is selected. When per- cussion is activated the 1' Drawbar does not sound.

  • Page 54: Vibrato And Chorus

    VIBRATO AND CHORUS VIBRATO adds warmth to the tone by slightly oscillating the Drawbar pitch. CHORUS adds richness to the sound by doubling the fundamental slightly detuned. [VIBRATO SWELL] Tablet This enables the Vibrato and Chorus effects on the Swell manual. [VIBRATO GREAT] Tablet This enables the Vibrato and Chorus effects on the Great manual.

  • Page 55: Overdrive

    OVERDRIVE The overdrive gives distortion to the sound by highly increasing the pre-amplifier input gain. The genuine tube circuitry allows a wide range of sound from unclipped warm and clean to a hard distorted overdrive, by varying the amount of the overdrive control.

  • Page 56: Leslie

    LESLIE The Leslie Speaker produces its unique effect by utilizing rotors that give tremolo, vibrato and motion to the sound. The Leslie Speaker is controlled by the Leslie Speed Switch. If no Leslie Speaker is connected, this switch controls the built-in Leslie Effect. [CHORALE] Rotors will turn slowly, producing an effect suitable for use with hymns, classical style music and some slower songs.

  • Page 57: Equalizer, Reverb

    NOTE: The Equalizer actually has 3 bands and 1 tonal function, and one function is assignable to each BASS, TREBLE knob. (P. 88) NOTE: The “Tone” function here refers to the unique internal control on the vintage B-3 that gently cut the treble. This is a different function than the “Treble” EQ.

  • Page 58: Presets

    Please refer P. 43 for recording Presets, and P. 37 for calling Pre- sets. COMBINATION PRESETS On the original B-3 organ the preset keys only stored drawbar reg- istration information. On this organ, various parameters such as Vibrato & Chorus and Percussion are recorded to the Preset Keys, as well as the Draw- bar registrations.

  • Page 59: Using Plural Presets At The Same Time

    Using Plural Presets at the Same Time When pressing a Preset Key, the previously selected key is released. However, it does not mean you can not select more than one key. If you select more than one Preset Key at the same time, the regis- trations recorded for all those keys are mixed.

  • Page 60: Naming The Bank

    Naming the BANK You can name each BANK. (The KEYs have no name.) Go to MENU. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button. The [MENU] mode appears. Go to the PRESET FUNCTION mode. Press the [4] PRESET button, and go to the PRESET FUNCTION mode. Input the NAME.

  • Page 61: Volume

    VOLUME The volume of this organ is controlled in three ways. [MASTER VOLUME] Knob This controls the total volume of this organ (except the sound input from the LINE IN jack). This is the same as a volume knob on an ordinary electronic musical instrument or audio equipment.

  • Page 62: Tone-Wheels And Multi-Contact Keys

    The other happy side-effect was really a defect. When you consider the Hammond Keying system, it might be easier to think of it as a whole bunch of electric switches. By nature; through age, corro- sion, and contamination, electric switches become “dirty”.

  • Page 63: Using The Control Panel

    USING THE CONTROL PANEL Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Operation Control Panel

    OPERATION CONTROL PANEL You can refine and tailor the settings made on the topside controls here, as well as adjust the MIDI settings and all other parameters. The display modes are PLAY, MENU, and FUNCTION. The controls are explained on the following pages. PLAY mode MENU mode FUNCTION mode...

  • Page 65: Play Mode

    PLAY MODE The PLAY MODE is the basic display for all the operations. The necessary informa- tion for the normal play will be displayed. To locate this mode: 1. Immediately after powering ON and the start up process is complete, the PLAY mode is displayed.

  • Page 66: Menu Mode

    MENU MODE The MENU mode is the path for each function. To locate this mode: Press the [MENU/EXIT] button. The FUNCTION displays are distributed over several pages. Use the [PAGE] buttons to scroll through them and reach the desired display. How to read the Display PAGE FUNCTION ITEM...

  • Page 67: Function Mode

    FUNCTION MODE The FUNCTION MODE is where you adjust the various parameters of the organ. The displays generally follow the same format. How to read the Display This indicates there are PAGEs PARAMETER above (or below). This indicates there is another section to this page on the right (or on the left).

  • Page 68: Example: Increase The Depth Of Vibrato At [V-3]

    Example: Increase the depth of Vibrato at [V-3]. Locate the MENU Mode. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button. The MENU mode is displayed. Selet the PAGE. Search for the VIB&CHO page, using the [PAGE] button. “VIB&CHO” is on PAGE B. Select PAGE [B]. Press the Number button.
  • Page 69 Move the CURSOR to the Parameter you want to change. Vibrato Depth is on the “DEPTH” page. Move to that page using the [PAGE] button. “V3” is on the right end. Move the cursor (flashing value) to “V3” using the [PARAM] button. Change the Value.

  • Page 70: Lock The Display In Play Mode

    LOCK THE DISPLAY IN PLAY MODE This advanced feature allows you to put the organ into a special playing mode whereby the Control Panel is rendered inoperative. Pressing any of the Select Touch Buttons will have no effect. This is useful when you want to place the organ in public halls, Churches or auditoriums.

  • Page 71: Setting The Parameters

    SETTING THE PARAMETERS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Drawbar

    (P . 92) BType1 ype1 ype1 ype1 ype1: Traditional tone-wheel sound of the original B-3. Leakage noise is included in the waveform. You can not adjust the volume of the inherent leakage noise. LEAKAGE NOISE BType2 ype2 ype2 ype2...

  • Page 73: Setting The Pedal Part

    It is possible to control each footage of 16', 5 ', 8', 4', 2 ', 2', 1 ', 1 original B-3, did not simply produce the corre- 11. SUB-DRAWBAR 8' sponding tone-wheel sounds but the sounds of This is for controlling the harmonic combination of Pedal Drawbar 8'.

  • Page 74: Percuss (Percussion)

    This mutes the 1' of the SWELL Drawbar while using PERCUSSION. 1' CANCEL ON: Mute The original B-3 had no key contact exclusive for per- OFF: Does not mute. cussion but uses the 1' contact for percussion. On this 6. DRAWBAR - LEVEL organ, this is simulated.

  • Page 75: Tune

    TUNE In this mode, you can tune and transpose the organ for playing in ensemble with other instru- ments and performers. To locate this mode: Press the [MENU/EXIT] button (MENU will be displayed), select PAGE A by the [PAGE] button and press the [3] TUNE button. 1.

  • Page 76: Preset

    Only the Drawbar registrations were recorded This is for setting whether or not to call out the Pedal part Preset simultaneously by the Great to the Preset Keys on the original B-3. On this Preset Key. organ, not only the Drawbar registrations, but...
  • Page 77 6. PRESET LOAD - PERCUSSION (B) This is for setting whether or not to permit the Percussion division to play while the selection of the Swell Preset Key is other than [B] and whether to call out the tablets of Percussion, or Percussion Parameter by the Swell Preset Key.

  • Page 78: See The Current Value (Temporary Scope)

    See the current value (Temporary Scope) The Combination Presets recall settings internally, and these settings will not reflect the current physical positions of the Drawbars, tablets and knobs on the organ’s top panel. By means of the Temporary Scope function, you can tell the present value of each tablet or knob as selected by the Combination Preset.

  • Page 79: Percussion

    PERCUSSION To see the present value of the Percussion tabs, move any of the [PER- CUSSION], [PERCUSSION VOLUME], [PERCUSSION DECAY], [PERCUSSION HARMONIC SELECTOR] tablets, holding down the [PLAY] button on the Control Panel. The present value of Percussion appears on the display. At this time, Press and the present value is not affected by the current position of the tablet.

  • Page 80: Tube Amp (Tube Pre-Amp)

    TUBE AMP (TUBE pre-AMP) The Tube Pre-Amp settings are made in this mode. To locate this mode: 1. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button to display the MENU, select PAGE B by the [PAGE] button, and then press the [1] TUBE AMP button. 2.

  • Page 81: Bias Voltage And Nonlinear Distortion

    “+” or “-”. Such a distorting sound is called “nonlinear distortion”. NOTE: On the original B-3, distortion occasionally would occur naturally as the instrument would age. On this organ, you can create natural-sounding distortion intentionally.

  • Page 82: Vibrato

    VIB&CHO (VIBrato and CHOrus) In this mode, you change the settings of the Vibrato and Chorus. To locate this mode: 1. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button to display the MENU, select PAGE B by the [PAGE] button, and then press the [2] VIB&CHO button. 2.

  • Page 83: Vibrato And Chorus Of Hammond Organs

    On these models, the vibrato effect was obtained by modulating the signal post-genera- tor. The vibrato & chorus system of the original B-3 consisted of a 9 stage delay line using LC phase shift circuits. This produced a very short delay of about 1 ms. Tones were passed through coils, delaying the phase.

  • Page 84: Leslie

    LESLIE In this mode, you make the settings for the built-in Leslie Effect. To locate this mode: 1. Press the [MENU/EXIT] button to display the MENU. Then There are many parameters for the built-in Leslie Effect. These select PAGE B by the [PAGE] button and press [3] LESLIE. individual settings are not recalled by the Combination Presets, 2.
  • Page 85 Station Station Station Station Station: A stationary speaker represented by Hammond PR-40 5. CHORALE SPEED - HORN 12. CHORALE SPEED - BASS Here the Speed of the virtual Rotor is set for Chorale mode. The setting range is 0, 24 - 318 rpm. It does not rotate at 0.
  • Page 86 20. STOP MODE This sets the mode when the Leslie Speed Switch is at “STOP”. STOP STOP: STOP STOP STOP The virtual rotors stop. THROUGH THROUGH THROUGH: THROUGH THROUGH The Leslie Effect is bypassed. (Through) NOTE: This parameter is a Preset Parameter. It is recorded to each Combination Preset. Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Record The Cabinets

    Record the Cabinets The Leslie parameters (2 - 20 of the previous paragraph) can be recorded with the Cabinet Numbers, enabling their choice in each Combination Preset. Enter the desired name for the Cabinet. Press the [RECORD] button in the setting mode of the Leslie Pa- rameter.

  • Page 88: Eq/Rev (Equalizer/Reverb)

    An Equalizer is used to adjust the tonal quality. The built-in Equalizer consists of 3 bands and a a recreation of the unique “tone” control that was part of the vintage B-3. The Bass and Treble bands are handled by “shelf” equalizers, and the Mid band is handled by parametric control.
  • Page 89 REVERB 8. REVERB - DEPTH This sets the Depth of the Reverb Effect. The setting range is 0 - 15. As you increase the value, it will give the effect of performing in a larger room. NOTE: You can locate this page by moving [REVERB] knob pressing the [MENU/EXIT] button. 9.

  • Page 90: Manbs (Manual Bass)

    MANBS (MANual BaSs) This mode is for setting the highest note to that will play using the Manual Bass function. To locate this mode: Press the [MENU/EXIT] button for the MENU, select PAGE C by the [PAGE] button, and then press the [2] MANBS button.

  • Page 91: Control

    CONTROL This mode is for setting the Motor Control Switch, Foot Switch and Expression Pedal. To locate this mode: Press the [MENU/EXIT] button and display the MENU and select PAGE C by the [PAGE] button, and then press the [3] CONTROL button. the organ silent, when the Expression is at minimum, “0dB”...

  • Page 92: Cust. Tw (Custom Tone-Wheels)

    In this mode, you can regulate the tonal qualities of the virtual Wheel Set. These are called “CUSTOM TONE-WHEELS”. tone-wheel generator, wheel by wheel. The factory default gives a choice of B-3 “types”. You may cre- The virtual tone-wheel generator consists of 96 different pitches, ate your own.
  • Page 93 5. LEVEL This is for setting the volume of this wheel. The setting range is -20 to 0dB. As you increase the value, the volume increases. 6. LEAKAGE WHEEL NUMBER On this organ, you can produce the sound of each wheel: 61:6C to 91:8F# on the “funda- mental”...

  • Page 94: Record The Custom Tone-Wheels

    Record the Custom Tone-Wheels The Tonewheel parameters (= 3 - 5 of the previous Section) are for determining the Custom Number for recording. Enter the Custom Name. Press the [RECORD] button in the setting mode of the virtual Tonewheel parameters. The mode for selecting the Custom Number to be recorded will be displayed.

  • Page 95: Default

    DEFAULT In this mode, you can totally or partially recall the factory default settings. To locate this mode: Press the [MENU/EXIT] button for the MENU display, select PAGE D by the [PAGE] button, and then press the [1] DEFAULT button. To initialize each parameter, press the [PARAM] button and then [4] OK.

  • Page 96: System

    A#/B: The Drawbars are active only when the Preset Keys [A#] and [B] are selected, same as the original B-3/C-3. ALW W W W W A A A A A YS: The Drawbars are active regardless which Preset Keys are selected, same as the XK-3.

  • Page 97: Midi

    MIDI Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 98: About Midi

    ABOUT MIDI What is “MIDI”? MIDI is an abbreviation of Musical Instrument Digital Interface. MIDI is the musical instrument industry standard for exchanging performance information between electronic musical instruments and a sequencer, effects, lighting, and sound reiinforcement gear, etc. The MIDI standard allows instruments made by different manufacturers to effectively commu- nicate with each other.

  • Page 99: Midi Channel

    MIDI CHANNEL MIDI has 16 “CHANNELS”. Information divided into 16 channels can transmit through one MIDI cable. The channel must match between the sender and the receiver. If not, the machines can not “hear” what the other “says”. MAJOR MIDI MESSAGE The MIDI infomation is grouped into a channel message per each of the 16 channels and a system message for all channels.

  • Page 100: Midi Structure

    MIDI STRUCTURE This organ has 3 “External Zones” on each of the Swell, Great and Pedalboards for controlling the external MIDI equipment. Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Controlling External Midi Equipment

    CONTROLLING EXTERNAL MIDI EQUIPMENT You can control external MIDI equipment with up to 3 zones per each of the Swell, Great manuals and Pedalboard. 1. Connect as shown above. Connect the MIDI OUT of this organ to the MIDI IN of the equipment you wish to control. When the MIDI Pedal board is connected to the MIDI PEDAL IN jack, the performance is treated the same as the traditional Pedalboard.

  • Page 102: Ex. Zone (External Zone)

    EX. ZONE (EXternal ZONE) To control external MIDI equipment, ranges on the key- To locate this mode: board of this organ are assigned. They are called “External Press the [MENU/EXIT] button and display MENU, select Page Zones”. C by the [PAGE] button, then press [1] EXZONE. A MIDI Pedalboard connected to the MIDI PEDAL IN can control the MIDI equipment by the Pedal EXTERNAL ZONE.
  • Page 103 5. PROGRAM - BANK MSB 6. PROGRAM - BANK LSB 7. PROGRAM - PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBER BASE These are for setting the Bank Select and the Program Change data to be transmitted by this zone. Some MIDI modules map their presets from 0 - 127, and some from 1 - 128.
  • Page 104 11. NOTE - VELOCITY This is for setting the Velocity Curve to send to this zone. The setting range is OF, 1 - 4. The velocity of OF is fixed at 100. At 1 - 4, the higher the value increases, the higher velocity is transmitted regardless how the key is played.

  • Page 105: Panic Function And Parameter Reload

    PANIC FUNCTION and PARAMETER RELOAD If any problem happens in the MIDI system, it may cause ciphering (sticking notes). Immediately after this organ and an external MIDI equipment are connected, a glitch or “MIDI hangup” may occur. If this occurs, press PAGE [ ] and [ ] at the same time. [All Note Off] and [Reset All Controller] will be transmitted to all External Zone MIDI channels (Panic Function) and then all the EXTERNAL ZONE settings will be re-sent.
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  • Page 107: Save The Setup

    SAVE THE SETUP Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 108: Save Your Setup

    B-3P mk2 Turn the screws with the #2 Phillips screw driver and take off the HAMMOND plate on the back of the organ. Turn and remove the knob bolts with a coin from the back of the organ. Then take off the rear panel.

  • Page 109: Initialize The Cf Card

    INITIALIZE THE CF CARD The CF CARD must be “INITIALIZED” first (= before you use it). Perform the following, step by step, to do the initializing operation. This operation erases all data in the CF card. Insert the CF card into the slot. Press [4] CF FORM.

  • Page 110: Setup Procedures

    SETUP PROCEDURES Save or Load the SET UP to/from the CF card in the SETUP mode. In this mode, you can do all the operations except the initialization of the CF card. To come to this menu: Press the [MENU] button to display the MENU, select PAGE D by the [3] SETUP button. How to read the Display Setup Name This indicates there is another...

  • Page 111: Change The Setup Name

    Change the SETUP name Select the SETUP file you want to change the name of. Move the cursor to the right end by the [PARAM] button. [ENT] will be displayed. Press the [3] NAM button. This is the SETUP NAME IN- PUT mode.

  • Page 112: Loading The Setup

    How to delete the SETUP Loading the SETUP After the operation, the settings already in this organ will be replaced by the newly loaded SETUP . Check the CF card is correctly inserted. Check the CF card is correctly inserted. Navigate to the SETUP mode.

  • Page 113: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 114: Utilizing New Functions & Features

    UTILIZING NEW FUNCTIONS & FEATURES How to control the leakage sound: The leakage volume of the whole tone-wheel set currently selected is adjustable by the LEAKAGE Pa- rameter in the DRAWBAR Function mode. (P. 72 #2) Adjustment of the leakage interval and or volume per each wheel can be made by using the Custom Tone-wheel.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Malfunction of the buttons, the keys, etc. Turn off the POWER switch once, then turn it on again. If this procedure is not successful, turn off the POWER switch. While pressing the [RECORD] button, turn the POWER switch on again. (Note that in this case, all parameters return to their factory-preset status.) No sound is produced when the keys are pressed.

  • Page 116: Daily Care And Maintenance

    DAILY CARE AND MAINTENANCE How to care for your organ: When you want to clean the keys or cabinets, use only a soft cloth. If they are extremely dirty, use a barely damp cloth with a neutral detergent. Never apply alcohol, thinner or benzine. There is no MIDI IN jack for the manual part;...

  • Page 117: Appendix

    APPENDIX Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 118: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART [Hammond Console Organ] Date: 9-June-2008 Model: B-3 mk2 MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 1.0 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Omni On Tx: External Zones Channel Changed 1 - 16 ***** Rx: Pedal Part Default Mode Messages Altered...

  • Page 119: Parameters

    PARAMETERS Global Parameters Category Global Parameters Parameter Data Range Default Bank Name (8 Characters) each bank Tune Transpose -6 - 0 - 6 Master Tune 430 - 440 - 450 Expression Min. Level Off, -40dB - -0dB -27dB Min. Limit LF Off, -60dB - -0dB -20dB Min.

  • Page 120: Preset Parameters

    Preset Parameters Category Combination Preset Parameters Category Combination Preset Parameters Parameter Data Range P. load Parameter Data P. load Leslie Mode Choral, Stop, Tremolo Manual Bass On Off / On Swell Manual MANBS ANI/OD Leslie Stop Mode Through / Stop Manual Bass Range High 1C - 6C Drawbar Bass...
  • Page 121 Category Combination Preset Parameters Category Great Preset Parameters Parameter Data P. load Parameter Data P. load Tone-wheel Set B-Type Swell/ Great 0 - 8 Mellow Great 5 1/3' Drawbars 0 - 8 DRAWB Drawbar 0 - 8 Leakage Level 0 - 127 0 - 8 Voice Fold Back Low...

  • Page 122: Leslie Parameters

    Leslie Parameters Category Leslie Parameters Parameter Data Range Name (10 Characters) Cabinet Slow Speed Horn 0, 24 - 318rpm Slow Speed Bass 0, 24 - 318rpm Fast Speed Horn 0, 375 - 453rpm Fast Speed Bass 0, 375 - 453rpm Rise Time Horn 0.2 - 5.0s Rise Time Bass...

  • Page 123: Specifications

    MIDI Pedal In, MIDI Out L e s l i e S w i t c h , M a i n / E c h o Decay (Fast, Slow) B-3 mk2, C-3 mk2 Switch Level (Soft, Normal) Effect Send, Return...

  • Page 124: Factory Presets

    FACTORY PRESETS 1: Liturgic Swell Keyboard Great Keyboard Key Registration Tone Quality Loudness Key Registration Tone Quality Loudness Cancel Cancel C< 00 5320 000 Stopped Flute C< 00 4545 440 Cello 00 4432 000 Dulciana 00 4423 220 Flute & String D<...
  • Page 125 4: ShowCase Swell Keyboard Great Keyboard Key Registration Tone Quality Key Registration Tone Quality Cancel Cancel C< 68 8000 000 The Gnome (Swell) C< 66 6666 888 The Gnome (Great) 88 8800 000 Highway Star (Swell) 00 5504 004 Highway Star (Great) D<...
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  • Page 127: Service

    Although every attempt has been made to insure the accuracy of the descriptive contents of this Manual, total accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Should the owner require further assistance, inquiries should first be made to your Authorized Hammond Dealer. If you still need further assistance, contact Hammond at the following addresses:...
  • Page 128 HAMMOND SUZUKI, LTD., Hamamatsu, Japan Printed in Japan 00457-40154 V1.00-081105...
  • Page 129 B-3 KEY CONTACT CLEANING The B-3/C-3 utilizes multi-contact manuals to produce the drawbar and key click sounds the same way as the original B-3. There are a total of 1220 gold-plated contacts in both manuals. After some extended period of time, the contacts will get dirty and will need to be cleaned.
  • Page 130 Lower manual (see left picture below) key click sounds the same way as the original B-3. There are a total of Step 1. Locate the adjustment hole behind the BASS knob as shown below. 1220 gold-plated contacts in both manuals. After some extended period of time, the contacts will get dirty and will need to be cleaned.

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