Eq/Rev (Equalizer/Reverb) - Hammond B-3 Owner's Manual

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In this mode, you adjust the settings for the Equalizer and 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.
The Reverb effect is for adding the atmosphere of a concert hall, room, and other chambers.
To locate this mode:
Press the [MENU/EXIT] button for the MENU, select PAGE B by the [PAGE] button, and then
press the [4] EQ/REV button.
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EQUALIZER
1. TONE CONTROL
This is a simulated original B-3 TONE CONTROL. Its response is unique, but its basic
response is to gently cut the overall treble.
The setting range is -9 to +9, and it becomes neutral when set at "0".
"-1" corresponds to the maximum of the original B-3 tone control, "-5", the middle, "-9",
the minimum. The tone control found on the original B-3, its value can not be set at "+",
but on this model it's possible to boost treble to some extent.
NOTE: You can locate this page by moving [BASS] or [TREBLE] knob pressing the [MENU/
EXIT] button.
2. GAIN - BASS
3. GAIN - MIDDLE
5. GAIN - TREBLE
These are for doing the Boost/Cut of Bass, Mid-range and Treble respectively.
The setting range is -9 to +9. It is neutral at 0.
4. FREQUENCY - MIDDLE
This is for setting the Central Frequency to vary at Gain - Middle (3).
The setting range is 180Hz - 2.9kHz.
NOTE: These parameters are Preset Parameters and are recorded to each Combination Preset.
6. KNOB - BASS
7. KNOB - TREBLE
These sets the functions to assign to the [BASS], [TREBLE] knobs.
Bass and Middle gains can be assigned to the [BASS] knob, and Treble gain and Tone
Control to the [TREBLE] knob.
NOTE: These parameters are global parameters and are recorded at the time the value is set. It
is common for each Combination Preset.

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THE EFFECTIVE USE OF THE MIDDLE FREQUENCY
The frequency response of the horn rotor in the Leslie
speaker is not flat. It has a peak from 1kHz to 3kHz.
This peak is effective in "cutting through" any ensemble
playing.
If you use this organ through line out without a Leslie
speaker, you can duplicate effect by setting the FRE-
QUENCY - MIDDLE to approximately 2kHz, and the
GAIN - MIDDLE to "+".