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Step 2 = Setting Drawbar Positions
To get this right, you have to regulate the volume relationships between all four Layers. Be careful though; the biggest
mistakes happen here. If the drawbar relationships, i.e. the level relationships between the different sine waves don’t har-
monize properly, your sound will seem completely unbalanced. The first example (TP122) emphasizes the popular 2 2/3’
register (Layer2 - Volume 123). This is essential for authentic jazz registration. The remaining examples, however, reside
in the middle position (Layer1/3/4 – Volume 63). The second drawbar setting (TP126) is considerably more “neutral” and
can as such be applied more universally. This is achieved by accentuating, i.e. stabilizing the fundamental tone (Layer1)
a little.
Step 3 = Programming the Leslie Effect
Even the most perfect Hammond sound isn’t convincing until a Leslie effect is applied! Both Performances (TP123/127)
utilize a slow rotary speed as a starting point, which can however be increased in real-time with Knob4. The constant
changing of rotary speed via the controller is an important part of authentic organ playing and should always be taken
into account when programming such sounds. We leave the choice of “Slow Leslie” or “Fast Leslie” entirely up to you. To
break up the monotony we have increased the rotary speed (LFO Freq) in our last step (TP124/128).
Step 4 = Preparing the Drawbar modifications
Just as enticing as changing the speed of the Leslie effect is the spontaneous control of the drawbar positions, an effect
which thanks to the wide control possibilities of the CS2x can also be recreated here. This is achieved simply by volume
modulation. As you will know by now, this is the job of Knob8/Assign2. You simply need to program different modulation
values for each Layer. You can emphasize the characteristic register (2 2/3’) with the first organ sound (TP124) by turn-
ing Knob8 clockwise (Layer2 – Volume = +32). In the second example (TP128) a different octave position is accentuated
instead (2’). Please take an extra hard look at Knob8 and its effects. You can of course always work with Scene mor-
phing, allowing drawbar changes to be made with the Mod wheel instead. Performance TP128 is a good example of this.
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