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Allen Organ Company Quantum User Manual

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AOC P/N 033-00092 Revised 1/20/2009
Quantum™
4 Manual Series Classical Organs
For Organs with Version 3.02x Software
Copyright © 2005 Allen Organ Company
All Rights Reserved
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Allen Organ Company Quantum Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerAllen Organ Company
ModelQuantum
CategoryMusical Instrument
TechnologyDigital
KeyboardMultiple manuals
Stop ListExtensive, varies by model
VoicesHundreds
SpeakersExternal, typically multiple channels and speaker cabinets
MIDIMIDI
DisplayLCD
ConnectivityMIDI, audio outputs
FinishWood
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model

Summary

I. ORGAN STOPS

Pitch Footage Explained

Explains how stop numbers relate to pitch and octaves.

Tonal Families: Flues and Reeds

Describes the two main categories of organ tones: flues and reeds.

II. SPECIALIZED STOP CONTROLS

Tremulant and MIDI Controls

Controls for tremolo effects and MIDI channel activation for divisions.

Swell Unison Off Function

Turns off Swell Division stops at normal pitch, allowing octave/sub-octave.

II. SPECIALIZED STOP CONTROLS

Expression and Coupler Functions

Features like English Swell, Melody Coupler, and Swell To Antiphonal.

Alternate Tuning

Allows changing the organ's tuning to an alternate selected tuning.

II. SPECIALIZED STOP CONTROLS

Intermanual Coupler Functions

Connects stops between different manuals and the pedalboard.

Choir Division Controls

Features like Choir Unison Off and Manual Transfer.

III. EXPRESSION & CRESCENDO SHOES

Expression Shoe Functions

Controls expression for different divisions (Great, Pedal, Choir, Swell, Solo).

Crescendo Shoe Operation

Master crescendo control for all divisions, gradually adding stops.

IV. TUTTI I and TUTTI II

Tutti Piston Functionality

Sets for full organ registrations, with Tutti II being louder.

V. SETTING PISTONS

Setting General Pistons

How to set stop registration combinations using General Pistons.

V. SETTING PISTONS

Setting Divisional Pistons

Process for setting Divisional Pistons to control specific stops.

Setting Toe Pistons (Studs)

How to set registrations using toe studs.

Recall Piston Function

Recalls the last combination set before using General/Divisional pistons.

VI. ARTISTIC REGISTRATION

Solo Combinations Explained

Creating solo registrations with melody and accompaniment.

Suggested Solo Registrations

Examples of registrations for Chimes, Cornet, and Trumpet solos.

VI. ARTISTIC REGISTRATION

Ensemble Registrations Explained

Combining stops for hymn singing and contrapuntal literature.

Ensemble Categories

Principal, Flute, and Reed choruses for ensemble building.

VII. TRANSPOSER

Transposer Operation

How to transpose music using the Transposer knob.

VIII. ACOUSTIC PORTRAIT™ SETTINGS

Acoustic Portrait™ Explained

Digital reverb using sampled room acoustics for natural sound.

VIII. ACOUSTIC PORTRAIT™ SETTINGS

Adjusting Acoustic Portrait™ Gain

How to adjust the volume (gain) of selected Acoustic Portraits.

IX. QUAD SUITE™

QuadSuite Voicing Specifications

Four distinct organ specifications (Classic, Cathedral, Romantic, Baroque).

X. INSTALLATION, VOICING, AND CARE OF THE ORGAN

Installation and Voicing

Guidance on organ installation and professional voicing adjustments.

Battery Backup System

Function of the lithium battery for memory backup.

Organ Care and Maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance recommendations for the instrument.

XI. SAFETY INFORMATION

USA Electrical Safety Precautions

Precautions for power sources, grounding, and circuit breakers.

XI. SAFETY INFORMATION

International Electrical Safety

Precautions for international power sources and grounding.

Radio Frequency Interference Warning

Warning about potential interference and corrective measures.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Basic Operation Overview

Covers start-up, advancing windows, and basic console controller functions.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Advanced Operation Details

Details on alternate tunings, piston configuration, and factory settings.

MIDI Functions Explained

Explains MIDI capabilities, channel assignments, and modes.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Performance Recorder™ Instructions

Instructions for recording and playback of musical performances.

Quick Reference Guide Summary

A summary of basic and advanced operations.

MIDI Guide for Organists

Comprehensive guide to MIDI for organists.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Selecting and Managing Capture Memories

How to select and manage stored capture memories.

Saving Registrations to Pistons

Process for saving stop registrations to pistons and toe studs.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Locking Capture Memories

How to lock memories to prevent unauthorized changes.

Unlocking Capture Memories

Procedures for unlocking memories with or without a code.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Setting the Organ Clock

How to set the organ's internal clock.

Stop Action and Capture Self Check

Self-check feature for stop action and capture system.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

QuadSuite Voicing Specifications

Four distinct organ specifications (Classic, Cathedral, Romantic, Baroque).

Acoustic Portrait™ Settings

How to select and adjust Acoustic Portrait™ settings.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Selecting an Alternate Tuning

How to choose and apply different tuning systems.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Configuring Divisional and General Pistons

How to reconfigure pistons to control different stops or functions.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Modifying Crescendo and Tutti Settings

How to create or edit Crescendo B sequences and Tutti registrations.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Editing Crescendo B Sequence

Detailed steps for editing Crescendo B sequences.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Editing Tutti B Registrations

How to view and edit Tutti B registrations.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Restoring Original Factory Settings

Procedures to reset various configurations to factory defaults.

Sostenuto Function Explained

Explanation and activation of the Sostenuto feature.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Global Tuning Adjustment

Adjusting the overall pitch of the organ.

Piston Sequencer Modes Overview

Overview of the four modes for the Piston Sequencer.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Using the Simple Stepper Mode

How to use the Simple Stepper mode for piston sequencing.

Using the Advanced Stepper Mode

How to use the Advanced Stepper mode for piston sequencing.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Custom Sequence Mode Usage

How to select and use custom piston sequences.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Custom Sequence Editing Functions

Overview of functions for editing custom sequences (Insert, Edit, Show, Delete).

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Standard MIDI Channel Assignments

Default MIDI channel settings for organ divisions.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Selecting Program Change Modes

How to set modes for sending program changes (Preset, User, No).

General MIDI Sound Names

Displaying MIDI sounds by name instead of number.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

General MIDI Sound Names or Program Numbers

Switching between sound names and program numbers.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Assigning MIDI Program Changes to Pistons

Mapping MIDI program changes to organ pistons.

MIDI Bank Selecting

Understanding and selecting MIDI banks for sounds.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Changing the MIDI Base Channel

How to adjust the base MIDI channel for transmissions.

MIDI Expression Settings

Configuring MIDI expression modes (Poly-Volume, Poly-Velocity).

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

MIDI Sustain Kick Switch

Assigning MIDI sustain to manuals or divisions.

Transferring and Saving Capture Memory Data

Saving organ memory to a MIDI sequencer.

XII. CONSOLE CONTROLLER™ GUIDE

Return Capture Memory Data from Sequencer

Loading capture memory from a sequencer back into the organ.

Transmitting Stop Data

Controlling the transmission of individual stop data.

D. PERFORMANCE RECORDER™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Selecting Record/Play-Back Modes

Choosing between recording and playback modes.

Starting and Playing Recordings

Steps to start recording and playback.

D. PERFORMANCE RECORDER™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Stopping and Continuing Playback

How to stop and resume playback.

Positioning the Counter Number

Setting the start point for recordings.

Changing Playback Speed

Adjusting playback speed from 50% to 200%.

D. PERFORMANCE RECORDER™ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Recording External MIDI Devices

Recording MIDI data from external devices.

Returning to the Main Window

Exiting recorder mode and returning to normal operation.

E. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Basic Operations Review

Summarizes key basic operations.

E. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Advanced Operations Review

Summarizes key advanced operations.

F. MIDI GUIDE

MIDI for Organists

Introduction to MIDI and its use with organs.

Types of MIDI Devices

Categorization of MIDI devices (instruments vs. controllers).

F. MIDI GUIDE

Types of MIDI Data

Explains different types of MIDI messages.

Connecting Allen Organs to Other MIDI Devices

Guidance on connecting organs to external MIDI devices.

F. MIDI GUIDE

MIDI Transmission Channels

How MIDI information is sent on different channels.

F. MIDI GUIDE

General MIDI Sound Set

A comprehensive list of General MIDI sounds.

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