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Ferrofish B4000+ User Manual

Ferrofish B4000+
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Manual
B4000+
authentic organ modeller
FERROFISH
advanced audio applications
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Ferrofish B4000+ Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sound GenerationDigital
Drawbars9 drawbars per manual
EffectsReverb, Rotary Speaker Simulation, Chorus, Vibrato
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out, USB
Presets128 Presets
MIDIIn/Out
ChannelsStereo
AD/DA Conversion24-bit
Controls9 drawbars, rotary encoders

Summary

Introduction

Welcome and Overview

General welcome to the B4000+ and an overview of its features.

Accessories, Software, and Updates

Information on obtaining software updates and related accessories.

Quick Start Guide

Initial Setup and Connection

Step-by-step instructions for powering on and connecting the B4000+.

Device Operation

Ease of Use and Parameter Control

Explanation of the device's user-friendly interface and parameter adjustments.

Generator Functions

Details on sound generation, mixing, and external input.

Effects Section

Overview of the available audio effects like Rotor, Chorus, Reverb, Compressor.

System Functions

How to access presets, save settings, and configure the system.

Register Management

Using keys to assign drawbars to Pedal, Lower, and Upper registers.

Sound Emulation Parameters

Key Sound Parameters Overview

Display of the six most important sound parameters for emulation.

Click Control

Adjusts the volume of the characteristic 'spitty' click sound.

Crunch Control

Controls the additive distortion occurring in drawbars.

Drive Control

Manages the amount of digitally modelled overdrive.

Condition Parameter

Simulates the degradation of tonewheels affecting sound quality.

Leakage Parameter

Simulates quiet overtones caused by internal overlapping.

Tuning Parameter

Adjusts the master tuning of the instrument.

Percussion Effect Settings

Percussion Triggering

How percussion is activated based on playing style.

Percussion On/Off

Enables or disables the percussion effect.

Percussion Level

Controls the overall volume of the percussion.

Percussion Harmonic

Changes the pitch of the percussion to match drawbars.

Percussion Attack

Controls the duration of the percussion sound.

Percussion Decay

Controls the decay time of the percussion.

Tone Mixing and Input

Register and Input Mixing

How to mix Pedal, Lower, Upper registers and external input.

Register Volume Adjustment

Adjusts the volume for the Pedal, Lower, and Upper registers.

External Audio Input

Routing and volume control for signals fed into the Audio In plug.

Treble and Bass EQ

Sets the treble and bass frequencies for the organ sound.

External Input Routing

Inserting Signal into Effects Chain

How the external input signal can be inserted at various points in the effects chain.

Rotor Effect Controls

Rotor Speed and Transition

Adjusting rotor speeds (Slow, Fast) and controlling acceleration/braking.

Rotor On/Off Switch

Enables or disables the rotor effect.

Rotor Speed Switching

Switching rotor speed between slow, brake, and fast.

Modwheel and Aftertouch Control

Using MIDI modwheel and aftertouch to switch rotor speeds.

Stereo Image Spread

Widening the stereo image by adjusting microphone spacing.

Balance Control

Adjusting volume balance between bass and treble speaker microphones.

Distance Control

Adjusting the virtual distance between microphones and speakers.

Horn and Bass Rotor Settings

Horn and Bass Rotor Overview

Settings for bass speaker and treble horn rotor speeds.

Horn Slow Rotation Speed

Controls the slow rotation speed for the treble horn.

Horn Fast Rotation Speed

Controls the fast rotation speed for the treble horn.

Horn Acceleration Control

Controls the acceleration when switching from slow to fast.

Horn Braking Control

Controls the braking when switching from fast to slow.

Horn Tone Control

Adjusts the overall tone color and resonance of the rotor effect.

Chorus and Vibrato Effects

Chorus/Vibrato Effect Overview

Description of the Chorus and Vibrato effects.

Vibrato On/Off

Enables Vibrato for the upper and lower registers separately.

Chorus/Vibrato Strength

Controls effect strength using the data wheel settings.

Reverb Effect Settings

Reverb On/Off

Enables or disables the reverb effect.

Reverb Dry/Wet Mix

Sets the mix between original (dry) and reverb sound (wet).

Reverb Size

Sets the size of the simulated room for reverb.

Reverb Time

Sets the amount of reverb fed back in the reverb loop.

Reverb Damp

Sets the frequency of the lowpass filter for reverb feedback.

Compressor Effect Settings

Compressor On/Off

Enables or disables the compressor.

Compressor Gain/Amp

Sets the strength of the compressor effect.

Preset Management

Loading and Selecting Presets

How to call up and select presets using knobs A and B.

Saving Custom Presets

Procedure for storing user-defined presets.

Live Play Mode

Play Mode Overview

View drawbars and adjust volume during live performance.

Volume Adjustments

Controls for simulation volume (Knob A) and output volume (Knob B).

Register Specific Parameters

Register Connection

Connecting drawbars to Pedal, Lower, and Upper registers.

Velocity Sensitivity

Using key velocity to control note volume.

Attack Time

Controls the attack time of the organ signal.

Release Time

Controls the decay time of the organ signal.

Transient Delay

Simulates slower keyboard contact closure for a softer sound.

System Settings and MIDI

MIDI Configuration

Adjusting MIDI channels, octave position, and keyboard splits.

MIDI Channel Assignments

Default MIDI channel settings for Upper, Lower, Pedal, and Ctrl.

Transpose and Split Functions

Transposing registers by octave or half-steps and keyboard splitting.

Aftertouch Sensitivity

Setting the threshold for using aftertouch to control rotor speed.

Modwheel Control Setup

Enabling the Modwheel for controlling rotor speed.

Switch Input Configuration

Selecting function (Rotor or Sustain) for the switch input.

Switch Type Settings

Configuring switch types: 2state, 3state, key, and invert.

Volume Pedal Settings

Configuring volume pedal range and inversion.

Version and Serial Number

Displaying firmware version and serial number.

Numeric Display Option

Option to display MIDI values alongside potentiometer settings.

MIDI Controller Inversion

Inverting CC7/CC11 for volume/expression pedals.

Additional Functions

Demosong Playback

Instructions on how to start the built-in demosong.

Panic Function

Stopping all currently playing notes.

Power On/Off Procedure

Correct method for switching the B4000+ off to save settings.

Plug and Connector Guide

Description of the Audio, Switch, and Pedal input plugs.

Compliance and Information

CE and FCC Compliance Statements

Statements regarding compliance with European and FCC regulations.

RoHS Compliance

Confirmation of lead-free soldering and RoHS directive fulfillment.

Disposal Information

Instructions for proper disposal and recycling of the device.

Trademark Acknowledgement

List of trademarks and their owners.

Warranty and Disclaimer

Product Warranty Details

Information on the two-year warranty and its coverage.

Documentation Disclaimer

Limitations of liability regarding documentation accuracy and use.