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Heritage Lowrey Organ - User Manual

Heritage Lowrey Organ
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Summary

A story of the past

Historical context of organs

A brief history of organs and their evolution in size and cost over centuries.

Introducing the Lowrey Organ

Lowrey's pioneering role in electronic organ development and its advantages.

For all skill levels

Guidance for artists, amateurs, and beginners on enjoying the Lowrey.

Controls and their operation

Starting Switch

Description of the main On-Off switch for the entire organ.

Upper Keyboard Manual

Explanation of the Upper or 'Swell Manual' and its stop tabs.

Lower Keyboard Manual

Explanation of the Lower or 'Great Manual' and its controls.

Pedal Keyboard

Details on the pedal keyboard and its rhythmic function.

Expression Pedal

How the expression pedal controls volume and musical dynamics.

Vibrato Tabs

Explanation of the tabs used to add 'wavering' effects to the sound.

Organ Volume Control

Control for the overall volume of both manuals and pedalboard.

Brilliance Control

How to adjust 'highs' for tonal richness and room acoustics.

Sustain Tabs

Description of manual sustain tabs for tone duration.

Glide Control

Introduction to the exclusive Lowrey Glide Control feature.

Stop tabs and what they mean

Speaking stops vs. mechanical stops

Distinction between stops that produce tone and those that create effects.

Understanding footages

Explanation of 'footage' designations like 16', 8', 4' for organ stops.

Special effects and presets

Details on special effects like Harpsichord, Vibraharp, and Guitar.

Music box, accordion, chimes

Descriptions of Music Box, Accordion, and Chimes effects.

Lowrey Voices - Upper Manual

Flute 16 (flute family)

Description of the deep, mellow tone of the Flute 16' stop.

Trombone 16 (reed family)

Description of the Trombone 16' stop's orchestral resemblance.

Cello 16 (string family)

Details on the Cello 16' stop's orchestral qualities.

Flute 8 (flute family)

Description of the Flute 8' stop, companion to Flute 16'.

String 8 (string family)

Description of the String 8' stop's silvery, singing quality.

Clarinet 8 (reed family)

Description of the Clarinet 8' stop's solo capabilities.

Trumpet 8 (reed family)

Description of the Trumpet 8' stop's bright, brassy tone.

Saxophone 8 (reed family)

Details on the Saxophone 8' stop for ballads and ballads.

Oboe 8 (reed family)

Description of the Oboe 8' stop's pastoral character.

Flute 4 (flute family)

Description of the Flute 4' stop, pitched higher than 8' Flute.

String 4 (string family)

Description of the String 4' stop, companion to String 8'.

Piccolo 2 (flute family)

Description of the Piccolo 2' stop for high register extension.

Quint 5²;s (flute family)

Explanation of the Quint 5²/s stop, producing a fifth above the key.

Quint 5;8 to 22;s

Explanation of the 22/s' Coupler and its harmonic reinforcement.

Lowrey Voices - Lower Manual

Melodia 8 (flute family)

Description of the Melodia 8' stop's smooth, singing quality.

Diapason 8 (diapason family)

Description of the Diapason 8' stop's foundational tone.

Viola 8 (string family)

Description of the Viola 8' stop's rich, colorful tones.

Cornet 8 (reed family)

Description of the Cornet 8' stop's powerful, dominating tones.

Trombone 8 (reed family)

Description of the Trombone 8' stop, one octave higher than 16'.

French Horn 8 (reed family)

Description of the French Horn 8' stop for melody and accompaniment.

English Horn 8 (reed family)

Description of the English Horn 8' stop as a solo and artistic voice.

Vox Humana 8 (reed family)

Description of the Vox Humana 8' stop for distinctive coloring.

Lowrey Voices - Pedals

Bourdon 16 (flute family)

Description of the Bourdon 16' stop's deep, rich foundation tone.

String Bass 8 (flute family)

Description of the String Bass 8' stop's orchestral string bass quality.

Mechanical Stops

Vibrato effects and settings

Detailed explanation of the three vibrato tabs and their effects.

Solo tabs for voice emphasis

How solo tabs increase the volume of manual voices.

Coupler tabs for voice linking

Explanation of coupler tabs linking upper and lower manuals.

Volume and sustain controls

Details on organ volume, accompaniment, and manual sustain.

Manual attack and glide control

Explanation of manual attack and the Lowrey Glide Control.

Care and Maintenance

Console and bench cleaning

Instructions for cleaning and preserving the organ console and bench.

Key and stop tab cleaning

Methods for cleaning keys and stop tabs without damage.

Pedal care and environmental factors

Cleaning foot pedals and avoiding sun, heat, and cold damage.

Moving the organ safely

Guidelines for safely moving the Lowrey organ.

Troubleshooting Check List

Basic operational checks

Step-by-step checklist for common organ operational issues.

Electrical and fuse checks

Troubleshooting electrical connections, fuses, and tuning.

Tube replacement and fault diagnosis

Guide to replacing tubes and diagnosing faults in generators and chassis.

Keyboard, amplifier, and fuse issues

Diagnosing issues with keyboards, amplifiers, and blown fuses.

Product Guarantee

Guarantee terms and conditions

Details of the Lowrey Organ manufacturer's guarantee and limitations.

Heritage Lowrey Organ Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHeritage
ModelLowrey Organ
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish