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User’s Manual
JOHANNUSJOHANNUS
Opus 5, 10, 20 and 30
AGO

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Johannus Opus 20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJohannus
ModelOpus 20
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

An Overview

The Console

Details the typical console features, including manuals, accessories, and keyboard touch.

The Roll-Top

Details how to open and lock the organ's wooden roll-top cover using the key.

The Pedalboard

Describes the 32-note AGO pedalboard, its magnetic reed switch system, and installation tips.

Set Up

Connecting the Organ

Provides instructions for connecting the organ, emphasizing voltage check and grounded outlets.

Switching on the Organ

Explains how to switch on the organ, the pilot lamp, and the initial computer circuit initialization.

The Console in Detail

Opus 5 AGO Controls

Details the controls specific to the Opus 5 AGO model with a diagram and numbered list.

Opus 10 and 20 AGO Controls

Details the controls for Opus 10 and 20 AGO models, noting their identical layout.

Opus 30 AGO Controls

Details the controls for the Opus 30 AGO model, which has a more extensive control layout.

Accessories

Couplers

Explains the function of unison couplers and details specific couplers like Choir-Great, Swell-Great, etc.

Tremulants

Describes the function of tremulants in vibrating organ sound, noting independent division tremulants.

Intonation 2

Explains how intonation affects organ sound and mentions the two available types: romantic and baroque.

Stops

Flue Pipes

Describes flue pipes, their types (open/stopped), and categories like Principals, Strings, and Flutes.

Reeds

Explains how reed pipes work and categorizes them by resonator type (conical, cylindrical, short).

Volume Adjustment

VOLUME Control

Explains how the main VOLUME control adjusts overall volume, affecting each keyboard.

Expression Pedal (Great + Pedal)

Details the function of the left expression pedal for controlling Great and Pedal volumes simultaneously.

Expression Pedal (Swell + Choir)

Details the function of the right expression pedal for controlling Swell and Choir volumes simultaneously.

Thumb Pistons

Explains the nature of thumb pistons and details specific ones like WM, MT, MB, CF, and FA.

Controls

PITCH Control

Explains how to adjust the organ's temperament in quarter steps using the PITCH control.

TRANSPOSER Control

Details how to transpose the organ's pitch by half steps using the TRANSPOSER control.

ACOUSTICS Control

Describes the digital acoustics feature for reverberation and its adjustable volume.

Memory Lock

Explains the MEMORY LOCK switch's role in saving and modifying stored registrations.

Toe Studs

Lists and describes the functions of various toe studs, including couplers, TUTTI, and capture pistons.

External Connections

MIDI IN

Explains the MIDI IN port for receiving MIDI-codes from other instruments.

MIDI MOD.

Describes the MIDI MOD. port as a programmable MIDI-output for expander modules.

MIDI SEQ.

Details the MIDI SEQ. port as a non-programmable MIDI-output for data dumps and sequencers.

AUX IN

Explains the AUX IN port for amplifying external audio devices through the organ's speakers.

PHONES

Explains the PHONES connection for stereo headphones, noting volume regulation.

Choice of Temperament

Equal Temperament

Describes the widely used equal temperament, allowing playability in any key.

Werckmeister III Temperament

Explains Werckmeister III temperament, noting its character and suitability for baroque music.

Meantone Temperament

Details Meantone temperament, its pure thirds, and its historical context up to 1650.

Using Free Combinations (Capture System)

What are Free Combinations?

Defines free combinations as user-programmable stop combinations stored in memory.

How to Set Free Combinations

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to program personal registrations into the capture system.

Recalling Free Combinations

Explains how to recall previously stored personal registrations from the capture system.

Using the General Crescendo

General Crescendo Operation

Explains how the General Crescendo allows adding stops gradually from soft to full organ.

MIDI Applications

What is MIDI?

Defines MIDI (Musical Instruments Digital Interface) and its role in connecting musical instruments.

How and What to Connect?

Guides on connecting expanders to the organ using MIDI stops and channels.

Programmable MIDI

Explains how programmable MIDI allows access to expander module voices/patches via MIDI stops and channels.

Program MIDI Manually

Provides step-by-step instructions for manually programming MIDI stops with channels and patch numbers.

Maintenance

Cleaning and Care

Provides instructions on how to clean the organ's wooden cabinet and keys.

Appendices

Technical Specifications

Presents a table detailing technical specifications for various Opus models.

Technical Specifications Cabinet

Provides cabinet dimensions and furniture details for different Opus models.

Opus 5 AGO MIDI Implementation Chart

Lists MIDI implementation details for the Opus 5 AGO model.

Opus 10 AGO MIDI Implementation Chart

Details MIDI implementation for the Opus 10 AGO model.

Opus 20 AGO MIDI Implementation Chart

Details MIDI implementation for the Opus 20 AGO model.

Opus 30 AGO MIDI Implementation Chart

Details MIDI implementation for the Opus 30 AGO model.

Registration Examples

Registration Examples Opus 5 AGO

Shows sample stop combinations for the Opus 5 AGO model.

Personal Registrations Opus 5 AGO

Provides spaces for users to record personal registration settings for the Opus 5 AGO.

Registration Examples Opus 10 AGO

Shows sample stop combinations for the Opus 10 AGO model.

Personal Registrations Opus 10 AGO

Provides spaces for users to record personal registration settings for the Opus 10 AGO.

Registration Examples Opus 20 AGO

Shows sample stop combinations for the Opus 20 AGO model.

Personal Registrations Opus 20 AGO

Provides spaces for users to record personal registration settings for the Opus 20 AGO.

Registration Examples Opus 30 AGO

Shows sample stop combinations for the Opus 30 AGO model.

Personal Registrations Opus 30 AGO

Provides spaces for users to record personal registration settings for the Opus 30 AGO.

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