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8. When building a completely new sequence, it is advisable to first write the new sequence
down, then assign stage numbers from 1 to 63 to each stop or group of stops in the sequence.
Sometimes there are more stages than stops in the sequence, so it is necessary to skip some
stages to make the sequence end at or near stage 63. If this is not done, the sequence ends
before the Crescendo Pedal is fully depressed.
9. To exit the “CRESC SET MODE” menu at any time, press General Cancel. Any changes in
the sequence made up to this point are saved.
Note: If the original factory setting is desired, please refer to the “Restoring the Factory Crescendo
Setting” section.
Locking the Crescendo
1. Press and hold the ALL SWELLS piston for approximately five seconds until “CRESCENDO
UNLOCKED” appears in the Console Display.
2. While continuing to hold ALL SWELLS, rotate the Alpha Dial either direction until the
Console Display reads “CRESCENDO LOCKED.”
3. Release ALL SWELLS. The Crescendo is locked.
Restoring the Factory Crescendo Setting
1. Press and hold the ALL SWELLS piston for approximately five seconds. The Console Display
reads “CRESCENDO LOCKED” or “CRESCENDO UNLOCKED”, change to
“CRESCENDO UNLOCKED.”
2. While holding ALL SWELLS, press and hold SET for an additional five seconds. The
Console Display reads “CRESCENDO FACTORY DEFAULT”.
3. Release both pistons.
TREMULANTS
Tremulants create a change in pitch (sharp and flat), amplitude (volume) and timbre (tone quality).
The use of the tremulant adds warmth to solo or small ensemble combinations. It is not common to use
tremulants in larger classical ensembles. In some romantic ensembles, tremulants are used judiciously. In
some gospel and evangelical musical traditions, tremulants with a wider and deeper excursion are
frequently used.
There are two types of tremulant controls on the Rodgers 805C. The Divisional tremulants (Great
and Swell) affect only the stops in the respective division. There is one General tremulant, the FLUTE II
(FLT TREM II*) tremulant, which affects all manual flute stops simultaneously.
*On some early 805C instruments, the FLT TREM II piston is labeled FLUTE VIB.
All tremulants may be individually adjusted for rate and depth by performing the following
procedure:
Adjusting the Tremulant Settings
1. Press and hold the SET piston.
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