Rodgers 805C - Rodgers 805 C Organ Introduction

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RODGERS 805C CONSOLE DIMENSIONS 40
Factory Default combination Settings 41
 Restoring the Factory Default Combination Settings 41
FACTORY DEFAULT REGISTRATIONS FOR M1 AND M2 42
 Memory 1 Generals 42
 Memory 2 Generals 44
 Memory 1 and 2 Divisionals 46
Suggested Registrations 48
GREAT ORGAN 48
SWELL ORGAN 49
PEDAL ORGAN 50
EVANGELICAL/GOSPEL REGISTRATION SUGGESTIONS 51
GREAT MANUAL: PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS 1 THROUGH 61 52
SWELL MANUAL: PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS 62 THROUGH 122 53
PEDALBOARD: PROGRAM CHANGE NUMBERS 123 THROUGH 128 54
Care and Maintenance 55
CONSOLE AND PEDALBOARD 55
KEYBOARDS AND STOP TABS 55
PIPES ON PIPE-AUGMENTED INSTRUMENTS 55
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 56
FCC Notice 57
 Radio and Television Interference 57
NOTICE TO USERS 58
INTRODUCTION
Grand, glorious sound is the hallmark of the Rodgers 805C. Providing a rich and spacious ensemble
sound complemented by crystal-clear definition, the Rodgers 805C will take you to new musical heights,
while sustaining the tradition of quality, craftsmanship and innovation you’ve come to expect from
Rodgers.
Parallel Digital Imaging (PDI™), Rodgers’ proprietary software-based technology that revolutionized
the digital organ world, permits each note of every stop of the Rodgers 805C to be individually tuned,
leveled and voiced after installation, just like an organ with wind-blown pipes.
The Rodgers 805C features Rodgers’ exclusive Voice Palette providing an additional 24 sounds.
These voices can be easily stored on pistons, allowing you to authentically recreate virtually any musical
style or individual performance desired.
With remarkable flexibility, superior sound and the option of adding real pipes at any time, the
Rodgers 805C is a perfect choice for any home, concert or worship setting.
Built entirely in Oregon by dedicated, expert craftsmen, our consoles are meticulously handcrafted of
hardwoods and veneers, and are designed to the exacting standards of the American Guild of Organists.
This manual will help with the exploration of the expansive capabilities and the variety of features
and functions offered by this instrument. As highly sophisticated as the Rodgers 805C is, the features are
easy to use and easy to access, creating a most satisfying musical experience for the player and listener
alike.