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Rodgers Deseret 115 User Manual

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ROILERS
Two
Manual
Organs
Deseret
115
OWNER'S GUIDE
RODGERS INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
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Rodgers Deseret 115 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRodgers
ModelDeseret 115
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

Summary

The Organ Console

Great Manual

The Great Division is the organ's tonal backbone for congregational singing, featuring Principal sounds, supporting flutes, and a reed.

Swell Manual

The Swell Division offers a complete range of Principal Tone, flutes, string stops, and reed sounds for a rich ensemble.

Pedal Clavier

The Pedal Division provides a complementary base with foundation stops and a mixture for upperwork, supporting manual tonal structure.

Supplements Division

This division, often the Choir, is accompanimental, featuring light principals and flutes for a fabric of sound.

Deseret 115 Musical Resources

Principal Stops

Principal stops provide the unique organ sound and foundation for the ensemble, present in Great, Swell, and Pedal divisions.

Flute Stops

Flute stops are foundation builders, imitating orchestral flutes, offering deep bass or clear upperwork sounds.

The String Family

String stops offer warm, delicate sounds for enhancement, related to principals but with more harmonic development.

The Reed Stops

Reed stops use brass reed tongues and resonators for sounds, suitable for solo or chorus use.

Mixtures

Mixtures clarify and extend the harmonic structure of the organ ensemble, typically used in fuller registrations.

Mutations

Mutations add color to solo combinations, serving as registration 'salt and pepper' for experimentation.

Tremulant

The tremulant affects the entire organ, adjustable for speed and depth, adding vibrato.

Chiff

The Chiff tab affects flutes, providing a characteristic attack that enhances definition.

Couplers

Couplers connect manuals and pedal, increasing versatility and ensemble possibilities when used correctly.

Speaking Stops and Registration Guidance

Speaking Stops Overview

Lists all speaking stops for the Great, Swell, and Pedal manuals categorized by tone family.

Double-Touch Preset Pistons

Explains the 'Double-Touch' preset pistons and 'Stoprail OFF' piston, detailing their dual contact points and functions.

Preset Combinations

Details specific stop combinations for pistons #1, #2, and #3 across Swell, Great, and Pedal manuals.

Registration Hints

Provides guides for stop selection and basic combinations for classic instrument use in church services.

Great Division Registrations

Suggested stop registrations for the Great manual for hymns, anthems, and solo accompaniments.

Swell Division Registrations

Suggested stop registrations for the Swell manual for ensemble use and solo combinations.

Pedal Division Registrations

Stop selection suggestions for the Pedal division for manual work and independent melodic lines.

Choir Registrations

Suggestions for Choir Organ registrations for accompaniment and Baroque/Positiv styles.

Combination Registrations

Provides organ registrations for specific musical styles like Baroque Ensembles.

Romantic Ensembles

Registrations for Romantic ensembles, including celeste effects and solo oboe accompaniments.

Hymn Registrations

Offers specific stop combinations for hymn playing, categorized by dynamic levels.

System Features, Care, and Warranty

Care and Maintenance Procedures

Instructions for cleaning the console, pedalboard, keyboards, and stop tabs, with tips on protecting the finish.

Design Elements and System Components

Details console specifications, leveling glides, speaker system, and the Rodgers Transposer feature.

Limited Warranty Information

Outlines the Rodgers Organ Company's five-year limited warranty for parts and defective assemblies and how to contact dealers.

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