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Tempest TS88 - User Manual

Tempest TS88
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Summary

Specifications

Control Tabs

Lists the functions of the organ's control tabs.

Special Controls

Details unique control features like Leslie Tremolo and Glide.

Voices

Lists available organ voices for manuals and pedals.

Circuit Description

Vibrato and Tone Generators

Explains vibrato oscillator and tone generation circuits.

Manual and Pedal Keying Circuits

Describes manual/pedal keying, cancellation, and division circuits.

Filter, Preamp, and Expression Pedal Circuits

Covers filtering, amplification, and volume control circuits.

Amplifier and Power Supply Circuits

Explains main amplifier and power supply circuitry.

Rhythm Circuit Operation

Rhythm Tone Generators

Details generators for Tom Tom, Bongo, Blocks, Bass Drum, and Cymbal.

Rhythm Control Pulse Amplifiers

Explains pulse amps for rhythm sound activation.

Rhythm Noise, Gating, and Shimmer

Describes noise generator, gating, and shimmer effect circuits.

Rhythm Preamp and Mixing

Covers the rhythm preamp and final signal mixing.

Maintenance Adjustments

Vibrato Speed and Bias Adjustments

Covers adjustments for vibrato speed and circuit bias.

Tuning and Rhythm Tone Adjustments

Details tuning, snaredrum, tom-tom, bongo, block, bass drum adjustments.

Reverb Level Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the reverb effect level.

System Block Diagram

Schematic Diagrams

Vibrato and Tone Generator Schematic

Circuit diagram for vibrato and tone generation.

Bass Pedals, Filters, Preamps Schematic

Circuit diagram for bass pedals, filters, and preamps.

Amplifier, Reverb, Power Supply Schematics

Circuit diagrams for amplifier, reverb, and power supply.

Diode Identification

Upper Manual Diode Keying Chart

Identifies diodes on the upper manual keying board.

Rhythm Keying Diode Chart

Identifies diodes on the rhythm keying circuit board.

External Component Views

Front View Component Identification

Visual guide to components on the front panel.

Rear View Component Identification

Visual guide to components on the rear panel.

Internal Component Identification

Internal Assemblies and Boards Overview

Photos of internal assemblies and circuit boards.

Printed Circuit Board Details

Identification of Tone Generator and Vibrato boards.

Keying and Rhythm Circuit Boards

Identification of Rhythm Keying and Rhythm boards.

Pedal and Expression Assemblies

Visuals of Bass Pedal and Expression Pedal assemblies.

Parts Management

Parts Information and Ordering

Guidance on obtaining standard, special, and replacement parts.

Comprehensive Parts List

Detailed list of all parts with descriptions and part numbers.

Summary

Specifications

Control Tabs

Lists the functions of the organ's control tabs.

Special Controls

Details unique control features like Leslie Tremolo and Glide.

Voices

Lists available organ voices for manuals and pedals.

Circuit Description

Vibrato and Tone Generators

Explains vibrato oscillator and tone generation circuits.

Manual and Pedal Keying Circuits

Describes manual/pedal keying, cancellation, and division circuits.

Filter, Preamp, and Expression Pedal Circuits

Covers filtering, amplification, and volume control circuits.

Amplifier and Power Supply Circuits

Explains main amplifier and power supply circuitry.

Rhythm Circuit Operation

Rhythm Tone Generators

Details generators for Tom Tom, Bongo, Blocks, Bass Drum, and Cymbal.

Rhythm Control Pulse Amplifiers

Explains pulse amps for rhythm sound activation.

Rhythm Noise, Gating, and Shimmer

Describes noise generator, gating, and shimmer effect circuits.

Rhythm Preamp and Mixing

Covers the rhythm preamp and final signal mixing.

Maintenance Adjustments

Vibrato Speed and Bias Adjustments

Covers adjustments for vibrato speed and circuit bias.

Tuning and Rhythm Tone Adjustments

Details tuning, snaredrum, tom-tom, bongo, block, bass drum adjustments.

Reverb Level Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the reverb effect level.

System Block Diagram

Schematic Diagrams

Vibrato and Tone Generator Schematic

Circuit diagram for vibrato and tone generation.

Bass Pedals, Filters, Preamps Schematic

Circuit diagram for bass pedals, filters, and preamps.

Amplifier, Reverb, Power Supply Schematics

Circuit diagrams for amplifier, reverb, and power supply.

Diode Identification

Upper Manual Diode Keying Chart

Identifies diodes on the upper manual keying board.

Rhythm Keying Diode Chart

Identifies diodes on the rhythm keying circuit board.

External Component Views

Front View Component Identification

Visual guide to components on the front panel.

Rear View Component Identification

Visual guide to components on the rear panel.

Internal Component Identification

Internal Assemblies and Boards Overview

Photos of internal assemblies and circuit boards.

Printed Circuit Board Details

Identification of Tone Generator and Vibrato boards.

Keying and Rhythm Circuit Boards

Identification of Rhythm Keying and Rhythm boards.

Pedal and Expression Assemblies

Visuals of Bass Pedal and Expression Pedal assemblies.

Parts Management

Parts Information and Ordering

Guidance on obtaining standard, special, and replacement parts.

Comprehensive Parts List

Detailed list of all parts with descriptions and part numbers.

Tempest TS88 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTempest
ModelTS88
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish