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5.3 DRIVE

This effect simulates the signal distortion generated when a valve amplifier connected to the organ is driven
into saturation.
The Drive effect of Legend / Legend Classic / Legend Live faithfully reproduces the sound features of the
analog distortion; the higher the input signal to the amplifier, the greater the distortion. You will notice therefore
that the effect depends on a number of factors including the position of the expression pedal, the level and
number of pulled-out drawbars and the amount of notes played (at low volumes, for example, it is necessary to
play many notes to drive the signal to saturation.
Use the [DRIVE] potentiometer to adjust the quantity of distortion.
Through the [DRIVE CLASSIC/ROCK] button, you can also select the type of distortion effect. The
led off corresponds to the CLASSIC effect, i.e. the distortion obtained through the internal valve
amplifier of the classic rotating speaker used with electromechanical organs. The ROCK effect (led
on) generates a sharper distortion, typical of guitar valve amplifiers from the '70s.

5.4 ROTARY

The Legend / Legend Classic / Legend Live internal Rotary effect simulates the classic acoustic effect
produced by a rotating speaker connected to the organ. This amplification and diffusion system became
widespread with the advent of electromechanical organs. It consists of two sections, one dedicated to high-
pitched tones and the other to bass. Both could rotate at different speeds, producing a peculiar three-
dimensional effect due to the rotation of the speakers. This effect is the result of the sum of the Doppler effect,
due to the relative movement of the sound source from the listener, and the sound reflections resulting from the
rotation.
The Legend / Legend Classic / Legend Live effect allows to simulate as closely as possible both the
continuous pitch variations caused by the different rotations of the speakers and, the particular resonances
generated inside the cabinet.
Through the lever control located on the Half Moon panel (Legend and Legend
Classic) or on the side panel of the lower manual (Legend Live) it is possible to
select the speed (FAST or SLOW) of the rotation or to stop it completely (BRAKE).
The speed of the Rotary effect can also be controlled through a switch pedal
connected to the [ROTARY] jack on the rear panel. For more information on the pedal, read par.3.3.
The effect can be excluded from the outputs [LEFT], [RIGHT], [PHONES] and front
headphone output (when the led is switched on) through the [ROTARY DIRECT] button. In
Legend Live model disable the effect by simultaneously pressing [TRANSPOSE SELECT]
and [ROTARY CLASSIC/ROCK]. When the effect is disabled, the [ROTARY
CLASSIC/ROCK] button's led turns red.
With the [ROTARY CLASSIC/ROCK] button it is instead possible to select the listening mode of the rotating
speaker. The CLASSIC type simulates the speaker as it is actually perceived by the musician. In this mode, the
led turns off. The ROCK mode simulates the sound of a rotating speaker as recorded by a microphone. In this
mode, the led turns on.
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