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Max Wheels
Calculating (emulating) all tone wheel generators consumes considerable CPU
processing power. A reduction of this parameter value reduces the EVB3’s hunger for
processing resources.
Note: This will diminish some overtones, so you should not reduce this value if you’re
after an ultra-realistic simulation.
Tonal Balance
Tonal Balance changes the mix relationship of the higher/lower sounding tone wheels.
Positive values result in a lighter and brighter sound. Experiment with different Tonal
Balance and Equalizer settings. See the “Equalizer” on page 471, for further information.
Shape
While the Hammond’s tone generators produce pure sine waves (despite technical
artefacts), other organs deliver distorted waveforms. You can produce sounds
resembling those of Farfisa, Solina or Yamaha organs with the Shape parameters.
You can subtly alter the waveform of the sounds emanating from the tonewheel
generator with the Shape parameter. Moving the parameter to the right will make the
tone brighter (and louder), and moving it to left will make it duller (and softer).
Note: The Shape parameter is placed after the filters which follow the sine generators.
Bass Filter
The sound of the Pedal drawbars often appears to be somewhat “brilliant”, within the
overall musical context. To circumvent this issue, and to suppress the treble of the bass
register, please make use of the Bass Filter. When active, you will only hear a solid bass
organ fundamental in the bass register.
Ultra Bass
If you switch on Ultra Bass, another low octave will be added to the playable range of
the Upper and Lower manuals. These additional low octaves, and the ability to
independently transpose both manuals (see “Transposition (Octave Range)” on
page 458), are not available on the original B3.