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Your master keyboard should transmit MIDI control change #11 when the pedal is
moved. The EVB3 defaults to the use of CC #11 for Expression.
Volume knob: The Volume control sets the overall output level of the EVB3.
Important: The Volume knob must be lowered whenever crackling or other digital
distortion occurs. Volume levels over 0 dB can occur if you maximize the levels of all
registers, play numerous notes, and make use of the Distortion effect.
Using the EVB3 Model Parameters
The model parameters provide precise control over your organ sound. These include not
only basic level and tonal balance controls, but also and more interestingly a number of
parameters that emulate the sonic characteristics—and technical “flaws” or limitations—of
the original Hammond B3. You can even emulate the quirks of the B3 by aging” the
virtual components.
If you’d like further information about the technical aspects of the Hammond B3 and the
concepts behind tonewheel sound generation, see A Brief Hammond History and
Tonewheel Sound Generation.
Pitch Parameters
The EVB3 offers several parameters that change its pitch behavior, adding flexibility that
isn’t possible with the original instrument. The EVB3 is tuned to an equal-tempered scale.
As a deviation from this standard tuning, you can stretch the tuning in the bass and treble
ranges, much like acoustic pianos (especially upright pianos). You can also randomly
detune the sound using the Warmth parameter, and you can even use the pitch bend
wheel of your keyboard to bend the sound. The latter isn’t true to the original, but its a
nice creative option.
Warmth parameter
Stretch parameters
Pitch Bend parameters
Upper Stretch slider: Controls the amount of deviation from the equal-tempered scale
in the treble end of the sound. The higher the value, the further up the high notes are
tuned. At a setting of 0, the EVB3 is tuned to an equal-tempered scale, with each octave
up exactly doubling the frequency. Also see About Stretch Tuning .
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