Leslie effect on M50??

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Leslie effect on M50??

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I have searched the manuals for info on leslie effect (rotatry speakers).
I found somethng in the parameters guide in the effect guide starting on page 271, (rotary speaker page 324) BUT NOTHING ON HOW TO SET IT UP !!
even if I knew what I was doing... !!
And I don't.

Is there a step by step somewhere? I do have an expression pedal - M-Audi EX-P. I plug it in but it does not seen to do anything on any of my organ pgms, of course.


Anyone have a link or know how?
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The M50's default organ Programs use a flick upwards of the joystick to turn the rotary effect on, and another flick upwards to turn it off. Select one of the organ Programs and see how this method works. Then look at the parameters for this effect, which can be accessed using Page Select and choosing Page 8 (IFX Effect). Look at which numbered effects "slot" the Rotary Speaker effect uses, then tap the corresponding IFXn tab. Here it is possible to make changes and experiment with the various parameters. Seeing how it's done for other programs, and experimenting, is the best way of learning. The Realtime control knob 2 (User 2)(when the "B" LED is lit) is used to set the Leslie speed on some Programs.

There is more detail in the M50 Parameter Guide on page 324.

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voip wrote:The M50's default organ Programs use a flick upwards of the joystick to turn the rotary effect on, and another flick upwards to turn it off. Select one of the organ Programs and see how this method works. Then look at the parameters for this effect, which can be accessed using Page Select and choosing Page 8 (IFX Effect). Look at which numbered effects "slot" the Rotary Speaker effect uses, then tap the corresponding IFXn tab. Here it is possible to make changes and experiment with the various parameters. Seeing how it's done for other programs, and experimenting, is the best way of learning. The Realtime control knob 2 (User 2)(when the "B" LED is lit) is used to set the Leslie speed on some Programs.

There is more detail in the M50 Parameter Guide on page 324.

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Yep - you nailed it.

Basically, the user has to send that Organ sound/track to an IFX that has the Leslie/Rotary effect selected in it. Usually, pushing the joystick up will activate it and pushing it up again will slow the rotary effect (where it sounds VERY slow or off).

If the OP wishes to, they can also set the modulation source to trigger via a foot-switch and there is a drop down menu for selecting the modulation source for doing so. Then, whenever the user presses the footswitch, it will activate. Make sure that the modulation source it set to 'Toggle' instead of 'Momentary' so that the effect stays on until the OP presses the foot pedal again.

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Post by Alp »

I was trying in SEQUENCE mode. The leslie effect was not available in Seq mode.
I THINK i tried copy IFX and the like, but maybe I flubbed it
ANYWAY.... the leslie effect IS available in PROG mode with joystick up.
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Alp wrote:I was trying in SEQUENCE mode. The leslie effect was not available in Seq mode.
I THINK i tried copy IFX and the like, but maybe I flubbed it
ANYWAY.... the leslie effect IS available in PROG mode with joystick up.
Thanks
Thank you for the clarification. Nowhere in the original post does it mention Sequence Mode. That changes things a bit.

For Sequence Mode, You can assign the Rotary Effect as an IFX or as one of the MFX. You may even be able to assign it as a TFX to affect the entire keyboard for that particular Sequence location.

The EASIEST thing to do is assign the Rotary Effect to an IFX slot (let's say IFX 1, for an example). You have to go into the IFX section in Sequence Mode (hitting the Menu button while in the sequencer).

There will be a row of tabs at the bottom/. The Route 1-8 or 9-16 is where you select which of the 16 tracks go where (whether or not you want them to see an IFX or simply the L/R routings.

The L/R routing will bypass all IFX and simply go to the MFX/TFX.

You will also notice a tab at the bottom for IFX Setup. This is where you would choose which effects you want to have as IFX. When you select one, make sure that it is turned on.

Let's say that you want Track 1 to have the Rotary Effect. You would go into the Route 1-8 tab and tell the system that Track 1 is supposed to go to IFX 1. Hit the little arrow for Track 1 and select IFX 1.

Then, you can go into the IFX Setup page and check the settings for the Rotary Effect in IFX 1. THIS is where our previous information is helpful. You can also chain the IFX from this page. If you want an MFX to happen after the IFX, you can select the levels here too.

I would refer you to page 175 in the manual to understand a bit more, as it can be pretty in-depth, and the manual has pictures that clearly show what I am trying to explain above :)

Hope this clears things up a bit more.

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Harry
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Post by Alp »

Thank you Harry. Much detail! I will archive it on my hard drivet for future reference. No doubt the details will help with other effects I may desire for SEQ mode.

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