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"...music so
beautiful that
it has to
be heard."
OWNER'S MANUAL
2101/
2102/
2103

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  • Page 1 "...music so beautiful that it has to be heard." OWNER’S MANUAL 2101/ 2102/ 2103...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, Keep these instructions. convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Heed all warnings. Only use attachments/accessories specified Follow all instructions.
  • Page 3 FOR UNITED KINGDOM: FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This appliance is supplied with a molded 3-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BSI1362.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ Your new Leslie Speaker is designed to give you the true and authentic Leslie Sound, as well as provide you great flexibility in how you want to play. This Guide is designed to explain the operating features of your Leslie Speaker as simply and graphically as possible.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Example of Controlling the Advanced Features of the Leslie via MIDI ......25...

  • Page 6: 2101/2102/2103 Specifications & Description

    5cm dome tweeters for the high frequencies. Display: 7-segment, 2-digit LED display Terminals: The Model 2101 cabinet comes in a textured black Leslie 11-pin Receptacle, Leslie 8-pin finish with side handles for professional portability, Receptacle, ROTARY INPUT, LINE OUT...

  • Page 7: Making The Connections

    NOTE: In addition, a MIDI cable can be connected from the MIDI OUT of the XK-2 to the MIDI IN of the Leslie to allow the XK-2 to control the Advanced Features of the Leslie. Please see page 28 for more information.

  • Page 8: Connecting To The Xe-1/Cms-100/Xt-Series/Xh-Series Using The 11-Pin Receptacle

    P OW ER G EN ERAL The above example show a Hammond XE-1 connected to a Leslie Horn Unit. The audio signal is connected via an 11-pin Leslie Cable. The above hookup can be used with any current Hammond Organ; however, all MIDI features may not be able to be controlled. Please see page 27 for more information.

  • Page 9: Connecting Using The 8-Pin Receptacle (Xm-1, Xb-1)

    8-pin cable. In addition, a MIDI cable can be connected from the MIDI OUT of the XM-1 to the MIDI IN of the Leslie to allow the XM-1 to control the Advanced Features of the Leslie.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Leslie 2121 Stationary-Unit

    Ë Connecting the Leslie 2121 Stationary-Unit To connect the Leslie 2121 Stationary-Unit to the Horn-Unit, do the following: Make sure the power to all units, including the connecting instrument, is “OFF.” Connect the Stationary Unit as shown below. Set the controls on the Stationary-Unit similar to the settings shown below.

  • Page 11: Connecting Two Stationary-Units For Stereo Separation

    POWER FROM Leslie #2101/2102 The above hookup is recommended when using two 2121 Stationary-Units with a single Horn-Unit. Connecting the LEFT outputs to one Stationary-Unit and the RIGHT outputs to the other Staionary-Unit will provide Stereo separation, particularly to enhance the Bass Rotor effect.

  • Page 12: Connecting Two Horn Units To Two Stationary-Units

    LEVEL Use the above hookup when connecting multiple Leslie 21 Systems. By connecting the two Horn-Units via MIDI, the entire system can be controlled from one master unit. Be sure to set the ROT BASS LEVEL and HORN LEVEL trim pots as shown using a small screwdriver.

  • Page 13: Leslie Control Center

    MIDI OUT - Connects to the MIDI IN of an additional Leslie Horn-Unit when 2 units are connected in series. The MIDI IN from the organ and the FOOT SW signal of the Horn-Unit are merged in the MIDI OUT.
  • Page 14 Allows you to select either PRESET 1 or PRESET 2. 19 - MEMORY Touch Button - Allows you to save Presets and to return the Leslie Speaker to its factory default settings. 20 - FUNCTION SWITCH - Allows you to select the values for the Advanced Features, which are explained starting on page ?.

  • Page 15: Advanced Features

    Your Leslie Speaker has a number of Advanced Features which allow you a great deal of control over the sound and performance you desire. To see the Default Setting for each of these Advanced Features, please consult page 27 of this Guide.

  • Page 16: A Brief History Of The Leslie Speaker

    Ë A Brief History of the Leslie Speaker The Leslie Speaker was first developed in the late 1930's by Donald J. Leslie as a way to improve the sound of then-current Hammond Organs. Mr. Leslie found that rotating a baffle in front of a stationary speaker added a very pleasing “tremolo-type”...

  • Page 17: Slow Speed

    [Dump Out] [P.F.SW Type] Cross Over Freq./ Cabi. Resonance Use the VALUE Rotary Knob to select the value you want. Make sure the Leslie is set at Slow Speed so that you can hear the effect when you make changes. VALUE DOWN Ë...

  • Page 18: Rise Time

    Ë Rise Time This Advanced Feature allows you to select the time required for the Rotors to go from Slow to Fast. You can select from “0.2” seconds through “12” seconds. TRY THIS: Touch & Hold Touch & Hold MIDI Touch the FUNCTION SELECT switch to select either HORN HORN...

  • Page 19: Brake Time

    Ë Brake Time This Advanced Feature allows you to select the time required for the rotors to come to a complete stop from Fast mode. You can select from “0.2” seconds through “12” seconds. TRY THIS: Touch & Hold Touch & Hold MIDI Touch the FUNCTION SELECT switch to select either HORN...

  • Page 20: Horn Character

    Ë Horn Character This Advanced Feature allows you to select the Resonance frequency for the Horn Rotor. You can select “1.0” (1.0kHz), “1.5” (1.5kHz), “2.0” (2.0kHz) or “Fl” (flat). TRY THIS: MIDI Touch & Hold Touch & Hold Touch the FUNCTION SELECT switch to select HORN HORN ROTOR...

  • Page 21: Microphone Angle And Distance

    Ë Microphone Angle and Distance When a Leslie Speaker cabinet or cabinets are used in a large facility such as an auditorium or outdoor arena, the Leslie(s) are frequently “miked” to insure that the sound carries adequately. Sound technicians have discovered that the placement of the microphones greatly affects the character of the sound heard by the audience from the Leslie Speaker(s) (see the diagram below).

  • Page 22: Cabinet Resonance

    Ë Cabinet Resonance This Advanced Feature allows you to simulate the resonance of a Leslie Model 122 Speaker cabinet. You can turn this feature “ON” or “OFF.” TRY THIS: Touch the FUNCTION SELECT switch to select LOW ROTOR. The green LED will light.

  • Page 23: Midi Control Channel

    Ë MIDI Control Channel This Advanced Feature allows the Leslie to receive MIDI Controller information. You can select MIDI Channels “1” through “16” as well as “OFF.” TRY THIS: Touch & Hold Touch & Hold MIDI Touch and Hold the FUNCTION SELECT switch for...

  • Page 24: Midi Modulation Wheel Receive

    Ë MIDI Modulation Wheel Receive This Advanced Feature allows you to use a Modulation Wheel to continuously vary the Rotor Speed of the Leslie Speaker. You can turn this feature “ON” or “OFF.” TRY THIS: Touch & Hold Touch & Hold...

  • Page 25: S/F (Slow/Fast) Foot Switch Type

    Ë S/F (Slow/Fast) Foot Switch Type This Advanced Feature allows you to set up the mode for the Slow/Fast Foot Switch. You can select “LA” (Latch, or alternate press-on-press-off mode) or “uL” (Unlatch, or momentary press-on-release- off) mode. TRY THIS: MIDI Touch &...

  • Page 26: Midi Dump Out

    When the display stops flashing, the Data Dump is complete. Ë MIDI Dump IN No special setup is required to send a MIDI Data Dump from another MIDI device to the Leslie. Simply connect the other MIDI device to the Leslie and transmit the data.

  • Page 27: P.f.sw Type

    Ë P.F.SW Type This Advanced Feature allows you to set up the mode for the Preset Foot Switch. You can select “La” (Latch, or alternate press-on-press-off mode) or “uL” (Unlatch, or momentary press-on-release-off) mode. TRY THIS: Touch and Hold the FUNCTION SELECT switch for approximately 1 second. Both LEDs will light.

  • Page 28: Presets

    Ë Presets Because your Leslie Speaker has a number of Advanced Features allowing you to change the speaker’s sound and performance, you may find it helpful to “bundle” your favorite settings together. Therefore, your Leslie Speaker has two Presets which allow you to save two different combinations of Advanced Feature settings for easy retrieval later.

  • Page 29: Controlling The Speaker Via Midi

    MIDI Your Leslie Speaker gives you the capability to control the Leslie parameters (Slow Speed, Fast Speed, Rise Time, Fall Time, Brake Time, Horn Resonance, Microphone Angle, Microphone Distance) via MIDI. The Low Rotor is controlled through software via DSP, while the Horn Rotor uses a special brushless DC motor which responds to incoming MIDI Controller data.

  • Page 30: Special Note: Connecting Older Digital Hammond Organs Via Midi

    Information Center Display. NOTE: All of the Advanced Features available on your Leslie Speaker may not be able to be controlled using your Hammond Organ. Also, your Hammond Organ may not give you the full range of choices available when you use the controls of the Leslie Speaker to program the Advanced Features.

  • Page 31: Preset Parameters

    0(1Channel) Program Channel 12 0-16(1-16channel,Off) 16(Off) Modulation Receive 13 0,1(Off,On) 1(On) Exp Receive 14 0,1(Off,On) 0(Off) 15 0,1(UnLatch,Latch) 1(Latch) Slow/Fast Control Type Slow/Fast Control Code 16 0-99 Other 17 0,1(UnLatch,Latch) 0(UnLatch) Preset Foot Switch Type Leslie Mode 18 0-2(Slow,Fast,Brake) 0(Slow)

  • Page 32: Parameter Settings

    *2 Horn *6 Low Rotor Time *5 Horn Rotor Time *1 Horn Slow Speed Fast Speed Data LSB time Display Data LSB time Display Data LSB Data LSB Data LSB Dec Hex second Dec Hex second Dec Hex Dec Hex Dec Hex 10.0 10.5...

  • Page 33: Midi Information

    0 - F(Ch.1 - 16) Model ID LSB vv=Control Value: 00 - 7F(0 - 127) 0-63 = Off, 64-127 = On Command ID address1 Hold 1(Leslie Slow/Fast initial Code) address2 Status 2nd Byte 3rd Byte address3 address4 n=MIDI Channel Number: 0 - F(Ch.1 - 16)

  • Page 34: Midi Implementation Chart

    Leslie Date: 22-Mar-2002 MIDI Implementation Chart Model: 2101/2102/2103 Version: 1.0 Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Basic ControlChannel=1 Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 ProgramChannel=Off Default Mode Messages Altered ***** Note Number : True Voice ***** Note ON Velocity...
  • Page 35 HAVE YOUR SERVICE PERFORMED BY: An authorized Leslie Speaker dealer orauthorized service technician. If you still need further assistance, contact Hammond at the following addresses: In the United States contact: In Europe contact: All other countries contact: HAMMOND SUZUKI HAMMOND SUZUKI HAMMOND SUZUKI Ltd.

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