Allen Organ T-15A

[Guest]

Hello,</p>

  I've just bought an Allen Organ T-15A, and after playing around with it, wondered if there are any possibilities of changing the various sounds (stops)?  I think it's from the 1970's and is in great condition, being newly restored.  I do like it, but was wondering if there are any 'additions' possible.</p>

Thanks,</p>

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HL </p>

[Guest]

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Without seeing a picture, I am not much help . </p>

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James.</p>

[Guest]

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Being new to the Allen organ, having only ever played church pipe organs, then what would you need a picture off?  I don't have the manual for it and have tried finding one online.  I was curious about if it would be possible to run the sound out to a stereo, for instance, or to create some fullness, reverberation.  It's in a small room, so it can sound a bit 'cut off'.</p>

 Thanks,</p>

HL </p>

[nullogik]

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This is an analogue organ as I recall. I'm not a technician but I can say with some degree of certainty that it is not possible to substitute the stops on your organ for alternative ones.</p>

The Allen MOS and ADC digital organs had a card reader which enable to insert a card into a slot and assign it to a blank stop. Nowadays with the Renaissance and Quantum Renaissance models, you simply call the tech out and a computer is plugged in the stop changed for something else for a small cost.
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[MarkS]

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It uses one set of sine wave (flute) generators, but Allen derived a few additional voices at 8' on the swell.  Those added voices are on a separate channel so feeding them through a separate amplifier and speaker would help.  Also, altering the pitch of one of the two channels would improve the chorus effect on the swell.</p>

Beyond that, it would be pushing the capabilities of an organ with one generator, princess pedalboard, etc. </p>

[Clarion]

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[quote user="two_larsens"] I was curious about if it would be possible to run the sound out to a stereo, for instance, or to create some fullness, reverberation. It's in a small room, so it can sound a bit 'cut off'. [/quote]</P>


If you have no reverb, then a Lexicon MX 200 would be a useful addition. See:</P>


http://www.lexiconpro.com/ProductPortal.aspx</P>


The unit only runs $200; and is commonly used by various organ manufacturers. I have a Lexicon 400 in my organ, which provides forsurround sound processing, with thetwo rear speakers at the back of the room providing primarily reverb support. A cheap amplifier and speakers are good enough for this function. While the MX 200 is agreat reverb processor, I don't think it supports surround sound like the 400.</P>
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[Guest]

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If I were to get a Lexicon MX 200, then is it do-able to hook up, or does it require so 'editing' of the wiring inside the instrument?</p>

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Thanks, </p>

HL </p>

[Clarion]

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[quote user="two_larsens"] If I were to get a Lexicon MX 200, then is it do-able to hook up, or does it require so 'editing' of the wiring inside the instrument? [/quote]</P>


I have to admit, I did all this stuff the easy way; with the MX 400 surround-sound reverb stuff already incorporatedin my new Phoenix organ. [:$]So I'm hoping someone can provide some aftermarket experience with Lexicon units.</P>


Lexicon has detailed owners'manuals available online. And if my recollection is correct, they provide every kind of input/output imaginable, including unbalanced, balanced, and digital input/output. For your setup, I would assume that installation involves little beyond inserting the Lexicon unit via RCA jacks between the preamp and the amp; but I can't offer you a money-back guarantee on that. Lexicons areoften used as an essential part ofon-stage instrumental ensembles, so they are really very versatile.</P>


If no oneelse here can provide the info you need, then as alast resort, you might try writing to[email protected]. as a non-customer. For sure, they are quite familiar with Lexicon units; and tend to be very helpful and accomodating. If you don'tget an immediate response, that generally means that they are far away from home doing an installationsomewhere.</P>


Even geeeeetar rock bands use Lexicon units; so they can't be all that complex!</P>