Viscount Legend Soul 261 Digital Tonewheel Organ

Full Description

Authentic tonewheel organ Sounds

One of the most impressive features of the Viscount Legend Soul 261 is its incredibly accurate and lifelike sound, made possible by Viscount's proprietary Tonewheel Modelling Technology (TMT). As opposed to conventional sampling methods, TMT algorithmically generates and simulates a natural and authentic sound, flawlessly reproducing the iconic tonewheel organ sound. The Legend Soul 261 doesn't just deliver one sound, it includes several vintage transistor and pipe organ models, allowing you to capture the essence of different eras and styles.

This instrument's keyclick sounds further contribute to its authenticity. Keyclick, the distinctive "clicking" sound produced when a key is pressed and makes contact, is an important characteristic of tonewheel organs. The Legend Soul 261 features enhanced keyclick simulation, which adds depth and richness to the harmonic components and provides additional realism. This is another testament to Viscount's attention to detail and commitment to creating an instrument that truly emulates the sound and feel of playing a classic tonewheel organ.

Revolutionary nine-contact keyboard

The hallmark innovation in the Legend Soul 261 is its unique virtual 9-contact keyboard mechanism. This patent-pending feature is designed to digitally replicate the 9-contact mechanism of vintage tonewheel organs, an important aspect of their distinctive sound. When a key is pressed on a traditional instrument, nine electrical contacts are engaged in a staggered sequence, creating the organ's characteristic attack and sustain phases.

This nine-point contact is crucial to the sound of the classic organ, and the Legend Soul 261's 9-contact keyboard mechanism perfectly reproduces this, offering an unmatched level of authenticity. With this innovative feature, the Legend Soul 261 manages to capture the nuance and depth of classic tonewheel organs, satisfying even the most discerning organists.

Intuitive controls and powerful sound customisation

This instrument’s interface is specifically designed for ease of use and immediate access to all features, eliminating the need for tedious menu diving. It boasts a myriad of dedicated buttons and controls, allowing musicians to tweak the sound and settings in real-time. At the heart of the interface are the drawbars, a defining feature of any organ that lets musicians shape the tone and volume of harmonic ranks.

With two full sets of drawbars for each manual, as well as two pedal drawbars, the Legend Soul 261 provides ultimate control and customisation. The user-friendly layout and comprehensive controls ensure a seamless and intuitive experience, allowing musicians to focus on their performance and not on navigating through complex menus.

Authentic effects and dynamic simulations

An integral part of the Legend Soul 261's sound engine is its comprehensive set of effects. Its built-in effects include a vibrato/chorus modelled with meticulous attention to the behaviour and sound characteristics of actual electromechanical organs. This allows for a sound that is both deep and lush, providing an inviting richness to the instrument’s overall sound. The vibrato/chorus can be used independently for both the upper and lower manuals or combined for a fuller effect.

In addition to the vibrato/chorus, the Legend Soul 261 also features an enhanced rotary simulation. This effect perfectly replicates the unique Doppler effect of a rotary speaker, adding a dynamic quality to the instrument's sound. The rotary speaker effect can be easily controlled using a convenient switch, enabling musicians to adjust the effect to their taste.

It also boasts authentic amp models for even more versatility, providing an extra layer of tonal colour and sonic depth. These amp models offer a variety of sounds from warm and mellow to bright and gritty, providing the perfect complement to the organ's tonewheel sound.

Beyond these, the Legend Soul 261 includes other effects such as reverb, overdrive, and EQ. Each of these effects contributes to the impressive sound-shaping capabilities of the Legend Soul 261, allowing musicians to create a sound that is truly their own. Whether you're looking for the classic whirling tones of a rotary speaker, the immersive depth and motion of a vibrato/chorus, or the warm saturation of an amp model, this instrument has you covered.

Flexible connectivity

The Legend Soul 261 is designed with the needs of the modern musician in mind, offering an extensive range of connection options for maximum flexibility and convenience. There are a variety of audio connections, including left/right outputs for connecting to a keyboard amplifier and an 11-pin connection for linking to a rotary speaker. A useful feature of this instrument is its ability to process an external audio signal. This is made possible through its Analog In connection, which allows musicians to utilise the Legend Soul 261's internal effects on an external audio source.

Specifications

• Manuals: 2 61 keys waterfall keyboards with 9 contacts mechanic digitally reproduced (with adjustable positions)

• Technology: TMT (Tonewheel Modeling Technology)
• Transposer: -6 +5 semitones
• Fine Tuning: 427.5 Hz - 452.9 Hz (+/- 50 cents)
• Organ models:
  • Several Tonewheels
  • Pipe
  • Transistor models
  • Option to choose a different model for the pedalboard.
• Crosstalk: Unique crosstalk created for each tonewheel model
• Keyclick: Reproduced in an excellent manner and diversified on the 9 drawbar contacts
• Pedals:
  • Sustain On/Off
  • Decay Control
• Harmonic Percussion:
  • On/Off
  • Volume Soft/Normal
  • Decay Fast/Slow
  • Harmonic 2nd/3rd
  • Volume control
  • Decay control

• Vibrato / Chorus:
  • Upper On/Off
  • Lower & Pedal (excludable) On/Off
  • V1 / V2 / V3 / C1 / C2 / C3 selector, selection of different V/C existing in different original electromechanical organs
• Rotary / Amp
  • Selection of several models of rotary speakers and amplifier.
  • Input gain and quantity of distortion controls, bypass, Memphis Mode and Brake Mode options of the rotary speakers.
• Reverb: Selection of several settings. Pre/post Rotary Reverb configuration control
• Additional effects:
  • Ring Modulator
  • Overdrive
  • Flanger
  • Phaser
  • Wah
  • Tremolo
  • Vibrato
  • Delay
• Master EQ: 3 bands (Bass,Middle,Treble) customizable for the type and bands frequency
• Overdrive: Quantity control of the distortion on the Rotary / Amp effect.

• Drawbars - Upper: 2 sets of nine drawbars: 16' - 5 1/3' - 8' - 4' - 2 2/3' - 2' - 1 3/5' - 1 1/3' - 1'
• Drawbars - Lower: 2 sets of nine drawbars: 16' - 5 1/3' - 8' - 4' - 2 2/3' - 2' - 1 3/5' - 1 1/3' - 1'
• Drawbars - Upper Preset: 2 button presets different for Tonewheels, Pipe, Transistor models
• Drawbars - Lower Preset: 2 button presets different for Tonewheels, Pipe, Transistor models
• Drawbars - Pedals: 2 drawbars - 16' & 8'
• Data Memory: 128 programs

• Audio Out: Main L/Mono & R Line Out 6.35 mm jack (with selection of the signal source), Pedals Out 6.35 mm jack (direct pedalboard signal), 2 Aux Out 6.35 mm jack, 11 pin Rotary Speaker, 1 headphone output 6.35 mm jack
• Audio In: 2 Aux In 6.35 mm jack (with selection of the insert point and input sensitivity), Analog In 3.5 mm stereo minijack
• Pedal: Expression TRS/RTS 6.35 mm jack, Foot Controller TRS/RTS 6.35 mm jack, 2 Foot Switch NO/NC 6.35 mm jack, Rotary Footswitch (speed control) NO/NC 6.35 mm jack, USB to Host; USB to Device.
• Midi: In, Out with Soft-Thru option, Pedalboard In, MIDI on USB

• Colours and Finishes: Red Walnut
• Dimensions (WxHxD): cm 101 x 18 x 59 / 39,76" x 7,08" x 23,22"
• Weight: 22.5 Kg / 49.6 lbs