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3.7.3 Slow and Fast speed control
On the speaker module you will find additional controls. The Speed knobs let
you set what speeds will be used when the Slow or Fast lever positions (see
3.7.1) are selected. The Slow knob can be set anywhere from 0.100Hz to 2Hz.
The Fast knob runs from 2Hz at its minimum setting up to 8Hz.
3.7.4 The Horn and Stereo controls
Rotary speakers have two elements: a large drum that deals with lower
pitched sounds, and a smaller horn that handles higher tones. The two of these
rotate separately which is what gives the sound such unique character. Here
there are four controls.
 Balance lets you set the mixture between the horn and drum sounds for
a more muted or a brighter effect.
 Stereo Width controls the amount of stereo spacing between the two
elements. Turned hard left, the sound is more mono and to the right it
becomes wider.
 Horn Accel and Drum Accel set the speed of the acceleration that takes
place when you flip the Slow / Fast lever. There’s a short period when
you flip the lever that the sound transitions in speed. The change is not
instantaneous. Varying this speed lets you be more creative with your
playing, and it’s an effect used by all good organ players. Like other
controls on B-3 V it can be helpful to assign these to MIDI for better hands-
on tweaking.