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"The NOVA-X ORGONICS analog synth add-on modification for Hammond B-3 Organ.
What is it? An aftermarket mod which adds ANALOG SYNTH sounds and functions to a Hammond Organ. Use is not limited to the B-3, any of the vintage Hammonds would work, such as A series, B series (BC, BV, B-2...), C series, A-100 series, H-100, RT series, etc. Requires installation by qualified personnel.
* There is a WIRING HARNESS that you (the tech) would solder to one set of the keyboard contacts, typically in the upper manual.
* The other end of the wiring harness connects to the blue DIVIDER MODULE which has a set of removable circuit boards that provide the synth tones.* The Divider Module connects to the CONTROL HEAD and the three gold boxes: the POWER SUPPLY, the CONNECTOR BOX and the VOLUME PEDAL.
* The CONTROL HEAD mounts in place of the left hand cheek-block.
* The CONNECTOR BOX connects to the Divider Module, Power Supply, and MAIN SYNTH UNIT. It has a 1/4" output jack also.
* The MAIN SYNTH UNIT is the large tolex-covered box that has most of the knobs, switches, etc. It would sit on top of the organ. The other components would probably be installed in the organ somewhere (like the inside of the back panel). The Main Synth Unit has all the typical ANALOG SYNTH functions: Oscillators (VCO), Envelope (VCA), Filter (VCF), Modulation (LFO), White Noise, Glide/Portamento/Glissando, etc, etc.
* The VOLUME PEDAL box connects by lever to the existing SWELL PEDAL.
This project is for the serious HamTech type of person. It's complicated. Should be tons of fun for someone that likes to tinker with Hammonds and Synths."
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ReplyDeleteI think the ad slogan for this was "Because your B3 doesn't weigh enough already."
ReplyDeleteanyone know where to get orgonic's/nova-x installation instructions?I have a percussion add on unit made by them/him
ReplyDeleteI used to work for that company, making the wiring harnesses by hand with a big piece of wood with nails placed strategically to the length of each wire. Held together with old style lacing tape. -- not the plastic zip ties people use now. The company was in a house on Main St. in Plymouth Michigan. Circuit board stuffing was done in the basement. I installed a unit in a guy named Harry Phillips B3 organ while he was playing with Mitch Ryder. The guy who invented that stuff was a physicist who perhaps wished he could be a rock star organ player. His name is Eric von Valtier. Maybe you find him and find a manual.
ReplyDeleteIt was a very cool job for a kid going to community college to learn engineering.
Do you know where I could find Eric von Valtaire???
DeleteHe Installed this in my Hammond Model A back in 1970.
My Organ was Stolen and I would Love to get another one.
Do you know where I could find Eric von Valtaire???
DeleteHe Installed this in my Hammond Model A back in 1970.
My Organ was Stolen and I would Love to get another one.
Originally installed back in 1973 as a shop demo to sell the products.I did the install. Somehow I wound up getting it. It fired up after 40 years. I'm in the process of going over the whole thing. The module on top is a full polyphonic synth !!! I don't see where I can upload pictures.
ReplyDeleteHi there, you can reach me at matrixsynth@gmail.com. I can upload pics for you. If you make a video or any audio demos let me know as well. Curious what it sounds like.
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