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Hi everyone,
The first time I played the HOG I was amazed at how close some of the functions were to an actual Hammond organ. So much so, I am surprised the name HOG did not stand for Hammond-Organ-Generator!
The different sliders on the HOG closely resemble the look and functions of the sliding drawbars of a Hammond B-3. Below is a representation of the B-3 drawbars. Compare them to the HOG sliders and you will see just how close they really are.
The next Hammond related feature I found was the envelope section. This brilliant design allows the unit to mimic the percussion feature of the B-3.
Here’s a little background on the B-3 percussion.
A distinctive sound of the Hammond is the harmonic percussion effect. The term “percussion” does not refer to a drum-type sound effect. Instead, it refers to the addition of the second and third harmonic overtones, which can be added independently to the attack envelope of a note. The selected percussion harmonic(s) then quickly fade out, creating a distinctive “plink” sound and leaving the tones which the player has selected using the drawbars. The percussion retriggers only after all notes have been released, so legato passages only have a percussion on the first note. Older Hammond models produced before the 3 series organs (such as the B-2 and C-2) do not have the harmonic percussion feature.
Below is the HOG setting I used for this clip. The second half of the clip has the spectral gate switch on to produce a more pure jazz organ sound.
To increase the sustain of the guitar I used a compressor in front of the HOG.
This allowed me to hold on to chords and notes longer like the endless sustain of the Hammond organ.A rotary speaker, Leslie amp or Leslie emulator can be used for added realism.
Below are several different EHX pedals and settings which produce a great rotary effect on their own. If you have one of the pedals give it a try.
Thanks for listening,
Bill RuppertQuote:Hi everyone,The first time I played the HOG I was amazed at how close some of the functions were to an actual Hammond organ. So much so, I am surprised the name HOG did not stand for Hammond-Organ-Generator!
The different sliders on the HOG closely resemble the look and functions of the sliding drawbars of a Hammond B-3. Below is a representation of the B-3 drawbars. Compare them to the HOG sliders and you will see just how close they really are.
The next Hammond related feature I found was the envelope section. This brilliant design allows the unit to mimic the percussion feature of the B-3.
Here’s a little background on the B-3 percussion.
A distinctive sound of the Hammond is the harmonic percussion effect. The term “percussion” does not refer to a drum-type sound effect. Instead, it refers to the addition of the second and third harmonic overtones, which can be added independently to the attack envelope of a note. The selected percussion harmonic(s) then quickly fade out, creating a distinctive “plink” sound and leaving the tones which the player has selected using the drawbars. The percussion retriggers only after all notes have been released, so legato passages only have a percussion on the first note. Older Hammond models produced before the 3 series organs (such as the B-2 and C-2) do not have the harmonic percussion feature.
Below is the HOG setting I used for this clip. The second half of the clip has the spectral gate switch on to produce a more pure jazz organ sound.
To increase the sustain of the guitar I used a compressor in front of the HOG.
This allowed me to hold on to chords and notes longer like the endless sustain of the Hammond organ.A rotary speaker, Leslie amp or Leslie emulator can be used for added realism.
Below are several different EHX pedals and settings which produce a great rotary effect on their own. If you have one of the pedals give it a try.
Thanks for listening,
Bill Ruppertcan someone do one of these for the #8 stawberry fields sound
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