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Manufacturer Johannus Orgelbouw b.v.
Address Keplerlaan 2
6716 BS EDE
Country The Netherlands
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]m
Website www.johannus.com
Version 1.0
Date May 2013
© 2013 Johannus Orgelbouw b.v.
All rights reserved. Nothing in this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
data file or made public in any form or in any way either electronically,
mechanically by way of photocopying, recording or in any other way without the
prior written permission of Johannus Orgelbouw b.v.

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CONTENTS
1SAFETY........................................................................................... 5
1.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 5
1.2 Symbols on the organ................................................................................. 5
1.3 Symbols in this manual............................................................................... 5
1.4 Transport and storage ................................................................................ 5
2INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 6
2.1 Installation and connection ........................................................................ 6
2.2 Switch on .................................................................................................... 7
3DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGAN......................................................... 8
3.1 Overview of the components ..................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Vivaldi 270 ....................................................................................................8
3.1.2 Vivaldi 370 ....................................................................................................9
3.2 Overview of controls................................................................................. 10
3.2.1 Vivaldi 270 ..................................................................................................10
3.2.2 Vivaldi 370 ..................................................................................................11
3.3 Connect and switch on the peripherals.................................................... 12
3.4 External connections ................................................................................ 12
4OPERATION ..................................................................................13
4.1 Volume controls........................................................................................ 13
4.2 Expression pedals ..................................................................................... 13
4.3 Cathedral .................................................................................................. 13
4.4 Intonations................................................................................................ 14
4.5 Stops ......................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Couplers.................................................................................................... 14
4.7 Accessories ............................................................................................... 15
4.8 Pre-programmed memory locations ........................................................ 16
4.9 Capture memory....................................................................................... 17
4.10 Transposer ................................................................................................ 17
4.11 Crescendo pedal ....................................................................................... 17
4.12 Quick Access ............................................................................................. 18
4.12.1 Programming mode crescendo pedal ........................................................18
4.12.2 Programming solo- and orchestral voices ..................................................18
5JOHANNUS MENU.........................................................................19
5.1 Ambiance.................................................................................................. 19
5.2 Crescendo ................................................................................................. 20
5.3 Datadump ................................................................................................. 20
5.4 Demo Songs .............................................................................................. 21
5.5 Display Contrast........................................................................................ 22
5.6 Expression Pedals ..................................................................................... 23
5.7 Keyboard Config ....................................................................................... 24
5.8 Key Volumes ............................................................................................. 24
5.9 MIDI Config ............................................................................................... 27
5.10 Orchestrals................................................................................................ 28
5.11 Reset Procedures...................................................................................... 29
5.12 Reverb Settings......................................................................................... 30
5.13 Startup Settings ........................................................................................ 31
5.14 Temperaments.......................................................................................... 34
5.15 Tracker Action........................................................................................... 35
5.16 Tuning ....................................................................................................... 36
5.17 Tweeter Settings....................................................................................... 36

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5.18 Version...................................................................................................... 38
6VOICE PACKAGES ..........................................................................39
6.1 Characteristics of the default voices ........................................................ 39
6.2 Exclusions.................................................................................................. 45
7MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND WARRANTY..................46
7.1 Maintenance............................................................................................. 46
7.1.1 Maintenance of the cabinet .......................................................................46
7.1.2 Maintenance of the manuals .....................................................................46
7.2 Problems................................................................................................... 46
7.3 Warranty................................................................................................... 46
8MIDI IMPLEMENTATIONS..............................................................47
8.1 MIDI Implementation Chart...................................................................... 47
8.2 MIDI Specifications ................................................................................... 48

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1SAFETY
1.1 Safety instructions
1.2 Symbols on the organ
Warning
Warning for electric shock
Warning for static-sensitive components
1.3 Symbols in this manual
Warning or important information
Note
1.4 Transport and storage
Pay attention to the following during transport and storage:
1. Remove the music desk and the pedal board from the organ.
2. Relative humidity within the storage area: 40 to 60%.
Position the organ on a stable, horizontal surface.
Connect the organ to a grounded power socket.
Turn off the organ when it is not in use.
Do not place the organ in a damp area.
Do not expose the organ to liquids.
Follow the instructions and precautionary measures in this user manual.
Keep this user manual with the organ.
The organ may only be opened by a technician authorized by Johannus
Orgelbouw b.v. The organ contains static-sensitive components. The warranty
is void if the organ is opened by a non-authorized person.

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2INSTALLATION
2.1 Installation and connection
1. Position the organ on a stable, horizontal surface.
2. Lean the organ slightly backward.
3. Slide the pedal board (D) against the organ.
4. Set the organ upright.
5. Put the music desk (A) in the groove on the cover of the organ.
6. Place the organ bench (C) over het pedal board.
7. Make sure the voltage of the organ matches the voltage of the main. See the
serial plate (B).
8. Connect the organ to a grounded power socket.
A
B
C
D
Shown model: Vivaldi 270

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2.2 Switch on
Switch on the organ with the on/off piston at the right, next to the manuals. Wait
several seconds. Starting the control functions and the settings will take some
time.
The lights of the 0 piston and the as standard
set functions lit up. The settings appear on the
display.
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr:--

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3DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGAN
3.1 Overview of the components
3.1.1 Vivaldi 270
AMusic Desk
BTweeters
CLoudspeakers
DSurround loudspeakers
EOrgan bench
FExpression pedals set as swell pedals
GExpression pedal set as crescendo pedal
HPedal board
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

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3.1.2 Vivaldi 370
AMusic Desk
BTweeters
CLoudspeakers
DSurround loudspeakers
EOrgan bench
FExpression pedals set as swell pedals
GExpression pedal set as crescendo pedal
HPedal board
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

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3.2 Overview of controls
3.2.1 Vivaldi 270
A Pedal stops
B Swell stops
C Display
D Great stops
E MIDI stops
F Intonation styles
G Capture memory locations General
H Capture memory locations Swell
I Orchestral solo voices
JT: Tutti
K RO: Reeds Off
L SEQ: Sequence
M REC: Recall
NVolume control Organ
OVolume control Cathedral
P SET / ENTER
Q Intonation variations
R Capture memory locations Pedal
S Capture memory locations Great
T CH: Chorus
U MB: Manual Bass
V CF: Cantus Firmus
W TRANS: Transposer
X- and + pistons
Y MENU
Z CR: Crescendo
AA S/S: All Swells to Swell
AB CAN: Cancel
AC Great Manual
AD Swell Manual
AE On/Off piston

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3.2.2 Vivaldi 370
A Pedal stops
B Swell stops
C MIDI stops
D Display
E Great stops
F Choir stops
G Intonation styles
H Pre-programmed memory locations
I Capture memory locations Swell
JOrchestral solo voices
K Intonation variations
L Capture memory locations General
M Capture memory locations Great
NOrchestral voices
ORO: Reeds Off
P SEQ: Sequence
Q REC: Recall
R Volume control Organ
S Volume control Cathedral
T SET / ENTER
U KT: Keyboard Transfer
V Capture memory locations Pedal
W Capture memory locations Choir
XCH: Chorus
Y MB: Manual Bass
Z CF: Cantus Firmus
AA TRANS: Transposer
AB - and + pistons
AC MENU
AD CR: Crescendo
AE S/S: All Swells to Swell
AF CAN: Cancel
AG On/Off piston

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3.3 Connect and switch on the peripherals
You can connect peripherals (for example, a MIDI device) to the organ.
1. Switch off the organ and the peripheral.
2. Connect the peripheral to the organ.
3. Switch on the peripheral.
4. Switch on the organ.
3.4 External connections
The external connections are on the left under the console.
MIDI IN: An input for receiving MIDI codes from other devices.
MIDI MOD: A programmable MIDI output for connecting a sound module or
expander, for example.
MIDI SEQ: A non-programmable MIDI output for connecting a sequencer or PC
(with the optional Johannus Intonat program), for example.
AUX IN: A stereo audio input for playing the sound of an external device through
the amplifiers of the organ. For example, an expander connected to the organ
through the MIDI MOD can be played through the instrument's loudspeakers.
AUX OUT: A stereo audio output for connecting an external device (amplifier or
recording device, for example).
PHONES: This connection for (stereo) headphones is suited for headphones with
an impedance of 30 Ω or more (see headphones specifications).
When the headphones are used, the loudspeakers of the organ are switched off
automatically.
Follow the instructions provided in the documentation for the peripheral.

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4OPERATION
4.1 Volume controls
Organ: You can adjust the volume of the organ with the ORGAN volume control.
Cathedral: The reverb volume can be adjusted smoothly with the CATHEDRAL
volume control.
4.2 Expression pedals
The organ has three (Vivaldi 270) or four (Vivaldi 370) expression pedals. One is
configured as a crescendo pedal, the others are configured as swell pedals for the
existing divisions. The Pedal division is combined with the Great division.
With use of the Johannus Menu, the function of the expression pedals can be
changed, see § 5.6 Expression Pedals.
Using an expression pedal which is set as a swell pedal will next to the volume
also changes the timbre of the stops. By this the effect of the swell box shutters of
a pipe organ is simulated.
4.3 Cathedral
LIVEreverb
The LIVEreverb system produces a natural reverb using recordings of the acoustics
of existing churches and concert halls.
Turn the volume control CATHEDRAL to adjust the reverb volume.
In the LIVEreverb system 12 different churches and concert halls are available
which can be chosen using the Johannus Menu, see § 5.12 Reverb Settings.
In order of length these churches and concert halls are:
St. Salviuskerk, Limbricht 2,5s
Zuidervermaning, Westzaan 2,5s
Frogner Kirke, Oslo 3,5s
Feike Asmazaal, Johannus Ede 3,5s
Plantagekerk, Zwolle 4,5s
St. Jozef, Utrecht 4,5s
Oude Kerk, Ede 5s
Oude Kerk, Amsterdam 5,5s
St. Peter, Bonn-Vilich 6s
Kruisverheffingskerk, Raalte 6,5s
Bovenkerk, Kampen 7s
Église Notre Dame, La Grand-Combe 8s

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4.4 Intonations
The organ has 12 intonations, divided in four styles: American Classic (A.C.),
Symphonic (SYM), Baroque (BAR) and Historic (HIS) and three variation per style:
Standard, Solo (SOLO) and Trio (TRIO).
Select an intonation style by pressing the A.C., SYM, BAR or HIS piston. Select an
intonation variation by pressing the SOLO or TRIO piston. If no variation piston is
selected, Standard is selected automatically.
4.5 Stops
The stops are activated via rocker tabs, pre-programmed memory locations or
capture memory locations.
The lamp in the rocker tab lights when the associated stop is active.
The stops are divided into the following groups:
Pedal: Activates the stops associated with the Pedal.
Choir: Activates the stops associated with the Choir (Vivaldi 370 only).
Great: Activates the stops associated with the Great.
Swell: Activates the stops associated with the Swell.
Solo- and orchestral voices
Standard the organ is equipped with the Solo Voice Package (Vivaldi 270) or the
Ultimate Voice Package (Vivaldi 370), providing a number of solo- and orchestral
voices.
These solo- and orchestral voices are activated by thumb pistons on the piston rail
between the manuals. The lamp in the thumb piston lights when the associated
voice is active.
See chapter 6 VOICE PACKAGES for more information on solo- and orchestral
voices.
Solo- and orchestral voices are standard playable from a factory defined manual.
This can be changed via Quick Access, see § 4.12.2 Programming solo- and
orchestral voices, and via the Johannus Menu, see § 5.10 Orchestrals.
4.6 Couplers
Manual couplers:
SWELL - GREAT:
Fully couples all keys of the Swell to the Great.
CHOIR - GREAT (Vivaldi 370 only):
Fully couples all keys of the Choir to the Great.
SWELL - CHOIR (Vivaldi 370 only):
Fully couples all keys of the Swell to the Choir.

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Pedal couplers:
GREAT - PEDAL:
Fully couples all keys of the Great to the Pedal.
SWELL - PEDAL:
Fully couples all keys of the Swell to the Pedal.
CHOIR - PEDAL (Vivaldi 370 only):
Fully couples all keys of the Choir to the Pedal.
MB: Manual Bass (bass coupler):
Couples the Pedal monophonic to the Great. Only the lowest key that is played on
the Great is coupled from the Pedal to the Great.
If only the lowest key of a chord is released, the pedal key activated by the
Manual Bass function is dropped until a new lowest key is played.
Activate the Manual Bass with the MB piston.
CF: Cantus Firmus (melody coupler):
Cantus firmus: Latin for ‘fixed voice’ or in organs ‘solo voice’or ‘melody coupler’.
Couples the Swell monophonic to the Great. Only the highest key that is played on
the Great is coupled from the Swell to the Great.
With use of a solo registration on the Swell in this way a solo is heard while
playing only on the Great.
If only the highest key of a chord is released, the key activated by the Cantus
Firmus function is dropped until a new highest key is played.
Activate the Cantus Firmus with the CF piston.
4.7 Accessories
RO: Reeds Off
Reeds Off is a function to switch off all reed stops simultaneously. As long as this
piston is pressed, no reed stops can be activated. When this function is switched
off, the reed stops that were on are activated again. Activate the Reeds Off with
the RO piston.
SEQ: Sequence On/Off
Sequence is a function for sequential selecting general capture memory locations.
1. Select a general capture memory location to start (for example level 2,
location 2).
2. Activate the Sequence function with the SEQ piston.
3. Pressing a random piston of the memory locations of the Pedal selects the
previous general memory location, pressing a random piston of the general
memory locations selects the next general memory location.
It is advisable not to use the Cantus Firmus in combination with the coupler
SWELL - GREAT because this overrules the solo function of the Cantus Firmus.
It is advisable not to use the Manual Bass while playing the pedal board to avoid
double bass tones.

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KT: Keyboard Transfer (Vivaldi 370 only)
Keyboard Transfer is a function to switch the manuals of the Choir and the Great.
When Keyboard Transfer is active manual 1 is the Great manual and manual 2 is
the Choir manual.
Also the capture memory pistons of the Choir and the Great will swap location.
Activate the Keyboard Transfer with the KT piston.
CH: Chorus
Chorus is a function for lightly detuning the organ stops to give it a broader and
livelier sound. Activate the Chorus with the CH piston.
REC: Recall
Recall is a function to cancel the last change of registration.
CAN: Cancel
Cancel is a function to switch off all stops at once.
S/S: All Swells to Swell
All Swells to Swell transforms the swell pedal for the Swell to a swell pedal for the
entire organ. If no expression pedal is configured as a swell pedal for the Swell,
the S/S piston cannot be activated.
4.8 Pre-programmed memory locations
Pre-programmed memory locations are available by operating pistons PP to T.
These six memory locations have factory settings (presets) appropriate for the
quiet pianissimo to the loud tutti.
Calling up a pre-programmed memory location:
Press a pre-programmed memory location (PP-T). The active stops light up.
Programming a pre-programmed memory location:
1. Select the desired stops.
2. Press the SET piston. Hold in the piston.
3. Press the desired pre-programmed memory location (PP-T).
4. Release the SET piston.
Although it is possible to store any registration under a piston of a pre-
programmed memory location it is advisable to select a registration matching the
text of the piston.
The current setting of the pre-programmed memory location will be lost.
The Vivaldi 270 only has one pre-programmed memory location: the Tutti (T)
piston.

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4.9 Capture memory
Through use of the capture memory, a registration can be activated with just one
piston. The capture memory consists of 75 levels.
These levels can be seen on the display
(Mem:…). Each level has eight general memory
locations (general pistons 1-8) and eight
separate memory locations per division (divisional pistons 1-8).
Preloads
Level 1 of the capture memory is by default programmed with so called preloads,
useful registration combinations.
These preloads can be overwritten by the user but will be restored after a
Memory Default operation. See § 5.11 Reset Procedures.
Programming a capture memory location:
1. Select the desired stops.
2. Use the - and + pistons to select a level (1-75) on the display.
3. Press the SET piston. Hold in the piston.
4. Press the desired memory location (1-8).
5. Release the SET piston.
Calling up a capture memory location:
1. Use the - and + pistons to select the desired level (1-75) on the display.
2. Press the desired memory location (1-8). The active stops light up.
4.10 Transposer
The Transposer function shifts the pitch by half-tone increments (from -8 to +8).
The transposer setting can be read on the
display (Tr: …).
1. Press the TRANS piston.
2. Use the - and + pistons to set the pitch.
3. When the transposer change needs to be saved, press the SET piston in the
time the TRANS. piston is lit.
4.11 Crescendo pedal
The crescendo pedal can be used to activate 20 registrations step-by-step. These
registrations start with very quiet (pianissimo) to very loud (tutti).
The current setting of the capture memory location will be lost.
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr:--
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr:--
The Vivaldi 270 has six general memory locations (general pistons 1-6) and 6
separate memory locations per divisional (divisional pistons 1-6) per level.

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The default registrations of the 20 steps can be changed. See § 5.2 Crescendo.
Activating the crescendo pedal
If the crescendo pedal is not activated it is
indicated on the displays with Cr:--.
Use the CR piston to activate the crescendo
pedal. The display indicates the actual step.
Crescendo pedal as swell pedal
The crescendo pedal can also be configured as a swell pedal. See § 4.2 Expression
pedals.
If the crescendo pedal is set as swell pedal, all functions of the original crescendo
pedal are deactivated.
4.12 Quick Access
Quick Access is a function to quickly access certain function of the organ.
4.12.1 Programming mode crescendo pedal
Pressing the SET and CR piston simultaneously enters the programming mode of
the crescendo pedal. See § 5.2 Crescendo, sub a6 for next steps.
4.12.2 Programming solo- and orchestral voices
Through use of Quick Access it is possible to assign a solo- or orchestral voice
directly to a manual or the pedal or select an alternative voice.
1. Press the SET piston simultaneously with a piston of a solo- or orchestral
voice, for example Panflute.
2. The actual assignment appears on the
display.
3. Use the - and + pistons to select an alternative voice or go directly to step 4.
4. Press a key of the manual or the pedal on which the solo- or orchestral voice
has to be assigned.
5. Now the solo- or orchestral voice is playable from the selected manual or
pedal.
See Chapter 6 VOICE PACKAGES for more information about solo- and orchestral
voices.
This function is not available when the crescendo pedal is set as
swell pedal.
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr:--
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr: 0
Panflute (def.)
Assigned: Great

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5JOHANNUS MENU
In the Johannus Menu several functions of the organ can be set.
Press the MENU piston to activate the Johannus Menu on the display.
Navigating the menu is done with the - and + pistons.
Confirmation of a choice is done with the SET piston.
Cancel or step back in the menu is done with the MENU piston.
The Johannus Menu consists of the following functions:
Function
More information
Ambiance
§ 5.1
Crescendo
§ 5.2
Datadump
§ 5.3
Demo Songs
§ 5.4
Display Contrast
§ 5.5
Expression Pedals
§ 5.6
Keyboard Config
§ 5.7
Key Volumes
§ 5.8
MIDI Config
§ 5.9
Orchestrals
§ 5.10
Reset Procedures
§ 5.11
Reverb Settings
§ 5.12
Startup Settings
§ 5.13
Temperaments
§ 5.14
Tracker action
§ 5.15
Tuning
§ 5.16
Tweeter settings
§ 5.17
Version
§ 5.18
5.1 Ambiance
Adaptive Ambiance System is a function which works with LIVEreverb to position the organ
sound in the church. There is choice out of four locations: at the console of the organ, in the
front, in the center or in the rear of the church.
1. Press the MENU piston.
2. Use the - and + pistons to select the Ambiance
function on the display.
3. Press the SET piston. The actual set location appears on
the display.
4. Use the - and + pistons to select the desired location.
- Console: at the console of the organ
- Front: in front of the church
- Center: in the middle of the church
- Rear: at the back of the church
Johannus Menu:
Ambiance
Johannus Menu:
Ambiance
Ambiance
Location Console
Ambiance
Location Center

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5. Press the SET piston to confirm and to return to the
Johannus Menu.
6. Press the MENU piston to exit the Johannus Menu.
5.2 Crescendo
The crescendo pedal contains 20 pre-programmed registrations. These registrations start with
very quiet (pianissimo) to very loud (tutti). These pre-programmed registrations can be
changed.
1. Press the MENU piston.
2. Use the - and + pistons to select the Crescendo
function on the display.
3. Press the SET piston. The first step of the crescendo
pedal appears on the display.
4. Use the - and + pistons to select the step which has to
be changed (for example step 5).
5. Change the registration and press the SET piston to
save the new registration in the memory of the organ.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if more crescendo pedal steps has
to be changed.
7. Press the MENU piston 3x to exit the Johannus Menu.
5.3 Datadump
The Datadump function sends several settings from the organ to a storage medium (the
Johannus Sequencer+, for example) through the MIDI SEQ output. See § 3.4 External
connections.
The settings to sent are: the content of all capture memory locations and all settings which can
be set via the Johannus Menu, except Key Volumes. Key Volumes settings is a part of the
intonation data. These data can be received with the optional Johannus Intonat software.
a. Sending data from the organ
1. Press the MENU piston.
Step 0 of the crescendo pedal cannot be changed.
Johannus Menu:
Crescendo
Johannus Menu:
Ambiance
Crescendo
Cres. step: 0
Crescendo
Cres. step: 5
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr: 0
Johannus Menu:
Ambiance
Johannus Menu:
Ambiance
Am:Center Mem: 1
Tr: 0/440 Cr: 0