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9. History: The story behind the Electro 2 instruments
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Hohner unleashed the Clavinet C in 1968. This ver-
sion features a slimmer design and better served the
live keyboard player on stage. Its sales shot rocket-
high. In 1971, the Clavinet D6 was launched. It be-
came the most popular model. The D6 sported 15
different filter settings, four different microphone
settings, and a mute function to dampen the strings.
An improved internal string-dampening feature also
reduced the acoustic feedback problem.
sion features a slimmer design and better served the
live keyboard player on stage. Its sales shot rocket-
high. In 1971, the Clavinet D6 was launched. It be-
came the most popular model. The D6 sported 15
different filter settings, four different microphone
settings, and a mute function to dampen the strings.
An improved internal string-dampening feature also
reduced the acoustic feedback problem.
The last of the Clavinets -- the E7 -- appeared in
1977. It was especially designed to be taken on the
road by rock bands. The E7's insides were the same
as the D6, with the addition of a special filter to re-
duce interference from light dimmers and other elec-
tric equipment used on stage. Unfortunately, this
filter proved detrimental to the Clavinet's higher fre-
quencies, which was a serious drawback for the sound
quality.
1977. It was especially designed to be taken on the
road by rock bands. The E7's insides were the same
as the D6, with the addition of a special filter to re-
duce interference from light dimmers and other elec-
tric equipment used on stage. Unfortunately, this
filter proved detrimental to the Clavinet's higher fre-
quencies, which was a serious drawback for the sound
quality.
At that point, polyphonic synthesizers began appear-
ing on the market and the Clavinet was no longer
popular. Its production ended in 1980.
ing on the market and the Clavinet was no longer
popular. Its production ended in 1980.
Hohner's Clavinet D6 has a pre-amplifier featuring
four different filters that can be fixed to 16 differen
settings as well as four pick-up variations. In total,
there are 64 different sound combinations -- which
are all simulated in the Nord Electro 2.
The four fixed filters are designated Brilliant
(high-frequency), Treble (high-mid), Medium (mid
low), and Soft (bass). The Pick-up settings are a
combination of the two pick-ups in the Clavinet.
With the B and C buttons activated, the Bridge pick
up is chosen -- which provides a warmer sound.
When the A and C buttons are activated, the signal
is fed through the Neck pick-up, giving a brighter
sound. The combination A and D activates both mi
crophones, making the sound is more full-bodied.
Finally, with the B and D buttons activated, the sig
nal gets routed through the Bridge and Neck pick-
ups set out of phase, resulting in a thinner sound
with less fundamental. The knob is the volume con
four different filters that can be fixed to 16 differen
settings as well as four pick-up variations. In total,
there are 64 different sound combinations -- which
are all simulated in the Nord Electro 2.
The four fixed filters are designated Brilliant
(high-frequency), Treble (high-mid), Medium (mid
low), and Soft (bass). The Pick-up settings are a
combination of the two pick-ups in the Clavinet.
With the B and C buttons activated, the Bridge pick
up is chosen -- which provides a warmer sound.
When the A and C buttons are activated, the signal
is fed through the Neck pick-up, giving a brighter
sound. The combination A and D activates both mi
crophones, making the sound is more full-bodied.
Finally, with the B and D buttons activated, the sig
nal gets routed through the Bridge and Neck pick-
ups set out of phase, resulting in a thinner sound
with less fundamental. The knob is the volume con
Under the Clavinet's hood. In the front, you'll notice the damping mecha-
nism after the Neck pick-up. Beneath the keys under the strings, you can
see the Bridge pick-up. The strings are mounted on a metal body that's
fastened into the wood cabinet.
nism after the Neck pick-up. Beneath the keys under the strings, you can
see the Bridge pick-up. The strings are mounted on a metal body that's
fastened into the wood cabinet.
This is the lowest key on a Clavinet D6. The green material is yarn, which
serves to dampen and avoid feedback. The little round detail under the key
is the tangent with the rubber tip that hits the string. Underneath the string
is an anvil. The Clavinet strings are more plucked than struck.
serves to dampen and avoid feedback. The little round detail under the key
is the tangent with the rubber tip that hits the string. Underneath the string
is an anvil. The Clavinet strings are more plucked than struck.
Directly from the front. The hammers are mounted beneath the keys. Each
hammer has a rubber tip that hits a string. Each tangent has a corre-
sponding anvil beneath the string. When the tangent hits a string, the
string will vibrate. The screws serve to tune the strings.
hammer has a rubber tip that hits a string. Each tangent has a corre-
sponding anvil beneath the string. When the tangent hits a string, the
string will vibrate. The screws serve to tune the strings.