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Understanding and Mastering the Draw Bars: Insights from Rick

In a recent enlightening interaction, musician Rick discussed the intricacies of setting draw bars on keyboards, revealing his personal techniques and experiences during performances.

Setting the Draw Bars

To begin with, Rick emphasizes the importance of managing volume control, specifically mentioning a setting on the Lesley speakers. He prefers a slightly lower volume to induce a desirable distortion effect, enhancing the sound texture. The careful balancing of different harmonics is crucial, and Rick suggested having various settings for different keys, which he believes allows for a richer playing experience.