SYSTEM TWO
OM-84

Master Control

1. POWER - Main on/off switch
2. INDICATOR LIGHT - Main unit on/off indicator
3. VOLUME - Master control

Level / Mode Selection

4. SONICSTRINGS VOICE 1 and volume level - vibrato voice
5. SONICSTRINGS VOICE 2 and volume level - standard voice
6. SONICSTRINGS SUSTAIN - resonance or decay level
7. CHORD VOLUME - individual organ volume level
8. KEYBOARD VOLUME - individual piano volume level

Rhythm

9. DRUMS - selection buttons for 10 different drum patterns
10. CHORD ONLY / AUTO BASS SYNC - play chords in the up position; add walking bass in the down position
11. TEMPO - drum and bass speed control
12. VOLUME - individual drum volume level

Chord Memory Interface

13. ON/OFF - memory activator button
14. INDICATOR LIGHT - memory on/off indicator
15. PLAYBACK/RECORD - mode setting
16. REPEAT/DELETE - replay the recorded song, or backspace in memory for correction
17. PLAYBACK/ENTER - one-finger chord play, or enter chords into memory

Chord and Melody Controls

18. CHORD BUTTONS - 36 softouch chord buttons
19. MELODY KEYBOARD - darker keys in the middle and bottom rows
20. OCTAVE UP / OCTAVE DOWN - extended melody-keyboard range
21. OMIT BUTTONS - memory chord erase
22. CANCEL BUTTONS - clear everything in memory
23. SKIP BUTTONS - go to a second song in memory or a second ending
24. TRANSPOSE BUTTONS - raise or lower chords to any key

SonicStrings and Connections

25. SONICSTRINGS STRUMPLATE - four-octave touch-sensitive chord sequencer
26. SONICSTRINGS OCTAVE INDICATORS
27. INSTANT OFF - touch at any time to stop all sound
28. OUTPUT - external sound-system jack
29. DC12V - optional A/C adapter jack
30. FOOTSWITCH - optional chord-playback footswitch jack
31. SPEAKER
32. TUNING ADJUSTMENT - raise or lower Omnichord pitch to match accompanying instruments
33. SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
34. BATTERY DOOR

Avoid Extreme Heat

Never leave the instrument near extreme heat or in direct sunlight. Keep it away from radiators, heaters and the back-window ledge of a car.

Keep It Dry

Do not use the Omnichord near moisture or place liquids on or near it. Liquid spilled inside the instrument can require extensive repairs.

Clean With a Soft Cloth

Clean the cabinet, buttons and touchplate with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use benzine, solvents or abrasive cleaners; they can permanently damage the finish.

Turn It Off When Not in Use

Switching the Omnichord off when it is not in use prolongs battery life and reduces wear on the electronic components.

Use the Correct Power Source

Operate the Omnichord from batteries or the optional A/C adapter. Do not connect it directly to a 12-volt source such as a car cigarette lighter; this can damage the electronics and void the warranty.

Do Not Open the Instrument

To avoid electrical shock, never open the Omnichord. If service is needed, contact an authorized musical-instrument dealer. Opening the instrument also voids the warranty.

Major Seventh

Select a key, then press the major and seventh buttons together in the same column - the top and bottom rows. The printed example is B-flat major seventh.

Minor Seventh

Select a key, then press the minor and seventh buttons together in the same column - the middle and bottom rows. The printed example is F-sharp minor seventh.

Augmented

Select a key, then press its major, minor and seventh buttons together. The printed example is A augmented.

Diminished

Select a key, then press its major and minor buttons together - the top and middle rows. The printed example is G diminished.

Review

Major seventh: top and bottom rows in the same key. Minor seventh: middle and bottom rows in the same key. Augmented: top, middle and bottom rows in the same key. Diminished: top and middle rows in the same key.

Together with one-finger chords, these combinations provide 84 chords for accompanying a wide range of songs.

Multiple SonicStrings Voices

Turn VOICE 2 off and set VOICE 1 to about 3 o'clock. Press a chord and strum again to hear the wavy or vibrato voice. The two voices can be combined in any proportion; each voice knob also controls its volume.

Sustain

SUSTAIN controls the lasting resonance or decay. Turn it fully left or off, press a chord and strum to obtain a banjo-like sound.

Slide Play

Set SUSTAIN to about 3 o'clock and press a chord. Run a finger or thumb from the bottom of the Strumplate to the top. Repeat with two fingers, then three. Covering more surface produces a fuller chord. You may also strum from top to bottom.

Touch Play

Using the ball of a finger, pat the Strumplate in four to six places from the bottom upward. Try two, three or four fingers. Each touch can reveal a different octave. Change the voice and sustain controls to explore further variations.

Combine Organ and Guitar

Keep the organ settings already described. Turn CHORD VOLUME to about 3 o'clock, press a chord button and strum the SonicStrings Strumplate. Each section has its own volume control, and the two SonicStrings voices and sustain can be adjusted independently.

Try this progression: C major, F major, G major, C major - strum after each chord.

Add the Walking Bass Line

1. Select one of the 10 drum rhythms and press that button down.
2. Press the AUTO BASS SYNC button.
3. Press a chord button. A walking bass line is added automatically. Try different rhythms to alter the bass pattern, adjust TEMPO for a faster or slower speed, and strum the SonicStrings in time with the bass.

Using the Rhythm Section

Turn the Rhythm VOLUME knob clockwise to add drums; the farther it is turned, the louder they become. Press a chord button for chord, bass and drum accompaniment. Add guitar by strumming the SonicStrings.

Combinations Demonstrated

1. Organ chords only
2. Guitar only
3. Organ and guitar
4. Organ, guitar and walking bass
5. Organ, guitar, walking bass and drums

Create a Drum-Only Introduction

Turn CHORD VOLUME off, press a chord button and begin with the drums while the Strumplate remains available. When the song starts, turn CHORD VOLUME clockwise to bring in chords and walking bass.

Create a Chord-and-Drum Introduction

Put AUTO BASS SYNC in the up position, then press a chord. Chords and drums play without walking bass. Strum the SonicStrings if desired; press AUTO BASS SYNC later to add the walking bass line.

Correct a Chord Before Entering It

A pressed chord is not stored until PLAYBACK/ENTER is pressed. If the wrong button is selected, simply press the correct chord and then press PLAYBACK/ENTER.

Memory Loss

Stored songs remain in memory while the instrument is connected to an A/C power source and the adapter remains plugged into the wall, or while the instrument has battery power. Memory is lost if the Omnichord is unplugged and the batteries are removed.

Delete

If a wrong chord has already been entered, press DELETE before moving to the next chord. The last stored chord returns. Select the correct chord and press PLAYBACK/ENTER to store the correction.

Omit

OMIT is activated by pressing the three O-marked major-row buttons - A, E and B - together.

1. Use OMIT to silence an unwanted selected chord at the end of programming before it has been entered.
2. To replace a wrong chord already stored in the middle of a song, press REPEAT, switch PLAYBACK/RECORD to record, advance with PLAYBACK/ENTER until the wrong chord sounds, press the three OMIT buttons, select the correct chord and press PLAYBACK/ENTER. Return PLAYBACK/RECORD to the up position, press REPEAT and begin again.

Blank Measures

Press PLAYBACK/ENTER in memory mode while no chord is sounding to store a blank measure. If drums are on, only the drums play. Place several blank measures between two stored songs to allow time for changing rhythm or balance controls.

Skip

SKIP is activated by pressing the three X-marked seventh-row buttons - A, E and B - together.

1. After storing one song, leave two or three blank measures and press the three X buttons before entering a second song. This marks the point so it can be reached without playing the first song. The mark can be used only once in memory.
2. For a song with a second ending, enter the full song. Mark the second-ending position with the three X buttons before entering that ending. During playback, press the three X buttons at the first ending to jump to the stored second ending.

Transpose

Transpose changes the key or pitch of the entire chord section. It can bring a song into a singer's range, match another instrument, or simplify a difficult key. It does not affect the melody keyboard.

1. Press and hold the three triangle-marked buttons in the seventh row; a C major chord sounds.
2. While holding the triangles, press the major-row key to which the chord section should be transposed. For example, select D to raise the section by one whole step. Select C to return to the original key.
3. To transpose a stored song, program it first, then hold the three triangles and press the desired major-row key. Memory ON/OFF must be down.

Melody Only

Use this mode to practise the melody without bass, drums or chords.

1. Press memory ON/OFF.
2. Put PLAYBACK/RECORD in the up position. The melody keyboard can now be played by itself.

Octave Down / Octave Up

These controls extend the range of the melody keyboard. Octave down is the E-flat major button marked with a downward arrow; octave up is the B-flat major button marked with an upward arrow.

Drums Only

1. At the beginning of a song, set the controls as for memory play, turn CHORD VOLUME off and press a chord. Only the drums sound. Turn CHORD VOLUME up slowly to bring in chords and bass.
2. At the end of a stored song, press PLAYBACK/ENTER after the final chord. The drums continue until INSTANT OFF is touched or REPEAT/DELETE resets the memory.

Suzuki Limited Warranty

The original warranty covered defects in material and workmanship under normal use, excluding exterior cosmetic parts. For 90 days from purchase, Suzuki paid labour charges for repair; for one year, Suzuki supplied new or rebuilt replacement parts without charge.

The original purchaser was instructed to return the product to an authorized retail centre with proof of purchase. Misuse, abuse, alteration or opening the product voided the warranty. Bending, dropping, visible cracks or scratches were presumed to result from misuse or abuse.

The warranty stated that no expressed or implied warranty, including merchantability, extended beyond the warranty period, and disclaimed responsibility for incidental or consequential damages. Original contact details were Suzuki Corporation, San Diego Distribution Center, P.O. Box 261030, San Diego, California 92126; owners in other countries were directed to the original retailer.