Key differences between the Viscount Legend and Legend Live:

Control Layout&Preset Access

Legend:

• Uses "Black Octave" (inverted-color first octave on each manual) for preset/set selection
• 9 user-editable presets per manual (accessible via C# through A keys)
• Drawbar Set A/B selection via A# and B keys
• More traditional tonewheel organ interface

Legend Live:

• Uses dedicated buttons on side panels instead of Black Octave
• Only 2 presets per manual (Upper Presets 1 & 2, Lower Presets 1 & 2)
• Drawbar Set A/B selection via dedicated [DRAWBARS SET A] and [DRAWBARS SET B] buttons
• More streamlined, modern button-based interface

Panel Design

Legend:

• Features removable Half Moon control panel
• Black Octave keys remain functional keys for playing when not selecting presets/sets

Legend Live:

• Standard fixed panel design
• No Black Octave - first octave has normal key colors
• All preset/set selection via buttons instead of keyboard keys

Function Access

Legend:

• Some functions accessible via both dedicated panel buttons AND Black Octave key combinations
• Examples: Reverb Post/Pre, Tonewheel Model selection, Hold Int/Ext have dedicated buttons

Legend Live:

• Some functions ONLY accessible via [TRANSPOSE SELECT] + keyboard key combinations
• No dedicated panel buttons for: Reverb Post/Pre, Tonewheel Model, Hold Int/Ext, Rotary Direct
• Must use specific key combinations (documented in manual section 3.2)

Visual Indicators

Both models use LED indicators, but:

• Legend: LEDs on Black Octave keys show active preset/set
• Legend Live: LEDs on dedicated buttons show active preset/set

What Stays the Same?

• Same sound engine (TMT technology)
• Same effects and tonewheel models
• Same connectivity (MIDI, USB, audio I/O)
• Same drawbar configuration (38 total)
• Same 61-note waterfall keyboards
• Same Legend Editor software compatibility

Conclusion

Legend has a more traditional interface with Black Octave and more presets (9 per manual) while the Legend Live has a streamlined button-based interface with fewer presets (2 per manual) and some functions requiring key combinations instead of dedicated buttons

The Legend Live appears designed for players who want a simpler, more direct interface and don't need as many preset storage locations, while the Legend maintains the classic organ workflow with the Black Octave system.