Morse wrote:I prefer to not include couplers in a crescendo sequence. I believe that a crescendo should be gradual, never adding more than one stop at a time. In general, when a coupler is engaged it will add a number of stops at once and result in an abrupt jump in volume.
Or, to avoid that you can add couplers right from the beginning, this way everything is already coupled and stops can still be added one at a time or in small combinations so as to not have such an abrupt change. This actually expands the crescendo capabilities in that you can achieve even larger registrations by gradually changing manuals to increase the crescendo effect in addition to stops being added and have the benefit of the manuals being coupled for maximum registrations.
I wouldn't recommend doing this with any super couplers however! Just the standard 8' couplers. As anything, it's all a matter of personal preference, so do what sounds best to you.