cgiles
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Donny, if that Hammond bug is still eating away at you, you could look into these two possibilities, both of which I own. 1) the Viscount Legend Exp module ($795) which is very midi-friendly - of course, it's a module . It's probably the best organ you're going to get at that price. ..or 2) Numa Compact 2x which, in addition to the Numa organ (decent) has additional sounds including a decent acoustic piano and a killer acoustic bass. Also, you get 88 keys, drawbars, and a very user-friendly OS/control surface. Check 'um out.
chas
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Donny, if that Hammond bug is still eating away at you, you could look into these two possibilities, both of which I own. 1) the Viscount Legend Exp module ($795) which is very midi-friendly - of course, it's a module . It's probably the best organ you're going to get at that price. ..or 2) Numa Compact 2x which, in addition to the Numa organ (decent) has additional sounds including a decent acoustic piano and a killer acoustic bass. Also, you get 88 keys, drawbars, and a very user-friendly OS/control surface. Check 'um out.
The Numa Compact 2x caught my attention in a few ways watching the demo... small lightweight, 88 keys, drawbars, modeling, etc.. and @ 22:00 he shows using & playing along with an iPad app iREAL B .....very cool stuff. I appreciate your offers but in reality I have no need for either piece at this time .
cgiles
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Registered: 09/29/05
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Loc: Roswell,GA/USA
Cute little instrument. Like the form factor and some of the features BUT....got to be honest, I thought it was the worst of the recent 'clonewheels' in terms of sound, especially it's HAMMOND sounds (which is what most people want in a (mostly) dedicated clonewheel). I really like that morphing feature, something you could only do by (optionally) playing pedals (if you're doing the bass) and using one hand to change drawbars on the manual you were playing (something competent organist do all the time).
I was listening on decent monitors and if that's a true representation of it's sound, they won't sell five of them. Of course, with digitally based instruments, that could change with one firmware update . BTW, I know that Ralf is a bigtime demonstrator but I was not impressed with that demo. Hope they get it sorted out; the concept is good.
chas
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Cute little instrument. Like the form factor and some of the features BUT....got to be honest, I thought it was the worst of the recent 'clonewheels' in terms of sound, especially it's HAMMOND sounds (which is what most people want in a (mostly) dedicated clonewheel). I really like that morphing feature, something you could only do by (optionally) playing pedals (if you're doing the bass) and using one hand to change drawbars on the manual you were playing (something competent organist do all the time).
I was listening on decent monitors and if that's a true representation of it's sound, they won't sell five of them. Of course, with digitally based instruments, that could change with one firmware update . BTW, I know that Ralf is a bigtime demonstrator but I was not impressed with that demo. Hope they get it sorted out; the concept is good.
Often times, I find that factory reps do not really know much about the very products they demonstrate and even give the wrong information. Then whoever hears the wrong information becomes a false prophet against one’s will. It is amazing how the Yamaha rep could tell you such misinformation when the YC can actually send and receive so many CC messages from every single button and slider as in the data sheet. In fact, I am surprised that YC is so capable as a midi controller.
Thanks for clarifying the issue, Torch. You are right on the mark. One of The Four Agreements, "Don't make Assumptions" applies very well in this case, The instrument is a little gem. Ian
Ian, I agree that the YC is a gem especially for the low price. Even cheaper than a Leslie sim like the Neo Ventilator II. Watch this musician sending midi back and forth between his arranger keyboard and the YC. Pretty neat.
Chris
Edited by Torch (07/02/1908:25 PM)
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