From bruce@ashbysolutions.com Sun Jul 16 21:42:23 2000
Subject:RE: [Voce] Voce V-3 questions

Carl,

Please see my comments below, with [BW]:

-BW
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Carl Benick [mailto:Carl_Benick@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2000 9:58p
To: VoceSupportGroup@egroups.com
Subject: [Voce] Voce V-3 questions

Hello everyone,

After having my V-3 for several months now, I am just now starting to
play with it. The more I mess with it the more I really like it, but
I've got some questions.

First, I hear the popping caused by a MIDI volume pedal that has been
talked about on the list and I don't like it. Will the clicking and
popping still be present If I control the volume or expression from
the rear pedal jack on the V-3? I want to control the volume of dual
manuals plus MIDI pedals just like a B-3.

[BW] -- The popping sound comes out of the main jacks (OUT1 and OUT2),
regardless of the method of controlling volume/expression. It's one of
the more annoying disadvantages of the V3. I does not occur when using
the Effect Out and In. If you connect a cable from Effect Out to Effect
In, the popping will stop -- but the background noise will probably be
unbearable. You have two options: a) use the Effect Out into a Leslie
or simulator, as the Effect Out is missing some of the V-3's processing,
including the Spin; or b) connect a noise gate between Effect Out and
Effect In. There is more info on my website under the FAQ and Mods
sections.

Can I use an original Yamaha DX7 expression pedal for use with the
V-3's rear pedal jack? If not, where is a good source for a pedal
that will work?

[BW] -- The DX7 expression pedal (the FC-7) is a great expression pedal,
but you have to reverse the "tip" and "ring" connections, usually by
cutting the plug off and soldering on a new one with the corrected
connections.

If I'm used to playing a real B-3 and I want an expression pedal for
my V-3 that I'll be happy with, should I continue to mess with the
V-3's pedal capabilities or should I buy a volume pedal that I route
the V-3's audio output through? Any recommendations if this it the
route I choose?

[BW] -- The V3's expression pedal will never be as good as the Hammond
expression pedal. It doesn't have quite as much dynamic range, and it's
not as even as the Hammond pedal. Some V3's are worse than others in
the dynamic range area. If you have a good V3, you can get used to the
expression control after a while.

If our PA is monaural, do I need to sum the stereo outputs from the
V-3 to get the best internal rotary simulation, or do I simply use
only one of the audio outputs? If I use only one output jack, will
I only get half of the simulated rotary horn's cycle?

[BW] -- Just use OUT1.

Does the V-3 have separate 16' and 8' pedal drawbars and can I assign
them to separate MIDI controls or sliders?

[BW] -- It actually has all nine drawbars! They are MIDI CC12-CC20 on
the channel that the pedals work on.

Is there a percussion boost mod for the V-3?

[BW] -- Yes, it's on the website, in the "Hot Rod Modifications" area.

Finally, my V-3's front panel (green) LED's are so bright that they
blind me when trying to read the front silk screens. I would like to
modify thier brightness. Has anyone else done this or has experienced
this problem?

[BW] -- I think you're on your own here ...

Thanks, Carl Benick
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