From k2mojo@groovedaddies.com Fri Mar 03 20:54:18 2000
Subject:Re: [Voce] Digest Number 18

I know what you mean about the noise, so I use the noise gate on my
dbx 166XL to control this. You have to tweek around with a G4 a
little bit to get the best sound out of it; almost a little too much
choice. Back before this list moved to Onelist, I wrote a lengthy
critique of the Roto vs a G4 and then expressed my feeling that the
Roto is actually a very true sounding sim and very clean, which would
make it a better tool for recording or quieter live music situations.
However in my case, I already own a real Leslie 147, which I use for
recording. The live band I play in is a noisy, 7 piece Rock/R&B band
and I need something that will cut through the mix. To me, the Roto
lacked some definition, where the G4 almost exagerates the overall
"Leslie doppler" effect. I attribute this to a parameter on the G4
that allows you to vary the distance of the virtual microphones to
the rotors; I set the mics real close for an exagerated effect.
I really liked my Rotosphere, but with owning a 147 and the G4 I
didn't really have a use for it, so I sold mine. Depending on your
own situation, I think the Rotosphere would do a great job and still
save your back. I did keep my Voce SPIN (original 1/2 rack unit))
for it's MIDI capabilities which are handy for sequencing.
BTW, the few times I've heard a Dynacord used live I thought they
sounded pretty good, but I've never played through one personally.
Also, Daniel Fisher, Director of Soundware Engineering at Sweetwater
Sound uses a Roland/Boss SE70 for his live Leslie sim. Daniel
created what is the best sounding CD-ROM of Hammond B3 Samples I've
ever heard; it's called the "Pocket B3" and only sells for $99. He
has incredible programming talent probably knows the ins & outs of
Hammond/Leslie simulation better than anyone I can think of.

Ed Fliege
k2mojo@groovedaddies.com