From markns@uswest.net Mon Aug 27 09:42:37 2001
Subject:Re: My Nord Electro

Hi Ken,

> I have a couple of questions on the Electro. How do you rate the onboard
> Leslie sim?

The Leslie simulator sounds great. I've been using it on my gigs and
leaving my Pro 3T at home. The Leslie sim also recreates the tube amp sound
of a Leslie as well that creates an even more realistic experience.

Could I control the drawbars externally using my V5?

Probably, but the virtual drawbars are a breeze to use and the LED's make it
extremely simply to control.

Are the
> MIDI CC numbers assignable?
Don't know.

Is the acoustic piano usable?
I haven't even spent a minute listening to it. I bought the Electro for
it's obvious benefits.

How is the
> keyboard for playing piano?

Excellent feeling keybed.
By all accounts, the EPs are great. I still
> wish there was a direct out for the organ sounds. Do you have a feeling
> that Clavia might supply / allow a mod to provide a direct out?

With the USB port, any software updates will be probably done very quickly.
I believe that Clavia is convinced that its' Leslie simulator is so superior
to anything else on the market that any output mods or upgrades will not
happen.
I have my
> name on the first one of these to land in Canada, but I just want to be sure
> about it.

You won't be disappointed by it!

Mark