From robert@bankpnb.com Wed Dec 05 11:14:59 2001
Subject:RE: Getting a Clone I Think

Emu makes a module called "Classic Keys" that includes Hammond plus other
organs and electric pianos too. The limitation is you can't control it with
drawbars or do as much tweaking, so it's not for the hard-core Hammond
enthusiast.

Robert

-----Original Message-----
From: rick155@aol.com [mailto:rick155@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 1:54 PM
To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [CWSG] Getting a Clone I Think

>>Which clone is the best do you folk think for
non-hammond organ sounds as well as hammond tonewheel
sounds. By this, I mean like emulating a Vox or
Yamaha, or even an old Acetone combo organ (I left out
Farfisa as I think you'd need a synth as they are so
buzzy)? I'm leaning towards the VK-7...<<<

Other than what's possible through drawbar manipulation, I don't think
you're going to find any of the current clones doing much to emulate the old
combo organs. After all, by design they're really intended to emulate only a
tonewheel Hammond. But here's an idea: Get the clone you like best for
Hammond sound, and then pick up something like a used Voce MicroB module for
combo organ patches. A MicroB can be had for under $200 if you look around.
It's a tiny, put-it-anywhere module. It doesn't come close on emulating
tonewheels, but for cheesy (sorry, had to say it) combo organ sounds it
might be just what you need. As I recall, the MicroB has patches that are
identified as being "Vox Continental" and "Farfisa". Food for thought at
least.

Rick

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