From mpituch@hotmail.com Wed Jan 03 13:26:13 2001
Subject:Re: A Generic Thank You to All

Hi:

This is a generic thanks to all who wrote regarding the newer Leslie
simulators. All the information was appreciated, I read every word.

I'm still not sure which I'll end up with, but I'm clearer on the models
available, the prices and general user satisfaction.(Or lack of)

Again, many thanks.

MP

>From: "Stuart Norton"
>Reply-To: VoceSupportGroup@egroups.com
>To: VoceSupportGroup@egroups.com
>Subject: [Voce] Leslie comments: Spin II versus Rotoshere versus VK-7
>Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2001 10:43:03 -0000
>
>Hi,
>
>I've been going through an 'interesting' Leslie simulator experience
>over the last couple of months. I saw various reviews for the Voce
>Spin II, and saved up the money to get one. Due to availability
>problems in the UK I've had to wait 3 months for it, but finally got
>it. I was using it with a Roland XP-50 with the 60/70s expansion card
>(giving good Hammond sounds).
>
>The impression I got was that at slow speed it sounded good, but at
>full speed, it starts to sound a little harsh with some weird
>phasing. I needed it for some recording, which I did but found a
>reluctancy to spin the thing up much because of the sound. I decided
>in the end that buying something that does just one job, it's got to
>do that well, and felt that the money wasn't worth it. (it was around
>$600 over here).
>
>On the way to take it back to get a refund and saw a Hughes and
>Kettner Rotosphere in the window of a music shop. I went it and saw a
>second-hand Roland VK-7 as well. I wanted to do a direct Voce to
>Rotosphere comparison but he wouldn't let me, so I got my refund and
>then tried the Rotosphere running from the VK-7 (with the internal
>Leslie bypassed). I did a direct comparison between the VK-7 leslie
>and the Rotosphere and the Rotosphere to hold its own against the VK-
>7 Leslie. They are different but I felt the rotosphere was good
>enough to go with. I think that because they've gone with a valve
>solution it offers a good deal of warmth. It may be that the other
>electronics in it are similar to the Voce, but the valve may be
>disguising any faults in the simulation and offering a very well
>round sound at fast spin, and a lovely growl at slow spin. There is
>nothing better than running with a little distortion, so using the
>Spin II with the V5 might have the same effect but if you've got no
>distortion at source, then I would not recommend the Spin II. The
>Hughes and Kettner Tube Rotosphere is the one for me. For anyone who
>has a Roland JV-series sound module or XP series keyboard, you can
>acheive a lovely sound with this setup (60/70s plus a rotosphere)
>for around $400 all in. I think that's worth it, but believe me, I
>came very close to becoming a Voce devotee.
>
>Stuart,
>UK.
>

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