From mpituch@hotmail.com Fri Jul 06 14:20:01 2001
Subject:Re: [OT] Opinions: Keyboard vs Korg CX-3

Hello:

Well, this thread is getting interesting!

First....you state:

>95% of all classic Hammond jazz features no Leslie effect
>(Leslies are used, but the motors are stopped).

This is IMHO not really true. The Leslie is essential. Sure, there are the
examples you cited, but come on! A Hammond without the spin? Your examples
are the exceptions not the rule. The lez sounds great with the motor
stopped, but chorale and tremolo are the lifeblood of all expressive
players. Yes sir...the spin is as much a part of the total sound as is
keyclick, percussion, vibrato, etc.

Jon Lord spent most of his playing career
>without Leslies. Why? He felt it was more of a challenge
>making the notes do the talking, rather than holding
>notes and just flipping that switch.

Wrong! Keyboard Magazine March 1983 - " I did get rid of the Leslies at one
period in the 70s for a couple of years." "We went back to the Leslies when
we found out how to boost them"

So it was really only for a short time.

>Get the clone, get the gigs. Money will come later and you'll
>then have the luxury of choice. Until then, play and learn -
>you've got plenty of time!

Excellent advice. But try to get a Leslie too!:)

Good luck
Mark
>

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