From dougsyolists@aol.com Mon Apr 01 19:56:29 2002
Subject:VK-8 - very brief first impressions

I went out to pick up my B-4 software, when Jim called me, he asked if I
wanted to check out the VK-8. Of course I did.

I spent about five minutes with it. There wasn't a Nord (my first choice) or
CX-3 (my second choice) to compare it with side-by-side, unfortunately, but
here's a few thoughts.

- I like the key and drawbar action.
- It sounded good on normal and vibrato.
- I wasn't excited with the Leslie sim the way I was on the Nord.
- I not sure what I'd use the D-Beam for (maybe Leslie switching?)
- I'm not enthusiastic about the alternate voices.
- It's cost-competitive with the Nord, much elss than the Korg.

I'd have to hear them side-by-side, but based on this quickie check-out I'd
probably choose the Nord.

Doug

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