From mlongo@highmarkdesign.com Thu Jan 17 14:52:16 2002
Subject:Re: NEW KORG BX-3

--- In CloneWheel@y..., Bruce Wahler wrote:

>1. "The key scanning method used on the CX-3 and BX-3 starts
> the sound at the first key contact ...a newly-designed
> 'waterfall' keybed for absolutely authentic look and feel
> have all been added." -- Do the new waterfall keys have the
> same double-bounce problem when funky parts are played that
> Mark Longo mentioned? The description implies that the BX-3
> uses the same first-switch method of triggering the keys, so
> unless the keyswitch locations were moved, the same limitations
> are probably there.

I wonder if they are using a different keyboard. Like maybe the
same Fatar keyboard the Electro is using? Perhaps that would have an
initial trigger point that's physically lower? Wishful thinking?

> 4. "Weight: 112.2 lbs. (Including STD-BX3 stand), 72.6 lbs.
> (Without stand) -- OUCH!

Yah I saw that right away. I bet the whole thing is made from
particle board, which weighs a ton but is cheap. 72lbs is steep cuz
a decent road case for this thing is gonna weight another 25lbs I'd
think, if not more.

I bet if they'd used 1/2" plywood with a decent veneer they could
get it down to 50lbs without stand and maybe 70lbs with. Any
enterprising carpenters out there willing to offer an aftermarket
panel kit for the BX-3? You could probably offer some decent veneers
for a resonable price. Maybe even turned B-3 like legs?

Mark Longo