From koch-holger@gmx.de Wed Mar 13 15:13:06 2002
Subject:Re: OB3^2 vs OB5

--- In CloneWheel@y..., "germano_balzan" wrote:
> What are the differences between OB3^2 and OB5?
> Are there differences of sound, effects quality, leslie simulator?
> Best Regards,
> Germano Balzan (ITALY)

Hi Germano,
the main differences are in the handling of the user memories and
factory presets. If my informations are right, the OB3^2 offers seven
user memories for the upper manual- and five "fixed" presets for the
lower manual split-section. On the OB5 you have seven user
registration memories for both, the upper- and lower manual/pedal
section. Like the preset keys on the B, they memorize only the
drawbar settings. Furthermore the OB5 offers 50 global memories, that
include also the settings for percussion, vibrato, effects, keyclick
and background noise.
In contrast to the OB5, the OB3^2 doesn´t feature an 11pin Leslie
output jack and waterfall keys. Finally the midi implementation for
sys ex and midi control data is far better on the OB5.
I own the OB5 for more than one year now and still love it. But I
recommend to run it through a real Leslie or Motion Sound unit. I
play mine using a Hughes & Kettner Crunch Master tube pre amp and a
Leslie 770. The sound is really great!
Unfortunately the informations about the bug in the OS 1.00 version
are right. But don´t worry about it too much. You won´t get serious
problems during "normal" workout. But of course - If you have the
chance to check the instrument at your local dealer - get your own
impresson. Nevertheless I wrote to our German distributor for help.
Hope they´ll offer an upgrade soon.
For more informations about the OB5 visit me at http://www.jazztet.de
or read my OB5 review on the Clonewheel website. Feel free to email
me for any question.
Greetings from Germany
Holger Koch