From richardh3456@yahoo.com Sat Oct 12 12:39:33 2002
Subject:Re: Alternative to downloading CX-3 v2.0 upgrade (Performance Benefit of waterfall style keys)


thx 8<)
Eric Lawson wrote:Richard,

It's a bit of both. The original tonewheel Hammonds (B-3, C-3, A-100
etc.) had true waterfall keys, so wanting them on one's clone is to
achieve that authenticity. As for feel, they allow for quick, clean
smears and wipes up and down the keys, which are not nearly as
comfortable on a synth keyboard or weighted piano keyboard. The goal
is to keep one's palm from getting all bashed up during such
pyrotechnics.

The v1.0 CX-3 keys have a little lip that is hardly noticeable and
smears feel fine. The new keys probably look cooler and might feel a
little better as well.

You may want to do a side-by-side with your VK7 and a new VK8 to see
what you think. IMHO, the VK7 keyboard is very nice indeed.
Ruggedly robust, but lacking the waterfall, it is still a great feel.

Regards,
Eric

--- In CloneWheel@y..., Richard Henry wrote:
>
> Could anyone enlighten me and/or anyone else whose wondering about
the performance benefit of "waterfall" style keys? Is it just an
asthetic thing?
> Richard
> VK-7 owner.
> Eric Lawson wrote:Folks,
>
> After a failed first attempt (unreliable cheap USB-MIDI gadget) and
> the other problems cited, I decided to HOLD OFF on trying the v2.0
> upgrade. Thanks to Jerry for the update and prompt customer
service.
>
> One alternative I've actually been considering: Purchase a brand
new
> CX-3 running v2.0 with the ADDED BENEFIT of true waterfall keys.
> Then sell my v1.0 and it would not be a huge investment to upgrade
> not only the software but the hardware. I'm still considering
this.
> This would probably make Korg happy. I'm just not sure how to tell
> if I am ordering a TRUE v2.0 waterfall CX-3 vs. the old style
> (presuming dealers still have some older stock on the shelves).
I'm
> also not sure if the v1.0 resale is impacted by v2.0? Probably
not,
> since there is an upgrade available (hopefully in defect-free
fashion
> soon).
>
> I don't think we have any users on this forum that have a brand new
> v2.0 CX-3 with the new waterfall keys. I would be interested to
know
> more about how this keyboard compares to the original. Same action
> without the little lip? Or a whole new action entirely???
>
> The other option is to sit tight, content with the v1.0 that I
have.
> It still sounds really good to my ears.
>
> Regards,
> Eric
>
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