From trawler@innercite.com Wed Sep 04 17:05:46 2002
Subject:Re: Digest Number 781

Before purchasing the CX3 the B4 was in my laptop. I must admit, the B4
initially amazed me. However, no matter how much I tweaked the "leslie"
settings the upper octave sounded way too electronic on "fast". Hours were
spent on permutations of EVERY setting.

Nothing - I mean absolutely nothing could resolve the electronic-ness of the
upper octave on fast leslie.
Twice I directly compared the B4 with the CX3 - same amp/mixer/speakers etc.
I actually liked the warmth and tone of the B4 better, but the leslie
problem bothered me more each time I "spun it up".

The CX3 sounded great, but was not quite as "warm" sounding as the B4. The
leslie sim was far superior on the CX3. With a little tweaking I could get
the CX3 to be "warm" enough. All the tweaking in the world could not make
the B4's fast leslie horn acceptable to me.

Regrettably - I would have to spend significantly more to get the CX3 than
had been spent on the B4 (I already had the laptop). After great internal
and financial debate I took home the CX3.

Over a year later I would not hesitate to make the same decision. When every
factor is weighed I believe the CX3 comes out on top. Most every keyboard
discussed in this group has a few singular points that score higher, but as
an overall package the CX3 covers MY NEEDS best.
(please note: I said MY NEEDS not those of anyone else).

I purchased a Pro 3T from a member of this group - it sounds great. Through
a good stereo rig the CX3 also sounds great on it's own. An actual
physically rotating device however, does perform something beyond that of
audio delight - it brings conversation and an unmistakeable aura. If nothing
else, it gives the audience another link between what they see and what they
hear. Besides -- it's just a COOL thing to hit a switch and makes things
spin.

Sorry - no real point to all of this, just another rambling of a "clonehead"
Thanks for the platform