From k2mojo@groovedaddies.com Mon Jan 20 20:51:32 2003
Subject:OT: Piano & other sound modules

OK, I broke down and put an OT in the Subject line, but I think this kind of
thread is relevant mainly because the majority of us play more than just
organ, right?, and who better to get opinions from than other guys who
already appreciate the beauty of the Hammond sound ;-)
Now that we've discussed pianos, I'd like to hear what horn patches you guys
are using in your live rigs. Specifically what keyboard/module and which
patch.
I'm using a Kurzweil PC2R for everything except the Hammond stuff, and while
I think it's overall pretty good, I'm always looking for better.
Specifically I'm less than blown away (yes, another intended pun) by the
horns on the PC2R and I'd like to look into alternatives. I'm looking for
killer Earth, Wind & Fire/Tower of Power type sounds (but aren't we all?).
I apologize for taking up bandwidth on this list, but I searched to no avail
for a CloneHorn list and so I'm asking you guys.

Ed Fliege
k2mojo@groovedaddies.com
www.groovedaddies.com

> I tried the new Kurzweil PC2r and in a live situation it didn't cut it. I
> ended up basically giving it away on EBay. In a live band situation I've
> found that the GEM, Yamaha, & Korg pianos hold up the best when
> you need to
> bust through a wall of loud vocals, tube amped guitar slingers, &
> Bam-Bam on
> the drums. Rick Wakeman & Keith Emerson both have used the GEM stuff for a
> while. Chuck Levell plays a Yamaha P200 with the Stones, and the guy with
> the Black Crowes I believe still uses an SGX-1D as did Darryl
> Hall. You can
> pick up the Korg SG-Rack for around the same price as the GEM. The Yamaha
> P-50m sells for about $100 on Ebay and is more common. The only problem it
> has is a weak output but it really cuts through. Sorry for the OT...
> Peace...
> Brian "fingerz" Fuller

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