From inventor_paul@sbcglobal.net Wed Apr 21 10:34:46 2004
Subject:Re: Digest Number 1674

Coolness... thanks for your input!

I played the VK-7 and knew next to nothing about B3's.
I just liked the way it felt under my fingers.

I hate to admit this, but what exactly are "waterfall"
keys? I'm not quite sure I have an accurate handle on
what they are.

I heard mp3 files of the Voce and it sounded great,
but the software updated VK-8 sounded real good too.

Its funny that a lot of people don't know that the
original B3 was made to simulate the sounds of a
church organ, so the "clones" are just simulating a
simulation!

Ahh... Guytrons, Gibsons, Guilds, Taylors,
McInturffs... life IS good!
--- b3122@juno.com wrote:

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Paul,

>I am interested in the Roland VK-88 and know where I
can get
>one "out of box" for $3,000. If someone else is
interested I'll
>pass along the "where is it?" information.

Check out:
http://www.rolandus.com/products/details.asp?catid=10&subcatid=42&prodid=VK%2D88

I jumped on the clonewheel bandwagon back in '80 when
Korg released the BX-3. Great to carry in comparison
the real thing but sounded crappy unless put through a
real Leslie. Eventually sold it off after I stopped
gigging full time.

After many years of making do on the part-time gigs I
finally stumbled upon the Roland VK-8 and jumped at
it. But, of course I longed for the second manual. I
would love to have the VK-88 if I were gigging full
time now. But, alas...

For my money the VK-8's tone and chorusing voicing are
just about the best. And, if you can run it through a
real Leslie, even a purist such as myself can have a
pretty hard time telling the difference. I haven't
actually laid hands on an 88 as yet. But, I imagine it
must be a great machine.

I remember when the Vk-7 first came out - I said if it
only had a decent piano and real 'waterfall' type keys
they'd have me. Along came the Vk-8 and I was hooked!
If only I could get an upgrade to get a good clavinet
voice.

Hopes this helps.

Scott E. Shuster
Hammonds & Harleys...Life IS Good!!!
(On the Road)

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