From hultgrenlr@mansfieldct.org Thu Aug 26 23:48:28 2004
Subject:RE: You Nord Electro and Xk3 owners Thanks

Pete,

I've used the Nord Electro 2 61 key model now for over a year now for
rehearsals, gigs and recording in a professional studio. I run it through
an early Speakeasy preamp and play it through either a 122A or a 142 Leslie.

The sound is great, and although I'm sure the XK3/new B3 might sound just a
tad better, I don't think it is justified for me because of the extra weight
I would have to haul around every week.

In my own studio I have a fantastic 60's vintage B3 that I play through my
122A, so I know exactly what the "real deal" sounds like. The Electro comes
very, very close ... in fact, in some band situations it "cuts" a little
better than the B3 because of the sharper high end.

I think the Speakeasy is really an integral part of this rig ... it gives
the sound added depth and warmth.

Just my $.02. If my experience is any indication, you'll be very happy with
the Electro.

Lon Hultgren
(Whose opinion has nothing to do with the Electro being made by Swedes.)

-----Original Message-----
From: Pete Nalda
To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 8/27/2004 12:43 AM
Subject: [CWSG] You Nord Electro and Xk3 owners Thanks

Hi,
Well I think I'm on the verge of deciding what to get. So, wanted to
drop a line and say thanks for all the info coming in on the XK3 and to
you Nord users thanks as well to my queries about getting combo sounds
from the electro. All of the tips worked well and even sounded better
when played through an amp as opposed to headphones. Hehe but you have
to read further to find out what I decided. And yes, if anyone has any
more suggestion I'm still all ears.

I'm in a precarious situation as I need both piano (wurly mostly)
sounds *and* organ sounds for the 2 bands I'm in. I tried to justify
the XK3 by either using my current board for those (the An1x) or
finding a piano module that was small and easy to operate. I'm also
drawn to the nord as people really seem to like the leslie sim on it as
well as the fact it's not much heavier than my current board. This is
important too as I need to protect my 2 bad shoulders carrying stuff as
I play accordion as well (that's the main reason these bands like me
playing with them). Another thing that the electro offers is some not
so common effects at my disposal for the organ sounds which means it
can get whacky enough for the avant rock band I'm in as well as the
traditional sounds for the blues band (can't wait to use a traditional
B3 patch with the wah-wah, don't know of any hammond players that've
done that). Then finally price factors in too. The Nord is almost
affordable for me on a layaway plan. I just may be able to pull this
one off.

So that seems to be my decision for now. Pretty convinced but still an
open ear.

"Egun On, Lagunak!!" (Basque For "G'day, Mates")
Pete

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