From dougsloan@neo.rr.com Tue Sep 14 11:09:33 2004
Subject:Re: Motion Sound KBR-M

just to throw in my $0.02 observation:

I once considered a Pro3 setup, and compared, at a store, a CX3 v 1.0
with its sim through a EON 15, to the straight signal through a Pro3 +
EON 15. The KBR-M may well have a different (improved) rotor sim than
the Pro3. But to my astonishment, I literally preferred the Korg's
internal sim to the Pro3 setup, overall. The Pro3 horn was better
than the Korg sim, but as you moved away, the difference diminished
substantially. The Korg's rotor, to me, was far and away better than
the Pro3's. Thus, in the end, I gave a slight nod to the CX3's
internal sim, disregarding cost. Considering the extra cost and
hassle of the Pro3, it was a no brainer. Furthermore, this was a mono
setup, and the sim in stereo through a PAIR of EON 15s is better
still. Even more still, the CX3 v2.0 has a noticebly better Leslie
sim than the V1.0 used in the comparison.

Note: Motion Sound people, I am NOT comparing the Korg sim to a Pro
145 or Pro3-Low Pro combo with real rotating rotor, only the Pro3
along with its rotor sim. Of course, for best results, convenience
aside, I prefer using my Speakeasy/145 Leslie, and the EVB3 instead of
the Korg's native sound engine - matches up to a sweet, sweet sounding
B3 and real Leslie - still amazed! But even using the Korg's internal
engine, the 145 and Speakeasy is a noticable improvement over the Korg
with its sim. I honestly felt that the Pro3 was at best a lateral
move from the Korg sim. The Pro3's rotor sim flat out didn't do it
for me. Other opinions are likely to vary.

Regards,

Doug