From dta3923@yahoo.com Tue Dec 27 06:18:02 2005
Subject:Re: Hammond XK-1(Concert vs Demo)...OTOTOTOTOT

I don't think I would characterize what I saw at the HS as a concert more of an "extended demo" of the XK system and the Porta-B. I think calling it a concert was a bit overboard.

S S wrote:
This proves the point about the level of sound. Don't
count on '06 being the same.

FP

--- Dan A wrote:

> I was at the NAMM show last January and had the
> priviledge to see one of those HS spontaneous
> concerts between Joey D and Tony Monaco. WOW! I
> don't ever remember seeing the "sound police" and it
> was quite pleasantly loud. I will never forget it.
> I was speechless.
>
> I'm hoping I get lucky again in 06'!!
>
> S S wrote:
> At the NAMM show there are people (we call them
> the
> "sound police") whose sole job is to walk the
> convention center aisles with a decibel monitor. If
> a
> booth's music is too loud, then the booth owner
> receives a warning. If they get too many warnings
> for
> not abiding by the sound guidelines, then NAMM can
> shut them down. Also, nearby booth occupants can
> file
> complaints if a "neighbor's" music is too noisy and
> for prolonged periods of time.
>
> I didn't go by the HS booth all that often in '05,
> but
> when I did, most of the time when one of their
> artists
> were playing, it almost became a concert. A crowd
> would gather, and yes, everyone enjoyed the great
> music coming from the booth. However, this is not
> the
> place for a concert. NAMM offers other opportunities
> (for a fee) for extended "product demos" and
> mini-concerts. NAMM offers closed rooms which can be
> rented, and the artists can turn up the volume,
> within
> reason, of course. There are also concert
> opportunities in the lobby and lobby hallways. Of
> course there is a fee to do this too. So, there are
> options for HS if they want to make a lot of sound.
>
> Keep in mind that the main purpose of the NAMM show
> is
> for manufacturers and distributors to do business
> with
> existing and prospective dealers. It is not for the
> artists to show their stuff. While it is wonderful
> to
> hear the instruments (and the technology), the
> dealers
> do not need to hear a lot to place an order or to go
> on as a dealer. There must be a balance. Indeed,
> there
> are other things that are actually more important to
> a
> dealer when they are investing in product: ie.
> dealer
> support, customer service, warranty support,
> clinicians for store promos, etc. etc. A concert can
> be heard later. Dealers look for solid support from
> a
> manufacturer and sales personnel who know their
> products.
>
> Dealers and manufacturers pay hefty fees to belong
> to
> NAMM, and the shows have to be an environment where
> business can take place. Don't knock the NAMM show!
>
> FP
>
> --- David Jacques wrote:
>
> >
> > Over 100 sound complaints? Just because Joey D and
> > all the
> > otehr greats were jammin at the booth? Fuck em! If
> > these
> > guys cant appreciate musical genious, then NAMM
> will
> > never
> > be the same. That is one of the great draws for
> me.
> > I know
> > that NAMM is not meant for me, but for music
> > merchandisers. But I get in as a press
> > representative
> > reporting for a worship magazine that I write for,
> > and
> > organ is at the top of my list (needless to say).
> > Hearing
> > the amazing sounds coming for the instruments that
> > Joey
> > and the others play certainly helps appreciate the
>
> > technology.
> >
> > This will be unfortunate if true.
> >
> > I agree with your comments re the XK1. The 11 pin
> is
> > very
> > important, espscially if you use a real leslie
> like
> > the
> > 2101. Like I mention before, losing the second set
> > of
> > drawbars is also unfortunate. But the weight
> > reduction is
> > certainly a good thing (from the perspective of
> this
> > 50
> > year old pro)...
> >
> > Having a second portable organ does not make much
> > sense to
> > me. It would have to be carefully priced. Although
> a
> > very
> > interesting parrallel to this is what the Japanese
> > do with
> > the Toyota line. For instance, a Lexas 300 costs
> > about
> > $40,000, but they also product the Toyota Avalon
> > (basically the same car) for $10,000 less. Maybe
> > they will
> > call this new Hammond the "Suzuki Tiger"...
> >
> > On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 20:58:20 -0800 (PST)
> > S S wrote:
> > > The XK-1 looks a LOT like the XK-2 of a few
> > years
> > > back. IMHO, I don't think this unit will be a