From aevett1@yahoo.com Thu May 11 08:23:16 2006
Subject:Re: Old (analog) CX-3 vs. Voce MicroB, and old clones

My .02 opinion on this thread, so far...(plus some
additional 'change')

The V3, as a previous generation clonewheel module,
has everything going for it - gutsy sound, rotary
sim., and an unsurpaseed routing scheme for
midi/drawbar control. But, there's a better than 50%
chance that you'll have major 'white noise issues'
with one - especially using the main 1/4" out. Using
the alt. (non-rotary) out, or the Leslie pinned out
(found on some models) usually eliminates this issue;
but if you plan on using the rotary sim., it would be
a good idea to be a bit of tech - you're more than
likely to be inside the unit a few times...Heck, I
swapped out several op-amps, tried all of Dave Amels
suggested 'tricks'; helped a little...But, finally I
sold it for a Roland VK-8M - since I neede the rotary
sim., at the time.
The Roland VK engine is great, but to me, the Voce
gear stills seems to have the edge on 'balls' and
grit. I'd recommend a Voce V5 paired with a Roland
RT-20 for this situation - if that's within budget.
The RT-20 is probably the best thing going for rotary,
unless you need to 'move air' (Leslie, etc..). I like
mine so much that I may look into a V5 or V5+, and
replace the VK-8M. Plus the Voce stuff usually sounds
better through a real rotary speaker (I've previously
A/B'd the Roland VK Engine, and Voce V5 through both a
real Leslie, and a M/S Pro 3T-M).

BTW: In the future, should you want to take this
beyond practicing, i.e. - upgrade and really 'move
air': check out Speakeasy Vintage Music's Road Box
lll. I've had the other 'stuff' (Motion Sound, etc.),
and with all due respect, it still ended up on Ebay;
just didn't quite do it for me... Steve Hayes of
Speakeasy knows what he's doing...After hearing one of
his cabinets, I ordered one...After all my years of
playing, I haven't heard anything quite like the RB
lll...

Allan

--- David Loving wrote:

> I recommend anything that has Voce branded on it. I
> used a Micro B, and then a V3 for years
> and then went to a V5. The V5 has drawbars. I had
> two sets of voce drawbar controllers with
> the V3. These are great instruments - and portable.
> But you'll need a leslie, MS or a
> simulator with a V3 or a V5. That is how I got on
> to Motion Sound stuff. You are going to be
> as close to the real thing as you can get. If the
> money is available get a V5+. Good luck with
> the hunt, and report back.
>

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