From tonysounds@yahoo.com Tue Jun 19 10:13:22 2007
Subject:Re: Korg CX-3 Waterfall Keys

I like my XK1, but if you're using the simulator, definitely go with the CX3. The sim on the xk1 tugs.

T

Bruce Wahler wrote:
Hi Jeff,

>I am interested in clarifying the information about the keybed on
>the new CX-3. I am specifically referring to the newer generation
>CX-3 and not the older technology from the 70's.
>
>However, I am understanding that Korg made some changes to the
>keybed and that some of the older molders of the "new" CX-3 did not
>have waterfall style keys... and the newer versions do.
>
>What year did Korg make the change to the waterfall style keys?

The change was made in 2002 -- I can't remember exactly when. FWIW, I owned a CX-3 with the non-waterfall keys prior to the BX-3 I now own (exact same sound engine as the CX-3 v2). I didn't find a lot of difference to the feel of the earlier keys, which were NOT "diving-board" style; they had a flat side, but had a wide, dull, lip on them. The lip did not get in the way of palm glisses and such.

There was, however, a problem with key weights breaking free on the v1 (lipped) keybed; I haven't heard anything about the same in the v2 (waterfall) keybed.

>Also, I am planning on using the organ through a K4 amp and not
>through Motion Sound or a Leslie. The onboard Leslie sim is very
>important.
>
>Interested in the feedback on the most recent head to head
>comparisons between the XK-1 and the CX-3. I think I can get either
>of them for about $1300.

The general consensus on the list will likely side to the XK-1. I beg to differ. Two other list members and I recently plugged an XK-3, an Electro, and a BX-3 (same sound engine) into my Leslie and played around for an afternoon. At a minimum, the BX-3 clearly held its own.

Regards,

-BW
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