From c_schonberger@yahoo.com Mon Sep 07 08:25:02 2009
Subject:Re: Ventilator + EMU B3 / leslie challenged clonewheels


--- On Mon, 9/7/09, BenWaB3@aol.com wrote:
 
No need to apologize for your typing Christian. You've done a great service to us all with the posts you've put out answering our many questions.

Ben
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No problem.
 
BTW: I just receivd e-mail notification that my Ventilator is on its way. I bought it because I am convinced that this is the best solution for my trouble:
Sometimes the bus we hire doesn't have enpough space for the leslie, so I have to use the internal sim, or on some gigs (casino) speaklers on stage are not allowed. Everything must be line out only. The drummer is surrounded by acrylic walls and has to play soft. So I need a good leslie sim.
 
Also: the three dimensional effect of the leslie is best appreciated in small clubs which allow for people to actually hear the leslie, and not just the mic'd sound. I am not that lucky. My leslie is mosty as far away as possible to prevent leakage, so all I hear is the mic'd sound - amd sometimes the miking is hastily done, and the effect is not as balanced as I would like it. The leslie sim is also one less heavy item to carry to rehearsal rooms.
 
I think real vintage Hammonds and leslies should be preserved and used whenever possible, so we know the goal we want to achieve. The reality (it usually has to do with budget) often is different. Pianists have to make a much greater compromise for decades. Most hardware based digital pianos in use still sound like digital pianos. The attack is metallic and the notes don't "glue" together, they remain as dead as always. Sure you can tweak them, but I miss the "amount of real concert grand autenticity"- button ;-)
 
I'll keep you guys posted regarding the arrival of my Ventilator.
 
Christian
 

 



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