From frederick.somerville@gmail.com Thu Feb 02 23:32:21 2012
Subject:Re: Korg BX-3 Opinions Sought

There is a video where Larry Golding does instruction using the CX3 (same
engine singe manual)
http://www.artistshare.com/projects/offer_details.aspx?artistID=311&projectID=417&productID=2070&selection=1&salesTypeID=6&headerTx=participant+offers
It is a paid lesson.

Given all the limitations of using a recording to judge the isnstrument it
sounds like an ok alternative if money is tight

Frederick (Nord C1 C2 Hammond BX3)

2012/2/3 B Carr

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> I'm a guitar player turned newbie organ player looking for a low cost
> clone solution. For the past year I've been researching the new crop of
> double manual cloans breaking cover (SK2, C2D, Mojo). I've been looking
> everywhere I can for info, reviews and prices. But the closer these things
> get to costing $3k, the more I'm thinking of going with a used clone. Like
> I say, I really want to go with double manuals, which would leave out some
> clones. I think I may have a line on a mint digital Korg BX-3 for about
> half of what the new clones are going for. Since money is a little tight,
> this is very attractive, especially to my cupholder (mi esposa). ;-) I
> really don't have much info on the BX-3 and could use some help.
>
> What is the general opinion of the BX-3 (digital version)? Eventually,
> I'll be adding a Ventilator, so the leslie sim authenticity doesn't matter.
> I've heard some say the tone of the BX-3 can be troublesome. Is there
> anything that can be done to make the tone more acceptable? What is it
> about the BX-3 that you guys don't like? Is it possible to have an
> enjoyable playing experience with the BX-3? Can the BX-3 be made to sound
> more "Hammond-like" than it already is?
>
> Bottom line: Is the BX-3 a dog or not? Would it be a decent entre into
> playing a clone?
>
> Thanks,
> BC
>
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> www.truthaboutcannella.net
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MVH Frederick Somerville

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