Hi All,
I know we've discussed B-3 sounds before, but my one question is simply, What board and settings comes the closest. I want it to play in the church and in the studio. I've checked out the used / reconditioned ones. They're a bit steep. Roland (viking is it ?). Any of the new gee whiz boards? It's amazing how all our new technology can't capture that pure sound...man...it's so distinctive and sweet....anyhow, not to belabor an old topic, just want your suggestions so I can shop. 3 or 4 good options are great. Thanks brian

If physical drawbars are not a neccessity, then get the software based B4, from Native Instruments. It's SOOOOOOOOOO close. It has every little character from the real "B", and fits inside your laptop or home pc. The drawbar settings are changeable in real time, it's just tough to do on the fly. You can assign presets, though.
As far as hardware goes:
The Roland VK7 has been repklaced with a VK8, so the older ones should drop in price about now. The newer one has drop-down key fronts, and NO cheezy orchestral voices this time.
I had the Hammond XK2, and loved it.
The modeled organs in the 9000pro from Yamaha were also topnotch.

hey B2!
try the module V5 + Speen of VOCE ' it sounds almost the same as B3 and the price is vdery good

Korg also have a portable model that sounds good

Dud

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Thanks Uncle dave and Dud. Dud, I am not familiar with the equipment you just recommended. is that their names? who makes them? Brian

Native Instruments B4 (software)
Rolang VK7/8 (dedicated, drawbar keybaord)
Hammond/Suzuki XK2 (same)

Hi Everybody
I just "melt - at the - sound of the B3"
NOW that was an Organ that set the rock`n-roll and blues on fire Can any body help a Mac user with the B4 software, how exactly can I hook it up so that I can use the Drawbars on the 2000 with the B4 program. I know I need MIDI but is there any thing else that I should do to make it work? Feed-Back welcome, thanks,
jedi

I'm not sure if the drawbars send midi info on the 2000 or not. I doubt it.
All you really need to access that great sound is a midi interface. The settings and effects can all be edited and controlled by the pc keyboard. All you need to supply are the playing keys!

I have thry them all, but for me WERSI OX7 is the best.
Emulate the B3, H100, Wersi Helios and Wersi Spectra drawbar sound.
Also on board is a lesley with fabulous realism.
See specs on www.wersi.net

Greetings from Belgium

A friend of mine is a "Hammound Sound" addict and he's saving up for the latest Korg Dual Manual device having given the single-manual version (CX3) a good thrashing at a show. Theres a review of the CX3 at http://www.sospubs.co.uk/sos/jan01/articles/korgcx3.asp


I would suppose with something as organic and personal as a Hammond you'll have to audition to make a real choice.

The bad news is that it's **** expensive

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Thanks, for the help, The idea of sound cards is ok but I use an "iMac", and Dave you mentioned "all you need is the keyboard" with a midi interface send the "software" sounds to my 2000?
Ketron User are you talking about software or hardware? Thank every one for your input and help
jedi