Doerfler Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Maybe 'cause it's 5-1/3 ? :-} OK, the guy made a typo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LX88 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Yes.... typo I suppose. Anyway second drawbar from the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKN Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Anyone tried the 3.925? Is there a reason to update from 3.922 sonically ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_G Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 1) Yes 2) No ;-) Quote Studio: Hammond XK5-XLK5, Roland Fantom 8, Kurzweil PC3A6, Prophet 5, Moog Sub37, Neo Vent, HX3-Expander, LB Organ Grinder Live: Yamaha CP88, Yamaha Motif Rack ES, Hammond SKX Pro, Hammond XB2-HX3, Kurzweil PC3-61, Leslie 251, Roland SA1000, Neo Vent2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 ^ ^ | | Quote Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKN Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 OK, thanks :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogman1 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Hey Folks... I've been reading this thread for a while, hope this isn't a dumb question... How does the sound of the HX3 module stack up to the Hammond XK1C? I currently own the Hammond and was wondering what the advantages are with this module over the XK1C. It's really tough to find good demos of the module, even with googling it... Since I've been considering upgrading the organ's leslie sim (which would not be so cheap to do anyway, since I would want to upgrade the leslie and the overdrive), I was wondering if the "sim" in the HX3 has a great overdrive sound (my primary complaint about the XK1C). If I could hear some really good demos of the module, that would go a long way for me. Thanks in advance! Quote Tom Nord Electro 5D, Modal Cobalt 8, Yamaha upright piano, numerous plug-ins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_G Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Demos ? -> Youtube -> Uhl Instruments X3 (HX3 inside) Quote Studio: Hammond XK5-XLK5, Roland Fantom 8, Kurzweil PC3A6, Prophet 5, Moog Sub37, Neo Vent, HX3-Expander, LB Organ Grinder Live: Yamaha CP88, Yamaha Motif Rack ES, Hammond SKX Pro, Hammond XB2-HX3, Kurzweil PC3-61, Leslie 251, Roland SA1000, Neo Vent2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogman1 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Very impressive demos, I'm assuming the module sounds the same as the organ he is playing? Quote Tom Nord Electro 5D, Modal Cobalt 8, Yamaha upright piano, numerous plug-ins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_G Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 yes, these organs are build around the HX-Board.... Quote Studio: Hammond XK5-XLK5, Roland Fantom 8, Kurzweil PC3A6, Prophet 5, Moog Sub37, Neo Vent, HX3-Expander, LB Organ Grinder Live: Yamaha CP88, Yamaha Motif Rack ES, Hammond SKX Pro, Hammond XB2-HX3, Kurzweil PC3-61, Leslie 251, Roland SA1000, Neo Vent2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKN Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 I have the SK2, and my opinion is that the HX3 is better sounding. I think the raw sound and the sim in the HX3 is better than the SK2, but I like the C/V in the SK2 better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Anxiety Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Has anybody figured a way to control the HX-3 lower manual from a Nord C1 which sends lower manual from Midi CH 2? Thanks, Mr. Anxiety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardware Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Thanks again mate stubb for the advice on Recapped or 1955, 1961, 1972. I switch over, via MIDI, to 55 from Recapped (Clean) The upper registers on 55 are perfect for heavy overdrive. I use some really top shelf Distortion/Overdrive modules and the high end coming from HX-3 was too hot for heavy OD. Now instead of adding Filters in post DSP FX I stick with only drive modules and 150 on the Tube Amp of HX-3. Gnarly accurate stuff.... free image hosting Quote Magnus C350 + FMR RNP + Realistic Unisphere Mic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_G Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Has anybody figured a way to control the HX-3 lower manual from a Nord C1 which sends lower manual from Midi CH 2? Thanks, Mr. Anxiety Not possible. From the WIKI: MIDI Custom CC FW #3.6x and up provide a "custom MIDI CC" set which may be altered to your needs by using HX3 Remote application. By factory default, it is set to accept Nord C2 MIDI data (also compatible with Ocean Beach DB-1 controller). See wiki page HX3_Remote_Application#Editing_MIDI_Custom_CCs how to create a custom CC set and store it to HX3. Please note that currently the custom MIDI CC set only accepts controller commands on upper manual MIDI channel (1 on factory default). Quote Studio: Hammond XK5-XLK5, Roland Fantom 8, Kurzweil PC3A6, Prophet 5, Moog Sub37, Neo Vent, HX3-Expander, LB Organ Grinder Live: Yamaha CP88, Yamaha Motif Rack ES, Hammond SKX Pro, Hammond XB2-HX3, Kurzweil PC3-61, Leslie 251, Roland SA1000, Neo Vent2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I just updated my HX-3 module finally just updated mine to 3.924 and changed the caps to 1955. bought it 1 year ago. great purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardware Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Just bought a used 2101 MkII. Not that the HX3 rotary emu isn't good it's just I lost too many transients adding digital Tube OD. Paid 750 since it was beat up but sounded fine. HX3 Tube OD sounds good until I go over 120/250. Leslie sounds good at less than half of it's OD. HX3 is kind of like an 122 AMA pre to a solid state Leslie. I'm using a little OD from each unit and use an AKG C414 brass cap on the rotor. All goes into my XITE-1 where I use a TC Fireworx. SSv3 gets the signals QSC KW Series PA is FOH. This sounds like any old Hammond I want now. I kept looking for a reason to get a Hammond XK and HL21 but my investment of 2100 USD being a 2101 MKII, HX3 and SSv3 is tough to beat. No need for a firmware update. I like things the way there are. Quote Magnus C350 + FMR RNP + Realistic Unisphere Mic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 my investment of 2100 USD being a 2101 MKII, HX3 and SSv3 is tough to beat. No need for a firmware update. I like things the way there are. Heywood you are always on the bleeding edge. I owned a 2101 quite some time ago (sold it long ago), heard the MK II is much improved. Another variation of the SS3 plus another speaker. You should cross post on the CPS SS3 thread, more people will read about it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardware Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Im getting a 2nd SSv3 so maybe I should. FWIW The C414 seemed to work but last night I tried the 90 degree horn micing using a pair of BETA 98 H/Cs. Run those into a Rolls Pro Mix box (9 volt 4 in 2 out XLR) with the Low rotor out and mix all 3 into stereo. Really good for the phase quality of the horn. The 98s are made for brass winds and high SPL percussion. Designed to clamp onto a reed or brass bell theyre perfectly suited for wind and the clamps a bonus. Not a fan of the stock 3300, just want to get as close to the 122/147 I was spoiled by. Cheerz Quote Magnus C350 + FMR RNP + Realistic Unisphere Mic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardware Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Also Heywood was a joke. I was telling folks my name was Heywood Jablowmey. Kind of stuck with it now. Quote Magnus C350 + FMR RNP + Realistic Unisphere Mic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKittel Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 4.1 Beta: https://github.com/keyboardpartner/HX3/tree/master/BETA Quote LIFE IS SHORT, GO GET THE GEAR YOU WANT ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Also Heywood was a joke. yeah, I figured it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Towne Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I loaded 4.1. It's a big improvement!! The HX3 engine is a major contender. Quote Endorsing Artist/Ambassador for MAG Organs and Motion Sound Amplifiers, Organ player for SRT - www.srtgroove.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 wow. that's a huge endorsement there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRK Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 unfortunately.... no way to update my USB expander.... I used the last HX3 flash update software, it recognize the expander, the correct licence numbers, the correct user, the correct FW (3.83), everything is fine. but when I click on "upade" it find dozens of errors and the process can't be finalized. now the flash software do not recognize the expander, no licence number, no user, everything is lost. really tired with the upgrade method (with the first - no usb - HX3 expander was the same, I had to send back to manufacturer in order to fix it). I thought the USB version solved these problems.... I am quite expert with pc upgrade with many other devices, never had a problem in the last 15 years. but the HX3 is really discouraging. so I'll have to wait an unknown number of months in order to contact the manufacturer, send the expander and wait for repair.... really disappointed, one of the best sounding organ clone ever, but awful upgrade process.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnsmo Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I loaded 4.1. It's a big improvement!! The HX3 engine is a major contender.According to the KeyboardPartner changelog for firmware version 4.1, a lot of attention has been paid to vibrato/chorus. Is that the big improvement you're hearing, Mitch? Dennis Quote Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaware Dave Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 "..I am quite expert with pc upgrade with many other devices, never had a problem in the last 15 years but the HX3 is really discouraging.." This is the reason I went with the Gemini module rather than HX3. I just upgraded from version 1.14 to version 1.15. Put the update on a USB stick, hit update and in less than three seconds the process was done. Quote 57 Hammond B3; 69 Hammond L100P; 68 Leslie 122; Kurzweil Forte7 & PC3; M-Audio Code 61; Voce V5+; Neo Vent; EV ELX112P; GSI Gemini & Burn Delaware Dave Exit93band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_G Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 unfortunately.... no way to update my USB expander.... I used the last HX3 flash update software, it recognize the expander, the correct licence numbers, the correct user, the correct FW (3.83), everything is fine. but when I click on "upade" it find dozens of errors and the process can't be finalized. now the flash software do not recognize the expander, no licence number, no user, everything is lost. really tired with the upgrade method (with the first - no usb - HX3 expander was the same, I had to send back to manufacturer in order to fix it). I thought the USB version solved these problems.... I am quite expert with pc upgrade with many other devices, never had a problem in the last 15 years. but the HX3 is really discouraging. so I'll have to wait an unknown number of months in order to contact the manufacturer, send the expander and wait for repair.... really disappointed, one of the best sounding organ clone ever, but awful upgrade process.... Marco, do you have a MK2 board inside? I think so.... The BETA (use on YOUR OWN risk!!!) is MK3/4 board ONLY!!! As always: be careful with betas !!!! Quote Studio: Hammond XK5-XLK5, Roland Fantom 8, Kurzweil PC3A6, Prophet 5, Moog Sub37, Neo Vent, HX3-Expander, LB Organ Grinder Live: Yamaha CP88, Yamaha Motif Rack ES, Hammond SKX Pro, Hammond XB2-HX3, Kurzweil PC3-61, Leslie 251, Roland SA1000, Neo Vent2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Towne Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I loaded 4.1. It's a big improvement!! The HX3 engine is a major contender.According to the KeyboardPartner changelog for firmware version 4.1, a lot of attention has been paid to vibrato/chorus. Is that the big improvement you're hearing, Mitch? Dennis Yes, that's exactly it. The CV is much improved. That was one thing that I wasn't happy about the first time I owned an HX3. (I just bought another one used.) I decided that I should have one because they are always making improvements. You never know when they might hit the perfect spot! They have definitely taken a step towards that with this update. I've always felt the clone with the best CV was the Mojo (and I still do) but this update brings the HX3 into the discussion for sure. Quote Endorsing Artist/Ambassador for MAG Organs and Motion Sound Amplifiers, Organ player for SRT - www.srtgroove.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRK Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 unfortunately.... no way to update my USB expander.... I used the last HX3 flash update software, it recognize the expander, the correct licence numbers, the correct user, the correct FW (3.83), everything is fine. but when I click on "upade" it find dozens of errors and the process can't be finalized. now the flash software do not recognize the expander, no licence number, no user, everything is lost. really tired with the upgrade method (with the first - no usb - HX3 expander was the same, I had to send back to manufacturer in order to fix it). I thought the USB version solved these problems.... I am quite expert with pc upgrade with many other devices, never had a problem in the last 15 years. but the HX3 is really discouraging. so I'll have to wait an unknown number of months in order to contact the manufacturer, send the expander and wait for repair.... really disappointed, one of the best sounding organ clone ever, but awful upgrade process.... Marco, do you have a MK2 board inside? I think so.... The BETA (use on YOUR OWN risk!!!) is MK3/4 board ONLY!!! As always: be careful with betas !!!! thanks Mitch no, it was not the beta, it was the 3.9... in any case I have the mk3 board. PS so my board will not support future upgrades? as the previous boards are not supporting the last one? so in order to have future sound improvements you have to change all the board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 as much as I want to upgrade now, I'm going to wait until it's out of beta testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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