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I didn't order "out of the box", I've chosen on basis of a default "workstation" configuration from a German PC shop (kiebel.de) and changed some things according to my demands (silent, good value for the money). This is my config: ⢠CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 8x3.6 GHz ⢠Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 4 (supersilent) ⢠RAM: 2 x Crucial 8 GB DDR4-2666 MHz ⢠Board: ASUS PRIME B450-Plus, AMD B450, AM4, ATX ⢠Graphic: Gigabyte GeForce GT 1030, 2GB, DVI, HDMI (passive) ⢠SSD for OS: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB, NVMe M.2 PCIe x4 ⢠Casing (tower): Fractal Design Define R6 Black, soundproofed, with 3 (standard, but silent) case coolers ⢠PSU: be quiet! System Power 9 600W, 80+ Bronze This was the configuration from the shop, completely built-up and prepared to put in my existing 4 hard drives from the old system (2 x SSD, 2 x HDD) with my libraries and data. Of course there's always a "better" and "faster", I'm not a PC "nerd" and I prefer to put my money into instruments . But this system for approx. 1.000 EUR is a reasonable basis for my demands as an advanced amateur.

I"ve recently ordered a 'super silent' music workstation for my home studio with a AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 x 3.6 GHz) CPU. The 3700X has top benchmarks, both in multi-core and in single-core ratings - even better than e.g. a i9-9900K or KF. Furthermore it has only 65 W, so it doesn"t get warm at all (and the fans stay relaxed). I would also suggest to switch to an M.2 SSD for the OS and other "speed relevant" programs. I'm using Samplitude Pro X3 and a Focusrite USB audio interface. The DAW runs in the maximum monitoring mode (real-time FX processing while playing) but without any noticeable latency.

I have a Kronos 2-61, had a M50-73 in the past and played on a Krome and a Kronos LS at a point in the shop. I also have a Korg Pa3XLe (76) and a NI Kontrol 61 (v1) MIDI keyboard to compare with. The Kronos 2 synth keybed is very smooth, silent and really a pleasure to play with, also the aftertouch can be used very sensitively. It's unweighted but its keybed is FAR better than the one from the Krome (that's similar to the M50). This is simply a cheap "plastic" keyboard without feeling and it doesn't make fun (although it's possible to get arranged with). The Kronos LS is my opinion a bad compromise: although having 88 keys it's too floppy and soulless for the piano players, and because of the "piano shaped" keys also not for the synth or organ players. The keybed is somehow cold and lifeless. Just for comparison: Although the Kronos 2 has a good keybed, the Pa3XLe (also the Pa4X) and the Kontrol 61 (both with weighted synth keybeds from Fatar with aftertouch) are even smoother but yet tight and such a pleasure to play, they create a unity with your fingers For me, they are the Standard for synth keyboards.

Obviously not at the moment. This is what Mr. Uhl is writing on his website (translated from German): "Info: We sell only within Europe! We take care of our customers directly within Europe, which guarantees a perfect service. Outside Europe, this is unfortunately not satisfactory for us. At the moment we do not want to set up a worldwide dealer and service network."

Hi together, here is a special "cover version": "The Old Castle" by my favorite composer, Modest Moussorgsky, in my personal interpretation with a lot of synth stuff (mainly Nord Lead and Korg M50 that I had at that time). Thanks for listening - enjoy it! https://soundcloud.com/spektralfarben/modest-mussorgski-il-vecchio-castello-das-alte-schloss-the-old-castle

I can't help myself, but the tonewheel organ sounds cold, lifeless and somehow "cheap" in my ears, the overdrive is quite harsh and why should I have motorized drawbars if the Hammond has been without them since the 1930s? It seems to be like a forced unique selling point in an occupied market... If you dont use it as a substitute for a Hammond and if the organ sound doesnt have priority than it might perhaps work.

Hi guys, up to now I was more reading than writing in this great forum but I also want to share the main setup of my home studio. It was a real pleasure to scroll through all of your different and interesting photos and descriptions

Hi together, this is my first post here, but I am an active reader already for a longer time. But now I thought it was about time to introduce myself My name is Alf, born 1967. I'm from Germany and a self-taught home musician and home-recorder. I grew up with Classic and Progressive Rock (Deep Purple, Rainbow, Genesis, ELP ...) but I listen to a wide variety of music from Blues, Folk, ballads, meditative music to classical piano music. My "main" instruments are "Hammond" organ, piano and synthesizers but I also play a bit guitar, bass, percussion and e-drums. Here you can listen to my own music: Soundcloud and since a year I am also a big fan of Bandhub: Bandhub You are all amazing people here, and it is always a pleasure to follow the different topics. My last purchase was the new Uhl X3-2 organ and it fulfilled my dream of a "nearly original Hammond" Looking forward to stay in contact with you. Keep on rocking! --------------------------- My gear list: Instruments: KAWAI ES7 digital piano Uhl X3-2 organ Yamaha MOXF6 Korg M50-73 Nord Lead Ltd. Ed. Moog Little Phatty (oh I love it!) Roland TD-4 Drumset Schlagwerk Cajon CP432 Makassar HAPI steel hand drum Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Custom Custom built AK guitar no-name Jazz Bass copy (but sounds great) Recording: Win 7 PC with Samplitude Music Studio SuperiorDrummer 2.0 Focusrite 8i6 audio interface Behringer Xenyx QX 1622 USB mixer