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I didn't hit "quote" I hit reply... the original post was on page 4 or something.... I'll just DM him. Sorry for the confusion. Well anyways....Happy March 14th guys (google it)

Hello, I'm sorry to drag up an old thread, but I am having a problem w/ the 1122 kit and my Viscount Legend Live (both are new). I am not able to get the Leslie Tremelo speed control to work. It's stuck on fast. Audio comes through fine. Wondering if this is a Legend issue or a 1122 issue (I wish I had another 11-pin keyboard to test). I have 3 different Leslies (122, and 2x142s) all of which work fine when hooked up to my B3. Any help is appreciated. I guessing the B+ voltage on pin5 isn't coming through - I just don't know if the Legend isn't sending the signal right on the 11-pin or the 1122 isn't recognizing it (and/or sending it). Ideas? Thank you kindly, John

The Leslies are situated in the same area as the SS, and they are set to relatively even volume....also the leslie's are mic'd (for recording purposes, not for volume ...) and everything is running through my mixer (which has stereo reverb and other effects)....I'm just using the SS as the main L/R off the mixer. So I don't think you'd hear one over the other....whether close or at a distance... On the organ I can hear both and I think my "audience" hears both just fine. I'm guessing that in a house it probably would sound as good if not better than stereo speakers - plus I'd probably end up losing money selling it and buying new speakers. So I may as well just use what I have...unless I'm missing something completely. My main concern was that the SS was really kind of designed to be a keyboard amp/monitor...and I'm using it more like a small PA. But others have reported that this has worked well..

Hello, I've decided that I'm selling most of my keyboards (besides my beloved B3 & Leslies) - which seem to be the only thing I'm playing at home (I don't play out anymore due to lifestyle changes...kids! ) My question is: I do sing (well...I attempt to sing while I play my B3... would I be better off selling the SSv3 and purchasing some powered stereo speakers for vocals instead? If so any recommendations (its a small room/loft with solid wood walls and ceiling). Thanks for any input on this... Best regards, John

Hi Arno - Glad you are getting notifications finally! Having a Midi CC load facility would cut down on time to setup the plugin if you offered compatibility "out of the box" - at least for the basics. Some popular controllers would be: Voce' MIDI drawbars, Hamichord (same as Mojo/DMC-122), Hammond XK, Hammond SK,& KeyB Duo. So one would pick a starting point and customize from there. It's just a "user friendliness feature".... Most info should be available on the web - but, no hurry or worries, I'm fine w/o it but it would be nice. Thanks again, John

Hi Arno - Thank you for all the updates! You are kicking A double "S" w/ this Plugin. Feature Request: CC Mapping "Load" functionality. Please provide some "built in" Mappings like the HX3 does (Please include default DMC-122 midi controller assignments first and perhaps create a way for people to let you know which controllers they need (and this will give you an idea of what types of controllers people are using w/ your plugin) Easy Mapping facility ("Click to assign" feature) Please animate those mics when you change the distance and it will provide visual confirmation you are engaging this feature Look at the images below to see the things you'll want to make sure are checked, some are in "My Stuff, some in Preferences, some when you "Reply" to a message" - this is what I have and it works. From "Reply to Message (or "Create New Post" ) http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/johnmolino/MP0_zps7pbrjp1r.jpg *OR* Click the "Topic Options" Link (upper left at top of page) and Check "Add Topic to Your Watched Topics" http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/johnmolino/MP6_zpslvqcpfqw.jpg Then make sure it's there afterwards: http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/johnmolino/MP5_zpsanbpwdqr.jpg Click the "My Stuff" Button at top and then click "Watched Topics" http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/johnmolino/MP4_zpsrt8oh05h.jpg Tick the "Immediately" button http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/johnmolino/MP3_zpsi7yzlsg6.jpg Manage Your "Watched Topics" by clicking the "Watched Topics" in your list (Under My Stuff) http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/johnmolino/MP2_zpsktnzov34.jpg http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/johnmolino/MP7_zpshpz4t7bm.jpg Best Regards, John

1000 replies. Wow.

Arno, Would it be hard to animate the mic's when you turn the knob? Also I didn't notice any difference either. Thanks, John

Do you have the drawbar module for the HX3? Does B5 work with that? (IIRC, it's a little unusual in that, instead of each drawbar sending a different CC, they all send the same CC but on different channels...?) @AnotherScott: Sorry, I have the DMC-122 w/ the Gemini Module - but my drawbars worked off the bat - I just had to hit the "Invert Drawbars" button (under Advanced Prefs, then click Assign CC's) and change the 8' pedal (it was controlling the 5 1/4' by default)...each has its own CC# - 12-29 and pedals are 33, 34) - but of course this is all configurable in both the DMC as well as the plugin...not sure about the drawbar module however. http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/johnmolino/b5-3_zpsr29i2z9i.jpg

Wait Kywn are you talking Tremolo on the Leslie? That is controllable (the speed of both fast and slow Chorale/Tremolo) - theres a little button down in the lower right called "Speaker Prefs": http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/johnmolino/b5-1_zpsmxddlf0g.jpg http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/johnmolino/b5-2_zpsylmi1nbd.jpg

After having this for about a week I have to say, this plugin is probably the BEST sounding clone I have ever heard. It's almost UNREAL how realistic it sounds....its got that crunch, that woodyness, that keyclick sound - even the keycontact thing they got right (where you hear each individual of the 9 contacts coming in)... and the C/V is fantastic! I put it up against my Gemini and my HX3 (as well as my B-3) and it's almost bothersome how good it sounds in comparison.....seeing as how I thought "how could it get any better than these two?"....(take your pick on which you think sounds better - for me, there are some things I like better about the HX3 and some things I like better about the VB3v2 in the Gemini/DMC-122). Perhaps, the ONLY thing that needs a little work is the Leslie Sim which isn't quite as good as either the Mojo or the HX3 (both nailed the Leslie sim I think)....However, there are a lot of different settings, (cabinet selection, mic selection, etc - that I still haven't gone through completely yet that could maybe make this just a "settings" thing....) If I think about how much time I put into getting my HX3 and my Gemini to sound the way I wanted - it isn't even fair to compare that yet since I don't have that kind of time into the plugin yet.... But you could also bypass the internal Leslie sim if you wanted and chain it through L'Otary or a Vent/Burn, etc as others have pointed out. Also, to top it off, it has a ridiculous amount of presets that show the drawbar settings, percussion, C/V, and all the Mic tweaks that are possible to get the sound of many of your favorite organists as well as the settings from some notable songs, genre's, etc. This alone to me was also an added value since finding that right drawbar setting for a particular sound you are trying for is sometimes challenging. All that said, I still don't think I would sell either my HX3 nor my Gemini - since they both have their place....but if I were to say which sounds the best - right now, this is it....I'm absolutely blown away! Congrats Arno on an amazing plugin'! I do agree with you about having a playable demo...there should be a way to accomplish this... I bet a lot more plugin's would sell if they can pull that off since many people (like yourself) aren't willing to pluck down $100+ if they can't try it out for themselves. Regards, -John

Here are the correct settings for the C/V controlling the B-5 with a DMC (and can be applied to other controllers, using the correct midi CC# (73) and the parameters for controlling each of the different C/V's: (the parameters are as follows: C3 = 0, V2=43, C2=64, V1=85, C1=106, V1=127 - obviously you could re-order them, I just did it in incrementing values on the DMC): http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/johnmolino/DMC-B5_zps62b3mvqp.jpg (finally figured out how to upload an image!)

@Mate Stubb - More from Arno: -John

@Markay - you are right about fast support! Arno replied back to my query about the parameter question in less than an hour - here is the reply in case others are trying to control this plugin from any controller: @Mate Stubb - Yeah I get what you are saying....how does one "sample" chorus and vibrato....I'm guessing that it probably has some kind of tech built into it whereby they sampled C/V on an arbitrary drawbar combination, then did some kind of modeling off that for when you hit the switch. I'll put a query to Arno as well as point him to this thread. Thanks, John

Note - if anyone knows what the correct midi CC parameter values for the Chorus/Vibrato settings are that would be appreciated? I know that its CC#73, but to change to each one (C1, C2, C3, V1, V2, V3) what is the value (between 0 and 127) for each setting? The default DMC settings (with the Generic or VB3 template) are skipping the C2 setting. Thank you, John Molino