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    GForce to add OB-e to their lineup

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    Just got it, sounds pretty incredible so far!!!

     

    One thing...the GUI is huge; if you want to reduce the size, there's a tiny triangle in the upper left corner. You mouse over it to reveal a smaller value; close the window and re-open. Works like a charm and makes it a lot easier to deal with.

     

    I've always loved the tone of the Oberheim filters...and this one seems pretty accurate to my ears!

    clone owners please report which send high trigger midi?

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    I'm bumping this thread...wondering if anyone has found any new controllers that transmit high trigger MIDI?

    While I love the organ tone I can dial in from my Electro 5D, the Hammond B3-X is superior (as we all know).

     

    But the Nord is so much more playable because of the high trigger. It's very noticeable when playing quick passages etc. and for that reason, I don't use the B3-X software live, in most instances.

     

    I will continue to use the software in recording and writing but I really wish there was an elegant solution to make it viable for live use.

    Your thoughts?

    Knifonium on sale!!!

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    Just picked it up for $39.99!!!

    Go to the Plugin Alliance website...it expires 2/14 at midnight.

    If you're not familiar with it, the Knifonium sounds amazing...this is an emulation of the all-tube amazing synth...

    Grab it at this price!

    (I have NO commercial interest in this; I DO NOT work for them...just had downloaded the demo months ago but never pulled the trigger because it was so expensive). But at this price, couldn't resist!!!

    Figured I'd pass the info on...

    Help for a Traveling Keyboardist

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    Public Service Announcement:

     

    When I first started using MainStage (years ago, since version 1.0!) I would lose all audio output sometimes.

    Thinking it was a computer glitch, I'd reboot and all would be fine.

     

    It was only many months later I realized that if I hit the "M" key on the keyboard, it would MUTE the output!

    SO... the first rule of thumb, if you hear no output at a soundcheck...make sure the concert is not MUTED (The symbol is in the upper right corner of the concert.)

     

    Just my 2 cents for anyone going this route; it's the little things like this that can discourage you in the beginning.

     

    Good luck to you!

    Tom

    Hammond Teaser ???

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    I guess if the "high definition digital voices" are good, you wouldn't really need a polyphonic synth.

    Maybe they just decided to give us an amazing Analog modeled one...

     

    Either way, I'm in the market for something to use in conjunction with the Electro, and this would save me having to drag the laptop, controller, etc...

     

    Maybe even leave the Electro home!

    Studiologic Numa Compact 2x

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    Hey folks,

     

    Just wondering if anyone else has recently gotten this board.

     

    I need a new controller for MainStage, and this seems to fit the bill, in a lot of scenarios.

     

    I'd use it for its internal pianos; the 88 keys could give also me generous splits in MainStage; it would be in conjunction with the Electro 5D 73, which is primarily for organs and EP's.

     

    However, if the EPs are decent then I'd just use the Electro for organ; or in the instances when I just want one board, I'd use it to also control B3-X on Mainstage.

     

    Am I missing anything here?

     

    It seems to make more sense to spend the extra money and get a great sounding flexible sound engine, in addition to 88 keys; rather than spending almost as much, if not more, on a controller that makes NO sound.

     

    Your expert advice is always appreciated!

    Tom

    Advice needed: Crumar Mojo vs VR-730

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    Just my .02...

    I use an Electro 5D 73 key, with waterfall action.

    It's my workhorse for everything...

    Sure, it's a compromise like everything else but it won't let you down in any one area, too much...

    I've adapted my piano technique to it for most things (OK, you're not going to do a full-blown classical gig with it but then again, only a real piano would suffice anyway!)

    And the organ and Rhodes sound great to me... again, a real B3 or Rhodes would be ideal but of course, most of us don't have them or can't justify moving them, etc.

    At the end of the day, find something and realize it's a "clone" of something regardless...as were the original B3 and Rhodes, anyway...you're far better off worrying about music than equipment. It's an endless rabbit hole...

    If you could find one of these, used, for a decent price, you couldn't go wrong.

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