TimA

An Ebtech Hum Eliminator does wonders at my house....

I have the v3 sitting on top of a Phil Jones Bass Suitcase wired to an identical extension speaker. These 2 cabinets are identical cubes and the SS sits perfectly on top while still allowing access to the suitcase controls. The PJB is a full range system, so I pull down all the levels of the onboard graphic EQ except the low bass which I boost. I have the option of raising the levels on the uppers and mids, and if properly balanced gives a nice boost while maintaining the center point stereo sound. With just the bass boosted, this setup sounds amazing with my KronosX......so many of the EP and pads sound rich, and the drum accompaniment sounds extremely punchy, and spread across the 3d stereo field.

Hi, I wanted to add a few comments, because I have quite a bit of experience with sfx/cps.I own the ssmk1, mk2, and now the v3.I also own an sfx encoder, 2 large keyboard sfx cabs, Stereo QSC AMP W/ sfx encoder, 4 Fender sfx guitar and keyboard combos, so I am pretty familiar with the technology and a huge fan. I've always loved stereo imaging, and love sitting at the sweet spot in front of my keyboards between stereo speakers or listening in headphones. I was always disappointed that there was no delivery system of that beautiful imaging to a live audience. That was until Aspen came along of course! I was happy each step along the way with MkI then MkII. I realized the strengths and limitations of each. I was very sad when Groove Tubes stopped production and was kicking myself for not getting a back-up MkII and dreaded the day if it ever went south. After searching I found contact with Aspen and was delighted he was willing to communicate a few years ago. When late last year he told me he was bringing out the v3, I was ecstatic and couldn't wait, and after the initial delays were worked out, I finally got mine a couple of weeks ago. I was pretty happy with the MkII, but I was using it less as a full blown PA/KB cab and more w/ rack mount effects, axe-fx etc. (which sound amazing by the way). After seeing Aspen market the v3 as a KB amp, I decided to experiment with different set-ups. My two KB's are Roland V-piano and Korg KronosX. I have been ABing the v3 with 2 Lucas Nano 300's set up in stereo in front of my keyboards. The LN's are fantastic full range speakers with a crystal clear response across the freq. spectrum.Both KB's sound like a million Euro's through them. After trying every combination of Lucas, v3, V- piano and Kronos, I would have to say there is no drop off whatsoever with the v3. For sub out, I am using a Phil Jones Suitcase w/ matching ext. cab making a nice stack w/ v3 on top. The Kronos has that crazy Karma built in, so when you hear the v3 send the drums,bass, and various key/synth combos filling the room with its 3D dispersion, it is absolutely breathtaking. The v3 is so punchy, and the various instruments are unmuddied and clear. What the v3 does to those drum/rhythm accompaniments is incredible. It feels like that kit is in the room with you.When I add some volume with the PJ Suitcase, it is " rocking down the house" time!! I can only play at moderate volumes in my 10 x 10 practice room, or that v3 would make me deaf. When Aspen said the v3 was a big improvement over MkII, like anyone, I had to hear it for myself. The MkII is not a bad little amp, but I clearly was not prepared to be so blown away!! With my LN 300's I experience a fantastic sound in that sweet spot, but the v3 elevates that to a room-filling dreamy 3D stereo experience. My last observation is that the Vpiano and Kronos sounded better split up, either one to either speaker, then the blend of the two keyboards is just crystal clear. Layering them in the same speaker system didn't divide out the individual KB's as well. It's like a really awesome wet-dry-wet/ guitarist trick that works phenomenally well with the Vpiano and a cool stereo layer like EP or clav. I think the applications with other amps/PA opens up a lot of amazing layering possibilities. That's my 2 cents so far. Tim