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KBPChristian

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  1. Exactly. Crumar calls it D9X in the one-sheet manual that is included. MIDI cable with 3.5mm plug, no jack of course. Sorry for my translation error.
  2. Actually, Crumar calls the device "D9X". For those who miss the HX3 drawbar controller, the Crumar D9X is a good alternative. I have checked it and made a HX3.5 CC set. To connect the Crumar D9X to the HX3.5 you need a cable with 3.5mm stereo jack on one side and the usual 5pin DIN plug on the other side, which Crumar does not include. Such cables are commercially available, however most of the cheap cables e.g. from Amazon are not wired correctly. The required wiring (Crumar calls it "Type 2") is this: DIN plug pin 2 (ground) to sleeve DIN plug pin 4 to tip DIN plug pin 5 to ring The matching HX3.5 CC set can now be found here: http://updates.keyboardpartner.de/Files/?dir=Current%20Firmware/User%20contributed
  3. News from KeyboardPartner: We would like to inform you about the following innovations that we have introduced since the last newsletter: HX3.5 Manager The HX3.5 Manager contains all software tools for your HX3.5 device in one clear application: The Panel contains switches and drawbars for your HX3 device. In the panel window you can adjust sounds and effects, create, name and save presets. You can also recall presets live using the function keys on your PC keyboard. The Preset Mover makes it easy to manage presets. It lets you try out, move, and rename presets. You can transfer presets from a file to the HX3 device or save them to a file. The Editor lets you set up the HX3.5 for all conceivable hardware configurations, gives you access to all available parameters, and lets you fine-tune sounds and effects. With the CC Set Editor you can edit the MIDI CC Sets of the HX3, create CC Sets or load them from a file from your PC. This allows you to get the most out of your keyboard controller, even if none of the included CC Sets fit right away. The Updater updates the operating software of your HX3 device entirely in an automatic process or individual selected parts. Use the Updater also to activate an Extended License or to change the username. You can find the HX3.5 Manager together with the current firmware version 5.655 for download on our update server. Please also download the user manual from the "Manuals" directory. KeyboardPartner update server Firmware version 5.655 comes with many improvements: More punchy bass due to complex tonewheels in the lowest 16' pedal octave More expressive keyclick modeled after a recapped B3 (optional) Refined tapering Keyclick on pedal Chorus/vibrato and rotary effect optionally on pedal Pedal can be linked to lower manual Perc ON triggers percussion on held notes GAIN setting optionally volume compensated Keyboard split functions also for HX3 Expander and HX3 Drawbar Expander Many more improvements and bug fixes can be found documented in the changelog on our update server. HX3.5 MPX-Bus The MPX-Bus is good news for all organ builders, because it drastically simplifies the connection of analog controls to the HX3.5 mainboard. Whereas previously a maximum of 24 analog inputs could be used, 64 drawbars and rotary potentiometers can now be connected to the mainboard via a single 10-pin ribbon cable. Drawbar boards and potentiometers are simply connected in any sequence. With the editor in the HX3.5 Manager you can assign any analog function to any control element independent of its position in the chain. We have extended our product range at the same time with various MPX components: Drawbar boards in various sizes and configurations, for example also for H100-type drawbar sets with mixed harmonics or ADSR drawbars for the organ types that use the EG mode. Potentiometer boards in various designs for example for volume, gain and EQ controls. Potentiometer knobs in different variants. A versatile MPX board with 8 analog inputs for connecting built-in potentiometers, drawbars, pitch/modulation wheels and other analog controls. We have also added high-quality rotary potentiometers to the range. Also new to the range is the Extend16 digital interface board, to which up to 16 pushbuttons or switches can be connected. HX3.5 allows a total of up to 64 switch functions, which can be assigned as desired using the editor. Extend16 is also suitable to replace Preset16 if you want to use your own buttons or switches. This is also an innovation of the current firmware version.
  4. LX88, I recently stumbled across this video from May 2011. It demonstrates how HX3 (then called HOAX) works with a multi-contact keyboard (from 0:18). That was real nine contacts under each key like the real thing: Making such a keyboard is very expensive, and in fact you don't need to make this effort. HX3 today works with nine (in H100 mode even twelve) virtual contacts. They close one after another with uneven spacing, varying randomly, partly modulated by velocity if available, bouncing like real contact springs. In normal play, the keyclick that results is exactly the one you wan to hear.
  5. KeyboardPartner has a new US service center: McIntosh Audio Service Michael McIntosh 1485 Parkway Dr NW Salem, OR 97304 01-503-931-7577 McIntosh Audio Service is also authorized service center for Crumar and Viscount. Thanks to LX88 for providing this contact. Christian
  6. 4.25 update instructions: http://wiki.keyboardpartner.de/index.php?title=HX3_Flash_Application
  7. Right. That is why you have to exchange the backpanel. The USB-B socket is on the HX3.5 mainboard.
  8. The hardware upgrade of an HX3 MIDI Expander from HX3.4 to HX3.5 includes: Replacing the mainboard, replacing the backpanel and adding a solder tag for the ground connection to the case. In addition we desolder an IC from the menu panel and add a second 10pin header to enable dimming of the LEDs. This part can be omitted of course. If you send us the HX3.4 mainboard and order the HX3.5 mainboard for DIY upgrade, you can add a note. Then we would already solder the lug to the board and prepare the backpanel to fit. Then the exchange can be done without soldering simply by plugging in a connector with reverse polarity protection and by screwing the backpanel. Instead of the mainboard you can send the complete expander. Then we do the conversion for free. Contact info@keyboardpartner.de in advance for the clarification of the customs declaration. Considering the shipping costs and customs formalities on both sides, however, it would probably be easier and cheaper to sell the used Expander 3.4 locally and simply order a new unit. You can make $400 to $500 from the sale, and the export price (excluding German VAT) is 629.41 (WiFi version 654.62). The board exchange would cost 378,15.
  9. KeyboardPartner would love to have tech support in the US. We are also looking for a new dealer. Please send me the contact information as PM. Meanwhile, HX3.5 keyclick and tapering have been further improved. There is a comparison with a newer firmware on https://www.facebook.com/hal.tsuchida/videos/10224783033779071.
  10. LX88, you wrote you are still on FW 4.22, so your comment refers to the HX3.4 from 2016. A lot has happened in the five years since then. Here is something more recent: [video:youtube] Hal: "*No Leslie or Leslie simulator was used. The direct line out was used. Therefore, you can hear the raw sound of both organs."
  11. The above settings are for HX3.4. Default settings for HX3.5 are: 2200=100 2201=17 2202=45 2203=45 2204=66 2205=11 2206=78 2207=94 2208=65 2209=30 2210=55 2211=71 2212=15 2213=109 2214=40 2215=113
  12. LX88 please add that your CV settings are meant for the HX3.4. They do not fit for the HX3.5 because the vibrato scanner simulation is different (and better).
  13. You can find it on updates.keyboardpartner.de as well. Depending on what device you have: HX3 Remote for HX3 mk3/mk4 in HX3_firmw_426.zip, HX3.5 Manager in HX35_Update_5636.zip.
  14. HX3.5 compared to B3: [video:youtube]
  15. Not so easy. The lid is made of 1 mm steel, laser-cut and powder-coated. The slots are large enough for the buttons, but the lid may be a little out of place. Perhaps the unit was dropped at some point. It should be possible to align the lid.
  16. This one: GSI DMC-122 MIDI Controller
  17. I'm glad to hear it's good a good tube-ish overdrive. At some point, maybe I'll ge to hear some demos of that. My perspective is only rock, no jazz. Here are some HX3 overdrive demos: Lutz playing Oh Happy Day (soft overdrive) Contribution to the clonewheel shootout you started Christian
  18. You could try to move the lid a little so that the switches come free. To do this, loosen the Phillips screws in the base that hold the lid.
  19. I don't think so. Demand was very low in the end. HX3 Drawbar Expander is just the better choice for connecting to a keyboard with no drawbars. Also, there are the virtual controls via OSC on tablets.
  20. The HX35 uses a different DSP for reverb. This DSP also provides sampled GM sounds. If you don't use the GM sounds, which I assume you do, you can choose from nine reverb programs (detailed in the editor manual).
  21. Hi Bill, HX3 mk4 has been discontinued, updates and new features are only available for HX35. The basic B3 sound is essentially the same, while Rotary sim and C/V are significantly improved. There are more parameters to adjust, including a parametric EQ, but menu navigation has become simpler and more logical. 100 overall presets can be stored. HX35 only options: With Extended License more organ models like H100, Wersi and Boehm. With WiFi module wireless operation and synchronous display of all settings via TouchOSC on tablet. More details: Mainboard User Manual Mainboard Installation Manual HX35 Editor Manual Greetings from Germany Christian
  22. Usability improved: [video:youtube]
  23. No, just the internal CaMRotor, no Hammond preamp involved. HX3 line out directly to the recorder.
  24. HX3 organ for less than $1000: [video:youtube]
  25. The HX3 Drawbar Expander is $1090 actually (19% German VAT does not apply to sales outside the EU).
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