Jim Alfredson Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Here's a quick demo / review of the Mini Vent connected to the Hammond SK2. Enjoy! http://jimalfredson.com/?p=125 [video:youtube] Part 1 and discussion is over here: https://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/2533852/1/Mini_Vent_for_organ_review Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Sounds incredible! Nice playing, Jim. '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyS Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thanks Jim. The Mini Vent sounds way good! Nice playing also!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazzkey Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 cool! thanks man - getting me all excited to take delivery of my new sk1 73 tomorrow!!! gig: hammond sk-1 73, neo vent, nord stage 2 76, ancona 34 accordion, cps space station v3 home: steinway m, 1950 hammond c2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKN Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-string-man Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Thanks for this Jim. I must admit, I'm more of a "Preset 2" kind of guy, and that sounded amazing. I'm sooooo tempted by this pedal, but think I'm going to save my cash for the Ventilator 2, in the hope that it's going to be even better! How greedy is that? SSM Occasionally, do something nice for a total stranger. They'll wonder what the hell is going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'm digging it. I'm also digging the sound of the SK1 Jim! I'm additionally also digging the playing. WTF. You make it look so easy! Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 That's because Jim plays "relaxed".... '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400’s; Wurlitzer 206; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module; B3X; Model D6; Moog Model D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Very nice demo. I'm still a fan of the internal leslie sim of the SK2, and while the MiniVent leslie sim is quite good it's not drastically better IMHO. So really it's the diff between the overdrives of the MiniVent and the SK2 that justifies using the MiniVent... is that your conclusion also Jim? Or is there more to it than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Gr8 man! I like that it inspired you even when making this demo! Says alot! "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Very nice demo. I'm still a fan of the internal leslie sim of the SK2, and while the MiniVent leslie sim is quite good it's not drastically better IMHO. So really it's the diff between the overdrives of the MiniVent and the SK2 that justifies using the MiniVent... is that your conclusion also Jim? Or is there more to it than that? Overdrive is much better, yes. "Better" in the sense that it's a truer authentic emulation of how a 122 overdrives. And I think the Vent also is a bit more "3D" sounding, especially in the upper end. But I do like how defined the SK sim is, especially for jazz gigs. I prefer the Vent on blues and rock gigs. Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'm not sure if I've asked this, but I see the new one requires it to be plugged into a power supply. Is there a reason why it couldn't be designed to run batteries as well? That would sure make a more sleek unit in my rig without having to have yet another external power supply to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mak1457 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Where do you order these at? The only ones that popped up on my Google search are for guitars. Hammond XK1-c, Hammond XPK-100, Yamaha FC-7, Spacestation V3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Gand Music, or Ashby Solutions are a couple of good vendors. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I must admit I really dig the form factor of the mini Vent over Burn or the old Vent. I wonder how easy using it as a Stop/Fast box would work though. I know the mechanism, but is pushing both switches together quick work or not. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mak1457 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 What I always wondered is how hard are those buttons to push down with your fingers? Foot, yes. Fingers, though, I wonder. Hammond XK1-c, Hammond XPK-100, Yamaha FC-7, Spacestation V3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 The buttons are pretty easy to push. They are responsive. Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanstern Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Jim I was wondering if you had had a chance to try the new Leslie Digital Leslie Pedal and (if so) how it compares to the mini Vent. The head keyboard guy at Sweetwater says the Leslie is killer and I have one on order. They expect to get it in next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 I'm supposed to get one from Hammond. I have not heard it yet. Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanstern Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Great. Please let us know your thoughts when you check it out. I was planning on ordering the mini Vent but Clete at Sweetwater convinced me to order the Leslie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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