J_tour Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Yeah, I know. So, I can pick up a Mini Vent II in the "instrument" version, but not the "organ" version. Of course I'd be using it for a clonewheel. What exactly is the difference between using the "instrument" version between the organ version? I imagine line-level inputs, and some EQ burned into the outputs maybe. Never been that clear, despite the numerous threads on here. Also, even on the "instrument" version, I assume I can use a half-moon switch drilled into my old XK-1, yes? I understand there may be a mod needed, but it is possible, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 You should stick with the organ version. The only way to use an external speed control is via a specialized modification. Last time I checked, there was only one person doing these, and they are no longer offering the service. Hence, I recommend looking for a regular Vent or Vent II. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obxa Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 On a "regular " mini vent It's not a big deal to do the modification for someone who's comfortable swapping out the switch. I 'm usually fearless, but wasn't comfortable on the smaller size of this thing. I took mine to a local guitar amp guy and he charged me $35. 00. (including the new jack). I actually sent an email to the the Neo folks and they suggested to do just that. So it's not imperative to track down the Ashby solutions mod anymore. I use either an arcade button switch box I made, (sorry no pic) or any momentary switch pedal. I also have a vintage leslie half moon getting ready to wire up a 1/4 to. Don't know anything about the organ-vs guitar versions though. Apologies for the ugly- This is my low-rent Vent rig that lives under a Hammond A100 I use on a weekly Church Broadcast. 1 Quote Chris Corso www.chriscorso.org Lots of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill bosco Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 apparently , your box is set up to use a remote momentary on switch . your vintage leslie switch won't work properly with it . the ashby solutions mod was a bit more complicated and enabled the mini vent to operate normally with conventional leslie three way switches . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obxa Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Thanks Bill. I'm on the road right now and can't look at it, but think my Leslie switch was set up as just an off-on thing. perhaps as just two-way. Doesn't look like a normal one- I think it's labeled as Chorale or something. I vaguely remember something about those being used with 122s? I used to use it on my Nord Electro's wired to a stereo plug- but would sometimes not always work.. Soon as I get home, would love to get some feed back on it. Quote Chris Corso www.chriscorso.org Lots of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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