sbrock1san.rr.com Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 I haven't found a store that has any leslie simulators in stock, and I was wondering if anyone has one of these and has an opinion. I don't have an organ but I would be using it on organ samples and with my electric guitars. How is the leslie effect on other types of keyboard sounds, such as pads ? I see the Hughes and Kettner Rotosphere selling for $300. Is there another model I should look at too. I played the Line 6 Modulation Modeler with my guitar and I liked the rotory speaker effect but didn't like the other sounds enough to buy it, and I already have enough chorus and flange effects already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 There's a ton of things that are meant to simulate the Leslie sound on the market. I actually participated in a roundup of them Keyboard did last year. (It's on their website in the "Features" section.) I recall liking the sound of the Rotosphere a lot, but myself and a few other players felt there was a little too much tremolo on the bass frequencies. The discontinued Korg Toneworks G3 (not to be confused with the Apple computer) is killer if you can find one. The Voce Spin II isn't bad either. The Leslie sound on other sorts of keyboard sounds is hit or miss. I sometimes use a slow Leslie (real) on my Rhodes. If you like what happens, then it's good! http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif For the B3-obsessed, the most realistic solution short of the real thing is a dedicated B3 clone (Korg new CX-3, Roland VK-7, Voce V-5, etc) driving a Motion Sound Pro-3T or R3-147. Certainly not the most affordable way to go. Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbrock1san.rr.com Posted August 12, 2001 Author Share Posted August 12, 2001 I do remember Keyboard magazine saying the Korg G3 was good, but they had become impossible to find by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 I own a Pro3T. It sounds great & authentic, and is much easier to cart around than a real Leslie. Originally posted by SteveFortner: For the B3-obsessed, the most realistic solution short of the real thing is a dedicated B3 clone (Korg new CX-3, Roland VK-7, Voce V-5, etc) driving a Motion Sound Pro-3T or R3-147. Certainly not the most affordable way to go. I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar_dup1 Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 Hello. I own a ToneWorks G4, I use it for my Hammond XB-2 (when I can´t get my Leslie) or through my guitar. In 2 months I hope to buy a new organ (Xk-2) and then maybe then I can sale my Tonework G4 to you. omarporsiempre@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3fiend Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 You are going to hate me for this... but I own TWO Korg G4's. I have one for my Hammond XK-2, and got the other one for a spare should the first one ever die. I use the spare for rhodes sounds to give a nice slightly warbly woodsy amp sound to it. and no, I will not connsider selling one http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/biggrin.gif - its my secret weapon to make that Jon Lord Deep Purple overly-overdriven sound. -Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 Oh, it's the G4 and not the G3. Korg had a G3 as well, which I think was a multi-effects? Does anyone use a KBR-3D? That's the Motion Sound amp with stereo speakers and a Pro-3T in the top, essentially. I've been thinking about selling my monster pair of powered Mackies for one of these. Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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