sqrblk Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Bear with me, I'm new to this... have a Motif 8, looking for a 2nd keyboard with good B3s, clav, wurlitzer, etc. without hammer effect keys (more akin to organ) Not worried about sequencer, and numerous bells and whistles. From reading previous posts, the Nord and CX3 are the best bets. Any thoughts or suggestions without having to go straight to a Hammond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 From your description, you want the Nord. It has great B3, wonderful wurli and stellar clav. Great effects with an old school vibe that you can turn off and on with dedicated switches. The Nord does not have authentic drawbars, which is an issue to some serious B3 aficianados. The only other drawback is that it is not multitimbral - you can't play organ and piano at the same time. The CX3 has very good B3 too, but that's all - no pianos. Moe --- "I keep wanting to like it's sound, but every demo seems to demonstrate that it has the earth-shaking punch and peerless sonics of the Roland Gaia. " - Tusker http://www.hotrodmotm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Agreed with what Moe posted. If you're truly critical of a good clav and Wurli in the same board as an authentic Hammond, then the Nord Electro is the only true choice for you. Clonk here for the Nord website (although I'm sure you already know where it is... but I'm feeling extra-helpful today. ) Cheers, SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Another post to say the same thing -- if you need clavs and wurlies in addition to Hammond, then you absolutely want the Nord Electro. I gig with one. I miss real drawbars a lot. But the feel of the keys is awesome, and somehow it just seems more like a "real instrument" than any other synth-like keyboard I've ever owned. --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridog6996 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Just to officially beat the dead horse: You want the Nord. I for one don't mind the "drawbuttons" on the Nord. Sure, it's a different idea, but the job gets done, and that's all that matters to me. After you get a little familiar with the board it's not an issue at all in my mind. My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 sqrblk: Your Motif 8 is generally considered to be one of the more authentic instruments for "clav, wurlitzer, etc.", in both sound and feel. Not too sure why you'd want an organ/synth type of keyboard for those. However, in addition to the highly-touted Electro http://www.musikmarkthamburg.de/images/electro2kombi.jpeg there is also: the Roland VK-8 http://www.rolandus.com/images/products/galleries/489/VK-8_la.gif and the Roland V-Combo (VR-760) http://www.rolandus.com/images/products/galleries/754/VR-760_lg.gif For straight-out B-3 there's the Hammond XK-3 http://hammondorganco.com/images/xk3_tubes.jpg and the Korg CX-3 http://www.musikmarkthamburg.de/images/KRCX3_3.jpg Also, an inexpensive surprise could be: the Casio WK3700 http://www.infomusic.home.pl/galeria/hardware/Casio%20WK-3700.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe P Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Jeep, You're killing me! I'm am now dying from GAS! Regards, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Well, there's a bunch of pictures of keyboards, but... as much as I love my Motif ES7, I have to say I feel a more 'authentic' vibe from the Electro for both Clav and Wurli parts. YMMV, of course. I also own a VK8, but didn't bother suggesting it, because of the aforementioned requirement for 'authentic clav & wurli' the original poster wanted. Same goes for all the others Jeep suggested. The CX3 and XK3 are both wonderful tonewheel emulations, but have none of the other requirements. Cheers, SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Fiala Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Don't forget a Voce V5 - this would be a simple add on for B3 sounds....and it has drawbars, and is inexpensive. Of course, it doesn't have clavs, etc. Tom F. "It is what it is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 A refresh of the pertinent portion of the original post seems to be in order, here. Originally posted by sqrblk: looking for a 2nd keyboard with good B3s, clav, wurlitzer, etc. without hammer effect keys (more akin to organ) Important to note: keyboard, clav, wurlitzer. Cheers, SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidLifeCrisis Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 SG is right as usual. If you Google "keyboard, clav and wurlitzer" the first keyboard returned is the Nord Electro 2. No sense debating it any further. Steve A Lifetime of Peace, Love and Protest Music www.rock-xtreme.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Originally posted by MidLifeCrisis: No sense debating it any further. LOL... well, given that the Voce, Korg, Hammond and Roland are all without the Clav and Wurli, and the Voce is a module, I'd say it was pretty clear-cut, no? Just trying to keep the thread on focus... we've got plenty of "my clonewheel's better than your clonewheel" threads in this forum as it is. Cheers, SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Fiala Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Quite right, SG - just trying to offer options and "think outside the box"... Tom F. "It is what it is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Originally posted by Tom Fiala: Quite right, SG - just trying to offer options and "think outside the box"... Absolutely, Tom... just making sure we don't miss out on the original criteria along the way. The V5 is a great box, when it's played through a real rotary. I never got a chance to try the Spin II sim, but the original Spin left me cold. Haven't yet laid hands on any of the other outboard Leslie sims out there. Have you got one of these in your rig? Cheers, SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrafon Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Originally posted by Sven Golly: Just trying to keep the thread on focus... we've got plenty of "my clonewheel's better than your clonewheel" threads in this forum as it is. Cheers, SG [/QB]Just to be clear - as you can all see, my clonewheel IS better than yours. LOL http://www.9inchnails.net/remix-files/pictures/keyboard2.jpg But seriously, did the original poster buy an Electro yet? And, if not, what are you waiting for!!!!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Originally posted by garrafon: Just to be clear - as you can all see, my clonewheel IS better than yours. LOL Damn... can't argue with empirical evidence like that! Cheers, SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Hey, sqrblk ! This was your first post in our Keyboard Corner forum, so welcome aboard. We strive to give timely and appropriate advice, so please tune back in here, buddy, and help us to help you out by giving us some feedback. Musically, where are you coming from? Clue us in as to what you're trying to do, and perhaps, why. The Nord Electro is certainly regarded as an excellent instrument and a front-running contender, but it sure as hell isn't the only way to satisfy your title request: "NEED A B3" Your desire for a board "without hammer effect keys (more akin to organ)" led me to suggest checking out the Rolands too, which are also capable of " (B3s,) clav, wurlitzer, etc." The Motif 8 you already own is very competent at these sounds, so the addition of a Korg, Hammond XK, or an Electro would seemingly satisfy the fact that you "NEED A B3". (And, at $400, with reasonably legit Hammond tones, that Casio is sick.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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