quick hammond question!

hey!

Im new to these forums and would like to ask a quick question!

Im looking to get a decent hammond sound spending the least amount of dosh possible really. im thinking along the lines of a midi controller and a sound module of some sort.

The question is - can anyone advise on what I should be looking at?

my main keyboard is an old Yamaha EX5, but the organs on that just dont cut the mustard - no matter how u tweak em!

old school yes I am!

cheers!

Look for a Roland VK8M module,does the work for me

Soryt

I have Native Instrumnets B4 on my studio computer and I like it's sound and set-up flexibility. It sounds good enought that I've thought about loading it on a laptop so I could use it live.

Yes,he B4 is one of the best simulations,only to controle the drawbars you need a extra controler,.Look at this site >> http://www.doepfer.de/home_e.htm
This company makes controllers for the B4.

Regards,
Soryt

Im kinda wary of the laptop scenario during live gigs - id be thinking its gonna crash its gonna crash!!!

If you have XP on board and no other programs running you havent to be afraid for crashing,B4 is a very stable program.
But you must have a decent sound card with Asio drivers on board,because the latency.
Go to the site of NI b4 to look at the recommandations.
Btw thats one of the reasons i use the Roland VK8M module,it sounds good and the great sliders(drawbars) on it,ideal for live playing.

Regards,
Soryt

If you're looking out for pure organ sounds and nothing else, I too would recommend the VK-8M. Pretty good stuff going on there.

But otherwise, I suggest you take a peak at the Nord Electro2 Rack. It is missing out on some things which the VK has (most importantly reverb and amps, everything else is nuggets). On the other hand, the Electro2 does not only serve as an incredible organ module, but also contains simply gorgeous, lush samples of rhodes, wurlie, clav and cp80. I know several people who own the electro, and they're very satisfied. Some people get really fuzzy about the virtual drawbars, but they work great for me.


And finally, if you'd also be looking out for an organ-like controller - check out the Doepfer d3m.

that Nord sounds cool....right - now to find one that doesnt blow a hole in my bank!

Chk out the Diversi organ site

Hi,
First post here. I´ve played keys for something like 25 years and tried a lot of both harware and software organs. Today I use the Hammond XK-1 which have a very authentic sound and feel. I past years I´ve used software like the B4 and VB3. If you´re on a tight budget take a look at the VB3. It costs a fraction of the B4 and have IMHO more bite than the B4.

GSi - Soundware for musicians

Cheers
Anders