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simajanpa · Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Posts: 47 Location: Rhode Island

Greeting all: I haven't visited here for quite some time....been content with my TEX76 for years now.

My Kronos question for you is, How does the CX3 sound?

Everyone raves about the pianos and such, but I haven't heard much on the organ.

Frankly I never really cared that much for the old CX3....so has it improved enough, and is it tweakable enough, like my VK8m?

I now use a Roland VK8m for my organ sounds and I love it. I love the growl and tone of the Roland.

So just wonder if anyone has used the Roland and can do a little comparison for me.

For the record I now use a Korg TEX76, Roland VK8m, Yamaha XS Rack, and a Roland Fantom XR.

The Roland XR is already on the block, but I need to know if the VK8m & TEX76 can go too. To be replaced with the Kronos. The Yammy will stay.

Doing Jazz, R&B, Blues, Rock....but not heavy stuff like Deep Purple.

Thanks
Paul

michelkeijzers · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: Kronos CX3 Question

simajanpa · Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Posts: 47 Location: Rhode Island

Thanks for the reply: I have been searching around this forum since I posted this, and have yet to find a comparason to the VK8m.

Some say that the CX3 is very tweakable though, and you should be able to get a good sound from it with a little time spent.

The Leslie sim on the Roland is top shelf for live work and especially recording. I just gave up my Hammond M3 and gorgeous Leslie145 because I was getting a comperable sound from the VK8m.

So just wondering still if I can do the same with the Kronos/CX3.

Paul

michelkeijzers · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:48 pm Post subject:

LyonsT · Junior Member Joined: 27 Jun 2011 Posts: 70 Location: UK

I've played it, while is isn't 'bad' it's more 'unique' is it NOT a Hammond B3 or even close the Leslie simulation leaves a lot to be desired, the whole reason I purchased the Hammond SK1 on top of the Kronos was for that very reason, it is however an ok ORGAN not Hammond sound.

I don't recommend it if you are using it heavily for the organ sound, get a real Hammond or a Hammond Suzuki Clonewheel, which now are just as good as the real thing if you ask me. the SK1 for example is just 7KG at that weight you cant complain haha
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simajanpa · Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Posts: 47 Location: Rhode Island

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I've used the VK8m and own a CX3. I'd take the CX3 over the VK8m any day of the week.

phattbuzz · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:36 pm Post subject:

I'm looking forward to using the CX3 emulation so I don't have to cart my Hammond and Leslie around to gigs. I've listened to quite a few of the CX3 vids on YouTube and they sound pretty damn good. I did get a chance to play the first CX3 in a store when it first came out and I wasn't overly impressed - however, I have to take into account the amp I was using in the store. Also, the fx section on the Kronos should help to give it just the right bite I may need. I know I will be spending a lot of time getting it to work right for me and I don't plan on getting rid of my A100 until I'm positive this will work for me.
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simajanpa · Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Posts: 47 Location: Rhode Island

BillW · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:22 pm Post subject:

simajanpa · Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Posts: 47 Location: Rhode Island