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I am saving up and planning to add a clonewheel to my rig. Currently I use a MODX6 and have an 88 Casio below as a controller. All sounds are generated by the MODX. I've added Organamation to the MODX plus some custom stuff I've made. I want to add a proper clonewheel with waterfall keys and draw bars and use on-board effects and Leslie but each has advantages and I can't find any of them on the island I live on. Your recommendations please.
From least expensive to most.
Roland VR-730
+adds classic roland sounds to my rig
+the only 76 key I am considering
+complete sound set, capable as acting as a backup if the MODX dies on a gig
+Looks great
-may not sound the best of this group
-slightly worried about midi as my last Roland (Juno DS) had some really odd midi things going on. It didn't play well in a hardware rig.
Crumar Mojo 61
+Great sound and Leslie
-Worried about quality, portability (size and weight) and service in Canada
-very good but limited other sounds. I could limp through a gig if I had to use it as backup but barely.
Yamaha YC 61
-Unproven and new, but Yamaha so should be solid
+/-great sound set but duplicates the MODX in almost every way so no added capability other than organ, great as a backup
-a little bit expensive. Wish it was under $2000 but it isn't here.
Hammond XK-1c
-most expensive
-I know nothing of addition sounds and midi capabilities.
-really I know nothing about it except it's $3000
From least expensive to most.
Roland VR-730
+adds classic roland sounds to my rig
+the only 76 key I am considering
+complete sound set, capable as acting as a backup if the MODX dies on a gig
+Looks great
-may not sound the best of this group
-slightly worried about midi as my last Roland (Juno DS) had some really odd midi things going on. It didn't play well in a hardware rig.
Crumar Mojo 61
+Great sound and Leslie
-Worried about quality, portability (size and weight) and service in Canada
-very good but limited other sounds. I could limp through a gig if I had to use it as backup but barely.
Yamaha YC 61
-Unproven and new, but Yamaha so should be solid
+/-great sound set but duplicates the MODX in almost every way so no added capability other than organ, great as a backup
-a little bit expensive. Wish it was under $2000 but it isn't here.
Hammond XK-1c
-most expensive
-I know nothing of addition sounds and midi capabilities.
-really I know nothing about it except it's $3000
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