The Perfect Hammond Organ Replication...??

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   I am purchasing the B4 II software for the hammond sounds, because I have read it is the best...but now I need a controller to copy it as close as possible!!

First off, the main question is, what can you reccommend??? Price is not an issue...the only issue is that I NEED to be able to play alot of Genesis, King Crimson, Yes, Renaissance, Strawbs, and others of the like as close if not exactly as they did it!

Here is what I have found, let me know what you think!

http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=564&ParentId=80

Now, I assume all the hammonds were double keyboards like this, so that is what I need to buy, a combo!  But what do you guys here suggest to me?

Thank you so much guys!

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The Lost Chord Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 23 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1907	Topic: The Perfect Hammond Organ Replication...?? Posted: June 12 2006 at 17:27
	I am purchasing the B4 II software for the hammond sounds, because I have read it is the best...but now I need a controller to copy it as close as possible!! First off, the main question is, what can you reccommend??? Price is not an issue...the only issue is that I NEED to be able to play alot of Genesis, King Crimson, Yes, Renaissance, Strawbs, and others of the like as close if not exactly as they did it! Here is what I have found, let me know what you think! http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=564&ParentId=80 Now, I assume all the hammonds were double keyboards like this, so that is what I need to buy, a combo! But what do you guys here suggest to me? Thank you so much guys!

Jaydubz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 12 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 100	Posted: June 12 2006 at 22:41
	It's a sweet one - and it's pricey at about $4,500.00. Don't get ahead of yourself, LC... A.) Learn the B4 inside and out, as well as the other soft-synths you're initially getting. B.) How much theory do you have under your belt? Without it, you're flyin' blind...focus on the classical harmony if you want to pull those Banks voicings correctly. What about your technique - how are you approaching the two most important aspects of playing? that should be your primary focus right now...
	"Music is the best." ~ FZ

The Lost Chord Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 23 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1907	Posted: June 12 2006 at 23:29
	well ive been playing by ear for years, and know all of the scales by heart and fly through them with ease...i solo very well and can play almost everything i hear Whenevr someone tried to show me music theory i already know what they are talking about from natural playing... Are there any tips you can throw at me that a true master would know that i might not? I know there is always more to learn, but where should i go to learn it? I feel like everything thats out there i already know, and now its just a matter of building on my own style and improving my speed and technicality as well as harmonics.

Jaydubz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 12 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 100	Posted: June 12 2006 at 23:50
	1. Buy a copy of Piston's "Harmony" - and memorize it. 2. Buy a copy of Levine's "Jazz Theory Book" - and memorize it. If you can make it through these two books and fully comprehend them, they will be the cornerstone of your musicianship, and it will all truly "make sense"!
	"Music is the best." ~ FZ

The Lost Chord Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 23 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1907	Posted: June 12 2006 at 23:59
	thank you!

The Lost Chord Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 23 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1907	Posted: June 13 2006 at 00:01
	is this the right book? Walter Piston 1964 Harmony I am finding many diffeent versions of Harmony, mind sending a picture of what it looks like? THANKS! Edited by The Lost Chord - June 13 2006 at 00:05

Jaydubz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 12 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 100	Posted: June 13 2006 at 00:45
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