Let's do the Rhodes poll.
Let's do the Rhodes poll.
Now that the EP7 has had a good shake-out, it's time! Feel free to let us know why you made your pick...it's not an easy choice.
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For me (on an NE4) it was close between 1 and 2, but I went with EP1, even though sometimes I find the bell sound too intrusive. Those first two seem to be the most classic sounding, and since I play a lot of mid-70s stuff they match that well.
Sparkletop sounds too much like vibes for me, and the Amped wasn't the revelation I'd hoped for when I first saw the file size.
Sparkletop sounds too much like vibes for me, and the Amped wasn't the revelation I'd hoped for when I first saw the file size.
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Re: Let's do the Rhodes poll.
of all I prefer the EP7 but if I could choose two, I also voted for the EP2
(however my experience is based on the Electro 3)
(however my experience is based on the Electro 3)
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Voted for EP7. EP 2 and 6 runners-up (runner-ups?) depending on context.
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EP2 is really great but it thins out in the upper octaves, so it doesn't cut live in the band when soloing. This shortcoming is so obvious that I can't understand why Clavia never gave us an improved version of this great sample of a Herbie-like Rhodes-tone.
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I mainly use EP1, I have also created a program where I blend it with EP3 (65/35 ratio) to just add some more "attack noises" that EP3 has. Sometimes I also use EP2 and EP4, the Amped does not impress me much.
PS: I'd love a new sample with the character of Neosoul Keys Suitcase!
PS: I'd love a new sample with the character of Neosoul Keys Suitcase!
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Man, the Chick Corea Spain rhodes is getting no love!
But that being said, I'm a '67 Sparkletop guy. Overtones are great, add in some Pan, Phase, and just a touch of delay. Savage piano!
But that being said, I'm a '67 Sparkletop guy. Overtones are great, add in some Pan, Phase, and just a touch of delay. Savage piano!
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>EP2 is really great but it thins out in the upper octaves<
Yes, I've noticed that too...tried to remedy it with the equalizer but couldn't.
Yes, I've noticed that too...tried to remedy it with the equalizer but couldn't.
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Yes, i also tried this for years without any success... equalizing doesn't change the substance of a sample.emartin149 wrote:
Yes, I've noticed that too...tried to remedy it with the equalizer but couldn't.
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>equalizing doesn't change the substance of a sample.<
I know some people swear by it, but equalization shouldn't be necessary with high-end samples. I'm not sure why I should have to equalize a 100mb acoustic piano sample, unless I'm admitting that the speaker I'm using is not up to the task. And if I've sprung the moolah for a Nord, then I really should have a decent sound system to run it through.
I play in a rock/pop environment and I've found that there's so many points of equalization - the Nord, my personal Yamaha mixer, my Electrovoice speakers, and the band's own mixing board - that it becomes a chase keeping up with all the dials. It's not making much of a difference anyway, especially with the rest of the band wailing away. Maybe in a quiet jazz environment it would matter...
I know some people swear by it, but equalization shouldn't be necessary with high-end samples. I'm not sure why I should have to equalize a 100mb acoustic piano sample, unless I'm admitting that the speaker I'm using is not up to the task. And if I've sprung the moolah for a Nord, then I really should have a decent sound system to run it through.
I play in a rock/pop environment and I've found that there's so many points of equalization - the Nord, my personal Yamaha mixer, my Electrovoice speakers, and the band's own mixing board - that it becomes a chase keeping up with all the dials. It's not making much of a difference anyway, especially with the rest of the band wailing away. Maybe in a quiet jazz environment it would matter...