I think that Doctor Smith would love the new Nord - check their home page
Hope he goes to Namm.
The only thing it lacks is the black white preset keys - I guess ppl will complane about. But given the formfactor and wheight (15 kg) you get all the sound in a very portable unit.
It will have presets lokated at the endblocks so you will quickly get the hang of it.
Yup... the XK3 sounds good, mind you, I suspect that Dr. Lonnie. Smith could make a reed organ or a paper and comb sound good. Always love his playing... its infectious, you just never know whats gonna happen next :) Shame they could not have fixed up a toggle switch for the Vent on the XK3. I think it was a bit of a stretch (time) for the Doc to reach the stomp buttons.
The Hammond sound from Dr. Lonnie Smith, Rhoda Scott and all the other legends is pure joy, pure bliss. When nobody and nothing can lighten me up, this will always be the cure! I love the Hammond sound!
OMG! Doctor Smith, you are BADDDD! Man it makes me happy to see you so happy when you are performing.... I too am a keyboardist, but really a vocalist. I would love to speak with you, Email me at: Huffproductions@yahoo.com 'C. Huff
The first time I saw the "Doctor" was with Paul Schaeffer on a you tube video with 2 other guists all playing Hammond B3s. They played with a horn section too! The song was "The Cat", and it was Incredible!!! I'll save up my money to buy the ventilator to use with my Roland JV 1080 sound module, and my vintage Yamaha SK-20 organ/strings/synth! Thanks again Doc!!! Tommy T., Madison, Wi.
I own a NE 2 and a Ventilator, and gotta tell ya...it blows me away everytime. In this video you couldn't really hear but the best feature IMO is the drive, it really sounds like a grungy 122 leslie, you gotta hear to believe.
i am trying my best to detect sarcasm in this ' keyboard sounds like crap' comment or he is really a doctor. he is a genius and on of the worlds best organists , i would have thought that was obvious .,. my goodness how bout a little respect here
@drkschneider No sarcasm. I don't care for the tone of a digital Hammond Never have. They lack the bass of a real B-3. I also think Nord makes a superior digital organ sim. Lonnie's playing is proficient. He clearly has a command of the instrument Although, I prefer other players more than he. Granted none of them are still living.
@sbigglesby my my where did you come from? I think your ears are crap mon any musician appreciates a Hammond B3 sound I said any musician which I don't think you are
Jackie Davis would have loved this magnificent machine! And I know I do, I have a leslie 125, it sounds real nice, but I would like to upgrade. I'm short on cash but I'll get that or the real thing someday! Great post! :D
I'm hoping Neo will add MIDI and stereo functionality to the Ventilator. Then I will be tempted. It sounds better than the H&K Rotosphere. For now, I'll keep gigging with my Leslie 860 (and leave the heavy Leslie 122 at home).
What's up with changing Leslie speed with your hands?! The Hammond XK3C expression pedal which can also change Leslie speed. Not sure if that can be adapted to the Ventilator, a deal breaker for me if it can't. In any case, a separate footswitch would work better.
@PetPromises Old-school Hammond players - that's how we do it. They didn't have the footswitch until well after the Leslie switch. Not all B3s have the footswitch (most don't.)
@Denvermorgan2000 No. The modern day Hammonds in my opinion do not deserve to be called Hammonds. The lack the warmth and tube feel on the original. Nord and Genuine Soundware make superior clones to the Hammonds. People have this notion that the clone wheels from Hammond are the true sound, they're not.
@Denvermorgan2000 I haven't tried running any of them through a real Leslie cab, so I can't comment there. But on their own, I think that other companies have done a better job digitally simulating the Leslie.
@Denvermorgan2000 The only thing the modern day Hammond organs have on their side is the name Hammond. If it weren't for that they'd be another hack company trying to sell their stuff. The drawbar pitches are thin, the Leslie simulations are very cheap as well. Nords sound better all around. The only good thing about Hammond is the layout, real drawbars with all the right physical controls. There are many better sound engines than Hammond though. GSi's VB3 paired ith a Hamichord smoke the XK-3c
Anything less than a tonewheel B3 (expect perhaps the newB3) is a wannabe B3 imo.
But being a wanna be B3 is not so bad either. It is a good master to try to follow and many do it very well. I have the Nord c1 and c2 and they provide me with a good sound and the ability to easily transport my sound. I normally bring my Lelsie 145 because I think it is worth the effort.
Check out what Nord will show at Namm - you will be blown away by the sound of Frederick
@b3groover I ordered my Ventilator about 4 days ago - MAN, I can't wait! I believe Dr. Lonnie Smith is playing (brilliantly as always) with a mono connection... I'm interested to hear the difference re mono vs. stereo (I'll use a small Behringer mixer for headphones) on the Ventilator, with my Nord C1.
@TheOrganiston9th What's up with the internal sim on the Nord C1? Ive recently got the C2, and the sim is simply fantastic, it's meant to be a new generation of the nord sims, so perhaps try and download the updated version for your C1 man?
The Doctor is in!
Farkelu 6 days ago
I think that Doctor Smith would love the new Nord - check their home page
Hope he goes to Namm.
The only thing it lacks is the black white preset keys - I guess ppl will complane about. But given the formfactor and wheight (15 kg) you get all the sound in a very portable unit.
It will have presets lokated at the endblocks so you will quickly get the hang of it.
misilen24 1 month ago
man he pushes the limits of that organ!
millerlite911 1 month ago in playlist Dope Videos
Unbelievable performance, but I think he can make any keyboard sounds so good. @sbigglesby, you have issues.
jvcforce 1 month ago 2
OT: Funny you never, but NEVER see anyone the calibre of the Doctor using a Nord.
pierstheoneandonly 2 months ago
many of us aspire to being musicians,but the secret is in Lonnies' face,look how much he is into it,this is keen,this is what it takes.
2145791 2 months ago
my facial expressions totally mimic his while hes playing hah
AakwardAardvark 3 months ago
Yup... the XK3 sounds good, mind you, I suspect that Dr. Lonnie. Smith could make a reed organ or a paper and comb sound good. Always love his playing... its infectious, you just never know whats gonna happen next :) Shame they could not have fixed up a toggle switch for the Vent on the XK3. I think it was a bit of a stretch (time) for the Doc to reach the stomp buttons.
Jammoko 3 months ago
@Jammoko You can wire up the standard 11 pin cable to route the stereo audio and use the XK Leslie switch for the Neo...
TheMadMusicMan 3 weeks ago
hes got such joy whenever he plays !! hes just feeling it
AakwardAardvark 3 months ago
The Hammond sound from Dr. Lonnie Smith, Rhoda Scott and all the other legends is pure joy, pure bliss. When nobody and nothing can lighten me up, this will always be the cure! I love the Hammond sound!
knoblauchtv 3 months ago
OMG! Doctor Smith, you are BADDDD! Man it makes me happy to see you so happy when you are performing.... I too am a keyboardist, but really a vocalist. I would love to speak with you, Email me at: Huffproductions@yahoo.com 'C. Huff
chuff255 4 months ago
The first time I saw the "Doctor" was with Paul Schaeffer on a you tube video with 2 other guists all playing Hammond B3s. They played with a horn section too! The song was "The Cat", and it was Incredible!!! I'll save up my money to buy the ventilator to use with my Roland JV 1080 sound module, and my vintage Yamaha SK-20 organ/strings/synth! Thanks again Doc!!! Tommy T., Madison, Wi.
Tommytkeys 5 months ago
Let the Doctor cure your souls
tonewheeler76 8 months ago 7
Fantastic performance !!!! THANK YOU, Doc
FONKIMAXOU 8 months ago
Ahh, the Dr. is in ... and he may only be a 'voodoo' Dr., but he got plenty of mojo. I love his playing; Lonnie swings, baby ...
vampyros1 9 months ago
Do you guys not know who this is? Geez. Lonnie Smith was playing Hammond Organ before any of us were ever born.
matthewwiley 9 months ago
I own a NE 2 and a Ventilator, and gotta tell ya...it blows me away everytime. In this video you couldn't really hear but the best feature IMO is the drive, it really sounds like a grungy 122 leslie, you gotta hear to believe.
0URS 9 months ago
lonnie smith: salesman
arnolincho 10 months ago
i am trying my best to detect sarcasm in this ' keyboard sounds like crap' comment or he is really a doctor. he is a genius and on of the worlds best organists , i would have thought that was obvious .,. my goodness how bout a little respect here
drkschneider 11 months ago 2
@drkschneider No sarcasm. I don't care for the tone of a digital Hammond Never have. They lack the bass of a real B-3. I also think Nord makes a superior digital organ sim. Lonnie's playing is proficient. He clearly has a command of the instrument Although, I prefer other players more than he. Granted none of them are still living.
sbigglesby 10 months ago
That keyboard sounds like crap.
sbigglesby 1 year ago
@sbigglesby my my where did you come from? I think your ears are crap mon any musician appreciates a Hammond B3 sound I said any musician which I don't think you are
rockethead555 9 months ago
Thank you Dr. Lonnie Smith!!!!
gimmesomelovinband 1 year ago
not sure this guy is really a doctor :)
martyg374 1 year ago
Jackie Davis would have loved this magnificent machine! And I know I do, I have a leslie 125, it sounds real nice, but I would like to upgrade. I'm short on cash but I'll get that or the real thing someday! Great post! :D
crazychiliquaker1959 1 year ago
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angie4josh 1 year ago
That sounds terrible through the cam. but if Lonnie says its good, its either good or hes getting paid a lot to pimp the ventilator.
dzlvs8 1 year ago
@dzlvs8 The latter is the most likely.
angie4josh 1 year ago
he´s so good! and this leslie-sim is a bit lighter than the "real mcoy" to take on gigs...
MrKeys57 1 year ago
I'm hoping Neo will add MIDI and stereo functionality to the Ventilator. Then I will be tempted. It sounds better than the H&K Rotosphere. For now, I'll keep gigging with my Leslie 860 (and leave the heavy Leslie 122 at home).
What's up with changing Leslie speed with your hands?! The Hammond XK3C expression pedal which can also change Leslie speed. Not sure if that can be adapted to the Ventilator, a deal breaker for me if it can't. In any case, a separate footswitch would work better.
PetPromises 1 year ago
@PetPromises Old-school Hammond players - that's how we do it. They didn't have the footswitch until well after the Leslie switch. Not all B3s have the footswitch (most don't.)
thesoundsmith 1 year ago
First time seeing Mr. Smith play... wow! I'm blown away. What soul and depth of expression. Totally inspiring. Thank you.
ReluctantSpider 1 year ago
The xk3 is no wanna be hammond it is a hammond.
Denvermorgan2000 1 year ago 7
@Denvermorgan2000 No. The modern day Hammonds in my opinion do not deserve to be called Hammonds. The lack the warmth and tube feel on the original. Nord and Genuine Soundware make superior clones to the Hammonds. People have this notion that the clone wheels from Hammond are the true sound, they're not.
TheMadMusicMan 1 year ago
@TheMadMusicMan Thats where you are wrong i have an xk3c
and when its plugged into a real leslie and just a little tweaking
it sounds great its really close you should try one though a leslie
before talking about something you dont know about go play one
though a real leslie then come back and the vent sounds great too
a real leslie will change your mind about the xk3c now the rest of the clones
i would agree they are not that good the nord is pretty good though.
Denvermorgan2000 1 year ago
@Denvermorgan2000 I haven't tried running any of them through a real Leslie cab, so I can't comment there. But on their own, I think that other companies have done a better job digitally simulating the Leslie.
TheMadMusicMan 1 year ago
well the xk3c simulator is a lot better than the previous xk3 and i feel its better than nord but the ventilator blows them all away.
Denvermorgan2000 1 year ago
@Denvermorgan2000 The only thing the modern day Hammond organs have on their side is the name Hammond. If it weren't for that they'd be another hack company trying to sell their stuff. The drawbar pitches are thin, the Leslie simulations are very cheap as well. Nords sound better all around. The only good thing about Hammond is the layout, real drawbars with all the right physical controls. There are many better sound engines than Hammond though. GSi's VB3 paired ith a Hamichord smoke the XK-3c
TheMadMusicMan 1 year ago
@TheMadMusicMan Well dont buy one but as for me i think they great.
Denvermorgan2000 1 year ago
@Denvermorgan2000 maybe you meant leslie but ya i feel you the sound is real!
AakwardAardvark 3 months ago
@Denvermorgan2000
Anything less than a tonewheel B3 (expect perhaps the newB3) is a wannabe B3 imo.
But being a wanna be B3 is not so bad either. It is a good master to try to follow and many do it very well. I have the Nord c1 and c2 and they provide me with a good sound and the ability to easily transport my sound. I normally bring my Lelsie 145 because I think it is worth the effort.
Check out what Nord will show at Namm - you will be blown away by the sound of Frederick
misilen24 1 month ago
@misilen24 So nord is coming with something new i will check it out thanks man.
Denvermorgan2000 1 month ago
it would sound even better if he hooked it up in stereo like its supposed to be.
Denvermorgan2000 1 year ago
Excellent Demo Thanks Lonnie, I couldn't find a Ventilator here in the USA, I use the Boss RT-20
Bobby1961D 1 year ago
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Pappanucc 1 year ago
What song is dr smith playing in this vid?
73rhodes 1 year ago
I need a Doctor (Lonnie Smith!) in the house! The house is Jazz at the Bistro in St. Louis! Come to St. Louis, Dr. Lonnie Smith!
Tattookub 1 year ago
Dr. Lonnie- You always bring a smile to my face when you play da B3!!
tonewheeler1 1 year ago
WOW - the best demo of the Vent yet.
Is that a mono speaker he's playing through?!?
hardbop200 1 year ago
@hardbop200 YES.
tekis0 1 year ago
Oh god... fucking good!!!
Whitesinners 1 year ago
hoping to get back to Indy in time to see the Dr. at the Jazz Kitchen Monday.
ankerk 1 year ago
You are the cat's meow
rgwaldron 1 year ago
The Doctor sounds great. Ventilator sounds great. Cool unit; I'll have mine on the road with me too.
b3groover 1 year ago
@b3groover I ordered my Ventilator about 4 days ago - MAN, I can't wait! I believe Dr. Lonnie Smith is playing (brilliantly as always) with a mono connection... I'm interested to hear the difference re mono vs. stereo (I'll use a small Behringer mixer for headphones) on the Ventilator, with my Nord C1.
TheOrganiston9th 1 year ago
@TheOrganiston9th What's up with the internal sim on the Nord C1? Ive recently got the C2, and the sim is simply fantastic, it's meant to be a new generation of the nord sims, so perhaps try and download the updated version for your C1 man?
hugleberthumperdink 1 year ago
bad !
soulsugar2 1 year ago