Ventilator II vs Hammond SK2 Leslie
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Quite a few people would like to know what the Neo Instruments Ventilator II sounds like and what does it change. Here is a demo with different organ configurations. I am comparing the Ventilator with the internal Hammond SK2 Leslie simulator.
I have tried to keep the sound quite neutral but I usally mix the ventilator drive with the internal SK2 drive and tweek a bit the sound in order to get the best result.
Recorded with a Focusrite Scarlett. Enjoy!
Thanks for comparing the SK2 with the Ventilator II. I wondered how the two sounded side by side.
This isn't even a contest ..... Hammond has FINALLY nailed the perfect Leslie algorithm when they introduced the XK-1 and XK-3 ....
You don't need another box to muck up the works ! 🙄
Many thanks for comparing !!
I just saw this video, I currently use my ventilator 2 with a Korean BX3 and it's awesome, keep on rocking 🤟
Cheers. I've played for quite a few years on a vintage Korg CX3. It sounded great. If you want to hear the Ventilator tweeked up, I've got a cover of Deep Purple's Burn on my channel. Rock on!
Actually the SK2's Leslie simulator sounds pretty good for a built in effect. Was surprised that it was usable if you needed it in a pinch. The Ventilator II does have a unique sound. I'm shopping for a Leslie effect now for an XK1 I just ;picked up. This one will go on the list.
I've got a cover of Deep Purple's Burn where the ventilator is tweeked if you want to see what it can do.
@@DaFoozy I'll check that out
Thanks for the upload! helped a lot :D I The MK build-in Leslie simulator is really good in my opinion! I think the Vent is more phasing and high end (It has more overtones) and I really love the phasing sound especially in combination with the overdrive as it rotates fast ;) Killing!!! Buying this soon!!
OK, first let me say, I am NOT a musician.
BUT, I grew up in a family of keyboard players.
I can EASILY hear the difference, with the simulator.
It sounds like both (Leslie) speaker reflectors are
mounted on the same shaft, completely IN phase.
You would NEVER hear that, with a real Leslie.
Also, with the real unit, you're going to hear the
different enhancement units accelerating and
decelerating at different speeds. That is a
MAJOR part of the Leslie. (The treble horns
will speed up and slow down more quickly,
than the bass reflector. And, that is just physics.)
Close, but no enchilada!
steve
A huge Hammond SK proprietary feature: The horn and woofer speeds can be highly adjustable in the SK models. Then you can not escape hearing the 'doppler effect' differences. Also SK 96 tonewheels are adjustable. No other brand offers that feature.
Uh, the Neo Vent does speed up the treble and bass separately... That's like the main thing it does. Close, but no enchilada Steve :-)
I've had both the SK and the 'Vent and have concluded that if you want 99% of a real Leslie in an effects pedal, get the 'Vent (especially the Vent II). If you are satisfied with 80-85% of a real Leslie, the SK provides that. If you don't happen to own an SK, chances are the Vent is going to substantially improve the Leslie (and organ) sound on your board.
And what do you think between xk 1c and sk1?
A sim will always just be a sim in room (out a sizable pa, a different story) but of the two sims here the SK built in was noticeably better (more accurate rotation, ramp up/down, cab tone sim, and belt flutter/slip simulation). I'm really baffled reading from so many "you need to get a ventilator". It seems like parroting and sales fodder. If you own a newer clone you likely have the best possible already onhand (again, for a sim that is).
Rather than throwing $ at pedals consider adding a real leslie ( vintage or new, of any reasonable sort). That's money well spent for working organists (imo)
Well it depends. If it's just staying at home and you don't need to carry the Leslie around, yeah of course. Personally, I find the internal Leslie too studio clean, a bit boring. Also, of you want multiple effects before the Leslie such as a valve preamp, you can't use the internal Leslie. I personally wouldn't go anywhere without my ventilator.
But for the price of a new or good condition Leslie, you can get a Neo Vent, a new keyboard, and a bigass keyboard amp, and still have money left over! I agree, nothing like the real thing, but the pedal isn't a bad substitute for the average keyboard player
The Hammond SK2 Leslie is very much better. This is a realistic Leslie Sound. The Ventilator II is to phasing and unreal.
+DaFoozy Oh thank you so much for the reply. yes I'll just watch the time and listen. I now went out of the sound comparison and because the SK 1 was better. Very best regards from Anni from Germany
Like the jon Lord licks
I still prefer the Leslie with teeth. The 3300!
I have the SK2 and enjoy the current generation of the built in Leslie. If the Vent is at factory default, why is the horn rotor going TWICE the speed in 'chorale' mode ?? It is as if they have TWO mikes on it at 180 degrees..... If you can, see what that is all about then post another for us ? Thanks for the effort... Now, for a really live feel, I bought the Leslie 'Studio 12'... that is one little 75lb. powerhouse (with the SK2) !!
I can hear it helps somewhat but worth paying 500 or more?? I know us keyboardists are always looking to better our sound, but does the audience care? i doubt it. The real deal is always a real Leslie, even with a crappy organ? and or a clone, anything will sound better with a Leslie.. I find this Neo is way overated!! I heard that the GSI Burn is better for simulated leslie and overdrive, and you can edit more of the sounds!!!
how are you changing rotary speed on ventilator? do you have a switch, how is it hooked up?
thanks. couldnt see the half moon switch