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I would not recommend the VK7. it initially sounds impressive, but one soon realizes how thin and plasticky it sounds. if you use the Leslie plug to connect a real Leslie, you lose the reverb and overdrive effect (what was the point in putting them on there if you can't use them?) you can find these used all day long for $1000. the best package I've found (I own one) is the Voce V3. it has a fatter, warmer, beefier sound. a one rack space unit with presets. every parameter is controllable by MIDI. it also has an optional drawbar unit which sits conveniently on your keyboard. it has a 6 pin 122 socket on the back of the rack unit, an effects loop (for reverb, overdrive, delay, gating, or any other effect,) and jacks to connect a volume pedal, speed switch, and brake switch (for the internal Leslie effect.) it's also USA made, with superb feel, build quality. although the Leslie effect is super editable, it leaves a bit to be desired. I've A/B'ed this with my B3, playing both through identical 122s, and it's dead on for the most part. not QUITE as fat, chorus isn't quite as intense, but it's the closest to the real thing out there, and I've tried them all. I've also spent extensive time with the VK7. I would recommend the Voce V5 however, since the Leslie effect of the V3 isn't quite up to par, it's a unit about the size of the V3 drawbar controller. it has the drawbars, a handful of presets, and no Leslie effect. you don't have to worry about a rack mount unit either. hook this up to a real Les, and you're ready to rock.
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