I also found the Wurly and CP70 not quite there no matter how much I tweaked it - I ended up using the factory MODX 'CP80 Bright' on gigs. I still had to tweak the Purgatory 'Mark I' a fair bit to get it where I like it (my go-to Rhodes on the Nord is the 'Nefertiti XL'). I haven't tried the two side by side, but I still don't find the Purgatory to be the winner over Nord, although it's very close. Still the old small stuff - some of them are nearly 20 years old! I can't understand how Nord can bring out their new Nord Piano 5 now without a single new Piano or EP sample on it.? And for me, the âenhanced' Nord samples are slightly better than the old versions, but it's really not a night and day-difference, and i play them extensively on my Stage and my Electro. They are more detailed, they sound nicer and simply more authentic than those Nord ep's. Yes, to have the Purgatory Creek samples in a hardware keyboard alone is worth it to purchase a Modx - they are great and, in my opinion in a different league than the Nord Rhodes samples. Hence, why so many KCers own too many keyboards and VSTs that all make Rhodes sounds. Of course attention to detail in the programming to get the instrument to respond well with the included action or a controller - they can all spend countless hours creating something that feels like an instrument you enjoy to play. ![]() Sometimes developers/sound designers pick a model that has quirks - which I sort of like as well because the imperfections give it some character. I like the Purgatory Creek libraries a lot because the source instruments really sound cared for and the samples are direct line out captures. Much has to do with the condition and setup of the source instrument and typically they opt for ones in good condition. ![]() There are a LOT of very similar sounding Rhodes patches on lots of various brand keyboards and VSTs. With FX? Ok, if one is particularly familiar with the sound of Yamaha VCM vs others, phaser, tremolo, etc. There are at least a few Rhodes patches/libraries on the CP88 that one would have a tough time distinguishing in A/B comparison from the Crumar Seven (if that"s a measure at all) especially dry. Vox Continental, SV1/SV2, Kronos), Kurzweil, Kawai, and even Casio. Even without Purgatory Creek, I'd still prefer some of the EPs I've played on boards from Korg (e.g. I agree, I don't think Nord EPs are top tier. It also has gobs more layers, sequences, and just plain more raw single sounds that most others I"ve looked at. But with typical Yamaha fashion, editing navigation is quite a challenge.Īnalog Experience makes me not miss the JX library as much. The second one implemented with the firmware update is much better for my tastes.dirtier and more pronounced. Organimation is pretty good, but it was released before the firmware update so only uses the first rotary sim in the MODX"s effects. Montage Expanded has a ton of fantastic synth pads, leads, and "s definitely a must-have for me. My MODX has been super stable for six months now after deleting those two libraries. It"s a shame as the JX library in particular has some great emulations. I thought my MODX7 had malfunctioned and was going to have to be returned, but after a factory reset and reloading libraries, one by one, only those two caused the tuning go all wonky. It is so slow and and unperceived until it"s too late.in the middle of a gig. ![]() They must have some corrupt code or something.they both made my whole synth slowly slip out of tune. I bought one of the Pink Floyd libraries and the Super JX. CS-80 - a mixed bag, some nice patches, some naffīeware of some of the libraries from Synth Cloud. Montage Expanded - some really useful patches in here, including all the classic DX7 factory patchesħ. Doesn't have the same magic as a Nord, but nice to have! Feels kind of illegal.Ħ. 'Red' Pianos - sampled Nord pianos for your MODX. Epic Grand - a nice alternative to the factory piano soundĥ. Organimation - fixes the biggest weak point, the Hammond:Ĥ. Analog Xperience - samples of Moogs, Prophets, etc. Pugatory Creek Vintage Keyboards - Must have, Nord-level Electric Pianos!Ģ. Which one's are y'all using on gigs? What have I missed?Īnd of course the real issue is fitting them all inside of 1GB - has anyone had any luck picking and choosing, using the John Melas tool? I've yet to figure that part out (sounds like a bit of a ballache, really)ġ. Not everyone seems to know about the best aspect of the MODX, the libraries! So I thought I'd compile a list.
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