Yamaha FX-1 Effect verses Ventilator II ((Three Tests))

When I got this organ I created an effects loop for the two main effects, Rotary and Symphonic. In this video I explore the difference of the internal rotor effect against the current Ventilator II digital effect. Although the internal doesn't sound too bad, when compared side by side to the Ventilator...well...
Keep in mind in an organ, the organ sound would likely be layered with other sounds making the rotor effect actually more pleasing.
0:00 Introduction
0:28 1st Test, 3 drawbars.
1:24 2nd Test, 4 drawbars.
2:17 3rd Test, 6 drawbars.

[@winddealer1]

You've done your homework..... can't beat the Ventilator. Yamaha has made some strides with better Modeled rotary effects with YC series and new Montage M boards, but you'd have to re-invest into the new iron for that. Instead, it's no doubt more affordable to go Ventilator or Ventilator II instead of replacing your investments for a the sake of the best Leslie organ effect. Great choice.

[@geoelectro]

Yes, been using the Ventilator since it came out. As soon as the II came out I got it. I use it with my Korg Kronos and even the Hammond B-3X App on my iPad. Yamaha did a great job with the technology available at the time. I may do a comparison of the chorus effect against the H90. That might be fun.

[@DoomNedwob]

I wasn't keen on the internal one on fast rotor. The Ventilator sounds very smooth all over to my ears 🤔

[@geoelectro]

Agree. Back in the 80's the tech used was pushed to it's limit and Yamaha did a pretty good job. But this digital stuff we have today in another world. Thanks for watching.