Motion Sound PRO145 Dual Rotor Keyboard Combo Amplifier
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Two channels for true stereo reproduction. 2 x 1/4 in. inputs. 12AX7 gain, volume tubes. 3-Band EQ per channel.
Overview
Motion Sound PRO145 Dual Rotor Keyboard Combo Amplifier
The PRO-145 provides real dual rotor 'professional level' sound quality and features in a very portable and rugged single cabinet rotary Organ amplifier.
Virtually all parameters are easily adjustable allowing tuning of the PRO-145 to your unique sound. The PRO-145 provides the lush '360' degree sound experience unique to dual rotor speakers and amplifiers. When combined with a classic 'tone wheel' Organ or new digital 'tone wheel' Organ, that incredible classic sound is re-created with modern technology.
12AX7 symmetrical circuit pre amp.
Two 1/4 in. TRS balanced inputs, Pre 12AX7 gain and post 12AX7 volume controls.
12AX7 variable resistive, inductive plate load control provides a wide palette of overdrive harmonics.
Auto tube bias trim for fine tuning tube operation.
Bass, mid, treble, high frequency cut and horn volume controls.
Subwoofer 1/4 in. line output <100 Hz, volume.
Direct 1/4 in. output for non rotary sound.
Bi-amped 200 watts RMS @ 800 Hz, 70 watts horn, 130 watts low rotor.
12 in. 200 watt Eminence low rotor speaker, 80 watt horn driver with proprietary MS 1.2 diaphragm.
Three built -in microphones, two on horn one on low rotor.
Three XLR microphone outputs on rear.
Fast/Slow/Stop LED footswitch.
Front panel trim adjustment of acceleration, deceleration, fast and slow speeds of horn and low rotor.
Caster sockets and caster set.
Quiet zero maintenance DC motors and ball bearing horn and low rotor supports.
Rugged Polymaric finish.
Designed and built in the USA.
H 24.5 in. x W 20 in. x D 17 in., 65 Lbs.
The PRO-145 provides real dual rotor 'professional level' sound quality and features in a very portable and rugged single cabinet rotary Organ amplifier.
Virtually all parameters are easily adjustable allowing tuning of the PRO-145 to your unique sound. The PRO-145 provides the lush '360' degree sound experience unique to dual rotor speakers and amplifiers. When combined with a classic 'tone wheel' Organ or new digital 'tone wheel' Organ, that incredible classic sound is re-created with modern technology.
12AX7 symmetrical circuit pre amp.
Two 1/4 in. TRS balanced inputs, Pre 12AX7 gain and post 12AX7 volume controls.
12AX7 variable resistive, inductive plate load control provides a wide palette of overdrive harmonics.
Auto tube bias trim for fine tuning tube operation.
Bass, mid, treble, high frequency cut and horn volume controls.
Subwoofer 1/4 in. line output <100 Hz, volume.
Direct 1/4 in. output for non rotary sound.
Bi-amped 200 watts RMS @ 800 Hz, 70 watts horn, 130 watts low rotor.
12 in. 200 watt Eminence low rotor speaker, 80 watt horn driver with proprietary MS 1.2 diaphragm.
Three built -in microphones, two on horn one on low rotor.
Three XLR microphone outputs on rear.
Fast/Slow/Stop LED footswitch.
Front panel trim adjustment of acceleration, deceleration, fast and slow speeds of horn and low rotor.
Caster sockets and caster set.
Quiet zero maintenance DC motors and ball bearing horn and low rotor supports.
Rugged Polymaric finish.
Designed and built in the USA.
H 24.5 in. x W 20 in. x D 17 in., 65 Lbs.
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(42 ratings)
Submitted June 15, 2007 by a customer from aol.com
"Very little weight - Huge rotary speaker experience"
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As I said above, if weight, transportabilty, and my two previous back surgeries, were not a factor I would probably use my vintage 122. But, because all of these are very much factors, I appreciate all that Motion Sound has done in conceiving the extremely portable Pro 145.
Sound
I own a B-3 and two Leslie 122's. I just can't face moving the real Leslie's around at 140 lb. I own the new Nord C1 Combo Organ and am playing it thru the Pro 145. The organ sounds nearly identical thru the Pro 145 as it does thru my 122- which I am able to use thanks to Nord's 11 pin rotary speaker (and an 11 pin to 6 pin adapter). There is a difference, however, owing to the large wood cabinet that is the 122. But, the parameters that are tweakable on the Pro 145 allow the player to adjust for that to a nearly infinite degree.
Features
Motion Sound supplies a stomp box but you can use any kind of pedal to change the rotary speeds. I actually like using a digital piano pedal to do that. The polarity is reversed so that the speaker rotates on slow until you step on the pedal;when you step on it, it speeds up and slows down when you take your foot off. Most players use the slow speed more than the fast - at least I do - and a reversed polarity pedal acutally works better to achieve this end.
Ease of Use
The manual supplied with the unit goes over the features in detail but a few live gigs will bring it all into… read more perspective. Especially important is the gain to volume ratio and the level at which you set your pre-amp mode. All of this gives you a virtually infinite number of possibilities for creating your "dream rotary speaker". Try doing that with a vintage 122!
Quality
It seems to be very sturdily made but the belts on the rotors could be confused with linguine. From what I've read, however, they're not breaking left and right so maybe they're just a new generation of indestructible plastic. I'm hoping!
Value
I think Pro 145 is fairly priced compared to every other alternative currently out there.
Manufacturer Support
I have dealt with Motion Sound personally. I called to ask them about using another pedal besides the stomp box that comes with the unit. Not only did I speak to a real-live technical person but he was extremely friendly, extremely helpful, and I came away with a really good feeling about the company which, for me, is huge.
The Wow Factor
The unit is "sexy" by virtue of it's compactness, bed-liner finish, power house ability in a small package, and nearly 360 degree, cloth -covered louvres that allow for true rotary speaker projection around the room.
Musical Background:
Active, gigging, musician
Musical Style:
Classic rock, blues rock, and standards read less
Sound
I own a B-3 and two Leslie 122's. I just can't face moving the real Leslie's around at 140 lb. I own the new Nord C1 Combo Organ and am playing it thru the Pro 145. The organ sounds nearly identical thru the Pro 145 as it does thru my 122- which I am able to use thanks to Nord's 11 pin rotary speaker (and an 11 pin to 6 pin adapter). There is a difference, however, owing to the large wood cabinet that is the 122. But, the parameters that are tweakable on the Pro 145 allow the player to adjust for that to a nearly infinite degree.
Features
Motion Sound supplies a stomp box but you can use any kind of pedal to change the rotary speeds. I actually like using a digital piano pedal to do that. The polarity is reversed so that the speaker rotates on slow until you step on the pedal;when you step on it, it speeds up and slows down when you take your foot off. Most players use the slow speed more than the fast - at least I do - and a reversed polarity pedal acutally works better to achieve this end.
Ease of Use
The manual supplied with the unit goes over the features in detail but a few live gigs will bring it all into… read more perspective. Especially important is the gain to volume ratio and the level at which you set your pre-amp mode. All of this gives you a virtually infinite number of possibilities for creating your "dream rotary speaker". Try doing that with a vintage 122!
Quality
It seems to be very sturdily made but the belts on the rotors could be confused with linguine. From what I've read, however, they're not breaking left and right so maybe they're just a new generation of indestructible plastic. I'm hoping!
Value
I think Pro 145 is fairly priced compared to every other alternative currently out there.
Manufacturer Support
I have dealt with Motion Sound personally. I called to ask them about using another pedal besides the stomp box that comes with the unit. Not only did I speak to a real-live technical person but he was extremely friendly, extremely helpful, and I came away with a really good feeling about the company which, for me, is huge.
The Wow Factor
The unit is "sexy" by virtue of it's compactness, bed-liner finish, power house ability in a small package, and nearly 360 degree, cloth -covered louvres that allow for true rotary speaker projection around the room.
Musical Background:
Active, gigging, musician
Musical Style:
Classic rock, blues rock, and standards read less
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