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・ We connected electric base to Spacestation V.3!

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・ New guitar sound experience with Spacestation V.3!

・ One point lesson from Mr. ASPEN, a master of vacuum tubes!

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・ We connected Spacestation V.3 to electronic drum!

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・ I connected Spacestation V.3 to the keyboard!

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・ I connected Eleako to Spacestation V.3!

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Sound house staff

I am a big fan of Aspen who always pursues pure sound. In my performance career, I have played various keyboards that seem to be the best, from B-3s to Nord. There is also Vipres in my studio. Of course, that's great, but I ordered two additional SpaceStation V3s and arrived yesterday.

I opened the first one and at first glance I liked the design of the Tolex cover and the top handle. I took out my iPod and listened to Blue Pepper by Duke Ellington played by Galactic. Everyone who listened to it has lost a word to the sound that has not been heard so far. Although I walked around the room, the sound did not change much to say the least. Even when I entered the next room, I was surprised when I could hear the same stereo sound. "The best Leslie model I've ever heard," said a man who always carried two Leslie 122 cars for my B3. Next, I tried the ultimate test that most amps didn't pass. "Acoustic piano" sound. SpaceStation V3 also gave a great sound in this test. The Nord has an exceptional piano sound, but it sounds like it sounds as if you were sitting behind the KAWAI 76K in the studio and listening. I am very satisfied with the SpaceStation V3 price and product. SpaceStation V3 will solve many problems that many bands and solo players have in playing in small venues. I do lead vocals in a band, but the sound of the vocals sounds great regardless of the volume. Confidence, quality and talent for Aspen products are a must see.

Not just for the keyboard!

In fact, I am not a keyboard player. As an electronic harp player, I play while making full use of various stereo effects. So far, I have felt that the amps such as the Lucas Nano (※), other guitar amps, and the Bose L1 are lacking. In particular, the JBL monitor used at home has made my ears grow, and I was not satisfied with the clear, fine and warm sound I asked for my instrument during live setting. But Space Station is perfect. I heard that JBL helped hand in the design of the Space Station, but that is true if it is true. Take your luxury studio monitor out of the house and use it in a live setting, just as you want. That's exactly what it feels like. Before I bought Space Station, it was a dream to carry my favorite monitor freely, but thankfully it was almost a reality. On the contrary, it is easier to use. Great Space Station.
※ Portable PA system made by HK AVDIO

Great product, great service, 10 pieces

As a professional musician, what you have heard and read about Spacestation V3 is all true. I have used Casio PX-350 and Roland BK 7m since October 2014, and I really like it. I have used it in a large venue with more than 500 people, but I have never used it with more than 25% volume. If the value of the decibel meter is 95 in front of the speakers, 95 at the far end of the hall, you can hear an amazing stereo sound everywhere. Recently, there was a technical problem with the product and I called Aspen Pittman, the developer of Center Point Stereo, to explain the problem. He responded by himself and I was able to return to the performance within 24 hours. Of course, we will add 10 to this service. There is no need to get lost. Order the best speakers today today.

Alan Steinberger
SpaceStation V3 Leading
Keyboard Player for the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra

I have played the keyboard in the 2000-3000 seat hall without using the front of house (FOH) PA system, but I would like to say a word on the monitor speakers in such a hall. I have used several Bose L1 systems in the past. Of course, that's a great system. However, it was difficult to set up and withdraw equipment, so recently only one L1 Model II was used.

This week, we played the Hammond organ with the LA Phil Orchestra in the 2265-seat Walt Disney Concert Hall. Conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, a conductor familiar with modern technology. I use B3 and Leslie speakers for the synth, but when I brought in the Nord C2, Aspen lent me the SpaceStation V3. Esa-Pekka Salonen and I were interested in how SpaceStation V3 sounds in larger venues than we had anticipated. Then, not only the volume but also the overall sound was satisfactory enough, especially the Leslie simulator (although I still use Vent II) is overwhelmingly smooth and creamy while listening to the sound of Nord so far I realized that. Originally I wanted a bass on the left side, but I didn't feel the need for a sub-speaker and I didn't even think about adding it. Aspen participated in the last night's concert, saying that the organ was clearly heard on the balcony on the balcony. Musicians and technical staff both appreciated the SpaceStation V3. Needless to say, I ordered one SpaceStation V3 immediately after the first performance. You don't need to get lost at all to buy this small speaker for various venues, such as a jazz club to a concert hall. I would like to use SpaceStation V3 as a stereo stage monitor even in large venues like the Hollywood Bowl.

Chuck Hollis, Florida
SpaceStation V3

Everything really! !

Several months after purchasing SpaceStation V3. The expensive system so far has lost its turn, and SS3 has become a keyboard amplifier for taking out. SpaceStation V3 takes some time to get used to, but it is fundamentally different from other amps. It sounds really good. Once you get used to it, you will soon find that it is much better than other keyboard amps and powered speakers for PA. A rich bass that does not seem like the sound of an 8-inch woofer will be heard on the stage even without mutual coupling effects in the low range. This speaker has enough headroom and does not require much power. It sounds good, and can reach all audiences well, even without playing loud. The more stereo effects such as Leslie, Chorus, Pan, and Reverb, the more pronounced the sound. SpaceStation V3 is ideal for small concert PA. You can hear the wonderful stereo sound everywhere and the audience can talk without loud voice. SpaceStation V3 is supported by a great designer, Aspen Pittman, and the community of keyboard players who trust SpaceStation V3 is getting bigger and bigger. You may want to order now and join the group. There is no doubt that the SpaceStation V3 will be a masterpiece speaker.

Center Point Stereo Spacestation

By George Mitchell, October 25

Another happy user to the sound of 3D stereo CPS! ! George Svetich sent me a comment with a photo.

“After reading Steve Fortner's review of GT Space Station SFX-100 published in Keyboard Magazine, I was looking to buy it from eBay on the shopping site, but I was unable to find it. When I searched on the website “Sweetwater Sound”, I found out that it was sold as version 3 from Aspen, and it made me very excited not only to be small and light but also to have a very clear and rich sound. You can enjoy stereo samples, chorus, auto panning, Leslie speaker effects, etc. from anywhere in the club, and they are highly praised by the local musicians in Portland, Oregon, who can get enough volume even in very large rooms. When I play B3 sound using Nord Stage 2 For the bass, I combine a Behringer B1200D PRO subwoofer, and I would like to give sincere compliments to Aspen Pittman and Drew Daniels for this great product. "

Thaddeus Hogarth, Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA, USA)

Two weeks ago I was surprised to use Spacestation V.3 for the first time in a solo concert for vocals and acoustic guitar. It can be said that it is one of the equipment that has revolutionized sound technology. The whole venue was filled with great sounds, and the audience was tied up, and I wanted to open up my eyes and see if there was no one when silence came.
The stereo image that spreads throughout the venue is magical. I connected the equipment, started playing and moved around the stage, but I felt that the sound was playing in stereo wherever I was playing. It's a great, advanced product that goes a long way.

Marq “Q” Speck, Detroit, Minnesota, USA

SWEET CRYSTAL keyboard player with 13 Detroit Music Awards

I've been searching for a perfect keyboard amp that can be used with synthesizers, organs, pianos, and anything else and played with other instruments for 40 years, but I finally found something that sounds great.
Motion Sound, QSC, Traynor, PA Systems, BOSE, etc. all have good points, but none was satisfactory. I thought I could not meet forever, but with the advent of SpaceStation V.3, I finally found it. When I used it for the first time in the last week's live, I could not only hear all the nuances of the performance, but also see the satisfied smile of the guitarist who was playing from a distance of 10m on the stage. In fact, I was shouting "Wow !!" at that volume. Even without the subwoofer (I connected it just in case I didn't need it) I get a clear and soft sound. That's why I often use it in rehearsals, but there is no need to start up the entire studio sound system to listen to only the sound of my own keyboard, and it sounds great. Finally, it's good for veteran musicians like me to be light enough to carry with one hand. Thanks to Center Point Stereo. It's a really great product.

Connect to CPS Space Station V3!

By Chuck Hollis, February 19, 2017

I have written about this speaker several times on this blog. I have been impressed by this great sound over and over again in various situations. On the other hand, I sometimes felt that it was annoying to see other musicians struggling to make a good sound using SS3. So, this time I would like to introduce that you can feel the wonderful stereo magic of SS3 if you learn how to use it properly.
Even though I bought it a lot, I can not make a good sound, I give up if it is not better than I expected, and I will never let it go in the end.

1. Basic part

The design of this amp has a unique design, unlike other amps on the market. This point is both strength and weakness. It consists of a total of three speakers, and is equipped with an 8-inch HF coaxial speaker, a 1-inch compression driver, a 6-inch side speaker, and a high-power 280W tri-amp design. You might think this power is small compared to an amplifier with 800W, 1000W, 1500W, or more outputs, but that's not the case. Compared to other amps that increase the volume when the volume is increased, the SS3 produces a good volume with good sound. You can hear a solid sound with SS3, even if you don't use loud enough to prepare earplugs like other amps. Whenever I ask a musician, "What is that?" Here's the secret. The L + R mono sound from the front and the LR stereo sound from the side are output in the same phase, and then fused in space to create a pleasing stereo sound. There is no other such speaker.

The next step in sound creation is the combination with powered speakers. Of course the cost goes up and you have to work hard to set up. And it is hard to decide the directivity. However, I sometimes use it because I can make an effective approach.
SS3 is a magical speaker with a wide directivity, the same sound can be heard everywhere. Control is easy. Level control is one for amplifier, "wide" control of side speaker, mid-range control (1 inch compression driver), high-range control (coaxial tweeter), etc.

In fact, it turned out that it was rather difficult to look at it so easy to handle this job.
After all, the side speakers produce this rich stereo sound. In order to make a center image, the front speakers combine stereo (R + L) and the side speakers create stereo sound. After using it for several months and thinking that problems will occur, when I installed it with the side of the amplifier in front, the stereo effect can not be obtained if there is nothing to reflect on the side speakers. Problems can also arise if the side speakers are placed towards the band members. An offensive sound will spread. I do not think I want to listen so much all night.

The solution is to place the SS3 sideways using an ordinary amplifier stand. And let the sound from the side speakers reflect from the floor. Then it's the best stereo stage amp that lets you hear the same sound everywhere. The standard position of the stereowise control is at 12 o'clock, but it should be smaller when playing in a small reflective venue. When playing in a large venue or outdoors, make it bigger. If you make it too large, you may get a strange sound.

Stereo sound source

SS3 is a stereo amplifier. When connecting a monaural sound source, the 8-inch coaxial and 1-inch driver of the front speakers produce a weak and flat sound. With the side speakers, it turns into a lively stereo sound. The problem is here. Not all songs you play are originally rich stereo sound. There is no problem with Hammond B3's voice playing stereo Leslie simulation. There is no problem with stereo chorus of Rhodes or Wurlitzer. Synthesizer voice of powerful stereo sound source, this is no problem.
What about a typical acoustic piano sample? I think that there is little stereo sound. If you don't do anything, it will be flat and tasteless. So how do you make stereo sound for a great acoustic piano?

The first way is to add a stereo effect like chorus or reverb to the acoustic piano. It does not apply to any music, but it produces a powerful sound. The second way is to make the sound a bit sweeter and then add a powerful stereo chorus or reverb. At Nords, which I own, I mix acoustic piano, stringed instruments, organs, vox, etc. on DX7 tins sound source. The third method uses purely acoustic piano stereo sound. A few months ago, Nord announced a piano sound library called Royal Grand 3D. A microphone is set to both ears of a dummy head and it records, and reproduces the stereo sound of a real acoustic piano full of immersiveness. It's really great.

Level setting

In the level setting of SS3, many people will have the same image as a general amplifier. How do I get enough volume? , How do you listen to musicians? , How do you hear to the audience? , SS3 uses a slightly different method. When I first set up, I often requested "turn down the volume" even though the volume was not actually increased. If the level is reduced, sound skipping is better for the entire venue and even outdoors. It may seem a bit strange, but you will find it when you get used to it.

EQ and compression

The sound of SS3 is not flat. The mid range is somewhat rough, so you need to take several steps to set it up. Use the sweepable parametric EQ on Nord to compensate around 400Hz and boost some highs and lows. Since SS3 rolls off below 100 Hz, there is no problem in boosting that band.
Compression is effective for loud music. For a soothing piano sound, turn off compression and play the keyboard. While setting up, use a small personal mixer. I use Yamaha MG06, but I can set it at the appropriate level for SS3. The volume can be quite large, unless it is extreme. Even if you are a guitarist who plays at a large volume, you can set it to use at a volume that will not lose loudness.

trouble shooting

There are two ways to get more out of your other equipment. I tried both, but it is better to be simple.
The first way is with the base. Some performers using SS3 may not like the response of a single 8-inch speaker. Some use sub-speakers to connect to the bass amp, while others use the filtering sub. The idea of ??the filtering sub (remember Behringer B1200D-Pro) is a technique to send only the high region of the signal that entered the sub to SS3. There is little gain loss and a solid sound is obtained. Most of my subs are at home and I don't use them very much as a base equipment. The second is the application to sublime and pure piano sounds. The idea is to just use the SS3 side speakers only. Place the SS3 front speaker face down on the floor. However, the front speakers are not used. Put a high-end powered PA unit on SS3 and cover all the sweet sounds of the piano. RFC RR08 or equivalent is the best. I have tried the Fulcrum Acoustics FA12acs, but I got an amazing sound. The side speakers are only used to determine the location of the sound. Not me, but co-starring jazz players like this setting.
As mentioned above, it is possible to cope with two types of equipment by using both approaches. The combination of two powered speakers as mentioned above is very effective.

Summary

If you're looking for a powerful stereo sound, the CPS SS3 is the best keyboard amp with great cost performance. Aspen has also introduced the high-powered, large SpaceStation XL. In May you will see how this fits with other approaches. Maybe an approach different from my case will come out.
I like simplicity. A single amp lying down and watching me, a magnificent stereo sound that lets you hear a good sound all night. You can raise the volume and hear wonderful magical sounds from anywhere on the stage, in the studio or outdoors. Of course, I use other equipment, but I always return to this reliable keyboard amp. If you do, you may be using it 10 years from now. Please connect to this wonderful keyboard amp, SS3.