Hi Y'all!

Yep, now I've taken delivery and the organ is in place.  Had some issues to address . . . the Saxophone didn't work, one key ciphered, the backup battery was dead, there was a rattle in the console, the console lights caused a buzz in the speakers, the pedals didn't key properly and a few other items needed attention.  All that is fixed and the organ is in 100% working order.

I have posted a picture of the new console for your viewing pleasure  8-D !

This organ sounds wonderful.  It is an Allen MDS Theater II (2) D.  I'm thinking the D is for Deluxe as it has the then new MIDI Expander, the ARTE drum machine factory installed and Gene installed another MIDI module (Kawai XS-1) under the key bed.

In the near future, I'll be installing an Ensoniq MR-Rack MIDI module along with a  Peavey Spectrum Organ module with their own separate amps and speakers which will effectively make the organ into a six channel affair.  That should add many resources (sound patches) as well as allow the console to make a lot of 'space' in a small environment.

More info as I make progress on this project.  However, right now the organ is complete as is and sounds glorious!  No need for the Hammond H382, as the Expander has 3 really nice Hammond patches already and is sufficient for that purpose.  With a great piano patch, now it is easy to do some Errol Garner stuff . . . The dream of a lifetime!  Thankx again Gene!