engrssc wrote:But a bucket of extra voices would be nice to have as an easy add-on to otherwise great sample sets.
I hope the organist doesn't base her decision or vote solely on those 2 sounds? Rodgers had access to incorporate these sounds via their Roland parent. Very convenient. Allen's MDS-Expander 2, Ensemble, and Vista are some alternatives as it seems MIDI sound modules for the pro music scene aren't being produced anymore. From what I see it's either pro-keyboards (Nord, Hammond, Roland, Yamaha, etc.) or VSTs + MIDI controller. Speaking of the Allen modules, I've been impressed with these over the years, especially the newer Ensemble model as some of the organ voices rival the same voice that is on the drawknob! These turn up on Ebay once in a great while as a separate unit but still command a high price. I did see one advertised as being part of a small 2 manual console. If you won by just the starting bid, you'd fair very well getting the sound module way below market value and have a full console, bench, and pedalboard to boot.
Danny B.