Viscount Legend Live

The Viscount Legend Live is a dual-manual organ keyboard that offers an exceptional tonewheel modeling technology for an authentic organ experience. With a robust set of features, it stands out as a formidable Hammond organ clone that's worth considering for musicians and enthusiasts alike.

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Latest User Reviews

1 year ago

awesome sound, fatar keyboard unfortunately

the sound emulation is great and faithful but the fatar keybed used is too springy and offers resistance compared to the real thing. the lateral fake wood walls look and feel soooo cheap that makes sense building a proper wooden stand that replaces them. it might start looking like a C3 then… the Live version lacks the preset keys, i should have bought the full version instead (first mistake) the 25 key pedalboard then is too wide for it and its hard to position underneath.

3 years ago

This one screams!

Works perfect for rock and blues. The sound is a bit «hard», especially the overdrive feels a bit digital. No firmware update since I got it, so do not expect it to be improved. Currently wokrs best with tall&fat and Mini Vent, unless software updates will arrive one day. The Mojo was more natural sounding, but build quality is much better on the Legend!

3 years ago

New organ for me

My previous organ was Hammond XK1, and I've used it for the past 10 years. I upgraded to Viscount legend live, and so far I have no complaints. Sounds really good, better than XK1. I'm running it to Leslie 760, but I've tried the onboard leslie sim with my headphones and it sounds very, very good on slow. You can tell it's not a real leslie on fast, but I could see myself using it for gigs where I can't take the real deal.

What bothered me the most before purchasing was the claims (from some people online) that the action is too stiff. I don't find it too stiff, maybe it's not identical to the real hammond, but the action is just fine. And the trigger point is quite high, so you can play very fast.

If I had to choose one thing that I don't like - it's the blue LEDs. They are quite bright, and I think I'll use a permanent marker to dim them a bit. But it's a minor annoyance in otherwise superb keyboard. 5 stars.

4 years ago

I have two Hamond organ and a Viscount legend live

As mentioned I already have two Hammond organs and still purchased the Legend Live and I must say it's spot on, The sound is amazing and the rotary effect is stunning, You can hear the small horns spin up fast and the lower drum follow. Amazing sound quality and very well built.

Ordered online and it was posted to the UK without any problems and very fast delivery. I'm very pleased.

4 years ago

No a fans of it

Purchased few years ago and use for few years already,

Firstly it is very stable, never make me trouble and it drop off from the stage to the floor once and i realize it's built like a tank! It still work fine

Well but i am not pleased with the sound, it sound plastic.

I own vintage A100, SK2, SK1, XK3c, XK3, XK3c system, Mojo, B3p, Roland VK8, Nord Electro 3 and i am familiar with clones.

I don't like the sound of the Legend, when it use internal leslie it sound too thin, and it sound too muddy when connect to my 3300. (i have to cut lot of lows) Also note that the 11pin output is very low when compare to the Hammond.

Well, the Legend is not very bad and for it price it worth. But it's not the right broad for me

Also want to mentioned that the user panel of the Legend is really very good! I feel home.

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Viscount
  • Released in 2017
  • Average price : $2494
  • 2 x 61 key Waterfall Keyboard
  • Tonewheel modeling technology
  • Built-in effects such as reverb, overdrive, vibrato / chorus (V-1, V-2, V-3, C-3)
  • Rotary Simulations: Classic, Rock
  • 2 Sets with 9 drawbars each
  • 2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack (L / R)
  • Pedal output: 6.3 mm jack (without C / V and Rotary simulation)
  • 11-Pin Rotary Speaker (without Rotary Simulation)
  • 2 Stereo headphone outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • Digital Expression Pedal: 6.3 mm jack
  • Rotary Simulation Foot switch connection: 6.3 mm jack
  • USB
  • Mono line input 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI In / Out / Thru
  • Dimensions: 1010 x 180 x 590 mm
  • Weight : 18kg
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Reasons to buy

  • Exceptional sound quality, indistinguishable from a genuine Hammond B3.
  • Sturdy build quality with reliable drawbars, keys, and knobs.
  • Onboard effects, including percussion, drive, chorus, and vibrato, add to the authenticity of the organ sound.
  • High-quality rotary effect, making it ideal for rock and blues genres.
  • Impressive playability with responsive keys and an action suitable for fast play.

Reasons to avoid

  • Some users have noted minor cosmetic issues, such as wood parts chipping and painted metal scratching easily.
  • The output level from the 11-pin Leslie output may not entirely conform to the Leslie standard.
  • Bright blue LEDs can be distracting, and some users may consider dimming them with a permanent marker.
  • The Legend Live's sound may feel somewhat "hard" with a slightly digital overdrive.
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