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The NEO Instruments Ventilator™ simulates a famous Model 122 rotary speaker cabinet, mic’ed up with a stereo pair on top for the treble horn, and a single mono mic below for the drum holding the woofer.  And it's all housed in a durable metal stomp box!

  

 

All Ventilators include FREE shipping to anywhere in the US, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and APO/FPO.  In addition, any options (footswitch, AC adapter, cables) ordered at the same time as the Ventilator qualify for free shipping, too!  (This also applies to Halfmoon Switches ordered for your Ventilator.)
Ventilator
Rotary Simulator with 120V adapter
     $599.00 MSRP  $459.00
Remote
Pedal:   
No Pedal
122-Style Footswitch (+$33.00)
760-style Footswitch (+$33.00)
Single Footswitch (+$33.00)
122 Momentary style Footswitch ($40.00)
Dual-momentary Footswitch ($45.00)
Ventilator Remote ($86.00)
3-way Halfmoon Switch (+$115.00)
2-way Halfmoon Switch (+$115.00)
11-pin Adapter (XK-3, C1, etc.) (+$80.00)
    
 

Stereo Bypass Ventilator
with 120V adapter and Y cable
     $639.00 MSRP  $489.00

Stereo Bypass explained

Remote
Pedal:   
No Pedal
122-Style Footswitch (+$33.00)
760-style Footswitch (+$33.00)
Single Footswitch (+$33.00)
122 Momentary style Footswitch ($40.00)
Dual-momentary Footswitch ($45.00)
Ventilator Remote ($86.00)
3-way Halfmoon Switch (+$115.00)
2-way Halfmoon Switch (+$115.00)
11-pin Adapter (XK-3, C1, etc.) (+$80.00)
    
 

ST Barker™ Ventilator
with 120V adapter
     $659.00 MSRP  $509.00

ST Barker explained

Remote
Pedal:   
No Pedal
122-Style Footswitch (+$33.00)
760-style Footswitch (+$33.00)
Single Footswitch (+$33.00)
122 Momentary style Footswitch ($40.00)
Dual-momentary Footswitch ($45.00)
Ventilator Remote ($86.00)
3-way Halfmoon Switch (+$115.00)
2-way Halfmoon Switch (+$115.00)
11-pin Adapter (XK-3, C1, etc.) (+$80.00)
    
 

'The Works' Ventilator
ST Barker and Stereo Bypass Mods
120V adapter and Y cable
     $699.00 MSRP  $529.00

Stereo Bypass and ST Barker explained

Remote
Pedal:   
No Pedal
122-Style Footswitch (+$33.00)
760-style Footswitch (+$33.00)
Single Footswitch (+$33.00)
122 Momentary style Footswitch ($40.00)
Dual-momentary Footswitch ($45.00)
Ventilator Remote ($86.00)
3-way Halfmoon Switch (+$115.00)
2-way Halfmoon Switch (+$115.00)
11-pin Adapter (XK-3, C1, etc.) (+$80.00)
    
I N   S T O C K   - -   O R D E R   Y O U R S   N O W ! ! !
 

 

We can upgrade your older Ventilator (purchased before August 2010) to the latest DSP software, which will add one handy feature:  When using the Remote jack to stop the rotation, the simulated rotors always stop in 'front,' at maximum volume and in phase.  It also removes the short Chorale burst during the transition to Stop, making the response closer to that of a classic Leslie 122.  Please contact us for more details about pricing and scheduling.

 

R E M O T E   P E D A L S

If you want to mount the Ventilator on your keyboard or rack for easier adjustment; or you want to be able to stop the rotors for a really old-school sound (ex: Booker T.'s Green Onions), you'll need a remote pedal.  One option is our Halfmoon Switch.  If hand operated controls aren't your thing, though, we offer four styles of floor pedal.  NOTE:  These pedals may look like your average floor pedal, but they're not the same.  The standard pedal used in guitar amps for tremolo-reverb or channel-boost will not work without modifications.

 

Our dual footswitch can now be ordered FOUR ways:  '122 style' or '760/900 style,' '122 Momentary,' or 'Dual Momentary.'

In an original Leslie 122, the Brake Option plug (without the rare and apparently unpopular Brake Accessory) simply disconnects the Chorale motors, and so the other switch either selects Chorale/Tremolo or Stop/Tremolo.  This is the way 122 style works; Tremolo is always Tremolo, and the 'other setting' is either Chorale or Stop.  [BW:  The Ventilator Remote calls this MODE 1.  This is my personal favorite setup for organ.]

The 122 Momentary pedal works the same, except that the Speed switch only changes to Tremolo (Fast) for as long as the switch is pressed, acting more like a piano sustain pedal.  The Brake switch still selects Stop or Chorale (Slow), which is the 'standard' speed when the pedal isn't pressed.  This style is great for players who tend to use Leslie speed as an accent.  [BW:  The Ventilator Remote calls this MODE 5.  This is my personal favorite when playing guitar.  It's also great for the 'Jimmy Smith' vibe.]

In later Leslies, the Stop function overrides any setting on the speed switch.  This is how 760 style works.  Brake is always Brake, and the Speed switch controls the speed only when the Ventilator isn't in Brake.  [BW:  The Ventilator Remote calls this MODE 2.]

The Dual Momentary pedal is a good fit for the way many guitarists work:  Left as-is on the floor, the pedal sets up Chorale speed.  When the Tune switch is pressed, the rotary effect stops for as long as the switch is pressed, so it's easier to hear any beating between strings.  The Speed switch changes to Tremolo for as long as the switch is pressed, acting more like a piano sustain pedal to add vibrato accents.  [BW: The Ventilator Remote calls this MODE 3.]

All four versions provide a removable cable so you can choose a length that suits your needs.  In an emergency, any TRS cable you have around should work.

 

  Ventilator Dual Foot Pedal with 10-foot cable    $33
Control:   122 Style
760 Style
122 Momentary Style (+$7.00)
Dual Momentary Style (+$12.00)
    

 

Ventilator Dual Foot Pedal with 25-foot cable    $35

Control:   122 Style
760 Style
122 Momentary Style (+$7.00)
Dual Momentary Style (+$12.00)
    

 

 

For those who like to keep it simple, we also sell a single foot switch that just provides Slow/Fast control.  It's also available as a momentary switch.

 [Why are the single and double the same price?  Both switches start from standard pedals, but the single pedal needs added parts.  It also takes more time to make.]

 

 

  Ventilator Single Foot Pedal with 10-foot cable    $33
Control:   Standard
Momentary Style (+$6.00)
    

 

Ventilator Single Foot Pedal with 25-foot Cable    $35

Control:   Standard
Momentary Style (+$6.00)
    

 

Presenting the Ventilator Remote™, a perfect companion to the Ventilator.  This pedal adds stopped-rotor functionality to the Ventilator, as well as eight different programmable operating modes -- including momentary (unlatched) speed control like a piano sustain pedal, to allow rotary speed changes to be used for expressive stabs.

Added to Ashby Solutions' already impressive line of Ventilator speed controls, the Vent Remote provides full flexibility to configure the controls for specific keyboard and guitar needs.  The removeable TRS cable can be sized to your needs, from placement on a pedalboard to rack mounting.

Ventilator Remote Pedal with cable    MSRP $109.99  $86

 

S P A R E   P O W E R   S U P P L Y

Need an extra power supply for your Ventilator?  (We all forget things at gigs!)  This rugged replacement sitching supply is lightweight, and will fit nicely in your gear bag, or in the back of a rack, to give you the flexibility to take your Ventilator to all your gigs and recording projects, without having to unplug and coil wires.  Or maybe you just need a spare cable for the one your drummer hit with a falling cymbal?  We sell those, too.

This is the number one "blind panic" item that we sell.  Yes, we'll ship you one overnight when you lose it, but why not eliminate the overnight shipping fees (and the heartburn!) by picking up a spare now?

Note:  This power supply is not the same one that ships with the Ventilator.  However, it's of high quality, well oversized for the job, and will not cause hum or damage the Ventilator in any way.  It will also power other devices that need 1.25A or less 12V power, using a center-positive barrel plug.

 

  Ventilator Power Supply with 5-foot power cord    $23

Spare 5-foot power cord    $4

 

Y - A D A P T E R   C A B L E S

The Stereo Mod Ventilator requires an adapter cable to use full stereo input, unless your keyboard provides a single TRS stereo output (not many do).  We offer two kinds:  dedicated 'Y' cables for setups requiring short or medium length cables; and a 'Y' adapter for longer runs, which can be used with a shielded balanced/TRS cable.

 

 
 
3-ft (1m) 'Y' Cable with Right-Angle Plugs    $6.00
  6-ft (2m) 'Y' Cable    $7.00
  'Y' Adapter    $5.00
 

T R S   C A B L E S

 

  10-ft [3,3m] TRS Cable    $7.00
  25-ft [7,6m] TRS Cable    $9.00
  3-ft [0,9m] Rt-Angle TRS Cable

$4.50

  5-ft [1,5m] TRS Rt-Angle TRS Cable

$5.00


All prices are quoted in US Dollars excluding shipping, unless otherwise stated.  MA residents and on-site sales will be charged 6.25% state sales tax.

Clearance Sale pricing limited to stock on hand.
 

 
1-877-55-ASHBY
(877.552.7429)
 
Email us anytime at:
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A note to international customers: AshbySolutions.com gladly accepts international orders of most items.  However, the shipping costs to non-US destinations are usually higher, and the online ordering system cannot adjust for all of the various countries and shipping options available.  After an international order is received, AshbySolutions.com will send the buyer a reply with the actual shipping costs.  International customers are responsible for paying these additional costs; failure to respond will delay the receipt of your order.

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