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VB3 1.1.1

Hammond-style virtual tonewheel organ

VB3-II is a virtual tonewheel organ that brings a Hammond B3-style sound to Windows computers. It runs as a VST2 or VST3 plug-in in a compatible DAW, or as standalone software. Features include modeled tonewheels, configurable drawbars, percussion, vibrato and chorus, tube overdrive, reverb, and a rotary speaker simulation. MIDI Learn and program management support customized live and studio setups.

VB3 1.1.1 details

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License: Trialware
Price: $100.00
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File size: 7.00 MB
Downloads: 455
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Author URL: http://www.genuinesoundware.com
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VB3 for Windows 10 - Full description

VB3-II is a virtual tonewheel organ for musicians who want to play a Hammond B3-style instrument from a Windows computer. It can run as a VST2 or VST3 plug-in inside a compatible digital audio workstation, or as a standalone application. Its sound engine models the tone generation and playing behavior of a clonewheel organ, giving keyboard players access to organ tones without requiring a physical instrument.

The engine models 91 tonewheels with synchronized phases, and offers 22 generator types plus shaping options for a range of tonewheel combinations. Leakage noise, cross-modulation, tuning and foldback can be adjusted to shape the character of the sound. Two drawbar sets are available for each manual, while inverted-octave presets and a pedal String Bass provide additional ways to configure the instrument. Full polyphony supports up to 147 notes across upper and lower manuals and pedals.

Performance details include simulated busbars and nine key contacts, along with a running motor's wow and flutter. Percussion models capacitor discharge and recharge, with level and decay controls; the vibrato and chorus section uses a virtual scanner with adjustable depth and mix. A dynamic tube overdrive, spring reverb before the rotary speaker and stereo digital reverb after it help shape the signal. The rotary cabinet simulation includes virtual microphone positioning, tube feedback and a front-stop brake position.

Players can split the upper and lower manuals at an adjustable point, use pedal sustain and set the output level. MIDI Learn maps hardware controls to organ parameters, and custom mappings can be imported or exported. The built-in programmer also saves and transfers programs and banks, making it practical to prepare different registrations for songs or sessions. These controls suit live keyboard performance as well as recording and sound design in a DAW.

VB3-II is trialware for 64-bit Windows and is available as VST2, VST3 and standalone software. It requires Windows 7 or later; an ASIO-compatible audio interface is recommended for low-latency playing. The organ is designed to use relatively little CPU, so its modeled features can be used alongside other instruments and effects in a music setup.

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