Genuine Soundware – VB3-II v2.3.0

Free Download Genuine Soundware – VB3-II for Windows.

Released in 2023, this is the second version of GSi’s most famous product: the VB3-II Tonewheel Organ Emulator. It marks 20 years of research and development for this instrument.

Peculiarities (2018 Version)

• Full Polyphony: 61 upper + 61 lower + 25 pedals = 147 notes.
• Modeled Tones: 91 tones with precise phase synchronization.
• Noise and Modulation: Adjustable leakage noise and cross modulation between tone wheels.
• Tone Wheel Oscillators: 22 different oscillators to choose from, with 154 combinations.
• Global Tuning: Adjustable from 430 to 450 Hz.
• Switchable 16″ Falzback.
• Wheel Complex.
• Resistor Wiring: Various options available.
• Motor Simulation: Realistic “Running” motor rotation and shake.
• Key Contact Simulation: Busses and 9 key contacts.
• Separate Busses: Two sets for each instruction.
• Inverted Octave Presets: Full support.
• String Bass: Adjustable release time.
• Volume Fade Effect.
• Percussion: Single trigger with natural capacitor discharge/recharge, adjustable level and decay.
• Vibrato/Chorus Scanner: Virtual, with adjustable depth and mix.
• Upper and Lower V/C Pads: Smooth switching.
• Dynamic Tube Overdrive Simulation.
• Reverb: Spring reverb (before) and digital stereo reverb (after).
• Rotary Speaker Simulation: Virtual mic positioning, tube overdrive, tube feedback.
• Rotor Brake Position: “Front Stop” with adjustable preferred position.
• Low CPU Consumption.
• MIDI Learn Function: Advanced, with import/export of custom mappings.
• SPLIT Manuals: Upper and lower, with adjustable split point.
• Pedal Accompaniment Support.
• User Programmer: Import/export of programs and banks.

Enhancements (2023 Version)

• Tone Wheel Engine: Added from VB3 v.1.4.
• Rotary Simulator: Three variations in V1, totaling four different amps.
• New Tone Wheel Generator: Added.
• Effects: Ring Modulator and Delay (pre), FET Limiter (post).
• Session Recorder: Silently records everything played, imports/exports standard MIDI files, and renders to WAV files.
• Built-in Audio Player: Plays most common audio formats for adding a backing track.
• Octave Transposers: Separate for upper and lower parts.
• Program Browser: Full list display with functions for moving, replacing, deleting, importing/exporting banks and individual programs.
• Import/Export Function: For VB3-II 2018 (and Crumar Mojo Desktop) program and bank formats.
• MIDI Map: New, with reverse, latch, and lock functions for each parameter.
• Extended Javascript MIDI Processor: For custom event transformations (supports SysEx and RPN/NRPN).
• Multiple Outputs: Main + organ only.
• Remote Audio and MIDI Input Plugin: Includes exclusive VoMidiCoder.
• Touch Interface: More user-friendly.
• Drawbar Display Styles: Four different styles.
• On-screen Keyboards: Two different viewing styles.
• Random Program Generator.
• Rotary Effects Control: Using Channel Aftertouch.
• MIDI Output Support: Transfer entire “snapshots” when loading and changing programs.
• Swell Pedal Curves: Support for different curves.
• MIDI Monitor: Built-in for monitoring incoming MIDI messages.
• Cloud Service: Free for sharing programs, MIDI maps, and MIDI processor scripts with other users.