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.
2023
Added Tone Wheel Engine and Rotary Simulator from VB3 v.1.4.
Rotary Simulator V1 has 3 variations, a total of 4 different amps.
Added 1 new Tone Wheel Generator.
Added Ring Modulator and Delay effects (pre).
Added FET Limiter (post).
Session Recorder: Silently records everything you play, imports/exports standard Midi files and renders to WAV files.
Built-in audio player plays the most common audio formats to add a backing track to your music.
Octave transparencies for upper and lower parts separately.
New Program Browser displays the full list with functions to move, replace, delete, as well as import/export banks and individual programs.
Built-in function to import/export from/to VB3-II 2018 (and Crumar Mojo Desktop) program and bank formats.
New Midi map with reverse, latch and lock functions for each parameter.
New extended Javascript Midi processor for custom event transformations (supports SysEx and RPN/NRPN).
Multiple outputs (main + organ only).
Separate plugin for remote audio and midi input – includes exclusive VoMidiCoder.
New more user-friendly touch interface.
Four different drawbar display styles.
On-screen keyboards with two different viewing styles.
Random program generator.
Added control over the speed of rotary effects using Channel Aftertouch.
Midi Output support, you can transfer entire “snapshots” when loading and changing programs.
Support for different curves for the Swell pedal.
Built-in Midi Monitor for monitoring incoming Midi messages.
Free cloud service for sharing programs, midi maps and midi processor scripts with other users Added tone wheel engine and rotary simulator from VB3 v.1.4.
Rotary simulator V1 has 3 variations, a total of 4 different amplifiers.
Added 1 new tone wheel generator.
Added Ring Modulator and Delay effects (pre)
Added FET Limiter (post)
Session Recorder: silently records everything that is played, imports/exports standard Midi files and renders to WAV files.
Built-in audio player plays the most common audio formats for adding a backing track to your music.
Octave transposers for upper and lower parts separately.
New program browser displays the full list with functions to move, replace, delete, and import/export banks and individual programs.
Built-in import/export function from/to VB3-II 2018 (and Crumar Mojo Desktop) of program and bank formats.
New Midi map with reverse, latch and lock functions for each parameter.
New extended Midi Javascript processor for custom event transformations (supports SysEx and RPN/NRPN).
Multiple outputs (main + organ only).
Separate plugin for remote audio and midi input – includes exclusive VoMidiCoder.
New more convenient touch interface.
Four different drawbar display styles.
On-screen keyboards with two different viewing styles.
Random program generator.
Added control over the speed of rotating effects using Channel Aftertouch.
Midi Output support, you can transfer entire “snapshots” when loading and changing programs.
Support for different curves for the Swell pedal.
Built-in Midi Monitor for monitoring incoming Midi messages.
Free cloud service for sharing programs, midi maps and midi processor scripts with other userswheel.
2018
Full polyphony (61 upper + 61 lower + 25 pedals = 147 notes).
91 modeled timbres with precise phase synchronization.
Adjustable leakage noise and cross modulation between tone wheels.
A total of 22 different tone wheel oscillators to choose from.
Oscillator shaping for 154 oscillator combinations.
Adjustable global tuning from 430 to 450 Hz.
Switchable 16″ Falzback.
Wheel Complex.
Resistor Wiring with Many Options.
Realistic “Running” Motor Rotation and Shake.
Busses and 9 Key Contact Simulation.
Two Separate Sets of Busses for Each Instruction.
Full “Inverted Octave” Presets.
String Bass with Adjustable Release Time.
“Volume Fade” Effect.
Single Trigger Percussion with Natural Capacitor Discharge/Recharge.
Adjustable Percussion Level and Decay.
Virtual Vibrato/Chorus Scanner.
Adjustable Vibrato Scanner Depth and Mix.
Separate Upper and Lower V/C Pads with Smooth Switching.
Dynamic Tube Overdrive Simulation.
Spring Reverb (Before) and Digital Stereo Reverb (After).
Rotary Speaker Simulation with Virtual Mic Positioning, Tube Overdrive, Tube Feedback.
“Front Stop” rotor braking position with adjustable preferred position.
Very low processor consumption.
Advanced MIDI Learn with import/export of custom mappings.
Upper and lower SPLIT manuals with adjustable split point.
Pedal accompaniment support.
Custom programmer with import/export of programs and banks.
March 25, 2024
- Added sub-presets for the Rotary effect and Digital Reverb sections.
- JavaScript Midi Processor: Added fromNote() and fromAft() directories for converting note and aftertouch events.
- Added Quick Midi Learn function to all “Performance” knobs shown on the main screen (requires right-click).
- Setting a slider as a “Latch” in Midi-Map will now “snap” the parameter to the controller value.
- The User Guide can now be exported to HTML or PNG files (desktop only).
- Fixed: Midi-Map “Reset Selected” was setting invalid values for some parameters
. • Fixed: Midi-Map “Latch” was not working properly. - Added a solution for an issue where Ableton Live did not restore parameters after reloading a VST2 plugin in a project.
- Fixed an issue where the AUv3 plugin would not respond correctly to Program Change events.
- Midi channels can now be freely assigned to each manual independently.
- Sustain pedal functionality now also includes toggling between Stop and Fast in both Momentary and Latched modes.
- In Split mode, notes are now only accepted on the upper channel.
- Program Change events are now only accepted on the upper channel.
- JavaScript Processor: Added methods like fromPB(), withRange() and withToggle().
- Added a new automation parameter for the separate brake rotary switch, assigned to CC #68 by default.
- On desktop versions (Mac/Win), the UI now supports resizing.
- Fixed: Issues with the JavaScript processor.
- Fixed: Sustain pedal not working in Organ V1 mode.
- Fixed: Lower octave is now only accepted on the lower channel.
- Fixed: Correct correspondence between UI and Midi/Automation value of Rotary Speed lever.
- Fixed: Possible stuck notes on lower manual when Pedal-to-Lower and Sustain Lower were active.
- Fixed: Issue with octave transposers in Split mode.
- Minor UI improvements.
- Install VB3-II.
- Run GSi C&R Keygen, select VB3-II in the product list and copy the “License” key. (Do not close the keygen).
- Open VB3-II, paste the “License” key and copy the “Unique Machine ID”. (Do not close VB3-II).
- Return to Keygen, paste the “Unique Machine ID”, click the “Generate” button and copy the “Response Code”.
- Return to VB3-II, paste the “Response Code” and click “Register”.