satya Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 https://www.genuinesoundware.com/?a=showproduct&b=44 GSi has announced a major update to VB3-II. The whole plugin has been rewritten from the ground up in order to accommodate multiple new features, in addition to the organ engine and the Rotary speaker simulator from the old VB3 version 1. VB3-II 2023 Edition is a free update to existing owners of a VB3-II license (released in 2018). A 25% rebate for owners of a VB3 v.1.x license (2010) is available while new users can purchase VB3-II 2023 Edition for $100. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Barnes Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I can't say I am not tempted but the upgrade discount from my VB3 1 will be all but wiped out by VAT and IK's Hammond B3-X has become my goto and I am pretty happy with it. So buying it would be for the ring mod and the "vocoder" function plus some differences in tone. Jury's out! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemar Sain Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I remember version one being the top recommended organ back on the old forum. Cool to see it's finally getting an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PavlovsCat Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Vernon Barnes said: I can't say I am not tempted but the upgrade discount from my VB3 1 will be all but wiped out by VAT and IK's Hammond B3-X has become my goto and I am pretty happy with it. So buying it would be for the ring mod and the "vocoder" function plus some differences in tone. Jury's out! Vernon, I took organ (piano and drum) lessons as a kid, but I have tendinitis and play terribly in my old age. But still, considering the deal on the IK Hammond B-3-X at JRR Shop and the "GROUP" discount brings it to only $33.59 USD, and your testimonial in this thread I think is breaking down my defenses. That price is too good to pass up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Fowler Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 47 minutes ago, PavlovsCat said: Vernon, I took organ (piano and drum) lessons as a kid, but I have tendinitis and play terribly in my old age. But still, considering the deal on the IK Hammond B-3-X at JRR Shop and the "GROUP" discount brings it to only $33.59 USD, and your testimonial in this thread I think is breaking down my defenses. That price is too good to pass up. The IK is top notch, PC - don't pass it up. It's also worth keeping an eye on UAD's sales - I picked up their waterfall organ for $24, and it's fantastic. I can't say whether it's 'better' than the IK, but I find the presets a better starting point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Barnes Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 51 minutes ago, PavlovsCat said: Vernon, I took organ (piano and drum) lessons as a kid, but I have tendinitis and play terribly in my old age. But still, considering the deal on the IK Hammond B-3-X at JRR Shop and the "GROUP" discount brings it to only $33.59 USD, and your testimonial in this thread I think is breaking down my defenses. That price is too good to pass up. No brainer at that price. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PavlovsCat Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) Thanks for enabling my GAS, Craig and Vernon. It's so much more fun to blow my kids' inheritance a little at a time when I have my virtual forum pals to encourage me! 😜 Edited November 6, 2023 by PavlovsCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Wichrowski Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, PavlovsCat said: Vernon, I took organ (piano and drum) lessons as a kid, but I have tendinitis and play terribly in my old age. But still, considering the deal on the IK Hammond B-3-X at JRR Shop and the "GROUP" discount brings it to only $33.59 USD, and your testimonial in this thread I think is breaking down my defenses. That price is too good to pass up. IK Hammond B-3X > VB3-II. The IK system has the Hiwatt Custom 100 DR103 Amp simulation that is fundamental to achieve that agressive sound from Emerson, Lake & Palmer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Row Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 10 hours ago, satya said: GSi has announced a major update Have they made new episodes or something, I've been hoping for a new series Is this the one with Dr. Gil Grissom or Lieutenant Horatio Caine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simeon Amburgey Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I'll leave this here: I have followed and worked with Guido since the Soundfont days and this is a great update. Guido has really packed some cool features into this one as well as added the original VB3 version 1 engine back as an option. The iPad application has also been recently approved and if you have a VB3II license there is a way you can activate it on your iOS device. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 hours ago, PavlovsCat said: the deal on the IK Hammond B-3-X at JRR Shop is a NO-BRAINER! Just pull the trigger… t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSteven Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) Sounds nice (web sound clips & Simeon's video) just wondering if this (VB3-II) offers anything over either the IKM version or the UA version? Edited November 7, 2023 by TheSteven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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