Virtual tonewheel organ that models the B-3, C-3, A-100, L-100, CV and M-3 without samples – with speaker and rotary simulation, effects and over 200 presets.

Blue3 was originally developed by GG Audio and now comes from Cherry Audio with a new interface divided into Main, Edit, Cabinet and Perform sections. 31 tonewheel sets capture the variations between individual vintage instruments, while 91 modelled tonewheels with phase synchronisation and the emulated scanner vibrato/chorus deliver the classic sound of blues, gospel, rock and jazz. Condition, key click, percussion and several overdrive options refine the tone; on the Cabinet page you choose from six speakers, set the rotary speed including acceleration and deceleration and place one of four microphones by click and drag. Tape echo, reverb (spring, plate, hall) and a seven-band graphic EQ round off the organ for stage and studio.

Features

• Modelled replication of classic tonewheel organs – no samples used
• 31 tonewheel sets based on vintage B-3, C-3, A-100, L-100, CV and M-3 instruments; 91 tonewheels with phase synchronisation
• Full polyphony for upper, lower and pedal manuals, customisable keyboard split
• Copy, swap, reset and randomise for the drawbars; inverted registration keys with drawbar presets
• Condition settings for crosstalk, flutter, leakage, noise and transformer; scanner vibrato/chorus
• Cabinet with six speakers, rotary speed and mic simulation; tape echo, reverb and seven-band graphic EQ

Technical details

• Type: virtual instrument (organ)
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST2, VST3, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX, standalone
• Architecture: 64-bit
• Licensing: computer-bound, internet connection required for activation

System requirements

• macOS 10.13 or later (macOS 13 Ventura supported)
• Windows 7 or later (including Windows 11)
• Processor (macOS): 3.4 GHz quad-core or Apple M1; native support for Apple M1 and later, including Ultra
• Processor (Windows): 3.4 GHz quad-core
• RAM: 8 GB
• Disk space: 1 GB
• Internet connection required for product activation

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://store.cherryaudio.com/redeem. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.