# VB3m

> Tonewheel organ emulator

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1560880479](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1560880479)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1560880479`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Genuine Soundware
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (40 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-02
- **First published:** 2021-03-31
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vb3m/id1560880479)
- **Website:** [https://www.genuinesoundware.com/?a=showproduct&b=50](https://www.genuinesoundware.com/?a=showproduct&b=50)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.genuinesoundware.com/?a=page&p=privacy](https://www.genuinesoundware.com/?a=page&p=privacy)

## Description

The most famous Tonewheel Organ emulation always with you.

GSi VB3m simulates the famous american tonewheel organ better known as the Hammond Organ B3.

Main features:
- Two manuals plus pedalboard
- Two sets of 9 drawbars each for upper and lower manual
- Two drawbars for the pedalboard
- Physical modeling engine with full polyphony (91 tonewheels)
- Rotary speaker effect with two variations plus one static amp
- Virtual microphone positioning
- Tube overdrive simulation
- Two band equalizer
- Digital reverb
- Program bank with 32 memory locations
- On screen keyboard (upper manual only)
- Split function
- Pedal-to-lower function
- Pedal String Bass decay
- Global tuning between A=430 Hz and A=450 Hz
- Fully customizable Midi CC Mapping with Midi Learn function
- Reverse all drawbar CC option
- Sustain pedal support for sustaining notes
- User selectable Midi channels
- Freely assignable Program Change numbers
- Low latency Core Audio support
- IAA support
- AUv3 plugin extension included
- Background audio option
- Free Cloud service to easily exchange Programs and Midi Maps

Please note: to connect a USB-Midi controller, please use Apple's Camera Connection Kit (Lightning to USB-A). Don't connect your recharge cable to a USB host port, that won't transfer Midi data. For better performance, make sure your battery is fully charged or power your device wherever possible.

For more details, please read this Q&A article:
https://lnx.gsidsp.com/help/knowledgebase.php?article=1

## Rankings

- #192,200 — Overall

## Review summary

VB3m is praised for its authentic Hammond-era sound and Leslie simulation, with many reviewers highlighting its convincing tone, percussion, and performance realism. Reviewers laud the app's flexibility, responsive controls, and the ability to add the same Leslie emulation as the desktop version on iOS. The value proposition is strong, with affordable pricing and portability ideal for live use. Common requests focus on enhancing workflow: saving drawbar registrations and MIDI mapping, expanding presets, and offering more Leslie options and tweaks. Occasional bugs and reliability concerns are noted by a few users.

### Pros

- Extremely authentic Hammond tone and Leslie emulation, with convincing percussion.
- High praise for flexible controls and polished programming.
- Leslie emulation can be added on iOS; compact footprint and portability for live use.
- Excellent value for money; affordable pricing for the features.
- Reliable for live performances and overall versatile for keyboard players.

### Cons

- Lack of saved drawbar registrations and no easy MIDI mapping to trigger presets.
- Desire for more built-in presets and easier preset management.
- Occasional bugs or reliability concerns (e.g., sound getting stuck) and reports of limited developer responsiveness.
- Requests for more Leslie controls (speed, ramp-up) and more amp/Leslie options.

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