You’re bang on with that one the click from the speed change relay is definitely audible on my 147. This is something that has always bugged me when I’m miking it for recordings. I know a lot of guys who replaced these noisy old relays with solid state switches, but to be honest when you’re rockin’ out at a good volume, that click just becomes part of the sound of using a real Leslie
The only thing I don’t like about Leslie sims in general is that they sound too much like a close miked cabinet with overt amplitude modulation in the mix. Sitting next to a real Leslie, you don’t get that so much, there’s much more air and ambience in the sound. I use VB3 and have to push the ambience and mic distance sliders to the extreme but even then it still sounds too choppy and direct.
Hi Corky, I tried to play with your B5v3 preset yesterday but didn t manage to use it with Cantabile.
It pops up in C3 a failure message for incorrect format…
Firstly, I extracted the zip.file you attached on this forum.
Then, I pasted the extracted file in Cantabile Performer # racks.
Is it a way to proceed ?
By the way, I managed to use B5v. 3 linked with IK Leslie. It sounds very good but I have difficulties to create parameter bindings with the B5 v. 3 itself to control the swell pedal with a fader of my New axiom 61… If my memories are right, I did it easily with B5 v. 2 (scrolling down the menu and choosing swell).
Thanks by avance for any advice because I would like to make the most of your gold mine presets
Hmmmm…
Make sure you are using C3 version 3673 or older, and the latest B5 version. Yes…unzip, and load into Racks folder. If you did all this, then maybe try to download the zip again, and go thru the same process. If none of this works, get back to me and I will help you fix it.
AcousticSamples B5? - #278 by Corky
Gigging has dominated my time lately, so I am not as quick to respond. If you would like to send me the settings, I will try them out. The UVI Rotary was good for the one Hammond setting I had, but I find it good with guitar or Electric Pianos (even Grand Pianos). The other dominant Leslie clones didn’t perform as well as UVI for the aforementioned instruments.
Yes, the Hanno is quite barberic compared to modern clones. It lacks the overtones, and, (without going thru the long list) most everything else associated with Hammond.
Corky,
what I have been able to experience from my friend is what he has at his disposal.
In my cantabile I have VB3 1.4, B4 and now B5 V3, for starters (I started recently, I play as a hobby, I had my band years ago but we stopped).
As soon as possible I will send you the settings with Uvi Rotary.
Hanon70 is very simple and does not have good shades, but I needed it to evaluate Uvi and the result seems pleasant to me, that’s all.
Uvi can be useful to me with B5, I’m curious to try it.
During the week I try to buy it, then I’ll let you know how it works.
Sergio
Just out of curiosity, do you not like the Leslie within B5? Version 3 has a lot of improvements. After an earlier discussion with the developer, it was my understanding that the Leslie in B5 was developed by UVI, and was based on Rotary. There are B5 users here that use the IK Leslie, but I am of the opinion that the improvements in version 3 were better than an external Leslie. We all have our different tastes, so I am always open to new ideas.
I will do some tests today, and post some audio results here.
Hey everyone! Can you guys help with a blind Leslie test? Just vote on A,B, or C, and leave your comments about what you did, or didn’t like about each.
This is just a quick test with B5, all drawbars out, and all Leslies were at default 122 Cab. As expected, everyone will have their varying tastes and preferences. Leslie speeds are not a factor, just testing the overall sound and realism. Thanks for the help! I will tally the vote, and reveal the results in a day or so.
Well I wanted to say …
I seemed to have noticed some connection of Uvi Rotary with B5 …
Quickly I’ll explain what I want to hear from a VST organ. I like an enveloping sound, because I often play in my church.
Sometimes I like to play with my eyes closed and I go in search of this !! A little while ago I played with the B5 and as you said I used the Leslie of the B5: exceptional !!!
I loaded your Rack and it’s deadly !! I have to thank you for your valuable suggestions and encouragement.
I’m still new to these things and I also thank Brad for his information.
Tomorrow I will try the sounds you have prepared and I will have my say.
thanks Corky, see you soon.
I liked all 3 about equally. I see why A was the favorite. It had more ambience and sounded fullest. C was just dry as though you had switched from room to dry. Were you just moving the mikes around?
I first listened on my studio monitors, then with headphones. I know why Torsten is mentioning hearing something. I’ve been playing the B5 v3 almost exclusively the past two weeks using in ears. The B5 and the its Leslie include the actual mechanical noises of the originals. I think that’s what Torsten is hearing.
The Leslie in B5 is pretty complex - there are a lot of choices regarding cabinet, mic position and speeds and they’re separate for the horn and rotor.
the click from the speed change relay is definitely audible on my 147. This is something that has always bugged me when I’m miking it for recordings. I know a lot of guys who replaced these noisy old relays with solid state switches, but to be honest when you’re rockin’ out at a good volume, that click just becomes part of the sound of using a real Leslie 
