More to come tomorrow…some surprises
Well so far I’m 2 for 2
I’m glad the one I just brought is not last!
From what I count, looks like, from the comments received, B-came in 1st, E-came in 2nd, and A came in 3rd. So, I shall continue…
Coming in 3rd is “A”, Amplitube Leslie. Here are the settings:
MY PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS:
Pros:
This is my favorite. There seems to be much more “guts” in the amp than the T-Racks version, plus, it is very easy to add a variety amps and fx directly from Amplitube. It may just be the great looking GUI…I just can’t put my finger on it yet. But, I am using it live, and it sounds great. Overall, the IK Multimedia Leslie is the best thing going at this time.
Cons:
Requires Amplitube. For my setup, it adds 5-10% to the song load over T-Racks. Also requires extra work setting bindings for fast/slow/brake.
Disclaimer: This is my limited test. Anyone is welcome to join in the discussion and voice an opinion, and provide plug settings. I used ONLY the plugin with no outside enhancements, such as EQ. VB3 II was used for the Hammond sound.
Next is E, and yes, it is IK T-Racks Leslie. Why? As you guys heard, and verified, there is a slight difference in the two, even though the settings are mostly identical. It is also evident in live use as well. The settings….
PROS:
Just a great sounding Leslie! Easy to tweak, easy to bind. Really not much to say but…
CONS:
I really couldn’t come up with much, so no comment.
Disclaimer: This is my limited test. Anyone is welcome to join in the discussion and voice an opinion, and provide plug settings. I used ONLY the plugin with no outside enhancements, such as EQ. VB3 II was used for the Hammond sound.
Interesting… I thought A and B sounded very similar apart from the width of the stereo spread. If B turns out to be the T-Racks version then I will do the Spock eyebrow. And if it’s something else I still will.
Edit- OK, things just got real
The surprise is coming…hold on, and be sitting down.
Will there be a pic of the eyebrow?
Before I post the last one, I want to thank everyone for responding. It was fun, and has been quite a learning experience for me, and I hope someone will find it useful. I intended to use the Blue3 Spin, GSI Rotary, and VB3 fx, but my time ran out, and most of you Hammondites already know what they sound like. I could add many different outside fx and maybe get a much better Leslie, but I was dedicated to get the best out of what I have. I will be bartering some more studio time soon, and will be experimenting for sure. If I find something interesting, I will share it in a post here.
Many Thanks
Corky
C’mon brah, you’re killing me BTW if you ran VB3 through Rotary (Not UVI, I meant the GS1 plug) and it’s different from just VB3 and the internal Leslie you get a double eyebrow.
I can only guess: it’s a recording of the real leslie
And in 1st place…drumroll
UVI ROTARY !!!
MY PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS:
PROS:
Easy on computer load. Easy to bind. Easy to use controls. As @Torsten pointed out, there is a “woodiness” about it. I haven’t tried this live yet, but will this coming weekend. I bought this when it 1st came out, knowing that Acoustic Samples was working with UVI on a new Leslie for B5. I thought this was what they came up with…don’t really know.
No ILok !!
I guess @terrybritton and I maybe made a good choice when we bought it.
CONS:
Some type of EQ would help this. I find very little change in the filter sections. No difference in closed or open cabinets. I spent a lot of time dialing in speeds and acceleration/deceleration. Still didn’t get it right, but plan to spend more time on it? Forget the presets unless you plan to play some psychedelic tunes, or summon ET.
I think it is quite limited, but it apparently has a lot of potential.
Disclaimer: This is my limited test. Anyone is welcome to join in the discussion and voice an opinion, and provide plug settings. I used ONLY the plugin with no outside enhancements, such as EQ. VB3 II was used for the Hammond sound.
He said it was 5 sims, so I hope not That would be cheating!
Really! How about that. Never could test that one…
I told you to sit down first.
Eyebrow?
LMAO !!!
Hmmm - interesting!
But I don’t think the difference is going to make me give up my IK Leslie (T-Racks Version).
BTW: my current favorite plugin to put between VB3-II and the Leslie is Klanghelm SDRR - very nice flavors of crunch, especially in its “Tube” incarnation. Give it a try - it’s pretty affordable!
Cheers,
Torsten
I have been trying some of the Klanghelm plugs lately. Very impressed. Thanks for the heads up Torsten. Will give it a go.
Corky
I just love the stylin’ on that! It must sound good…
Really interesting. Thanks for Corky. Will work with the TRACKS Leslie as that is what I have just brought (so will justify loving it ) but may also check out this UVI one at some point.