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Tale · Post by **Tale** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:18 pm

Hi,

I have just released an alpha version of my new freeware combo organ plug-in called Combo Model F. It is modelled after the Farfisa Mini Compact, a transistor organ from the 1960s.

If you would like to give it a try, then you can download the VST or AU from my company website:

http://www.martinic.com/combof/downloads/

Do remember that this is still only an alpha version, so not all features have been fully implemented (namely: Extended Bass [added in v0.8.3]), and others may not be functioning 100% as intended (Multi-Tone Booster round voice seems way too weak [fixed in v0.8.2]). Nevertheless, should you run into any problems with "ComboF", then please let me know, so I can fix things in the next version. Meanwhile, have fun with it!

Funkybot's Evil Twin · Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:32 pm

I was actually looking at my Farfisa VIP 255 the other day (the electronics need work) and thought about what became of this plugin. I checked out the site and still no update, so I figured maybe it wasn't happening.

So I'm THRILLED to see a beta! Thank you very much. You have the best Vox Continental organ around IMO.

bmot · Post by **bmot** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:42 pm

nice one! thanks for the work you put in and for making this available

Edit: I still don't know why this and the Model V are freeware, but good on you for giving so much to the music community

Tale · Post by **Tale** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:16 pm

You are welcome.

I have just found a bug myself:

When I load the VST in REAPER on my MacBook Pro, then initially the organ makes no sound (except for some very faint background noise). If I then click on any one of the 3 white tabs, I do get sound, and from then on everything seems to work fine.

MRT · Post by **MRT** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:59 pm

Hello and thank you for another fine emulation. I have no idea if Model F sounds like a Farfisa, but I like the sound. I also experienced some wierdness on startup, but after going into the setting all seems fine.

If i could make a wish for your organs(F and V). I love the ability to adjust the tuning in the settings view, to me(a slight detuning)really makes these come alive and sound much more natural to my ears. I would really like to be able to change patches without losing the tuning. Or possibly store and load tunings seperate from the patch. ?

vic_france · Post by **vic_france** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:07 am

I echo the previous comments of praise and thanks

All working as expected here in Cubase 6 Mac (apart from the already-mentioned "kickstart" to get it going

).

cosmosis · Post by **cosmosis** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:28 am

Yes! I'm still hooked on your Model V, so this is very good news for me.

Mutant · Post by **Mutant** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 2:47 am

Thank you

michael2 · Post by **michael2** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 3:40 am

i really love your other organ and am downloading this one right now (while I feel guilty about having no extra cash to donate). thanks so much.

A.M. Gold · Post by **A.M. Gold** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:57 am

Thanks so much for this generous offer (and for your other organ).

darsho · Post by **darsho** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:47 am

thank you for this one !

Spitfire31 · Post by **Spitfire31** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:25 am

Thank you so much for these excellent instruments! Donation just sent…

Like the V, the F AU loads without problems in DP 7, which can sometimes be finicky (witness the problems with VB3, for instance…).

Thanks again!

/Joachim

Tale · Post by **Tale** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:05 am

MRT wrote:If i could make a wish for your organs(F and V). I love the ability to adjust the tuning in the settings view, to me(a slight detuning)really makes these come alive and sound much more natural to my ears. I would really like to be able to change patches without losing the tuning. Or possibly store and load tunings seperate from the patch. ?

I guess I could add another toggle switch that locks the tuning.

Spitfire31 wrote:Thank you so much for these excellent instruments! Donation just sent…

Thank you!

MRT · Post by **MRT** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:33 am

I just realized that you can alt-click and drag to do random tuning! Way Cool! Thats pretty much what I was requesting, so your way ahead of me.
I do like the idea of a lock switch.

Thanks again for your efforts on these!

Tale · Post by **Tale** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 12:12 pm

MRT wrote:I just realized that you can alt-click and drag to do random tuning! Way Cool! Thats pretty much what I was requesting, so your way ahead of me.

Yeah, the new ComboV features have also found their way into ComboF. You can also do Shift-drag to move all tuning slides at once.

MRT wrote:I do like the idea of a lock switch.

I think it would be nice to be able to lock the tunings in live situations, especially if you have just tuned the organ to an acoustic setup.

Combo Model F [v1.2.5]