Immerse yourself in the golden age of music with the Combo Model V virtual instrument from Martinic. This plugin doesn’t just emulate; it revives the soul of a classic combo organ from the 1960s, which left an indelible mark on rock and roll, garage rock, psychedelia, and many other genres of that era.
Martinic is known for its meticulous approach to modeling vintage equipment, and the Combo Model V is a prime example of this. Instead of using samples, which can sound static, the developers created a dynamic model of each component of the original instrument – from oscillators and frequency dividers to the intricate crosstalk between notes, filters, key contacts, and even the characteristic clicking when pressed. This approach guarantees an incredibly organic, lively, and responsive sound that reacts to your playing just like a real vintage organ.
Authentic Sound of a Legend
Combo Model V gives you full control over its rich timbre thanks to an intuitive interface that reproduces the original controls. You get a 4-octave keyboard (from C to C), covering 7 polyphonic octaves, allowing you to play both deep bass lines and ringing upper parts.
The heart of sound production is the drawbar system. You have four “footage” drawbars (16′, 8′, 4′, mixture), which determine the basic pitch and harmonic content of the sound, as well as two “voice” drawbars (Flute, Reed), which add characteristic timbral shades, imitating the sound of the corresponding instruments. By combining these drawbars, you can create a multitude of unique and expressive sounds, from soft flute passages to aggressive, mix-cutting timbres, perfect for solos.
A hallmark of many vintage organs is their vibrato effect, and the Combo Model V is equipped with a fully modeled vibrato unit with adjustable speed and depth. This effect adds a characteristic “pulsation” and movement to the sound, which is an integral part of the classic combo organ sound.
For dynamic volume control, as on the original instrument, there is an expression pedal function (Swell pedal), which is also fully automated, allowing you to create expressive swells and fades during performance or in automated parts.
Key Features of Combo Model V:
- Full modeling of a vintage 1960s combo organ, without the use of samples.
- Careful reproduction of all components: oscillators, dividers, crosstalk, filters, key contacts, and clicking.
- 4-octave keyboard with a range of 7 polyphonic octaves.
- 4 footage drawbars (16′, 8′, 4′, mixture) and 2 voice drawbars (Flute, Reed) for shaping the timbre.
- Modeled vibrato unit with adjustable speed and depth.
- Expression pedal function (Swell pedal) for dynamic control.
- Ability to individually adjust the pitch for each note.
- Velocity sensitivity for attack and release of sound.
- Full automation of all plugin parameters.
- Includes 32 ready-made presets for quick start.
Combo Model V is not just another virtual instrument. It’s a time machine that takes you back to the days when music was alive and sound had a soul. It is ideal for musicians and producers looking for an authentic, warm, and expressive sound of a vintage combo organ for their tracks, whether they are retro stylizations or modern compositions that need a unique timbral color. Download Combo Model V today and add some vintage magic to your music!
