New Multiphonics CV-3 features include:

Polyphony
MPE compatibility
3-operator FM oscillator
Acoustic objects oscillator
Comb and tube filters
Oscilloscope module for signal visualization
CV generators
100 new Synth and Effects patches

This contains a smaller set of components than that offered in the version available with the new Sonar, although not all of these were contained in the Sonar version.

Does the Essentials product offer a discounted upgrade path to the full product?

They released updates for a number of their Kontakt drum libraries as well such as AR Drums and Session Drums.

I have been getting download errors all morning.  Guess the servers are being hit pretty hard.

I’ll add that Abbey Road 60s is my go to for Neo Soul tracks.