Unveiling the Hammond B-3X: The Soul of a Legend Reborn
Immerse Yourself in the Iconic Hammond Organ Experience
The Hammond B-3X virtual instrument shatters boundaries, transporting you into the world of the legendary Hammond B-3 organ. Developed in meticulous collaboration with both the Hammond Organ Company and Suzuki Musical Instruments Mfg., B-3X faithfully captures the instrument's soul, passion, and vibe.
Unveiling the Authentic Sound:
IK Multimedia goes beyond mere samples. B-3X meticulously recreates the entire Hammond experience, from sound generation to effects processing. 91 free-running tonewheels, meticulously modeled from real instruments, form the foundation. These are then mixed in real-time based on note selection and drawbar levels for unparalleled realism.
Beyond Modeling: Capturing the Essence
IK's industry-leading technology goes beyond sonic emulation. B-3X faithfully reproduces tonal filtering, independent key clicks, the iconic Hammond percussion, and the legendary chorus-vibrato circuits. Every detail, from component aging to crosstalk, has been meticulously captured to recreate the massive, organic feel of the real instrument.
A Player's Dream: Authentic Feel with Modern Convenience
The B-3X control panel is a love letter to classic hardware, offering an intuitive playing experience with a touch of modern convenience. Every element – from the drawbar layout to percussion switches – is meticulously recreated. Drawbars update in real-time for inverted settings, and 24 custom drawbar presets can be saved per patch.
For live performance, a "Controls" view hides the keyboard and enlarges the drawbars and switches for easy access. Additionally, MIDI assignments are included for modern Hammond digital organs, ensuring a seamless plug-and-play experience.
Classic Organ Effects at Your Fingertips
The B-3X boasts a versatile effects section, modeled after IK's award-winning stompboxes and processors. The "STOMPS" section features overdrive, graphic EQ, chorus-vibrato, wah-wah, and spring reverb, perfectly suited for crafting iconic tonewheel organ sounds. These effects can be assigned to MIDI control for effortless on-stage manipulation.
The Unmistakable Leslie Experience
The B-3X recreates the legendary Leslie rotary speaker experience in stunning detail. Derived from IK's acclaimed Leslie Collection and AmpliTube 4 modeling technology, the "CABS" section offers a comprehensive selection of real Leslie amps, speakers, and microphone placements.
Fine-tune slow and fast Leslie speeds, adjust acceleration and deceleration, and experiment with microphone configurations to achieve the perfect sonic swirl.
Unprecedented Tonal Flexibility:
The "Leslie Amp" section lets you choose from 5 Leslie power amps (or bypass modeling altogether) and 2 distinct guitar amps to add grit and growl to your sound. Shape the rotary speaker with high/low-pass and parametric EQ in the "Leslie EQ" section.
For rock and blues tones, the parallel guitar amp section offers two models with comprehensive tone-shaping controls and spring reverb. A convenient mixer allows you to blend the Leslie (with independent horn/drum mic control), parallel guitar amp, and DI organ for unparalleled tonal sculpting.
The Finishing Touches
Three professional-grade studio effects round out the B-3X experience. IK's Limiter 76 FET compressor delivers a timeless sound, the EQ-81 adds classic console warmth, and a digital reverb provides a touch of lush ambience.
The Hammond B-3X: A Legacy Reborn
No other virtual instrument offers such a comprehensive and authentic recreation of the Hammond B-3 experience. From meticulous sound generation to a complete effects chain with unparalleled control, the B-3X captures the essence of this legendary instrument. Combined with official Hammond branding, the B-3X is a true next-level virtual instrument.
