IK MULTIMEDIA / Hammond B-3X First Limited Edition

Officially licensed B-3 virtual instrument.

■Piano Organ Sound Source

Hammond B-3X is a Hammond B-3 virtual instrument for Mac/PC. IK Multimedia, in collaboration with the Hammond Organ Company in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and Suzuki Musical Instrument Manufacturing in Hamamatsu, Japan, developed the Hammond B-3X to recreate the authentic B-3 sound in the digital world.

The Hammond B-3X's sound is achieved not only by faithfully recreating the organ's sound, but also by combining multiple effects. It includes stomp effects, a Leslie rotary cabinet, and parallel-mixable guitar amps, as well as post-effects such as compressors and EQs. Comprehensive sound shaping is possible while recreating the signal flow exactly like the original instrument.

To deliver the ultimate in realism, the Hammond B-3X's sound is based on the same mechanical operation as the actual organ. The Hammond B-3X samples the tones generated by 91 tonewheels from a meticulously maintained Hammond organ, mixing them in real time according to the keys played and drawbar settings.

IK Multimedia's modeling technology faithfully recreates the tone filtering, key clicks, and iconic Hammond percussion sounds, as well as the chorus and vibrato circuits. Every control and circuit was modeled to IK's strict standards and further verified by the Hammond Organ Company.

The Hammond B-3X also simulates the differences in condition due to age. You can adjust the tonal balance, musical noise caused by generator leakage and crosstalk, and the boost level of the chorus circuit.

True Sound and Feel
The Hammond B-3X is designed to seamlessly recreate the feel of an authentic B-3 in a digital environment. Every element, from chorus/vibrato to the placement of the percussion switch, is reproduced exactly as in the original. You can save 24 custom drawbar settings to the inverted keys, allowing you to switch tones in real time. The Controls view, ideal for live use, allows you to hide the keyboard and view the drawbars and switches in a larger view. It also supports MIDI assignments for the latest Hammond digital organs, so you can start playing and performing immediately.

■Features
- The first officially licensed Hammond B-3 virtual instrument, designed in collaboration with the Hammond Organ Company.
- Advanced organ editing: tonewheel model selection, generator leak, key click, tone balance, percussion, and chorus.
- Save 24 custom drawbar settings per preset.
- Includes seven Leslie-approved amp and five cabinet models.
- Parallel mixing of two guitar amp and cabinet sounds.
- Includes five pedalboard-style stomp effects.
- Includes three studio post processors for finishing touches.
- A Controls view hides the keyboard and expands the view of the drawbars and switches, ideal for live use.
- Presets can be assigned to MIDI program changes.
- External MIDI controllers can be assigned.
- Works as a standalone or plug-in.
- Available as a plug-in in AAX, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Unit formats.

Five Stomp Effects
The STOMPS section provides access to five stompboxes (overdrive, graphic EQ, stomp chorus & vibrato, pedal wah, and spring reverb) taken from familiar AmpliTube and T-RackS processors. These effects have been carefully crafted to reproduce a wide range of sounds, and are MIDI assignable for control on stage.

Realistic Leslie Sound
The CABS section features Leslie unit modeling developed in the Leslie Collection, as well as guitar amp and cabinet modeling extracted from AmpliTube 4. This allows you to create sounds that are just like the real Leslie units and guitar amps. The mixer also allows you to control the mix of the Leslie, guitar amp, and D.I. sound.

Finishing Touches on Their Own
The Hammond B-3X's final stage is equipped with a compressor, EQ, and reverb, allowing you to complete the sound creation process on the B-3X alone. These effects are taken from the industry-standard T-RackS.

The LIMITER 76 is a FET-type compressor that creates a classic, solid sound. The EQ-81 adds smooth sound shaping and warmth, just like classic consoles. Add width and depth to your sound with the final digital reverb.

The tonewheel sound is output after passing through controls just like the real thing, and undergoing deep, flexible sound shaping, including a Leslie speaker. The Hammond B-3X's sound, produced in the same way as a real Hammond organ, delivers a next-generation playing experience worthy of Hammond's official approval.

*For the latest operating environment information, please refer to the System Requirements section at the bottom of the manufacturer's website.