Immerse yourself in the legendary sound of the Hammond B-3 with the IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X Tonewheel Organ Software Instrument. This virtual powerhouse brings the authentic Hammond B-3 organ experience right to your fingertips, developed in collaboration with the iconic Hammond Organ Company and Suzuki Musical Instruments. Whether you're crafting soulful blues or energetic rock, the B-3X provides a seamless blend of tradition and innovation, offering unmatched realism and detail.

The Hammond B-3X captures the full sonic impact of the original B-3 organ, complete with a full effects chain that includes classic stompbox effects, a Leslie rotary speaker cabinet, and a versatile mixer. With 91 free-running modeled tonewheels, the software ensures absolute realism by dynamically mixing based on your notes and drawbar settings. The attention to detail extends to the faithful recreation of tonal filtering, key click, and the iconic percussion and chorus-vibrato circuits.

Perfect for live performances or studio sessions, the Hammond B-3X offers customizable settings that allow musicians to simulate aging components, control tonal balance, and adjust generator leakage. The intuitive interface provides a zoomed-in controls view for minimal distractions, while MIDI assignments make it easy to integrate with modern digital setups. Experience the unmistakable feel and sound of a classic Hammond organ, all within a convenient, user-friendly software package.

Key Features:

• Official Hammond B-3 virtual instrument, developed with Hammond Organ Company
• Advanced organ editing: tonewheel model selection, generator leakage, key click, tonal balance, percussion, and chorus
• 24 custom drawbar settings per preset
• Leslie speaker with 7 amps and 5 cabinets for mix-and-match options
• Parallel guitar amp section with two models and 4x12 cabinet
• 5-effect stompbox pedalboard for flexible tonal shaping
• 3-effect studio post-FX section for professional finish
• Works as a multi-platform plug-in and standalone application
• Assignable MIDI continuous controllers for external control

Product specs

FAQs

What are the system requirements for running the IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X on a Mac?

The IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X requires a Mac with an Intel Core 2 Duo or higher processor, at least 4GB of RAM, and OS X 10.10 or later.

Can the IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X be used as a standalone application?

Yes, the IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X can function as both a standalone application and as a plug-in compatible with AAX, VST3, and Audio Units formats.

Does the IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X include a Leslie speaker emulation?

Yes, it features an official Leslie speaker emulation with 7 amps and 5 cabinets, allowing for a customizable rotary speaker experience.

How many custom drawbar settings are available in the IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X?

The IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X offers 24 custom drawbar settings within each preset for versatile tonal shaping.

Is the IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X compatible with Windows operating systems?

Yes, it is compatible with Windows 7 SP1 or later, requiring an Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher processor and at least 4GB of RAM.