The Hammond B-3X is the first real Hammond organ for Mac and PC. It's a next-level virtual instrument that offers an unmatched degree of realism and detail, fully immersing musicians in the soulful, passionate electro-mechanical Hammond organ experience. Developed in close cooperation with the Hammond Organ Company in Chicago and Suzuki Musical Instruments in Japan, it authentically captures the sound and vibe of the legendary Hammond B-3. IK combines this groundbreaking sound with a full rig FX chain, including stomp effects, a Leslie rotary cabinet, various power amp and cabinet models, a parallel guitar amp, a mixer, and post-mixer effects, recreating the entire signal path of these instruments used in modern music history. In true IK style, it starts with 91 free-running tonewheels, mixes them in real-time for absolute realism, and faithfully recreates tonal filtering, key click, percussion, and chorus-vibrato circuits. You can simulate 'aging' component effects. The controls are designed to mimic a classic B-3 organ with modern convenience, allowing real-time drawbar updates and custom settings. There are also classic organ effects in the STOMPS section, a real Leslie sound in the CABS section with various options for fine-tuning, and 3 rackmount studio effects from T-RackS for a professional finish. With its comprehensive features and authentic 'Hammond' branding, the Hammond B-3X is a truly next-level virtual instrument. System requirements include MacOS 10.10 or later, Windows 7 or later, Intel Core 2 Duo or better, 4GB RAM (8GB recommended), 700MB storage space, an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter, and an ASIO compatible sound card on Windows.
Using the Hammond B-3X is easy. First, make sure your system meets the requirements. Install the software on your Mac or PC. When you start it up, you'll notice the controls are similar to a classic B-3 organ. You can adjust the drawbars to change the sound, and they update in real - time. You can save up to 24 custom drawbar settings per preset. For live use, switch to the 'Controls' view to focus on the drawbars and switches. In the STOMPS section, you can use the 5 - unit pedalboard effects like overdrive, EQ, and reverb. You can assign these effects to MIDI control for on - stage use. In the CABS section, choose different Leslie amps, speakers, and guitar amps. You can fine - tune the speed settings of the Leslie, adjust mic distance, and shape the sound with EQ. The mixer helps you blend different sounds for more tonal flexibility. At the end, use the 3 rackmount studio effects from T - RackS to add a professional touch to your tone. As for maintenance, keep your system updated with the latest OS versions. Back up your custom settings regularly in case of software glitches. Make sure your computer has enough storage space and RAM to run the software smoothly. If you have any issues, check the official IK Multimedia website for updates and support.
