Description
Overview
The Hammond B-3X Crossgrade provides a professional path for eligible users to acquire the definitive virtual recreation of the legendary Hammond B-3 organ. Developed in close collaboration with the Hammond Organ Company and Suzuki Musical Instruments Mfg., this instrument delivers an unprecedented degree of realism, capturing the soul, passion, and electro-mechanical vibe of the original hardware.
More than just a sound library, the B-3X is a comprehensive virtual rig. It recreates the entire signal path, from the drawbars and keys to the rotary speakers and power amps, ensuring that the instrument reacts and sounds exactly like the physical B-3 in a studio environment.
Key Details
- Authentic Collaboration: Officially developed with the Hammond Organ Company and Suzuki to ensure total sonic accuracy.
- Complete Signal Path: Includes a full rig FX chain featuring stomp effects, a mixer, and post-mixer processing.
- Leslie™ Rotary Simulation: Features a full Leslie rotary cabinet with multiple microphone placement options for precise spatial control.
- Amplification Options: Includes a variety of mix-and-match power amp and cabinet models, as well as a parallel guitar amp with a 4×12 cabinet.
- Dynamic Response: Engineered to react like the original electro-mechanical organ, providing an immersive performance experience.
Use Cases
- Gospel and Jazz Production: Achieve the authentic, swelling textures and gritty leads essential for traditional and modern jazz and gospel arrangements.
- Rock and Soul Scoring: Utilize the parallel guitar amp and 4×12 cabinet settings to get the aggressive, overdriven organ tones found in classic rock and soul records.
- Live Performance: Use the standalone version for low-latency organ performances without the need to boot a full DAW.
- Studio Layering: Blend the B-3X with other synthesizers or pianos to create rich, complex keyboard pads and textures.
Installation
This is a digital software license. Upon purchase, the license is delivered electronically. Installation is managed via the manufacturer’s software manager, where you will download the instrument and its associated sound libraries. A 64-bit CPU and operating system are required for installation. Users should ensure they have at least 700MB of available hard-disk space and an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter for the user interface to render correctly.
Compatibility
Supported Operating Systems:
- Mac: macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit)
- Windows: Windows 7 or later (64-bit)
Plugin Formats:
- Mac: Audio Units (AU), VST 2, VST 3, AAX
- Windows: VST 2, VST 3, AAX
- Standalone: Supported on both platforms
Hardware Requirements:
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 (Intel Core i5 suggested)
- RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB suggested)
- Disk Space: 700 MB available hard-disk space
- Graphics: OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter
- Audio (Windows): ASIO compatible sound card required
- Connectivity: USB port (3.0 suggested)
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: IK Multimedia
- Edition: Crossgrade
- Delivery Format: Digital software license and download
- Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
- Platform: Windows, macOS
- Plug-in Formats: VST 2, VST 3, AAX, AU
- SKU: 1049-214
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13+
- RAM Requirements: 4GB RAM
- Disk Space: 700MB Hard Drive Space
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/hammondb3x/).
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