IK Multimedia HAMMOND B-3X｜Classic Organ Emulation — A One‑Stop Tone Solution for Arrangement and Performance
HAMMOND B-3X is a classic organ virtual instrument and plugin designed for producers and keyboardists, emphasizing authentic drawbar behavior, key click and rotary speaker dynamics. Suitable for soul, blues, jazz and rock, it integrates intuitive controls, customizable MIDI mapping and practical presets to quickly fit into recording, arranging and live performance workflows.
Key Features
- Accurately emulates classic tonewheel organ characteristics, covering drawbars, key click and mechanical leakage detail parameters.
- Built-in rotating speaker/amp simulation with fast/slow speed switching and adjustable microphone position and distance options.
- Comprehensive integrated processing: Chorus/Vibrato, Percussion, Overdrive, EQ, Reverb and other tone-shaping tools.
- Layering for upper/lower manuals and pedal bass, supporting key range assignment and transpose to meet stage and studio needs.
- MIDI Learn and CC mapping for quick control linkage to physical drawbars and controllers, enhancing live performance.
- Integrates with DAW automation to finely record drawbar movements, rotary speed and effect parameters.
- Preset management with category bookmarks for quick switching across styles and scenarios.
- Optimized for low-latency playing; paired with a compatible audio interface it delivers stable performance.
System Requirements
- Operating System: Supports 64-bit macOS and Windows platforms.
- Host Requirements: Requires a 64-bit compatible DAW capable of loading AAX, AU or VST3 plugins.
- Recommended Hardware: Multi-core processor and 8 GB or more of RAM for better performance.
- Storage: Sufficient free space required for installation and tone/preset data.
- Audio Interface: ASIO/Core Audio compatible device recommended for low latency.
- Network: Internet connection may be required for installation/authorization (depending on vendor mechanisms).
Plugin Formats
- AAX
- AU
- VST3
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Hosts that support AAX, AU or VST3 (such as common recording/arrangement software) can load and use this plugin. It is recommended to create a software instrument track, play and record with a MIDI keyboard; key parameters (drawbars, rotary speaker speed, effect amounts) can be written via MIDI CC or DAW automation. If using an AI-assisted workflow, the assistant can first generate MIDI phrases and control curves, then import them into the DAW and assign them to the corresponding parameters to achieve dynamic drawbar moves and rotary speaker transitions.
