: This update bundled 24 custom presets created by industry legends like Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), who famously used the B-3X as his primary organ for festival performances with Deep Purple. Performance and Integration
The IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X is widely regarded as the first official virtual instrument to capture the legendary soul of the original electromechanical organ. Developed in direct collaboration with the Hammond Organ Company and Suzuki Musical Instruments, it serves as a digital landmark for keyboardists seeking the classic B-3 experience without the logistical burden of a vintage console . Unprecedented Realism and Engineering
: For the first time, users could import and export presets between Mac/PC and iPad versions of the software.
: Replicates the specific decay times and volume behaviors of the original hardware.
The core of the B-3X’s realism lies in its physical modeling. Rather than relying solely on samples, the software uses 91 virtual, free-running tonewheels to replicate the instrument's physics through code. This approach allows for a level of customization that mirrors the maintenance of a real organ, including:
Professional touring musicians, such as Tim Hinkley, have noted that the B-3X is indistinguishable from a physical B-3 in a mix. By combining official certification with advanced digital modeling, IK Multimedia has effectively preserved one of the most iconic sounds in music history for a new generation of performers. Bringing a Real Hammond B3 to Mac/PC Part 2