Ik Multimedia Hammond B-3x Manual 2021
is the first officially licensed B-3 virtual instrument, developed in partnership with the Hammond Organ Company. The user manual details an extensive set of controls aimed at recreating the physical and sonic nuances of the original hardware. Core Architecture and Sound Engine
Controls how quickly the percussive ring dies out.
Selects the pitch of the pluck. Second harmonic adds an octave higher; third harmonic adds a twelfth higher. Vibrato and Chorus ik multimedia hammond b-3x manual
The software is organized into four main tabs that follow the logical signal flow of a real organ rig:
Recreates the mechanical electrical click heard when pressing a key. You can adjust both the volume and the color (tone) of the click. is the first officially licensed B-3 virtual instrument,
The allows for deep component-level customization to simulate "aging" or specific tonal characters:
Provides standard B-3 controls for percussion (volume, decay, and harmonic), vibrato, and chorus intensity for both manuals. Detailed Customization (Advanced Settings) Selects the pitch of the pluck
Modeled using IK’s T-RackS technology for realistic rotation.
2nd or 3rd (defines which harmonic is highlighted). Vibrato and Chorus The scanner vibrato is essential for that swimming tone. Settings V1, V2, V3 (Vibrato): Different intensities.
It offers full support for Hammond’s line of digital controllers, including the XK-3, XK-3c, XK-5, and SK series .
You can switch between the five main edit pages using the tabs at the bottom: