At its heart, the B-3X uses 91 free-running tonewheels mixed in real-time, just like the original hardware.
Right-click on virtually any knob, switch, or drawbar within the B-3X interface to open the dialogue. For an authentic experience, map your physical MIDI hardware controllers to these specific parameters: Recommended MIDI Controller Type Practical Application Rotary Speed Toggle Sustain Pedal (CC #64) or Mod Wheel (CC #1)
: Controls how quickly the attack pluck fades. ik multimedia hammond b-3x manual
Managing your sound is intuitive, whether you are in the studio or on stage.
Introduces tape saturation and subtle analog drift, mimicking the sound of tracking an organ onto vintage open-reel multi-track recorders. At its heart, the B-3X uses 91 free-running
The Organ page is where you manipulate the core physics of the instrument. It features two 61-note manuals (Swell and Great) and a 25-note pedalboard. Understanding the Drawbars
"Unlike digital clones, the B-3X models the mechanical 'crosstalk' between each of the 91 tonewheels. In rare instances, a specific combination of drawbars (888000000) and the 'C3' chorus setting can induce a sympathetic resonance—a 'ghost note' from the original 1959 B-3 used for sampling. This is not a bug. It is the memory of the organ itself." Managing your sound is intuitive, whether you are
The rotary speaker cabinet selector, microphone placement setup, and power amp controls.
: Adjusts the amount of crosstalk between tonewheels, adding vintage analog imperfection and hum.
to control the width of the stereo field as the horn spins past the microphones. 5. Studio FX: The Final Polish
Models the electrical crosstalk between the 91 spinning tonewheels. Turning this up adds a warm, authentic background hum and noise. 3. The Stomp FX Page: Pre-Amp Pedals