For Immediate Release
IK Multimedia brings Hammond B-3X
virtual instrument to iPad
In partnership with Hammond USA and Suzuki
Music Corp. of Japan, IK's Hammond B-3X is the first
real Hammond® organ for iPad complete with Leslie™
speaker
December
17, 2019 - IK Multimedia announces the
Hammond B-3X tonewheel organ virtual instrument for
iPad. This new app maintains all the realism, detail and
features found in the Mac/PC version, which was created
in close collaboration with Hammond USA and Suzuki Music
Corp. of Japan, but now available on an even more
portable device, making it ideal for a streamlined live
performance or travel recording rig.
Hammond B-3X for iPad meticulously
recreates the sound, controls and entire effects signal
path of the legendary Hammond® B-3. This comprehensive
approach offers a level of realism and detail that will
satisfy the most discriminating B-3 fans while also
offering an affordable introduction to the unique world
of tonewheel organs that can be enjoyed by all levels of
players.
The new app is ideal for performing musicians looking
for a simplified stage rig, letting them run Hammond
B-3X on an iPad instead of a dedicated laptop, with full
compatibility for MIDI controllers and Hammond digital
organs. Hammond B-3X for iPad also supports the latest
AudioUnits format, allowing it be used as a plug-in in
many of today's most popular recording apps, for an
ultra-portable travel studio that delivers world-class
realism and features.
IK's industry-leading modelling techniques were employed
to deliver fine details and nuances approved by the
discerning ears of the Hammond Organ Company in Chicago.
In addition to its authentic organ sound, this new
instrument offers a full-rig chain including stomp
effects, an extended version of IK's Leslie® Collection
with a rotary cabinet with mix-and-match amp and cabinet
models plus four microphones, a parallel guitar amp with
4x12 cabinet, a mixer and three studio post effects.
It's all in the details
True to the hardware original, Hammond B-3X for iPad
begins with 91 tonewheels, which are based on
well-maintained Hammond organs that IK studied in
locations around the world. These free-running
tonewheels are mixed in real-time based on the notes
played and drawbar levels, for authentic realism.
Hammond B-3X for iPad can be fine-tuned using IK's
detailed models of the original settings, controls and
circuits, which were all approved by the Hammond Organ
Company. Users can employ tonal filtering, select the
independent key click, and engage the iconic Hammond
percussion and chorus-vibrato circuits with advanced
controls.
For deeper exploration and realistic touches, Hammond
fans will appreciate a familiar simulation of the
effects of "aging" components to control tonal balance,
generator leakage and crosstalk, and the chorus
circuit's presence boost.
True tone, real experience
All the controls are designed to recreate the exact
experience of playing a classic, hardware B-3 organ -
from the order of the chorus/vibrato settings to the
placement of the percussion switches. Some additional
features have been included as well, for modern
convenience.
The drawbars update in real-time when the inverted
drawbar settings keys are selected, allowing users to
save 24 custom drawbar settings per preset. For live
use, a "Controls" view hides the keyboard and enlarges
the drawbars and switches for less distraction while
playing. MIDI assignments for modern Hammond digital
organs are also included, making it plug-and-play easy
to perform with everything at arm's reach.
Extended stomp box effects
The organ feeds a 5-unit pedalboard in the STOMPS
section that features overdrive, graphic EQ, stomp
box-style chorus-vibrato, wah wah and spring reverb.
Derived from IK's award-winning AmpliTube® and T-RackS®
software, these effects were carefully chosen and
arranged for easy recreation of the widest range of
iconic tonewheel organ sounds. They can also be assigned
to MIDI control for on-stage use.
Real Leslie® sound
The signal is then sent to a CABS section that includes
a choice of real Leslie amps and speakers that can be
mixed and matched, along with a parallel guitar amp and
4x12 cabinet. Using technology derived from IK's
award-winning AmpliTube 4 amplifier
modelling, combined with an extended version of IK's Leslie®
Collection, Hammond B-3X for iPad's cabinet
section offers a massive range of sound-shaping option
tabs. They include:
-
Setup - lets users fine tune the Leslie's slow and
fast speed settings - including acceleration and
deceleration - and adjust the mic distance and
configuration
-
Leslie Amp - offers a selection of five Leslie power
amps (or a power amp modelling off switch) and two
guitar power amps to use in any of five Leslie
cabinets, with full control over gain, EQ and volume
-
Leslie EQ - enables the rotary speaker to be shaped
with high-pass, low-pass and parametric mid EQ
-
Guitar Amp - adds a parallel guitar amp derived from
AmpliTube into the mix for use with popular rock
tones used by top rock and blues players; offers
full tone-shaping controls and spring reverb
- Mixer
- blends the sound of the Leslie, with independent
volume and panning of both the horn and drum mics,
the parallel guitar amp, and the DI organ sound for
unprecedented tonal flexibility
Add professional polish
Finally, Hammond B-3X for iPad offers three rackmount
studio effects derived from IK's T-RackS Mixing and
Mastering Workstation to add a final, professional
touch.
IK's Limiter 76 FET-based compressor offers an iconic,
timeless sound; the EQ-81 adds classic console
tone-shaping and warmth; and a digital reverb adds a
pristine sense of space.
Pricing and availability
Hammond B-3X for iPad is available from the Apple App
Store® with a special introductory price of $99.99
through March 2020.
*Local pricing is determined by Apple, based
on exchange rates.
For more information about Hammond B-3X for iPad, please
visit: www.hammondb3x.com/ipad
To see Hammond B-3X for iPad in action: www.hammondb3x.com/ipad/video
To hear audio samples from Hammond B-3X for iPad, please
visit: www.hammondb3x.com/ipad/audio
Best regards,
Tiia
Hassinen
International PR Manager
IK Multimedia. Musicians
First.
T: +39 059 285496 | www.ikmultimedia.com
About
IK Multimedia: IK Multimedia is a leading
music technology company that harnesses advanced
software and hardware design to make professional
quality tools accessible to everyone - from its
ground-breaking AmpliTube, T-RackS and SampleTank
software, to its acclaimed iRig series of music
creation tools for iPhone, iPad, Android and Mac/PC;
from the award-winning iLoud reference monitors, to
its first analogue hardware synth, UNO Synth. With
millions of installations and registered users
worldwide, IK leads the way for musicians in the
studio, on the go or on the stage.
AmpliTube and T-RackS are trademarks of IK
Multimedia. B-3 and Leslie are trademark properties
of Hammond Organ/Leslie, wholly-owned brand
subsidiaries of Suzuki Musical Instruments Mfg.,
Ltd. of Hamamatsu, Japan. Hammond's USA HQ is in
Addison, Illinois. Mac, iPhone, iPad and App Store
are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are
property of their respective owners.
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