Year/Date of Issue: 08.2021
Version: V2 v2.4.1.1618
Developer: Arturia
Developer site: Arturia
Format: STi, VSTi3
Bit depth: 64bit
Tabletka: present (replacement files) | MORIA
System requirements: Windows 8.1 or higher
Plugin Formats: VST, VST3
Description: The B-3 V organ is an emulation of the legendary Hammond electromechanical organ, created in 1935. As you know, in all Hammond organs, rotating horns were used on the built-in speakers to create the vibrato effect. According to Arturia, they tried to accurately model this effect, which allowed them to recreate the unique authentic sound of the B-3 organ.
In addition, in the software version of the instrument, we tried to preserve the specific formation of the timbre of the Chamond organs. Instead of saturating the spectrum of the second and third harmonics, the sound of the main tone was mixed with the smoothly fading sound of other tone wheels. Also, in the virtual B-3 V, a characteristic distinct attack, characteristic exclusively of electromechanical organs, is recreated.
As for the effect of emulating Don Lessie’s systems, the B-3 has separate turning on of the rotation of the horns, adjusting the rotation speed, changing the acoustic design, and microphone position. In addition, there is a convolution reverb with 20 presets based on the work of the spring reverb with vintage amps of the time.
Of the modern features, the software version of the organ received three additional modes that allow you to automate changes in the positions of the drawbar handles. Envelope, LFO and step sequencer automation is provided here. In addition, some specific settings have been added that allow you to adjust the attack and decay, spectrum saturation, attack click and leakage currents.
