I just picked this up for $83.99. It’s on sale for 119.99, and I used my IK jam points to get the price down to the $83.99. I’ve been using NI and others for years. This is the best of them all. IMHO. Keep up the good work Mike!
@AdamsBrew784 жыл бұрын
The PC/Mac version drops that low? That’s cheaper than the iPAD version, which is sitting at $130 bones.
@jeffreywahl42382 жыл бұрын
How can you get that price? 149 on website!!!
@Drfresh14022 жыл бұрын
I just got the whole IK studio max 3.5 for $166. Had to post this.
@rafaelcarmany4633 жыл бұрын
Love what you Gentlemen bring to the table. I really enjoyed The Rev's playing. Sweet. As a lifelong lover of the Hammond + Leslie I am sold on this IK MultiMedia. I have owned the real deal - sold it to a Church that was in love with my Real Hammond B3 + Leslie. This will work for my Studio. Yes - The IK Leslie is what sold me the most. I bought it a couple of years ago for my Electric Guitar - sorry, Reverend. Sounds amazing. Up until now I did not like any of the Leslie Simulators. The signal is extremely complex. But IK got it right. Two thumbs up to you guys - and Merry Christmas to you!
@armstronglance2 жыл бұрын
My 1st Hammond was an oooold RT-2, 2nd one was a 1955 B3 like you mentioned. Ive had several more B3’s, “but none measures up to my 1955”. Must be slight differences in caps, coils and their tone wheel adjustments. The 147 looks good, rotors rotate opposite like the real thing. Besides a Leslie, which is a MUST, I like to keep C1 on the Hammond. I’m a cancer patient & getting too old to lift a Hammond & Leslie anymore. So I’m using VB3-II these days.
@TanyaOwens Жыл бұрын
pray you are in remission and recovered.
@DeyquanBowens5 жыл бұрын
My man Will! Great video Bishop John!
@Johnmike5 жыл бұрын
Yes sirrrr thanks Bro!
@BagpackTraveler5 жыл бұрын
Wow that's great you involved Will too! He seems a great keyboard player too! That's an amazing piece, thanks for such a detailed review! Congrats for hitting 20k
@Johnmike5 жыл бұрын
Comedation yup he is! And thanks!!
@revp013 жыл бұрын
My brother Will Suddeth. Good to see him and hear him. Love it. I compared the virtual organs and decided on the GSI VB3 II. I’d love to see a true shootout between those two where settings are the same.
@michaelhead8755 жыл бұрын
You have some of the best and most useful reviews on the web.
@Johnmike5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@jaymesfelix1992 жыл бұрын
Excellent review and demonstration. I have the Native Instruments B4 II, VB3, B-5 Organ V2, DB-33 & IK Hammond B-3X. The Hammond B-3X is hands down the best of all the others I own or any of the others I've head out on the open market. If you don't have a real B3 for whatever reason, this is as close to the real deal as it gets in my humble opinion. My go-to B3 in my studio ever since I got it! Thanks again for the demonstration. Very nice playin' my brother! Merry Christmas
@29orion13 жыл бұрын
Came to see a review of the IK Hammond and found a new musician to listen to. I'm originally from Akron.
@jimmypatino3 ай бұрын
Excellent but…how to setup keys sensibility ?
@technogaianism81645 жыл бұрын
Would love a comparison between: IK B-3X, GG Audio Blue3 & GSi VB3-II. I currently use the Blue3 and it's Amazing.
@Apoplectic_Spock Жыл бұрын
First time watching a video of yours! I was vibin' bro! I just got this software and was looking for a quick overview. You nailed it! Thank you, good sir!
@edrock265 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this review. Thank you, John and Mr. Suddeth!
@LeviClay2 жыл бұрын
a 1971 A100? didn't they stop making the A100 in the mid 60s?
@wingsbuffer14172 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the mutual acknowledging of exposing shooting trouble.
@soulinspiration14 жыл бұрын
Just needs the pedals going with the chords. The B-3X is on sale for $179 until the end of the month. Seriously considering buying although I have the Nord C2D. I think I can do a lot more with B-3X in terms of recording.
@chesterjetton10775 жыл бұрын
Discovered John Mike videos today. I'm not a keys player, just a mere guitarist. What has always drawn me into a piece of music was always the Organ. I heard Time is Tight and Green Onions when they were new. LOL These videos are great. I get to hear fine organ sounds. Deep and rich. The Leslie has been a strong part of the appeal. You Gentlemen are the best. Thank you.
@Johnmike5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@wilsargisson36265 жыл бұрын
Sounds amazing with the drive on
@heckensteiner47136 күн бұрын
I picked this up as part of a Total Studio Max 4 sale for $105 (after Jam points). I flippin' love it! I'm a rock guitar player but I am a huge fan of the sound of this thing in Jazz and Prog Rock music so I decided to add it to a few of my tracks and it instantly cranked the cool factor up to 11.
@danielkinney6325 Жыл бұрын
Waiting to get my LESLIE 122H heritage to pair with my Hammond XK5 pro series organ system. I have a Leslie 3300. But they brought back the lower Wooden rotor in the 122 H series
@officialjerel5 жыл бұрын
Please do a shootout between B5 and the b3x PRESETS, the gospel presets are crazzyyyy.
@PreacherAtArrakeen3 жыл бұрын
Cool. It is the best Hammond emulation I've heard, and just got it as a freebie in the IK Grope Buy. Thanks for the vid, guys!
@samueljoseph18675 жыл бұрын
Please can you review M-Audio Air Hub for iPad or Mainstage for live playing.
@SkyMaloba95992 жыл бұрын
With my Arturia KeyLab2 88, I had to configure every bar and button manually except just my pedals and modulation wheel
@dancarter55173 жыл бұрын
A Q for Will. As an organ player, (I'm not but trying to learn) which 61 key controller is best suited for virtual Hammond use in terms of feel?
@drumbangerproduction5 жыл бұрын
This is pretty good. I'd like to see it scream one time with all bars out and how they handled the lower register. For physical modeling, this is pretty good. For my personal taste, it was a little soft sounding when you first started it up, but I could hear with decent tweaking that it can get very realistic with a room reverb, eq, and lots more saturation. Cant wait to hear the shootout. They definitely got the leslie right and the tones have lots of low mid body which is essential.
@borisbogdan9799 Жыл бұрын
hello thanks for helping with your knowledge, i wanted to tell you that i have a Korg Kronos 88 and i bought the software hammond B3x. my problem is that i dont know how to make the corresponding connections and if you knew how to do it or if you could recommended a tutorial that explains step by step how to make the connection, thank you very much
@TerenceKearns2 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful demo. Thank you so much. I definitely want to use this to make some gospel music after watching this.
@TheOfficialLCProductions2 жыл бұрын
It would be nice if you could do a comparison with Halion Model-C with pedal board. They have a Gospel preset to try out.
@wilsargisson36263 жыл бұрын
That Leslie sim is sensational.
@morganworshipgroup2 жыл бұрын
I just learned about this app and it is AWESOME!! What is your best preference ipad or Mac version?? I have an iPad and MacBook Pro
@mattwharton5939 Жыл бұрын
Help !! The app isn’t working when paired my M-Audio Keystation. Works on iPad but ignores my controller even when it’s selected in Channels. I have no idea what to do 😢
@adebirkby52892 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Regarding the comment that the Leslie is the thing that makes this emulation; is it worth the upgrade for someone using Logic Vintage B3 Organ with IK Tracks Leslie?
@BothellPlaysMusic4 жыл бұрын
what kind of MIDI controller would be ideal for this software?
@blandwithoutblues3 жыл бұрын
same question
@hsn103 жыл бұрын
You need Fatar TP 8S keybed.
@blueeyedsoulman4 жыл бұрын
That particular Chorus pedal was used by Tony Banks in Genesis and is very important for recreating that sound. You have to turn the Leslie off and use the Chorus for the slow effect as he did not run his organ through a Leslie. So that's what that is for. People who want that Genesis sound. You can hear it easily in the song "Follow you, follow me" which was a big hit for them and often played at weddings. (It was at mine.)
@LaurenceGudge5 жыл бұрын
It might not be worth the master’s time, but can he check the iPad organs? I’d love to see how he would use those. Love your content bro. Keep it up!
@Johnmike5 жыл бұрын
Laurence Gudge cool I’ll get him back over
@NYGiantsDiEhArD Жыл бұрын
I think people tend to perseverate too much on these plugins before they buy one and get caught up in having to decide on the "best" one. Or maybe that's just me projecting as I know I tend to do that. Honestly once you hit a certain price point/tier threshold, let's say REAL sampled plugins vs free synthesized ones, they all sound very similar in quality and realism, and you really aren't going to tell any weaknesses once you play them in your mix. I mean, really... Would you be able to tell these minute differences in a SONG? Or would a stranger listen to it and say, "Gee, what's with the fake Hammond? Is that a plugin 😂"? Probly not. And you can always alter your tone with mixing/mastering and effects to your liking, so it all really blends together. I'd say if a plugin is real samples-based and it's from a major reputable brand, it's quality enough for a professional sounding nix. Don't overthink.
@torstenmadsvin1153 Жыл бұрын
Good point, although playability is also an important factor. Some instruments can be shitty to play even though the samples are nice.
@adolphnoel-jeune95592 жыл бұрын
Nice! Would this software work with midi bass pedals connected with the midi controller so l can get the full organ sound?
@Johnmike2 жыл бұрын
Yup
@adolphnoel-jeune95592 жыл бұрын
Thanks John Mike.
@JoaoRelego2 жыл бұрын
Hi! What do you guys think of the "new" Universal Audio Waterfall B3? Would love to hear your take on it. It's being praised online as the best emulation now.
@MaSmith2314 жыл бұрын
I'm considering getting the iPad version of this program but I was wondering if there was a midi keyboard you'd recommend to get as close as possible to that hamond keybed feel? Any keyboard with assignable drawbars would be a plus! but just wanted to get your opinion on this before I purchase, thank you for all you do, your videos are great!
@Johnmike4 жыл бұрын
I think it’s worth it...definitely will beat any other organs on the iPad
@MaSmith2314 жыл бұрын
@@Johnmike What midi keyboard would you recommend to use with the iPad app? In terms of the feeling of the keybed
@blandwithoutblues3 жыл бұрын
@@MaSmith231 update on a “organ” waterfall keybed with expression pedal input
@larryclair2195 Жыл бұрын
Try a Korg CX-3. It has midi and the control inlet jacks.
@LegendaryMike5 жыл бұрын
Dope review! It sounds really but that GSi VB3 sounds better for the price lol. The sound comparison might change my mind. Also just a quick suggestion, could you make a short little track that you could add to the end of the video to see how it will sound in a mix? I've heard some dope organs alone but they don't fit in the mix.
@raynoldrandelG4 жыл бұрын
I have this but I don't under how to map midi controls to draw bars etc. Is there a way to assign controls
@southernkeyz14 жыл бұрын
Go to the settings and right click on the Control you’d like to map and then go down to “learn” in the menu that pops up. It will ask you to move the knob/slider you’d like to control for each function.
@curtisfullard37924 жыл бұрын
Another great video guys, thank you.
@LegendaryMike5 жыл бұрын
Right now I plan on running that GSi VB3 through Amplitude's 147. I played the demos for them and they sound great in a mix.
@RichardFriendartist2 жыл бұрын
great review. and great sounds!! Sobbed and liked!
@Rockmanxpr3 жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw Will's T-shirt, I just kept reading it as Digital Audio Workstation Gangsta, yup I love recording :) Seriously, this vid was awesome and sounds incredible
@Johnmike3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Joedoriamusic5 жыл бұрын
Are the inputs overloading? What's up with the distorted sound? (please don't tell me that's simulated leslie distortion. If so it ain't right). ADD: Also, check your system resources while it's running. Whoa, I don't think it should be eating up that much. It's insane, and that's minus the stomp and post fx (off). Has to be a bug. These two items need to be fixed. Otherwise can be good. Not quite as convincing as B5 V2 (and that's $79 btw. C'mon IK). side note: Baby face Willette used the 'Vibrato 1-3'
@UpbeatMarshWiggle4 жыл бұрын
JDHammondman , that’s exactly what it is - modeled distortion. And modeled crosstalk. Definitely by intention. I have GG Audio’s Blue B-3X emulator and it is exactly the same way.
@khanscombe6193 жыл бұрын
What are some good versatile midi organ or combo midi controllers best for this? Something with comfortable size draw bars and able to connect pedals?
@moviekidtechlife5 жыл бұрын
Would you say it’s better than the gsi ?
@bahmannasirifar71453 жыл бұрын
Hi John I have a M-Audio 88 controller and the vst can't read it. does it read SL88 or I should buy Stand-alone one? Thank you.
@lilsprite052 жыл бұрын
So I’m guessing this will not load into reason???? I bought this and reason will not recognize it smh… can anyone help
@Timrobrus13 күн бұрын
Anyone still looking for a good MIDI controller for this I’d recommend NOT a specific MIDI controller but the Hammond XK-1 organ. You can now get them reasonably cheap and all the buttons and drawbars are automatically mapped to the B3-X app. It has decent waterfall keybed plus it’s an easy excellent clonewheel organ in and of itself (Leslie not that great of though).
@DarylWiseJr5 жыл бұрын
Shocked you didn't choose any of the Presets. There are full gospel shout presets and specific Gospel presets (3 I think) that are fully fleshed out. EQ, Limiters, Leslie settings and all. I use the first one and it's crazy.
@Johnmike5 жыл бұрын
VGSoundtrackGuy yea I know...but the goal was to be as objective as possible....and approach it like an organist would when sitting down at a real organ...when you sit down at a real organ their arent full shout presets with Leslie and vibrato and chorus and effects ready to be clicked lol
@DarylWiseJr5 жыл бұрын
John Mike Understood, but it does sound like what Gospel organists want with those Gospel presets. Hope you guys off camera checked them out. This is now my go to Organ, it beats B5 imo. :)
@jakejacobs1265 жыл бұрын
That sounds great.
@tonyr.logcabinstudio2523 жыл бұрын
Hi, I want to put this sound in my studio for players. As far as the keyboard or keyboards used with the software, what is a couple recommendations for name brand/models to make the best usage of the software? one keyboard or two? thanks
@kipblackshire4 жыл бұрын
We used stomp pedals on both my Rhodes and Mr. Hayes's organs! Probably not great for those full chords but more for one key high key holds and major dominant 7th chords and playing with the leslie to blend and create separation from the distorted guitars..
@andrewmunson7877Ай бұрын
How close is the sound to a real Hammond organ. If the settings were the same and closed your eyes ? 🎹👍
@paradisefilms33552 жыл бұрын
In order to use this B-3X I assume I need a keyboard with Midi as well as a computer???
@Johnmike2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@marcusstrymon693 Жыл бұрын
I dont get it..I bought this but I have a lot more fun with the VL 122 freeware organ bc it has a lot clearwr sound
@moviekidtechlife5 жыл бұрын
Need to see the shootout 👍👍👍👍👍
@tookyRama3 жыл бұрын
What do you think about the Logic Pro X's Vintage B3?
@Johnmike3 жыл бұрын
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@billygewin99503 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great video.
@allstar9304 жыл бұрын
Cleveland, represent!
@soulinspiration12 жыл бұрын
This is on sale for the month of Feb 2022.
@jameschamble65714 жыл бұрын
What is the connection from MacBook to xk5?
@Johnmike4 жыл бұрын
USB
@ampent42045 жыл бұрын
What makes a Hammond awesome is the foot pedals. this is an expensive VST , and none of these companies have provided a viable solution. why should we have to buy another midi instrument just to use the pedal portion? Until then ...I pass, I will use my old NI version. Lets get it together folks its 2020.
@set37773 жыл бұрын
With the B3-X 1.3, you can split one keyboard to play pedal+lower and upper manual OR 2 keyboards with either the Upper manual OR the lower manual split to also play the pedals.
@ampent42043 жыл бұрын
@@set3777 Thats great news, and takes this to another kevel! Thanks for sharing
@troopaent3 жыл бұрын
Bro u can program it to run to different keyboards and midi bass pedals. Cc 1 is one keyboard cc2 another keyboard cc3 bass pedals so its like a real console. I use it on ipad
@davidnguyen9754 жыл бұрын
What daw do you use! Sounds amazing
@Johnmike4 жыл бұрын
Studio one
@davidnguyen9754 жыл бұрын
@@Johnmike fantastic! I usually use standalone apps because it gives lower latency, however how about you? What is your overall latency when performing live? I'm struggling with latency of vsts feeling sluggish. Thanks!
@trsfworld4605 жыл бұрын
It's a good organ but the price I'm not sure
@AiMR5 жыл бұрын
Let's see what they do for black Friday 😉
@ShazammtheProducer5 жыл бұрын
yo this was dope Brudda
@juliusparker73103 жыл бұрын
I'm julius Philadelphia mississippi USA, Musician Minister of music in my church, I have a hammond xkc-1c I need to hammond B-3x virtual work on hammond xkc-1c
@wilkopiano2 жыл бұрын
I just picked this up for ipad for £34.99 its pretty good.
@larryclair2195 Жыл бұрын
Where can Buy the iPad version?
@terrellbreedlove35775 жыл бұрын
Yo! That was dope
@danielkinney6325 Жыл бұрын
They came out with a Leslie and there is no way to speed up or slow down the top rotors or the bottom rotor.
@adieltm5 жыл бұрын
Thank you man.... Thanks a lot. I got it
@jayrichardson61445 жыл бұрын
Good Stuff!
@deancol40804 жыл бұрын
Go Browns!
@user-uv8yb1mg4e4 жыл бұрын
Best
@ace200195 жыл бұрын
That's a Neve 1081 clone EQ
@danielkinney6325 Жыл бұрын
No way to speed up or slow down top or bottom rotors
@MPHORROCKS3 жыл бұрын
Sounds gorgeous, but $299 is pretty pricey.
@dstringerj24 жыл бұрын
B5 vst is still the best
@Firing_Order4 жыл бұрын
Either it sounds like dogshit or the difference between a B3 and my M3 is _that_ different.
@acglass014 жыл бұрын
Did you compare an M3 to a B3 lol
@edsonsimpson2835 жыл бұрын
I wish I could play organ
@Johnmike5 жыл бұрын
Edson Simpson me too!! 🤣
@brucephoenix39895 жыл бұрын
John Mike Hey Juan Miguel(lol)- I’ve seen you play on other videos, you got skills. You could pull it off no problem 🎶