MASTER
HAMMOND B3
is a Virtual Hammond VST plug-in with a rich and
authentic sound based on the legendary B3.
The result is a warm and powerful sound over the entire range of the
keyboard.
The MHB3 is capable of all the variations one expects from this type of
organ, and is suitable for any flavor of music, be it Rock, Jazz,
Blues, Gospel, etc.(What's
new in v2.21)
Features
B3
Mode Selector:
B3
Standard
Fast
Bright
Slow
Bright
Fast
Dark
Slow
Dark
Full
Bright
4
B3 Blues types
Jazz B3
(Slow)
B3
High Slow/Fast
B3
Low Slow
Slow
Overdrive (Distortion)
Authentic
sound based on an intelligent VSTi engine and
Sample Playback, which provides virtually unlimited dynamic expression
for your performances.
Modeled
on mastered samples (normalized and noise-reduced). Based on PCM
recordings of a Hammond B3 organ with full length sustain samples, no
loops (natural decay), stored in 16 bits and 44.100 KHz.
The
size has been significantly reduced. Great quality and reasonable small
size: 13.7 MB (uncompressed).
Familiar,
easy-to-use graphic user interface.
ADSR
envelope
generator with Attack, Sustain, Decay and Release parameters and
several modulation targets.
Leslie Rotary Speaker Cabinet
emulation is included in some presets with embedded effect.
Portamento/Glide
control:
affects pitch transitions. A gliding effect that
allows a sound to change pitch at a gradual rate, rather than abruptly,
when a new key is pressed or MIDI note sent.
Reverb
built-in: free variation of acoustic
ambience thanks to complete separation of organ and room. Small rooms
can be modeled just as accurately as larger spaces.
MIDI Automation: Added
complete MIDI CC#. The following MIDI Continuous Controllers (MIDI CC)
messages are recognized and affect the described parameters:
::
MIDI Implementation Chart for Master Hammond B3::
Processor:
Pentium®, Celeron® or equivalent - 500 MHz or more
(recommended).
RAM:
64
MB of memory minimum (128 MB or higher recommended)
VST
plug-ins can be "plugged in" to any host application that supports
them allowing the same VST plug-in to be used with many different audio
programs. In example host applications VST
2.0, 2.3 like: FL Studio 9.xx, Steinberg
Cubase 5.xx - 4.xx,
Synapse Audio Orion 7.xx, Sony Acid Pro 7.xx
- 6.xx, MakeMusic Finale 2010
v.15 - 2009 v.14, Mackie
Tracktion 3.xx, Cockos Reaper 3.xx,
Audio
Mulch 2.xx, Steinberg Nuendo 4.xx - 3.xx, Magix Samplitude 11.xx - 10.xx,
Cakewalk SONAR 8 (Producer Edition and Studio Edition), SONAR Home
Studio 7, Magix
Music Maker 15.xx, M-Audio Ableton
Live 8.xx, 7.xx, M-Audio Evolution Sound Studio
II Standard & Pro 2.xx, PowerTracks Pro Audio, Making
Waves Studio 5.xx, n-Track Studio 6
and more
...
Graphics
(minimum): 16-bit 800x600
ToneWise's
DirectiXer 2 VST adapter for DirectX host applications. The program wraps
VST plugins so that they can be used in DirectX host applications, such as
Cakewalk SONAR, Sonic Foundry Vegas, Syntrillium CoolEdit and many others.
DirectiXer fully supports VST 2.0 instruments, exposing them as DXi instruments,
and parameter automation recording and playback (host support is required).
Via
FXpansion's VST-to-RTAS
Adapter: Converts VST plug-ins to Digidesign RTAS format for use in Pro
Tools HD, LE, and M-Powered.
Via
FXpansion's VST to AudioUnit
Adapter for Mac OS X: Converts VST plug-ins to Apple Audio Units for use in
AU-compatible applications including Logic Pro, Garage Band and Digital
Performer.
Other
Components: PC configured according to the specifications of the host
application
An ASIO® soundcard is recommended for
low latency real-time play.
Please
test extensively the demo version of your selected product (s) in your
host to
make sure there are no misbehaviors before purchasing.
Installation
To install VST plug-in, follow these steps:
The
file must be in a directory where the VST host is looking
for VST plug-ins.
Unzip
the file.
Put
the Master Hammond B3 demo.dll file into VST
Plug-ins Folder of your host application.
To uninstall simply remove the Master Hammond B3 demo.dll file.
Version
History
v2.2.1: -
Fixed problem with stuck notes and velocity issues.
- Other minor adjustments in presets sounds.
v2.2:
Changes: - Added the following modes: Jazz B3 (Slow), B3 High Slow/Fast and B3 Low Slow Slow Overdrive (Distortion).
- Some GUI modifications (including embedded CHM Help/Info and direct link to
website). - Some bug-fixes and
smaller improvements.
v2.1:
Changes: - Added Full Bright B3 Mode. - Added Portamento/Glide control. - Added MIDI Automation.
- Some GUI modifications. - Some bug-fixes and
smaller improvements.
v2.0:
Improvements: - Improved sound engine. - Add ADSR
envelope generator with Attack, Sustain, Decay and Release parameters
and several modulation targets. - Sample playback optimized
for better performance. - Patch selector improved -
Redesigned GUI graphics - Updated built-in 4 patches Blues B3
Hammond Organ. - Add Knobs (Volume and MIDI Channel Selector) Bug fix: - Some problems when used in
Cubase SX fixed - Small bug fixes.
v1.0:
Initial version.
v1.0rc1:
Release
Candidate.
v0.91/0.92:
Beta released.
v0.90: Alpha released.
Plug-in Credits
Design,
optimization, DSP and GUI
by Daniel Alberto Laiseca
Evaluation & Registration
The DEMO VERSION is full functional. You
can do anything you can do
with the full version, you can even save your presets. Also in the demo
are some presets included to demonstrate the instruments
capabilities. The only restriction:
The
Demo generates a short beep in all output channels every 10 seconds.
THE REGISTERED VERSION DOES NOT HAVE THIS INTERMITTING NOISE.
The
program is a SHAREWARE. You are hereby licensed to use this software
for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 30 days. If you
use this software after the 30 day evaluation period a registration fee
is required.
The
full version is available to purchase, as downloadable software, the
price is US$35,
and you can download the full version as soon as your payment is
received.
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The
Hammond organ, developed by Laurens Hammond and introduced in 1935, was
the
first commercially successful electric instrument. It was widely used
in homes.
It was also widely used in jazz, rock, blues, gospel and popular music
performance.
Perhaps the success of the Hammond B3 would not be without the trusty
Leslie Speaker Cabinet. Invented by Don Leslie, create a speaker
cabinet that
spins, or spins the speakers to provide a very non directional sound
that when
coupled with the B3, sounds very much like a church organ, without all
of the
messy tubing.
The
Real Hammond & Leslie