Emagic EVB3 Virtual Vintage B3 Organ (Macintosh)

Manufacturer's Description for Emagic EVB3 Virtual Vintage B3 Organ (Macintosh)

With the EVB3, Emagic introduces the legendary sound of the Hammond B3 to the Logic Series in the form of an optional new software instrument. Great care was taken during development to accurately model the sound with every familiar nuance intact, the goal being to provide the most faithful and playable virtual B3 yet available. The result is an emulation that uncannily captures the essence of the original with unmatched realism.

The Dirtier, The Better
To ensure unsurpassed life-like sound quality using the lowest possible CPU resources, the EVB3 features 32-bit realtime hybrid component modeling technology. The absolutely authentic sound of this remarkable software instrument reproduces the characteristic crosstalk of the tone wheels, the tube sound, the loudness robbing and tapering, as well as the typical key clicks and the harmonic cross modulation.

Easy Editing
The straightforward layout of the controls ensures intuitive editing of all sound parameters. As with the original, the drawbars allow over 250 million combinations while, in some areas, functionality even exceeds the original. For example, each manual has 24 preset keys and graphical representation of each setting.

The Better Half
What would the B3 be without a Leslie The true Hammond sound owes much of its charm to the heavy cabinet with the rotating speakers. For this reason the EVB3 offers realistic simulations of several vintage Leslies, such as the 145, 147 and the 122 model. The typical slow rotating "Chorale" sound, the fast "Tremolo" and the static "Braking" sound are all superbly emulated as well.

Into the Studio
Like the other plug-ins, the EVB3 is integrated into Logic's 32 Bit internal digital mixer via plug-in slots. All Logic's plug-in effects and mixer functions can be used for further treatment of the output signal. Logic 5's 32-bit track automation system allows automation of every EVB3 parameter. Using the motorized faders of Logic Control, you can, for example, control the EVB3 drawbars.

Features
Authentic, realtime emulation of the Hammond B3 Tonewheel Organ including a realistic emulation of the Leslie Rotor Cabinet

32-bit Engine

Full polyphony, up to 195 Voices per EVB3 - CPU dependent)

Intuitive user interface

Sample-accurate playback timing

Can be fully automated

Supported by Logic Control

Tone Generation
Detailed simulation of all electromechanical components of the original B3 tone generation, including key click noises and crosstalk

Detailed parameter set to modify the characteristical sound properties of the B3

Drawbar control system provides over 250 million possible combinations

12 Presets per manual

Sound Parameters
Upper and Lower Manual feature two sets of 9 drawbars with 9 settings each

Bass Pedal features 2 drawbars with 9 settings each

Parameter to control: Click, Click Color, Crosstalk, Random FM, Drawbar Leakage,

Intonation, strech and many more B3 characteristics

Morph between the presets via MIDI controller

All parameter modifications can be stored as Settings

Effects
Leslie Cabinet emulation with Chorale, Brake and Tremolo modes. Can be modulated via aftertouch, sustain pedal or modulation wheel

Scanned Vibrato effect (6 Types) with Chorus

3-band EQ and Reverb

Wah Wah effect with 6 classic filter types

Tube Distortion with 3 distortion types

Leslie, Vibrato and distortion are available as separate Logic plug-ins zZounds is an authorized dealer of Emagic products.

Minimum System Requirements Macintosh
Logic 5.3 or higher. Please note the respective system requirements of your host software

G3 400 MHz or faster

128 MB RAM or more

CD-ROM drive (for installation)

Recommended
MIDI interface and MIDI keyboard

Low-latency audio card

Logic Control (for drawbars)