# Hammond B-3X — Authentic tonewheel organ > Authentic virtual tonewheel organ with realistic sound and extensive effects. (iPhone/iPad app by IK Multimedia US, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammond-b-3x/id1484367101 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) - Category: Music, Music, Entertainment - Price: $29.99 (on sale, was $129.99) - Rating: 4.15/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 1.0 GB - Released: 2019-12-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-17 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammond-b-3x/id1484367101/reviews.md ## What is Hammond B? Hammond B-3X is a next-level tonewheel organ app that gives you incredibly realistic sound & features. We’ve partnered with the Hammond Organ Company and Suzuki Musical Instruments to create the most immersive, authentic and powerful B-3 experience for use live on stage or as a plug-in inside recording apps. The sound starts with 91 free-running tonewheels, based on meticulously-maintained real organs, and mixes those in real-time based on the notes played and the drawbar levels. Our advanced modeling recreates the tonal filtering, key click, percussion and chorus-vibrato circuits to recreate the organic feel of the real instrument and give you deep control over every element of the sound. The organ feeds a 5-unit STOMPS section with overdrive, graphic EQ, chorus-vibrato, wah and spring reverb pedals to recreate the widest range of iconic sounds. The CABS section gives you the choice of 5 Leslie amps and 7 speakers with control over speed, acceleration/deceleration, mic placement, gain, EQ and volume. For rock & blues, add the parallel guitar amp into the mix with two models from AmpliTube, with full tone-shaping controls and spring reverb. A mixer lets you blend the sound of the Leslie, the parallel guitar amp and DI organ sound. 3 studio effects post-mixer let you put a final polish on your tone. For live use, a “Controls” view hides the keyboard and enlarges the drawbars and switches for less distraction while playing. And there’s included MIDI assignments for controllers and Hammond digital organs, making it plug-and-play easy to perform. Hammond B-3X for iPad also supports the latest Audio Units plug-in format, letting you use it inside all the most popular recording apps. Features -The first official Hammond B-3 virtual instrument -Designed in cooperation with Hammond Organ Company -Edit tonewheel model, leakage, key click, percussion & chorus controls -24 custom drawbar settings available per preset -Official Leslie speaker with 7 amps and 5 cabinets -Parallel guitar amp with 2 amp models and 4x12 cabinet -5-effect stompbox pedalboard for ultra-flexible tonal shaping -3-effect studio post FX section for final polish -Controls-only view for live or session use -MIDI program change preset assignments -Assignable MIDI for use with external controllers -AUv3 compatibility for use inside recording apps ## Key features - Authentic tonewheel modeling - Editable circuits (leakage, key click, percussion) - 5-unit stompbox pedalboard - Official Leslie speaker simulation - Parallel guitar amp integration - Studio post-FX section - Live performance controls view ## Recent user reviews (10 of 40) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammond-b-3x/id1484367101/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The Best Organ App Ever!! *2025-04-16, version 1.3.7* I have used this App on countless Gigs and recordings in multiple genres Gospel, Blues,Funk,and R&B, Soul Film Score music, Film Titled Zoe’s Song that A winner on numerous Film Festivals across the globe Hammond B-3X cuts through any Mix hands Down🔥🔥 ### 3/5 — Crashes, and no updates for 3 years *2024-12-01, version 1.3.4* I’ve had this crash on me, NUMEROUS TIMES, live! Currently using an iPad Pro M1. Would like to see custom built Hammonds on this, including red capped versions. I would also like to mic the back of the Leslie as well. ### 4/5 — Klingt verdammt echt *2024-11-18* Es ist schon erstaunlich, wie nah man an das Original herankommt, wenn man sich mit dem Programmieren etwas Mühe gibt und sich ein wenig Zeit nimmt. Im Bandkontext jedenfalls hört sich die App ziemlich echt an, die App läuft auf meinem M2 iPad in Camelot Pro eingebunden ohne Probleme und läßt sich hervorragend über MIDI steuern. Was mir allerdings ein Rätsel ist, daß ich eine andere Ansicht der verschiedenen Leslies habe, bei mir sind die Kabinette geschlossen und ich kann die offene Rückseite mit den rotierenden Hörnern nicht sehen. Ich habe bisher nicht herausgefunden, ob oder wie ich das ändern kann. ### 5/5 — Hammond B3-X *2024-10-01* L’app è fantastica, permette di ottenere suoni pari all’originale. Lamento solo una imperfezione (forse a causa mia) nel mancato funzionamento del tasto vibrato lower quando si interfaccia l’app via midi per controllarla con un XK-5. La pressione del tasto sulla tastiera fisica non attiva il relativo tasto virtuale. Tutto il resto funziona senza problemi. Comunque suona benissimo. ### 5/5 — DIE Hammond für die Aktentasche *2024-08-01* eine super App Hammer Sound. Mit dem alten iPad war die Steuerung mit 2 Bluetooth Masterkeyboards nicht möglich. Mein derzeitiges iPad mit dem aktuellen IOS Update macht es möglich. Eine perfekte und authentische Hammond für die Aktentasche. Die beste App in puncto Tonewheel Organ ### 3/5 — This needs revisiting: especially after three years of neglect. *2024-04-22, version 1.3.4* This sounds good but it has glitches, and the glitches happen at the wrong time. I can’t trust it completely for gigs, so ironically, I bring a Hammond SK1 as a controller and as a backup. Please review the code, add more error checking in the software, add more midi maps for different controllers and finally: give it some love! ### 4/5 — Great app but it has many glitches. *2023-12-20, version 1.3.4* Software likes to crash ### 1/5 — katastrophales Tappering *2023-11-30* Beim Vergleich der einzelnen Tonpegel, speziell in der obersten Oktave, fällt mir auf dass es vor allem bei den Tönen C5 und A5 gravierende Überbetonungen gibt. Dies ist sogar in den, der App eigenen, VU Metern sichtbar. Für den User ergibt dies ein schrilles und nerviges Soundergebniss in der oberen Oktave. Extrem provozierbar ist dieser Effekt bei Verwendung einer einzelnen Fusslage, wie z.B. 4 Fuß. Kontaktieren des Supports blieb ohne Antwort! ### 4/5 — Plötzlich keine Unterstützung für mehrere Manuale mehr *2023-09-29* Bei mir funktionierte erst alles prima. iPad Air 3 an M-Audio Air hub mit professionellen Audioanschlüssen. Da dann zwei Keyboards auf Midi Channel 1 und 2 dran und ab ging es. Aber jetzt wird plötzlich immer nur noch 1 Keyboard zur gleichen Zeit erkannt. Die Midisignale auf Channel 1 u d 2 kommen gleichzeitig an, das kann ich über midiwrench sehen…aber b3-X kann sich nicht mehr mit beiden gleichzeitig verbinden? Merkwürdig und sehr schade! Liegt es am neuen iOS Betriebssystem? ### 1/5 — Crashes all the time *2023-06-18* Basically won't load in Logic and zero chance of IK updating since it hasn't been updated in 2 years. iOS moves forward and any developer needs to keep up. A company like IK should surely do that, this is a really expensive purchase. Just wait a year and you shiny ToneX will have the same, reglect problem ## Frequently asked questions about Hammond B ### What is Hammond B-3X? Hammond B-3X is a virtual instrument app that provides an authentic and immersive tonewheel organ experience. It meticulously recreates the sound and features of a real Hammond B-3, including detailed tonewheel modeling, circuit emulation, and a comprehensive effects section. ### What are the key features of Hammond B-3X? Key features include real-time tonewheel mixing, editable tonal filtering, key click, percussion, and chorus-vibrato circuits. It also offers a 5-unit stompbox pedalboard, official Leslie speaker simulation with multiple amp and cabinet models, a parallel guitar amp, and a studio post-FX section. ### How much does Hammond B-3X cost? Hammond B-3X is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, and there are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its core functionality. ### Can I use Hammond B-3X with other music apps? Yes, Hammond B-3X supports the Audio Units (AUv3) plug-in format, allowing you to use it seamlessly within compatible recording applications on your device. It also includes MIDI assignments for external controllers and Hammond digital organs. ### Who is Hammond B-3X designed for? This app is designed for musicians, keyboardists, and producers who desire an authentic and powerful tonewheel organ sound. It's suitable for both live stage performances, with a dedicated controls view, and for use within digital audio workstations for studio recording. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.7 — 2025-02-21 What's new in 1.3.7: - Fixed a crash when selecting MIDI channels in the settings panel - Fixed a compatibility issue with Hammond XK-5 series - General reliability Improvements ### 1.3.5 — 2024-12-24 What's new in Hammond B-3X v1.3.5: - Improved compatibility with iOS 18 - Improved compatibility with GarageBand and Logic Pro - Improved UI support in GarageBand, Hammond B-3X can now go full-screen - Added support for Hammond SK Pro series models - Added FAQ section to the main menu - General reliability improvements ### 1.3.4 — 2021-04-01 What’s New in v1.3.4 - Fixed a crash when quitting the app/AUv3 while a preset is being loaded - Fixed a memory leak that occurs when loading multiple presets - Fixed a crash in Camelot Pro when switching songs containing Hammond B-3X ### 1.3.3 — 2021-02-03 - Reimplemented Jordan Rudess Deep Purple presets - Corrected version number displayed in app Info ### 1.3.2 — 2020-12-29 Added 10 new presets from Kansas keyboardist Tom Brislin. ## Apps similar to Hammond B | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [OKE ร้องเพลงไทย](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oke/id1492805420) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [Rede Aleluia FM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rede-aleluia-fm/id1484143620) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Music | | [Zradio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zradio/id1494977080) | — | Free | Music | | [Três](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tres/id1481674340) | — | Free | Music | | [Lagos Talks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lagos-talks/id1493253720) | 4.7 (39) | Free | Music | | [Liberdade FM - A Queridinha](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liberdade-fm-a-queridinha/id1493056580) | — | Free | Music | ## More apps by IK Multimedia US, LLC - [AmpliTube CS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube-cs/id373309342) - [AmpliTube](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube/id373524000) - [AmpliTube CS for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube-cs-for-ipad/id373743686) - [AmpliTube for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitube-for-ipad/id373750924) - [VocaLive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalive/id410619243) - [VocaLive CS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalive-cs/id419846636) All apps by IK Multimedia US, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*