The B4 software organ broke new ground when it was released in 2000 and was an instant success. It reproduces the sound of the legendary B3 and its rotary speaker cabinet with unmatched accuracy. Its expressiveness and immediate playability continues to amaze even the most experienced organ players.
The B4 II raises the bar considerably by generating a much wider sonic range and a far richer and even more authentic sound.
The B4 combines the classic and robust tonewheel organ and rotating speaker sound with the convenience of software. The original B3 organ set many standards with its beefy sound and unique interface. This instrument spans all genres – from R&B to Jazz, Rock, House to Gospel – and is a valuable tool for any player or producer. The Native Instrument B4 honors this standard, and provides a software that maintains the classic look, lush tone, and famous presets of the original.
Here are some key features of "B4 II":
· Authentic software version of the legendary tonewheel organ and rotary speaker
· Plays and sounds exactly like its real-world role model
· Play in stand-alone mode or use in the studio as a plug-in
· Tube amplifier and speaker cabinets engineered using Dynamic Tube Response technology
· Integrated spring and studio reverb units
· 120 presets and 11 alternative tonewheels sets
· Intuitive MIDI controller integration including MIDI learn and controller templates
· 9 drawbars per manual and 6 drawbars for the pedals, adjustable keyclick and flexible percussion
· Pedal legato and string bass modes make sophisticated playing techniques easy
· Scanner vibrato/chorus, rotary speaker, and tube amp distortion and overdrive
Limitations:
· Saving disabled
· Quits after 30 minutes
· Total recall disabled
Requirements:
· Pentium 700 MHz/ Athlon XP 1.3 GHz, 256 MB RAM
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Warm Tubes
· A Selection of Classic Speaker Cabinets
· Expanded User Interface
· Preset manager
· Rotating Speaker Dual Mode
· Reverb units
· Tonewheel Leakage
· Rotator break
· Amp and speaker adjustment
· Velocity Sensitivity
· Bass Pedal Legato Mode
· Advanced MIDI control
· "Inverse Drawbar Mode" for using fader controllers
· Fullscreen mode
· "Classic Mode" view of the user interface with swapped drawbars
