Experience the Classic: CollaB3 Emulates the Legendary Hammond B3
The music world knows few instruments whose sound is as iconic and influential as the vintage Hammond B3 organ. Its deep, resonant sound has shaped dozens of genres, from jazz and blues to rock and funk. Sampleson is proud to present CollaB3 – a high-quality software emulation of this legendary tonewheel organ, allowing you to get the authentic Hammond sound directly in your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).
Developed with attention to the smallest details, CollaB3 recreates not only the basic sound but also all the characteristic artifacts that give the original instrument its unique charm and depth. This is not just “another” organ plugin; it is a digital reincarnation of one of the most revered keyboard instruments of all time.
Key Features of CollaB3
CollaB3 is more than just a set of samples or a simple simulation. It is a comprehensive model that takes into account the physical and electrical features of the original instrument, providing extraordinary realism. Among the main advantages of the plugin:
- Virtual Tonewheel Organ Emulation: At the heart of CollaB3 is the precise modeling of the Hammond B3 tonewheel system, which generates complex harmonic overtones that are the foundation of its rich sound.
- Leakage Emulation: The characteristic “leakage” of the signal between adjacent tonewheels is reproduced, which adds organicness and vintage to the sound. This is a subtle but important element of authenticity.
- Rotary Speaker Emulation: The legendary Leslie effect is an integral part of the Hammond sound. CollaB3 includes high-quality rotary speaker emulation, which conveys its characteristic spatial movement and modulation.
- No Velocity-Switching: Unlike many sampled instruments, CollaB3 does not use sample switching depending on the velocity of the keystroke, which provides a smooth and expressive dynamic range, mimicking the behavior of a real organ.
- Built-in Effects: The plugin contains the necessary effects to complete the sound: Chorus, which adds width and richness, Reverb to create space, and Percussion, which is a classic feature of the Hammond B3.
- Scalable HD Interface: A user-friendly, scalable graphical interface provides comfortable work on screens of any size, allowing you to easily adjust parameters.
- Standalone Versions Included: CollaB3 can work not only as a plugin in a DAW, but also as a separate program, which is convenient for live performances or quick ideas.
Why CollaB3?
CollaB3 is ideal for musicians, producers, and arrangers who are looking for the authentic sound of the vintage Hammond B3 organ without the need to have a physical instrument. Thanks to its careful emulation, you get not only the sound but also the feeling of playing a classic. Whether you are creating jazz ballads, rock anthems, or funk grooves, CollaB3 will add to your tracks the same warmth, presence, and character that the original B3 is famous for.
Download Sampleson CollaB3 today and discover the depth and versatility of one of the most outstanding keyboard instruments in music history!
