NI updates B4 II v2.03

Native Instruments has released B4 II v2.03, a new Universal Binary version of its virtual organ software. The B4 II emulates the legendary Hammond B3, used by many jazz and blues bands, as well as organs like the Farfisa, the Vox Continental, and the Indian Harmonium. Users can also digitally age the B3, making it sound distinct from an original organ straight from the factory. It features an authentic software version of the legendary tonewheel organ and rotary speaker; plays and sounds exactly like its real-world role model; can play in stand-alone mode or use in the studio as a plug-in; and more. The 2.0.3 update is free to any B4 II users registered after September 12th, while those registered prior to that date must pay $30/€25. It requires Mac OS X 10.3.x, and a 733MHz G4 with 256MB of RAM. A demo is available; the full version costs $230 (upgrades from v1 are $100).

by MacNN Staff