Of course, there are a number of advantages the B4 has over the original
tonewheel organ, including:
• Reduced size and weight
• Increased preset storage
• Velocity sensitivity
• MIDI automation of all parameters
• Multiple organ models in one package
• Integrated reverb
• A ample selection of cabinet models
The Native Instruments B4 integrates seamlessly into the computer-based
virtual studio.
It is important to note that the B4 is not another sampled organ, but a
complete software model of the tonal characteristics of the original tonewheel
and rotating speaker and cabinet system. Effects like harmonic foldback
(tones repeating in octaves at the high and low extremes of the keyboard) and
loudness robbing (the same tone triggered with multiple keys “compressing”
the tone volume) are faithfully reproduced as critical characteristics of the
instrument. This attention to the details of sound production make the B4 a
stunningly realistic and useful musical instrument.
