Hammond SKX User manual
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STAGE KEYBOARD
ank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Hammond SKX
Stage Keyboard.
e Hammond SKX features authentic Hammond Organ Sound along
with high-quality keyboard and orchestral voices to make it the perfect
instrument for all musical occasions.
Please take the time to read this Manual completely in order to full advantage of the many features of your SKX, and please retain it for future
reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before using this unit, please read the following Safety instructions, and adhere to them.
Keep this manual close by for easy reference.
In this manual, the degrees of danger are classi ed and explained as follows:
is sign shows there is a risk of death or severe injury if this unit is not properly used
WARNING
CAUTION
as instructed.
is sign shows there is a risk of injury or material damage if this unit is not properly
used as instructed.
*Material damage here means a damage to the room, furniture or animals or pets.
WARNING
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC
adaptor.
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts in
it. Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Hammond Dealer, or an authorized Hammond distributor,
as listed on the “Service” page.
Never use or store the unit in places that are:
Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sun-
light in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct,
on top of heat generating equipment)
Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet oors)
Humid
Exposed to rain
Dusty
Subject to high levels of vibration.
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the
unit. And, make sure the line voltage at the installation
matches the input voltage speci ed on the AC adaptor’s case. Other AC adaptors may use a di erent polarity, or be designed for a di erent voltage, their use
could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, or
place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the
cord, producing severed elements and short circuits.
Damaged cords are re and shock hazards!
is unit, either alone or in combination with an am-
pli er and headphones or speakers, may be capable of
producing sound levels that could cause permanent
hearing loss. Do not operate for a extended periods of
time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the
unit, and consult a physician.
Do not allow any objects (e.g., ammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, so drinks,
etc.) to penetrate the unit.
Immediately turn the power o , remove the AC adap-
tor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Hammond Dealer, or an authorized
Hammond distributor, as listed on the “Service” page
when:
e AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the
plug has been damaged; or
If smoke or unusual odor occurs
Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled
onto the unit; or
e unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or
e unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
In households with small children, an adult should
provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of
the unit.
Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an
outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices.
Be especially careful when using extension cords - the
total power used by all devices you have connected
to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the
power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord.
Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to
heat up and eventually melt through.
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Hammond Dealer, or
an authorized Hammond distributor, as listed on the
“Service” page.
Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., ower
vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near
the unit. Swi ly wipe away any liquid that spills on the
unit using a dry, so cloth.
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e unit and the AC adaptor should be located so
their location or position does not interfere with their
proper ventilation.
Always handle the AC adaptor by the plug when plug-
ging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adap-
tor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust
and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also,
disconnect the power plug from the power outlet
whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended
period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the
power plug and the power outlet can result in poor
insulation and lead to re.
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming en-
tangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so
they are out of the reach of children.
FOR UNITED KINGDOM:
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
TEXT CAREFULLY
is appliance is supplied with a molded 3-pin mains plug for
your safety and convenience.
e plug contains a 13 amp fuse.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the re-
placement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved
by ASTA or BSI to BSI1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the
body of the fuse.
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local
Hammond Dealer.
If the tted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in
your home, then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut
o and disposed of safely.
ere is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut-o plug is
inserted into any 13 amp socket.
To replace the fuse, open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse and fuse cover.
Never climb on top of or place heavy objects on the
unit.
Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet of this unit.
Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor
and all cords coming from external devices.
Before cleaning the unit, turn o the power and un-
plug the AC adaptor from the outlet.
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in
your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.
Note: is equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
is equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and re-
ceiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
In the unlikely event that you need to dispose of
this unit, be sure to contact your dealer or your
nearest town or municipal office for its proper
disposal.
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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
Power Supply
Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or light dimming system).
e AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours
of consecutive use. is is normal, and is not a cause for
concern.
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn o the
power to all units. is will help prevent malfunctions and/
or damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement
Using the unit near power ampli ers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To
alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit, or
move it farther away from the source of interference.
is device may interfere with radio and television recep-
tion. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices,
such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit.
Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call,
or while conversing. Should you experience such problems,
you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a
greater distance from this unit, or switch them o .
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle,
or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Also, do
not allow lighting devices that normally are used while
their light source is very close to the unit (such as a piano
light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area
of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat can
deform or discolor the unit.
When moved from one location to another where the tem-
perature and/or humidity is very di erent, water droplets
(condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this
condition. erefore, before using the unit, you must allow
it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has
completely evaporated.
Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain
on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully a ect the nish.
Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like on the SKX. Peel-
ing such matter o the SKX may damage the exterior nish.
Additional Precautions
Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irre-
trievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper
operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of
losing important data, we recommend that you periodically
save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the
unit’s memory in another MIDI device (to another storage
medium (such as a USB Flash Drive or an external hard
drive).
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data once it has been lost. Hammond assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s but-
tons, sliders, or other controls, and when using its jacks and
connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the con-
nector itself - never pull on the cable. is will avoid causing short circuits, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit's
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those
around you (especially when it is late at night).
When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
Disclaimer
All trademarks and brand names mentioned in this manual are
the property of their respective owners and not in any way af liated or associated with Hammond Suzuki. e trademarks
are only mentioned for explanation purposes.
Maintenance
To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly
dampened.
To remove stubborn dirt o plastic parts, use a cloth im-
pregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards,
be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of
strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of the
wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the
nish.
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
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TableOfContents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 2
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ................................................................. 4
INTRODUCTION ........................5
MAIN FEATURES ....................................................................................... 9
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ...................................................................10
TOP PANEL ......................................................................................................10
REAR PANEL ...................................................................................................13
KEYBOARD ......................................................................................................14
ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................14
MULTI-EFFECTS ....................................................................................................29
ALLOCATING THE EXTRA VOICES............................................................30
SELECT AN INSTRUMENT ..........................................................................30
ADJUST THE VOLUME BALANCE .............................................................30
Column: To select the other group (e.g.“Wind”) .......................................30
ADD EFFECTS TO THE EXTRA VOICE SECTION ...................................31
MULTI-EFFECTS ....................................................................................................31
ADD REVERB TO BOTH SECTIONS ..........................................................31
REVERB ....................................................................................................................31
WHAT IS A “PART”? .......................................................................................32
MANUAL BASS ..............................................................................................32
LOWER TO PEDAL .........................................................................................33
PEDAL SUSTAIN ............................................................................................33
RECORD THE PATCH TO MEMORY ..........................................................34
Example: RECORD TO U032 .............................................................................34
HOOK-UP .................................15
BASIC HOOK-UP .....................................................................................16
CONNECTING THE LESLIE SPEAKER ................................................17
BASIC CONNECTION ...................................................................................17
USING 3 CHANNEL TYPE (SUCH AS 2101/mk2) ........................................17
USING SINGLE CHANNEL TYPE (SUCH AS 122XB, 3300/W) ..................17
MIDI CONTROL OF THE LESLIE SPEAKER .............................................17
EXPAND THE KEYBOARD ..................................................................... 18
PEDALBOARD (13 OR 20 KEYS) ...............................................................18
PEDALBOARD (25 KEYS) ............................................................................19
GETTING READY TO PLAY .......21
SWITCH ON ..............................................................................................22
HOW TO POWER ON ...................................................................................22
BACK UP ..........................................................................................................22
AUTO POWER OFF .......................................................................................22
RESET TO THE FACTORY SETTINGS ........................................................22
PLAY WITH THE PATCHES ....................................................................23
“USER” AND “PRESET” .................................................................................23
HOW TO CALL A PATCH ..............................................................................23
Example: Select U041. .......................................................................................23
REGISTER FAVORITE PATCHES (FAVORITES) ..................................24
Register PATCHES to FAVORITES .............................................................24
Ex. Register U041 to “3-2” ..................................................................................24
How to recall FAVORITES ...........................................................................24
Ex. Call the “3-2” ....................................................................................................24
BANK and NUMBER .....................................................................................24
Column: RECORD FAVORITES LIKE PRESET BUTTONS .....................25
USE THE FOOT CONTROLLERS ..........................................................26
EXPRESSION PEDAL ....................................................................................26
FOOT SWITCH ................................................................................................26
DAMPER PEDAL ............................................................................................26
TRY CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND .................................................27
SELECT [MANUAL] .......................................................................................27
Column: INITIALIZE THE INTERNAL SETTINGS [MANUAL] .............27
SWITCH THE ORGAN SECTION ON .........................................................28
PULL OUT DRAWBARS ................................................................................28
ADD THE TOUCH-RESPONSE PERCUSSION .........................................28
ADD EFFECTS TO THE ORGAN SECTION ..............................................29
VIBRATO & CHORUS ............................................................................................29
LESLIE .......................................................................................................................29
OVERDRIVE ............................................................................................................29
SETTING UP .............................35
SOUND ENGINE STRUCTURE .............................................................36
ORGAN SECTION ..........................................................................................37
EXTRA VOICE SECTION ...............................................................................37
MASTER EQUALIZER ....................................................................................37
ORGAN SECTION ....................................................................................38
ORGAN TYPE ..................................................................................................38
TONE-WHEELS (BType1, BType2, Mellow) ..................................................38
TRANSISTOR (Vx, Farf) .......................................................................................38
PIPE ...........................................................................................................................38
Column: SELECTING THE ORGAN TYPES..............................................39
Example: Switching the Organ Type to “Pipe” ...........................................39
HARMONIC DRAWBARS™ ...................................................................40
DRAWBARS (ON TONE-WHEEL: BType1, BType2, Mellow) .............40
DRAWBARS FOR THE UPPER AND LOWER PARTS .............................41
DRAWBARS TO USE ON THE PEDAL .......................................................41
DRAWBAR REGISTRATION PATTERNS....................................................42
MODERN DRAWBAR REGISTRATIONS ...................................................43
DRAWBARS (Vx) ............................................................................................44
DRAWBARS (Farf) .........................................................................................45
DRAWBARS (PIPE) ........................................................................................46
OPERATING ORGAN SECTION ...........................................................47
ON / OFF AND VOLUME CONTROL ........................................................47
MATCH THE REGISTRATION TO DRAWBARS ........................................47
PERCUSSION ............................................................................................48
1´ DRAWBAR CANCEL ........................................................................................48
VIBRATO & CHORUS ..............................................................................49
TO SELECT THE VIBRATO & CHORUS MODE ...............................................49
OVERDRIVE...............................................................................................50
LESLIE .........................................................................................................51
MULTI-EFFECTS, REVERB .....................................................................52
PEDAL SUSTAIN, COUPLER .................................................................53
OCTAVE SHIFT .........................................................................................54
TRANSPOSE .............................................................................................55
EXTRA VOICE SECTION ........................................................................56
ALLOCATE .......................................................................................................56
BUILT IN SOUNDS AND LIBRARY .............................................................56
MULTI-EFFECTS, REVERB .....................................................................57
PATCH .........................................................................................................58
“USER” AND “PRESET” .................................................................................58
NAME THE PATCH .........................................................................................59
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RECORD TO THE PATCH ..............................................................................60
Example: RECORD TO “U032” ...........................................................................60
USING THE CONTROL PANEL ..61
WHAT YOU CAN DO ON THE CONTROL PANEL ...........................62
PLAY MODE ..............................................................................................63
HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY ....................................................................63
OPERATION IN THIS MODE .......................................................................63
MENU MODE ...........................................................................................64
HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY ....................................................................64
OPERATION IN THIS MODE .......................................................................64
MENU AND THE CONTENTS .....................................................................65
FUNCTION MODE ..................................................................................66
HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY ....................................................................66
OPERATION IN THIS MODE .......................................................................66
PARAMETER OPERATION EXAMPLE: ......................................................67
SHORT CUT TO FUNCTION MODE ...................................................69
OPERATION EXAMPLE: ...............................................................................69
REGISTER THE PAGES YOU FREQUENTLY USE ..............................69
OPERATION EXAMPLE: ...............................................................................69
DISPLAY LOCK MODE ...........................................................................70
SETTING THE PARAMETERS ...71
DRAWBAR .................................................................................................72
SETTING FOR MANUAL (LOWER & UPPER) DRAWBARS ....................72
SETTING THE PEDAL PART ...........................................................................73
PATCH .........................................................................................................74
PATCH NAME ....................................................................................................74
PATCH LOAD .....................................................................................................74
FAVORITES ......................................................................................................... 74
EXVOICE (Extra Voices) ........................................................................75
CONTROL ..................................................................................................76
FOOT SWITCH...................................................................................................76
EXPRESSION ......................................................................................................77
GLIDE...................................................................................................................78
DAMPER .............................................................................................................78
ASSIGN................................................................................................................78
DISPLAY ..............................................................................................................79
KEYBOARD ........................................................................................................79
PART.....................................................................................................................79
PERCUSS (Percussion) ..........................................................................80
VIB&CHO (Vibrato & Chorus) .............................................................81
LESLIE .........................................................................................................82
CABINET NUMBER ..........................................................................................82
LESLIE PARAMETERS ......................................................................................82
EXTERNAL LESLIE SPEAKER .........................................................................84
RECORD THE CABINET ................................................................................84
CUST. TW (Custom Tone-Wheels) ....................................................85
Record the CUSTOM virtual Tone Wheels ...........................................87
PIPE .............................................................................................................88
OD / EFF (Overdrive / Effects) ............................................................90
ORGAN SECTION EFFECTS ...................................................................90
OVERDRIVE ............................................................................................................90
MULTI-EFFECTS ....................................................................................................91
EFFECTS FOR THE EXTRA VOICE SECTION ......................................97
OVERDRIVE ............................................................................................................97
MULTI-EFFECTS ....................................................................................................97
EQUALIZ (Equalizer) ..............................................................................98
ORGAN SECTION .............................................................................................98
ORGAN SECTION, EXTRA VOICE SECTION, MASTER ...........................98
REVERB ......................................................................................................99
TUNE ....................................................................................................... 100
MASTER TUNE ...............................................................................................100
DEFAULT ................................................................................................. 101
SYSTEM ................................................................................................... 102
MIDI .......................................103
ABOUT MIDI .......................................................................................... 104
WHAT IS “MIDI”? ........................................................................................104
MIDI JACKS ON THE SKX .........................................................................104
WHAT THE MIDI CAN DO ON THE SKX ............................................... 104
WHAT IS A “MIDI TEMPLATE?” ...............................................................104
MIDI CHANNEL ...........................................................................................105
MAIN MIDI MESSAGE ...............................................................................105
CHANNEL MESSAGE ........................................................................................ 105
SYSTEM MESSAGE ............................................................................................ 105
MIDI STRUCTURE ................................................................................106
KEYBOARD CHANNELS .............................................................................. 107
EXTERNAL ZONE CHANNELS ................................................................... 107
EXPANDED KEYBOARDS ............................................................................ 107
USING AN EXTERNAL SEQUENCER ............................................... 108
Recording a performance to an external sequencer ...................... 108
Sequencer playback ...................................................................................108
USING A MIDI SOUND MODULE .................................................... 109
ZONES ..................................................................................................... 110
WHAT IS DISPLAYED ON THE UPPER LEFT? .........................................110
INTERNAL ZONE ........................................................................................... 110
EXTERNAL ZONE .......................................................................................... 110
PANIC FUNCTION AND PARAMETER RE-LOAD ....................................... 111
MIDI ......................................................................................................... 112
MIDI TEMPLATE ............................................................................................. 112
MASTER ........................................................................................................... 112
KEYBOARD CHANNELS .............................................................................. 113
SAVE THE SETUP ...................115
SAVE YOUR SETUP .............................................................................. 116
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THE USB FLASH DRIVE .........................116
ABOUT USB FLASH DRIVE ......................................................................116
USABLE USB FLASH DRIVE ............................................................................116
USB FLASH DRIVE CONNECTOR ..................................................................116
FOLDER STRUCTURE .......................................................................................116
INITIALIZE THE USB FLASH DRIVE ................................................. 117
WORKING WITH SETUPS .................................................................. 118
HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY .................................................................118
SAVING THE SETUP ................................................................................... 118
CHANGING THE SETUP NAME .............................................................. 119
LOADING THE SETUP ...............................................................................120
DELETING THE SETUP .............................................................................. 120
WORKING WITH PATCHES ................................................................121
HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY .................................................................121
SAVING THE PATCH ................................................................................... 121
LOADING A PATCH ....................................................................................122
DELETING THE PATCH ..............................................................................122
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WORKING WITH CUSTOM TONE WHEEL ..................................... 123
HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY .................................................................123
SAVE THE CUSTOM TONE WHEEL FILE ............................................... 123
LOADING A CUSTOM TONE WHEEL ....................................................124
DELETING A CUSTOM TONE WHEEL ...................................................124
MUSIC PLAYER ......................125
BEFORE PLAYING BACK ....................................................................126
FILE TYPE AND PLACING FOLDER .......................................................126
HOW TO READ THE DISPLAY .................................................................126
WORKING WITH THE MUSIC PLAYER ............................................ 127
MUSIC PLAYER MODES ...........................................................................128
VOICE LIBRARY .....................129
WHAT IS VOICE LIBRARY? ................................................................. 130
FILE TYPE AND THE PLACING FOLDER ...............................................130
VOICE LIBRARY AND SETUPS ................................................................130
WORKING WITH VOICE LIBRARY .................................................... 131
LOADING THE VOICE LIBRARY ..............................................................131
DELETE A VOICE LIBRARY .......................................................................132
CLEAR ALL VOICE LIBRARIES ................................................................. 132
Troubleshooting ...................133
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 134
APPENDIX ..............................135
EXTRA VOICE INSTRUMENT LIST ................................................... 136
PRESET PATCH LIST............................................................................. 138
MIDI TEMPLATES ................................................................................. 139
MIDI TEMPLATES ....................................................................................... 139
MIDI INFORMATION ........................................................................... 140
MIDI Implementation .............................................................................. 140
Channel Voice Message ................................................................................ 140
Channel Mode Message ................................................................................140
Drawbar Data List 1 ..................................................................................141
Control Number ................................................................................................ 141
Drawbar Data List 2 ..................................................................................141
System Exclusive Message.....................................................................142
Mode Setting Exclusive Message ...............................................................142
NRPN Switch ......................................................................................................142
Data Set (Rx. only) ............................................................................................142
Identity Request (Rx. only) ............................................................................142
Identity Reply (Tx. only) .................................................................................142
Global Parameters .................................................................................... 143
Patch Parameters ......................................................................................144
Leslie Parameters ...................................................................................... 148
System Parameters ...................................................................................148
Tone Wheel Parameters .......................................................................... 148
Pipe Parameters.........................................................................................148
CUSTOM TONE-WHEELS LIST ......................................................... 149
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ..................................................... 150
MIDI CHANNELS AND MESSAGES ................................................. 151
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 152
SERVICE .................................................................................................. 155
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MAIN FEATURES
AUTHENTIC HAMMOND DRAWBAR ORGAN
e SKX is rst and foremost a genuine Hammond Organ with “Virtual Tone Wheels”
to provide the classic Hammond sound. Also available are the tones of vintage “combo”
organs, and a variety of pipe organ ranks to provide church and classical organ voices.
EXTRA VOICE SECTION
e EXTRA VOICE section provides high quality Acoustic and Electric Pianos, as well as
other Keyboard and Orchestral voices. Additional Voice Libraries can be downloaded and
installed using a USB Flash Drive.
e Organ and Extra Voice can be used together, and their outputs can be individually
accessed, using the Leslie Speaker for the Organ section, and the LINE OUT jack(s) for
the Extra Voice section.
DIGITAL LESLIE/VIBRATO
A digital and programmable Leslie is available for the Drawbar voices, as well as the traditional “Vibrato/Chorus” as used on the legendary B-3/C-3. e Vibrato/Chorus may be
selected for the Upper and Lower parts, independently.
A WIDE VARIETY OF EFFECTS
Digital Multi-e ects are available for the Organ and Extra Voice sections independently. A
Master Equalizer allows you to tailor the total tonal response of the SKX.
MUSIC PLAYER
e SKX is equipped to play MP3/WAV type audio les. is makes it very convenient
for accompanying solo performances or practicing.
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MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
External Zones are available to enable the SKX to be used as a master keyboard.
PATCHES AND FAVORITES
In addition to the 100 available user-de ned Patches, 10×10 “Favorite” quick-call Patches
are available for on-stage ease.
BUILT-IN USB PORT
is allows you to use a USB Flash Drive to save Patches, Setups, etc. as well as to use the
built-in Music Player, install additional Voice Libraries and update the system software of
the instrument.
LESLIE SOCKET
An 11-pin Leslie receptacle is provided which allows you to use the SKX with a Leslie
Speaker having an 11-pin interface.
SMALL AND LIGHT WEIGHT
e SKX is small and light weight, making transport and setup easy.
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❽❽❾❾❿
⓫⓫⓬
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⓲
⓳
⓴
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TOP PANEL
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
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UPPER LEFT
❶ MASTER VOLUME knob
Allows you to control the volume of the entire instrument. (P. 22)
❷ CONTROL button
Allows you to access a feature from the CONTROL Function
mode. (P. 76)
❸ DRAWBAR button
Allows you to access the DRAWBAR Function mode to set the
Organ Type etc. (P. 39)
KEYBOARD CONTROL
❹ PEDAL SUSTAIN button
Allows you to add a smooth decay to the PEDAL tones similar
to a string bass. (P. 33)
❺ MANUAL BASS button
Allows you to play the PEDAL tones from the LOWER keyboard. (P. 32)
❻ LOWER to PEDAL button
Allows you to play the tones from the LOWER part from a
connected MIDI Pedalboard. (P. 33)
❼ TRANSPOSE button
Allows you to shift the musical key of the entire instrument.
(P. 55)
❽ OCTAVE DOWN button
❾ OCTAVE UP button
ese two buttons allow you to move the pitch of the UPPER
part “UP” or “DOWN” by one octave. (P. 54)
❿ OCTAVE LOWER button
Allows you to move the pitch of the LOWER part “UP” or
“DOWN” by octaves when used in conjunction with the OCTAVE DOWN/UP buttons. (P. 54)
CONTROL PANEL
⓫ PLAY button
Allows you to return to the Play, or basic mode. (P. 63)
⓬ MENU/EXIT button
Allows you to access Menu mode in the display and return to
the Menu mode from other Function modes. (P. 64)
⓭ VALUE knob
Allows you to increases/decrease Patch numbers while performing or adjusts values during editing.
⓮ DIRECTION buttons
Allows you to move the cursor in the display or locate other
pages.
⓯ ENTER button
Allows you to con rm the current entry or procedure when
editing sounds or features.
⓰ DISPLAY
FAVORITES
⓱ RECORD button
Allows you to record user-de nable features such as Patches,
Favorites, etc. (P. 34)
⓲ MANUAL/BANK button
Allows you to override the current Patch setting in favor of the
current Panel settings. (P. 27)
Also, allows you to selects Favorite Banks by pressing this button with one of the numbered FAVORITE buttons. (P. 24)
⓳ NUMBER buttons
Allows you to recall Patches you frequently use quickly. (P. 24)
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EXV1 EXV2
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MIX
ORGAN SECTION
⓴ UPPER ON, LOWER ON buttons
Allows you to “sound” or “mute” each part of the Organ section.
ORGAN VOLUME knob
Allows you to controls the volume of the entire Organ section.
(P. 47)
VIBRATO & CHORUS
UPPER, LOWER buttons
Allows you to select which part receives the Vibrato & Chorus
E ect. (P. 49)
LESLIE
BYPASS button
Allows you to direct the sounds produced by the Organ section
from the Rotary channel to the Stationary channel. (P. 51)
STOP button
Allows you to stop the Leslie Rotors from turning when the
[FAST] button is “OFF”. (P. 51)
FAST button
Toggles the modes of the Rotors FAST or not. When the light
is ON, it is FAST. (P. 51)
PERCUSSION
ON button
Allows you to add the Percussion e ect to the UPPER part.
(P. 48)
SOFT button
Allows you to select “NORMAL” or “SOFT” Percussion volume. (P. 48)
FAST button
Allows you to select “SLOW” or “FAST” Percussion decay
time. (P. 48)
THIRD button
Allows you to select “SECOND” (4´) or “THIRD” (2 ⅔ ´)
Percussion harmonic. (P. 48)
DRAWBARS
ese are for adjusting the basic harmonics of the Organ section. e function of each drawbar is di erent depending on
the type of Organ (Tone Wheel/Transistor/Pipe). (P. 40)
UPPER Drawbars
Allows you to adjust the UPPER part.
PEDAL Drawbars
Allows you to adjust the PEDAL part.
LOWER Drawbars
Allows you to adjust the LOWER part.
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BALANCE
MIX
EXTRA VOICES
ALLOCATE UPPER, LOWER button
Allows you to assign the Extra Voice sections to either the UPPER, and LOWER parts. (P. 56)
VOICE GROUP buttons
Allows you to select the Voice Group of the Extra Voice sections. (P. 30)
VOLUME knob
Allows you to adjust the entire volume of the Extra Voice sections. (P. 30)
BALANCE knob
Allows you to adjust the balance between Extra Voice sections
1 and 2. (P. 30)
EXV1 EXV2
EXTRA VOICE EFFECT AMOUNT knob
Allows you to adjust the amount of the selected Extra Voice
Multi-E ects. (P. 57)
EFFECTS FOR ALL PARTS
REVERB ON button
Allows you to turn the Reverb e ect “ON” or “OFF”. (P. 52)
REVERB DEPTH knob
Allows you to adjust the depth of the Reverb. (P. 52)
EFFECTS FOR THE ORGAN SECTION
DRAWBARS OVERDRIVE ON button
Allows you to turn the Organ Overdrive effect “ON” or
“OFF”. (P. 50)
DRAWBARS OVERDRIVE AMOUNT knob
Allows you to adjust the amount of the Organ Overdrive effect. (P. 50)
DRAWBARS EFFECT ON button
Allows you to turn the selected Organ Multi-E ect “ON” or
“OFF”. (P. 52)
DRAWBARS EFFECT AMOUNT knob
Allows you to adjust the amount of the Organ Multi-E ects.
(P. 52)
EFFECTS FOR THE EXTRA VOICE SECTION
EXTRA VOICE EFFECT ON button
Allows you to turn the selected Extra Voice Multi-E ect “ON”
or “OFF”. (P. 57)
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❿
⓬
⓫
❾❾❽
❼
❻
❺❺❹❹❸
❷
❶
⓬
⓫
❿
❽
❼
❸
❷
❶
❻
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POWER
❶ DC IN jack
Connect the AC adaptor AD3-1250-2P to this jack.
Use with strain relief to avoid accidentally disconnecting the
power during performance. (P. 16)
❷ POWER switch
Turns the power to the SKX “ON” or “OFF.” (P. 22)
AUDIO OUTPUT TERMINALS
❸ PHONES jack
Connect a set of stereo headphones to this jack.
NOTE: Connecting Headphones does NOT mute the LINE OUT or
LESLIE audio outputs.
❹ LINE OUT L/MONO jack
LINE OUT R jack
❺
Use these jacks to connect an external audio equipment.
If the connected mixer or monitor speaker is stereophonic,
connect both L and R. If monaural, connect only to the L/
MONO jack (P. 16) and set the Audio Mode at “MONO” (P. 102).
❻
LESLIE 11 PIN socket
Connect a Leslie Speaker equipped with an 11-pin interface
here.
When the connection of a physical Leslie Speaker is detected, the on-board digital Leslie Simulator is disabled at the
PHONES jack and the LINE OUT jacks. (P. 17)
CONTROLLER TERMINALS
❼ DAMPER PEDAL jack
Connect an optional Damper Pedal (optional VFP1 etc.) here.
If you press the connected Damper Pedal while holding down
keys, the sound is sustained even after you release the key(s)
similar to the damper pedal on an acoustic piano. (P. 78)
NOTE: Use ONLY a Damper Pedal equipped with a Monaural con-
necting plug. DO NOT use a pedal having a Stereo or “TRScompatible” plug, as it will not function.
❽ FOOT SWITCH jack
Connect the Foot Switch here.
Please see (P. 76) for information about the di erent functions
available for the Foot Switch.
e following Foot Switches / Damper Pedals can be used with
SKX:
HAMMOND VFP1, FS-9H
BOSS FS-5U
YAMAHA FC4A, FC5
❾ EXP. PEDAL jack
Connect an optional Expression Pedal here.
is allows you to control the volume while playing. (P. 77)
e following Expression/Volume Pedals can be used with the
SKX:
HAMMOND EXP-50J, EXP-20, V-20H, V-20R; NORM
KORG XVP-10, XVP-20; REV
Roland EV-5; NORM
YAMAHA FC7; REV
MIDI TERMINALS
❿ MIDI OUT jack
MIDI data is transmitted from this jack. (P. 104)
⓫ MIDI IN jack
MIDI data is received via this jack.
NOTE: The SKX is factory-programmed to receive incoming MIDI
data from a connected MIDI Pedalboard regardless of the current MIDI Channel setting. (P. 104)
USB TERMINAL
⓬ USB FLASH DRIVE port
Use this port to connect a USB Flash drive. (P. 116)
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❷
❶
❷
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KEYBOARD
PLAYER
❶
❷
MIX
BALANCE
EXV1 EXV2
❶ UPPER keyboard
61 Square-front (“waterfall”-style) keys, velocity sensitive.
is is for playing the UPPER part.
❷ LOWER keyboard
61 Square-front (“waterfall”-style) keys, velocity sensitive.
is is for playing the LOWER part.
ACCESSORIES
❶
❷
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❶ AC adaptor
Supplies power to the SKX.
NOTE: Use only a Hammond-approved AC adaptor AD3-1250-2P,
DO NOT substitute another similar-looking AC adaptor.
❷ AC cord set
Plug one end into AC adaptor and the other end into an AC
wall outlet.
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BASIC HOOK-UP
Connect audio cables and accessories as shown below.
e SKX is not self-contained - an external ampli er/speaker system is required in
order to hear the sound. However, if you connect a set of stereo headphones to the
PHONES jack, you can hear the sound through the headphones even if an external
ampli er is not connected.
NOTE: Make sure both the instrument and ampli er are “OFF” before connecting ampli ers
or headphones.
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Foot Switch
FS-9H (optional)
Damper Pedal
Expression Pedal
EXP-50J (optional)
e Expression Pedal and Foot Switch parameters must be set properly. For details
see [CONTROL]. (P. 76)
Set Audio Mode either stereo or mono connection. (P. 102)
VFP1 (optional)
Powered Speakers
(optional)
AC adaptor
AD3-1250-2P (included)
to AC outlet
CAUTION
Do not place this unit in direct sun
light, near heat sources, or in a hot
location.
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CONNECTING THE LESLIE SPEAKER
11 PI N
An 11-pin type Leslie speaker can be directly connected to SKX.
NOTE: Switch OFF before connecting the Leslie speaker.
Connecting with single channel type Connecting with 3 channel type
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11-pin Leslie Cable
Phone Cable
BASIC CONNECTION
USING 3 CHANNEL TYPE (SUCH AS 2101/mk2)
1. Connect the Leslie Speaker and the Leslie 11-PIN socket on the SKX with the
exclusive 11-pin Leslie cable (optional LC-11-7M, not included).
2. Turn on the power, and set the EXT. LESLIE CH parameter at “3”. (P. 84)
3. Make the setting of Tone Wheel organ.
4. Switch “ON” the [BYPASS] button, set the [STATIONARY VOLUME] of the
Leslie Speaker at desired volume.
5. Repeat “ON/OFF” the [BYPASS] button with playing the keyboard, set the
[ROTARY VOLUME] of the Leslie Speaker at same volume which you can hear.
USING SINGLE CHANNEL TYPE (SUCH AS 122XB, 3300/W)
1. Connect the Leslie Speaker and the Leslie 11-PIN socket on the SKX with the
exclusive 11-pin Leslie cable (optional LC-11-7M, not included).
2. Connect the audio equipment such as powered speakers and Line Out of the
SKX with audio cable.
3. Turn on the power, and set the EXT. LESLIE CH parameter at “1”. (P. 84)
4. Make the setting of Tone Wheel organ.
5. Switch “ON” the [BYPASS] button, set the audio equipment at desired volume.
6. Repeat “ON/OFF” the [BYPASS] button with playing the keyboard, set the
[VOLUME] of the Leslie Speaker at same volume which you can hear.
11-pin Leslie Cable
MIDI Cable (Optional)
LESLIE SPEAKERS TO BE CON-
NECTED
The SKX is designed to connect with 3 channel Leslie speakers such as 2101/mk2. However, it is also
possible to connect 1 channel type Leslie speakers such as 122XB, 3300/W sending the stationary
channels to the LINE OUT jacks independently. (P. 84)
LESLIE CHANNEL
3 channel type Leslie speakers are equipped with
a stereo speaker system, independent of the Rotor,
to provide stereo sound for the Extra Voices and
direct organ sounds.
A traditional single-channel Leslie speakers, such
as a #122 or #147 has no stationary speaker system, thus requiring a separate ampli er/speaker
for the Extra Voices or direct organ sounds.
MIDI CONTROL OF THE LESLIE SPEAKER
To control the parameters of the Leslie Speaker 2101/mk2 ( ne adjustment of the
Rotor speed or the rise time, etc.):
1. Connect the MIDI OUT of the SKX with the MIDI IN of the Leslie Speaker
with a MIDI cable.
2. Set the Keyboard channel - TX UPPER and the Leslie MIDI channel to the same
channel. (P. 113)
When the SKX detects that the Leslie Speaker is connected, the Leslie parameters
sent through MIDI from the SKX are switched from the SKX original to those for
the Leslie Speaker.
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EXPAND THE KEYBOARD
e SKX can be upgraded to dual keyboards by connecting an external MIDI Pedalboard.
PEDALBOARD (13 OR 20 KEYS)
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INOUT
MOUNTING THE CU-1(optional)
1. Connect the MIDI OUT of the MIDI pedalboard to the MIDI IN of the SKX with a
MIDI cable.
2. When using a Leslie Switch CU-1, connect the CU-1 to the FOOT SWITCH jack.
NOTE: This illustration shows only the Pedalboard expansion. See P.16 for the basic hook up of the power
source, audio, etc.
3. Switch ON the power of the SKX and call the MIDI template “Pedal KBD”. (P. 112)
4. When using the CU-1, set the CONTROL - FOOT DEVICE” at “CU-1”. (P. 76)
RECOMMENDED MIDI PEDALBOARDS
e following MIDI pedalboards are recommended for use with SKX:
MIDI sound pedalboard XPK-130G (13 keys)
MIDI sound pedalboard XPK-200G (20 keys)
MIDI sound pedalboard XPK-200GL (20 long keys)
XPK-100, -200, -200L also can be used.
MIDI Pedalboard
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PEDALBOARD (25 KEYS)
MIDI Cable
Stereo Phone Cable LIS-200
Mono Phone Cable
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AC Adaptor:
AD1-1210 (100-120V region)
AD3-1210 (220-240V region)
Separately purchased
The cables which lined
are separately purchased.
FOOT SW
EXPRESSION
MIDI OUT
DC IN
If using with Leslie Switch CU-1 together, the foot switch on the
XPK-250W can be used as a Damper Pedal.
MIDI PEDALBOARD
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1. Hook up as illustrated above.
2. When using a Leslie Switch CU-1, connect the CU-1 to the FOOT SWITCH
jack.
NOTE: This illustration shows only the Pedalboard expansion. See P.16 for the basic hook up of
the power source, audio, etc.
3. Switch ON the power of SKX and call the MIDI template “Pedal KBD”. (P. 112)
4. If you are using the CU-1, set the CONTROL - FOOT DEVICE” at “CU-1”.
(P. 76)
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GETTING READY
TO PLAY
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VA
HOW TO POWER ON
UPPER
PEDAL
LOWER
SWITCH ON
After making the necessary connections, follow the procedures below for powering on
your SKX. Please be sure to adhere to the procedure, to prevent malfunction or damage.
PROCEDURES
1. Before turning the power ON, con rm the [MASTER VOLUME] knob is set to
minimum.
2. Turn the [POWER] (on the rear of SKX) to the “ON”. e Title mode and then the
Play mode are displayed (as illustrated).
NOTE: For protecting the circuits, the SKX is designed not to play immediately at the power on
(about 6 seconds).
3. Turn the power to the connected ampli er etc. “ON”.
4. Play a bit, raising the [MASTER VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume to your
needs.
NOTE: The [MANUAL] button does not sound in the default settings. Pull out the Drawbars or
select any of the FAVORITE [1] to [10] buttons to get sound.
5. Adjust the volume of ampli er etc.
NOTE: To turn “OFF” the power, do the above steps in reverse. (Turn “OFF” the ampli er etc. rst.)
NUMBER NAME
PATC H
BACK UP
e SKX “remembers” the unit’s status immediately before the power is turned o ,
returning the unit to that status upon the next power-on.
e status of the default settings are the same as when the Favorite button [1] is
depressed.
AUTO POWER OFF
e SKX has an “AUTO POWER OFF” feature which will automatically turn the
power on the SKX “OFF” if no keys or buttons are pressed for 30 minutes.
To enable or disable the AUTO POWER OFF function, see “SYSTEM” P. 102.
NOTE: Depending on the status of SKX, while editing, for example, the power may not
turn o , even if the set time of AUTO POWER OFF elapses. So make sure to turn the
“POWER” switch OFF manually, after every use.
RESET TO THE FACTORY SETTINGS
To reset all parameters of SKX to its default settings, do the following:
OPERATION PROCEDURES
1. Switch the [POWER] of SKX o .
2. Holding down the [RECORD] button, switch the [POWER] ON.
3. Keep holding down the button until “Loading Default...” is displayed.
4. When the Play mode is displayed, this operation is completed.
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PLAY WITH THE PATCHES
ere are 100 Patches loaded in memory from the factory, allowing you to immediately
start playing. You can also create 100 Patches of your own.
“USER” AND “ PRESET”
Patches
First
refer
refer
refer
U001
U002
U003
U004
U005
P098
P099
P100
Second
ird
Fourth
Fih
Mezzo Forte
Forte
Fotissimo
Manual
“FAVORITE”
buttons
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1
MANUAL
exclusive
“VALUE”
knob
in PLAY mode
sequential
select
“P” are not rewritable
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There are two domains: “USER” and “PRESET” in SKX’s
Patch memory. You can freely overwrite in the “USER” domain, but you can not do so in the “PRESET” domain as it
contains the factory settings.
“USER” and “PRESET” are indicated by “U” and “P” respectively.
HOW TO CALL A PATCH
Example: Select U041.
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PLAYER
1
① GO TO THE PLAY MODE
Select the PLAY button, to enter PLAY mode.
② SELECT THE PATCH NUMBER
Select the Patch number U041 with the [VALUE] knob. Read
the [PRESET PATCH LIST] (P. 138) in the Appendix for the
Preset Patch details.
Call various Patches to play. When you call Patches, not only
the Drawbar registrations but the e ects such as Leslie, reverb ,
and Extra Voices also change.
NOTE: You can set the types of parameters to call (P. 74 #2 to 10).
NOTE: You can set the FAVORITE buttons to select a Patch with direct
key-in (P. 74 #11)
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REGISTER FAVORITE PATCHES ( FAVORITES)
Patches are selected with the [VALUE] knob. On stage, it is convenient to have your favorite Patches available immediately. Here’s how:
Register PATCHES to FAVORITES
Ex. Register U041 to “3-2”
① SELECT THE PATCH
Select the Patch you want to register (in this example, U041) to
a favorite button as shown on the previous page.
② SELECT THE BANK TO REGISTER
Press
With holding
How to recall FAVORITES
Ex. Call the “3-2”
① SELECT THE BANK
Press
With holding
Press and hold the [MANUAL/BANK] button and select one
of the numbered Favorite buttons corresponds to “BANK” (for
this example, [3]).
NOTE: The Favorite button displays the Bank while the [MANUAL/
BANK] button is holding.
NOTE: It is not necessary if you do not change the Bank.
② SELECT THE NUMBER
Press the Favorite button corresponds to “ BANK” (in this example, [3]) with holding the [MANUAL/BANK] button.
NOTE: The Favorite button displays the Bank while the [MANUAL/
BANK] button is held down.
NOTE: It is not necessary if you do not change the Bank.
③ SELECT THE NUMBER TO REGISTER
With holding
Finally, press the desired Favorite button corresponds to
“NUMBER” (in this example, [2]), holding down the [RECORD] button.
e display will show “Recording Favorite..” for
approximately ½ second, and the selected Favorite button will
blinks momentarily. Your Favorite is stored.
Press
Press the Favorite button “NUMBER” (in this example, 2) you
wish to recall. e Favorite button lights and the corresponding
Patch is called.
BANK and NUMBER
Number
Bank
1
2
3
e “BANK” and “NUMBER” are method of managing number of Favorites e cient. ey are used to be registered like the
above chart according to song or show advance.
1
U011 Born Verse U012 Born Solo U011 Born Verse
U024 MyLife Pf U045 Lucy Org U023 GetBack EP
P061 Classic P062 Slow P063 Contemp.
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Column: RECORD FAVORITES LIKE PRESET BUTTONS
You can record a Favorite Patch with a procedure similar to the Hammond XB/XK
series organs, by holding the [RECORD] button, and pressing the selected favorite
button - after doing the following procedure.
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① LOCATE THE MENU MODE
Press the [MENU/EXIT] button. e Menu mode appears.
Repeat-press the menu button until the “A” menu appears (if
necessary).
② SELECT THE PATCH
④ GO TO THE FAVORITE PAGE
Press the [] button twice. e Favorite page appears.
⑤ SET VALUE TO LOCKED1-10
③ ENTER
Press the [
PATCH option (it will blink).
Press the [ENTER] button to select the
Patch Function mode.
] buttons to select the
Turn the [VALUE] knob and set the value of the item ACCESS
to “LOCKED1-10”.
⑥ RETURN TO THE PLAY MODE
Press the [PLAY] button to Return to the
Play mode.
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USE THE FOOT CONTROLLERS
Expression and sustain are important elements in any performance. Here you’ll learn how
to connect these controllers.
EXPRESSION PEDAL
EXP-50J (optional)
e Expression Pedal controls the overall volume or loudness of
the SKX. Press forward with the front of your foot to increase the
volume and back with your heel to decrease the volume.
NOTE: The performance of the Expression pedal can be tailored in vari-
ous ways. (P. 77)
NOTE: You can control whether or not you want the Extra Voice sections
to receive Expression. (P. 75)
FOOT SWITCH
FS-9H (optional)
DAMPER PEDAL
e Foot Switch can be programmed to various functions. e
default setting is [LESLIE S/F ALTERNATE]. Every press toggles,
the speed of the Leslie e ect to fast or not.
NOTE: For information about how to set the Foot Switch function as-
signment. (P. 76)
The Damper Pedal holds the played notes as same as acoustic
piano.
You can hold the notes during change the chord without interrupt
sound.
NOTE: You can change the part assignment of the Damper Pedal. (P. 76)
VFP1 (optional)
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TRY CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND
In this section you’ll learn how to create your own sound. In this example, the Organ and
Extra Voices are combined (Jazz Organ and Electric Piano).
SELECT [ MANUAL]
First, select the [MANUAL] button (LED lit).
e [MANUAL] button makes all the current top panel set-
tings active, allowing for real-time registration, and the creation
of new Patches.
NOTE: To return to the Patch, press the [MANUAL] button again (LED
o ).
Column: INITIALIZE THE INTERNAL SETTINGS [MANUAL]
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When the [MANUAL] button is “ON”, some parameters
which does not on the panel (e.g. Organ Type) may set at
undesired value. is is the procedure to return them to the
DEFAULT status.
① GO TO THE MENU MODE
Press the [MENU/EXIT] button. e Menu mode appears.
If the display is di erent from the above illustration, select the
[MENU/EXIT] button again.
② LOCATE PAGE E
③ ENTER
Press the [ENTER] button. is brings
up the MANUAL page of the DEFAULT
Function mode.
④ ENTER AGAIN
Press the [ENTER] button. e contents
of MANUAL are initialized.
Press the [] button 4 times reaching Page E. e DEFAULT
entry is blinking.
⑤ RETURN TO THE PLAY MODE
Press the [PLAY] button to return to the Play mode.
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SWITCH THE ORGAN SECTION ON
PULL OUT DRAWBARS
In this example, make sounds to begin with the Organ Section.
e ON buttons switches sounds or does not at each part for
the Organ Section.
NOTE: What is a “PART”? (P. 32)
Switch the [UPPER ON] button “ON”. e UPPER part of
the Organ Section will sound.
NOTE: You can set that the Extra Voice Section turns o automati-
cally by the Organ Section is switched on. (P. 79)
Next, set the [ORGAN VOLUME] knob. It adjusts the overall
volume for the Organ Section. Set this knob in the center position at this time.
Pull out Upper Drawbars to your taste. You can monitor your
selections easily while playing the keyboard.
e Drawbars make the fundamental organ sound of SKX. e
tone changes depending on how far the Drawbars are pulled
out.
e volume of each sound becomes maximum when the Drawbar is fully pulled out, and null when fully pushed back. e
drawbars are arranged so that the pitch grows higher from left
to right.
For this example, pull the rst three Drawbars out all the way as
shown in the illustrated on the left 16´, 5 ⅓ ´ and 8´.
NOTE: You can change the sound character of the Drawbars. (P. 72)
NOTE: The present registration is displayed in the Play mode. (P. 63)
ADD THE TOUCH-RESPONSE PERCUSSION
Hammond’s Touch-Response Percussion adds a distinctive attack to the Tone Wheel/Drawbar tones. is Percussion is not
like a drum or cymbal, but closer to an xylophone or marimba.
[PERCUSSION] is available only on the UPPER part.
To enable the Percussion, turn the [ON] button “ON”.
e [SOFT] button reduces the volume of the Percussion voice
and [FAST] button quickens the decay of the Percussion voice.
ere are two choices of pitch for Percussion. One sounds an
octave above the note played (“Second”), and another sounds
a “twelfth” above. (“ ird”) - When the [THIRD] light is o
“Second” is selected.
For this example turn all of the Percussion buttons “ON”
([ON], [SOFT], [FAST], [THIRD]).
NOTE: You can ne-tune the Percussion parameters to your taste. (P.
80)
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VIBRATO & CHORUS
Adding a richness to the sound by changing pitch slightly with periodically.
[UPPER], [LOWER] buttons
Switches the Vibrato & Chorus e ect ON/OFF. When “ON” the light illuminates.
NOTE: You can adjust the Vibrato & Chorus e ect to your liking. (P. 81)
For this example, switch ON the [UPPER] button.
LESLIE
e LESLIE e ect is the famous “Moving and Swirling” sound provided by rotating
horns and speakers, but executed here in the Digital realm.
[FAST] button
is button toggles the mode of the Rotor to fast or not. When the light is “ON”, it
is FAST, and when “OFF”, not.
[STOP] button
is button sets the mode when the [FAST] button is o . When the light is “ON”, it
is STOP, and when “OFF”, it is SLOW.
[BYPASS] button
To engage the Leslie e ect, press the [BYPASS] button turning the light “OFF”.
NOTE: These controls perform the same functions when a Physical Leslie is connected via the
11 pin socket.
NOTE: You can ne-tune the parameters of the Digital Leslie e ect etc. (P. 82)
For this example, let’s set the status of all lights “OFF”.
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OVERDRIVE
MULTI-EFFECTS
e Overdrive section adds warmth at low settings, and “grit” or distortion at higher.
[ON] button
Toggles the Overdrive “OFF” and “ON” (when on the light is illuminated).
[AMOUNT] knob
Adjusts the amount of Overdrive. e amount increases as you rotate the knob clockwise.
In this example, the Overdrive is not used. e Button light should be “OFF”.
Adjusts the amount of the selected Multi-e ect to be applied to the Organ section.
e default settings: at “Tremolo”.
[ON] button
Toggles the Multi-E ects “OFF” and “ON” (when on the light is illuminated).
[AMOUNT] knob
Adjusts the amount of Multi-E ect to be applied. e amount increases as you rotate
the knob clockwise.
In this example, the Multi-E ects are not used. e Button light should be “OFF”.
Getting Ready To Play
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ALLOCATING THE EXTRA VOICES
Choose which parts will play the Extra Voices.
[UPPER ON] button
e Extra Voices play on the UPPER part.
MIX
BALANCE
EXV1 EXV2
[LOWER ON] button
e Extra Voices play on the LOWER part.
ere are two Extra Voice sections. You can assign these either for Upper or Lower
parts.
For this example, switch the [UPPER ON] button for EXTRA VOICE 1 at “ON”.
NOTE: You can set that the Organ Voice Section turns “OFF” automatically by the Extra Voice
Section is switched “ON”. (P. 79)
SELECT AN INSTRUMENT
To choose the Extra Voice instruments, press the desired Voice
Group button on the top panel, then select your speci c instrument in the display.
Select the “EPiano Rd2” as follows.
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2
① SELECT A VOICE GROUP
Press the [E.PIANO] button.
An instrument what used previously in the selected voice group
will selected automatically.
② SELECT AN INSTRUMENT
Select “EPiano Rd2” with the [VALUE] knob.
Now the “EPiano Rd2” is ready to play.
Column: To select the other group (e.g.“Wind”)
e voice group “Wind” is hidden behind the [OTHER] button. To select this;
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2
1. Press the [OTHER] button.
2. Locate the cursor at voice group with the [] button.
3. Select the “Wind” with the [VALUE] knob.
4. Locate the cursor at instrument with the [] button.
or, Press the [OTHER] button several times after step 1.
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ADJUST THE VOLUME BALANCE
To achieve your desired blend of Organ and Extra Voice (In this example the E.
Piano), adjust the Extra Voice volume knob accordingly.
e [VOLUME] knob adjusts entire volume of the Extra Voice sections.
e [BALANCE] knob adjusts the volume balance between Extra Voice sections 1
and 2.
MIX
BALANCE
EXV1 EXV2
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