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General| Type | Stage Keyboard |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | 61 |
| MIDI | Yes |
| Keyboard | Waterfall-style, semi-weighted |
| Polyphony | 128 |
| Organ Section | Tonewheel Organ with 9 drawbars |
| Piano Section | Grand Pianos, Electric Pianos, Clavinet |
| Ensemble Section | Strings, Brass, Choir |
| Effects | Reverb, Delay |
| Display | LCD |
| Connectivity | MIDI In/Out, 1/4" Audio Outputs |
| USB | Yes |
| Audio Outputs | 2 x 1/4" TRS |
| Pedal Inputs | Expression Pedal, Foot Switch, Damper Pedal |
| Power Supply | AC Adapter |
Congratulates the user on their choice of Hammond Stage Keyboard and highlights its features.
Provides warnings about electrical safety, proper usage, and environmental considerations.
Details important precautions to prevent damage, injury, or malfunction during use.
Advises on supervision for children and general handling precautions.
Advises on proper power supply usage and potential interference.
Discusses optimal placement to avoid interference, heat, and physical damage.
Provides instructions for cleaning and maintaining the instrument's exterior.
Offers extra advice on handling, data backup, and transportation.
Addresses issues with buttons, keys, and power cycling for troubleshooting.
Provides solutions for situations where no sound is produced when keys are pressed.
Offers troubleshooting steps for missing notes or mono hook-up issues.
Addresses problems with Manual Bass not sounding or split/manual bass functions.
Solves problems related to expression control and foot switch malfunctions.
Troubleshoots MIDI input settings, manual bass, and display lock problems.
Explains potential causes for sound interruption when patches are called.
Highlights the extensive library of essential keyboard voices available.
Emphasizes the genuine Hammond drawbar organ sound with Virtual Tone Wheels.
Details the inclusion of high-quality pianos, and wind voices.
Explains the integrated digital Leslie and Chorus-Vibrato effects.
Covers the availability of digital multi-effects and a master equalizer.
Notes the built-in MP3 player for practice and accompaniment.
Mentions the capability to be used as a master keyboard via External Zones.
Describes the user-defined patches and quick-call favorite patches.
Highlights the USB port for PC access and file storage.
Mentions the portability and ease of setup due to its size.
Identifies and explains the controls and features on the top panel of the instrument.
Details the buttons and knobs for controlling various functions and modes.
Explains controls for allocating voices, volume, and group selection.
Details controls for Overdrive and Multi-Effects for the organ section.
Explains controls for Overdrive and Multi-Effects for the Extra Voice section.
Describes the Bass, Mid Frequency, Mid Gain, and Treble knobs for tone adjustment.
Identifies and explains all the input and output jacks on the rear panel.
Details the types of keyboards and their specifications (keys, sensitivity).
Lists the accessories that come with the instrument, like the AC adapter.
Illustrates and explains the basic connections for speakers, pedals, and power.
Details how to connect a Leslie speaker, including 8-pin and MIDI connections.
Explains how to connect an external MIDI keyboard and pedalboard to the SK1.
Describes setting up the SK1 for organ and piano using an external controller.
Details connecting a MIDI pedalboard to the SK2 and using the CU-1 switch.
Provides step-by-step instructions for safely powering on the SK1/SK2.
Explains how the instrument remembers its status upon power-off.
Guides the user on how to restore the instrument to its default factory settings.
Introduces the concept of patches and how to use them for immediate play.
Differentiates between user-writable and factory preset patches.
Provides instructions on how to select and load a patch using the VALUE knob.
Explains how to assign favorite patches to dedicated buttons for quick access.
Details how to recall saved favorite patches by pressing the favorite buttons.
Describes a procedure to record favorite patches similar to preset buttons.
Explains how the Expression Pedal controls volume and its parameter adjustments.
Details the programmable functions of the foot switch and its assignment.
Describes the function of the Bass, Mid Frequency, Mid Gain, and Treble knobs.
Explains how to activate Manual mode for real-time registration and patch creation.
Details the procedure to reset internal settings to their default state.
Guides on selecting the Upper part to control drawbars for the organ section.
Explains how to pull out drawbars to shape the fundamental organ sound.
Details how to use percussion for crisp attack unique to Hammond organs.
Explains how to add Vibrato & Chorus, Leslie, Overdrive, and Multi-Effects.
Describes how to assign Extra Voices to the Upper or Lower parts, or use the Solo function.
Guides on choosing specific instruments from voice groups for Extra Voices.
Explains how to balance the volume between Organ and Extra Voices.
Details how to add Multi-Effects and Reverb to the Extra Voice section.
Explains the common Reverb effect for both Organ and Extra Voice sections.
Defines 'Parts' in the context of the keyboard (Upper, Lower, Pedal) and their sounds.
Explains the SK1's split function to divide the keyboard into Upper and Lower parts.
Details the Manual Bass function for playing pedal sounds with the keyboard.
Describes coupling the Lower part to the pedalboard on the SK2.
Explains the Pedal Sustain effect for smooth decay, similar to a string bass.
Guides on how to record current settings into a patch, including naming.
Explains how to lock the display to prevent accidental changes while playing.
Provides a visual overview of the instrument's sound generation and processing architecture.
Explains the components of the organ section: Tone-Wheels, Keys, Drawbars, Effects.
Details the Extra Voice section's sound engine and available effects.
Describes how the Master Equalizer tailors the overall tonal profile.
Explains the different organ types: Tone-Wheels, Transistor, and Pipe.
Provides an example of switching the manual part to the 'Pipe' organ type.
Explains the function and adjustment of drawbars for basic Hammond sounds.
Details the drawbars and their functions for Upper/Lower parts.
Explains the use of drawbars specifically for the pedalboard bass line.
Lists typical drawbar combinations grouped into four patterns for different sound families.
Presents common drawbar registrations for Jazz, Bluesy, Groovy & Funky, and Max Power styles.
Explains the unique drawbar arrangement and function for the Vx organ type.
Details the drawbar operation for the Farf organ type, which uses drawbars instead of tablets.
Explains how drawbars register pipe organ stops for Upper, Lower, and Pedal parts.
Explains how to assign drawbar settings to the Upper, Lower, and Pedal parts.
Details how to synchronize physical drawbar settings with stored registrations.
Explains the [SECOND], [THIRD], [FAST], and [SOFT] buttons for percussion.
Describes the interaction between percussion and the 1' drawbar.
Details the [UPPER], [LOWER], [V1/C1], [V2/C2], and [CHORUS] buttons for effects.
Explains the [OVERDRIVE ON] button and [OVERDRIVE AMOUNT] knob.
Explains the [FAST], [STOP], and [BYPASS] buttons for controlling the Leslie effect.
Provides background on the Leslie speaker's invention and sound characteristics.
Explains channel settings for connecting external Leslie speakers.
Guides on recording custom Leslie cabinet settings to memory.
Details the [EFFECT ON] button and [EFFECT AMOUNT] knob for multi-effects.
Explains the [REVERB ON] button and [REVERB DEPTH] knob for reverb effects.
Explains how the [P. SUS] button engages pedal sustain for smooth decay.
Details how the [M. BASS] button engages the manual bass feature.
Explains the split function for the SK1 keyboard.
Details how to shift octaves for the Upper and Lower parts.
Explains the [LOWER to PEDAL] function for the SK2.
Explains how to use the [TRANSPOSE] button to change the key signature.
Describes how to assign Extra Voices to parts and use the Solo function.
Mentions the available sounds and the expandable library.
Details the [EFFECT ON] button and [EFFECT AMOUNT] knob for Extra Voice multi-effects.
Explains the [REVERB ON] button and [REVERB DEPTH] knob for Extra Voice reverb.
Explains the user and preset patch domains and their characteristics.
Discusses options for loading drawbar registrations and other parameters into patches.
Guides on naming the current setting before recording it as a patch.
Details the process of recording current settings into a patch memory.
Outlines what can be done on the control panel, including editing parameters.
Explains how to use the Play mode for basic operations and display reading.
Details how to navigate and use the Menu mode for accessing functions.
Lists the contents of each menu page (A-F) and their corresponding functions.
Explains how to navigate and operate in Function mode for detailed control.
Details how top panel buttons can be used for quick access to function menus.
Explains how to assign frequently used function pages to the [CONTROL] button.
Provides a step-by-step example of adjusting percussion decay time.
Guides on changing parameter values and returning to Play mode.
Explains when and how to record parameter changes into a patch.
Details parameters for setting drawbar sound for manual parts.
Explains selecting organ types like BType1, BType2, Mellow, Vx, Farf, Pipe.
Describes parameters for Attack Level, Release Level, and Low Pass Filter for key clicks.
Explains the foldback feature for drawbars on lower and higher octaves.
Covers setting organ volume and octave/range for Upper and Lower parts.
Details octave and range settings for the Lower zone.
Covers organ type, attack, decay, sustain, velocity, key mode, and zone for pedal part.
Explains naming patches and selecting which parameters to load.
Details how to associate patches with favorite buttons for quick recall.
Covers octave, low/high range, voice group, and instrument selection.
Explains controls for Extra Voice volume, velocity response, and expression.
Details foot switch connections, tip mode functions, and assignments.
Explains the Glide function and the Spring Reverb effect.
Describes how to set delay time using the foot switch.
Covers expression source, monitor, levels, limits, gain, and curve settings.
Details the range and time settings for the glide effect.
Explains how to assign the damper function to different instrument parts.
Details assigning extra functions to the octave buttons.
Configures display timeout, shortcut waiting, and pop-up intervals.
Adjusts keyboard velocity offset and sounding point for note playback.
Details settings for level, decay, touch, velocity, key track, and drawbar cancel.
Explains settings for rate, tremolo, emphasis, mix, pedal, and depth.
Describes selecting the virtual Leslie cabinet number for patches.
Details settings for cabinet name, amplifier type, and speaker type.
Covers slow/fast speeds, rise/fall/brake times for horn and bass rotors.
Details horn and bass rotor levels, horn character, and microphone angle/distance.
Explains selecting virtual Tone-Wheel sets like BType1, BType2, and Mellow.
Details selecting and naming custom Tone-Wheel sets.
Guides on selecting and adjusting parameters for individual wheels.
Covers setting volume, cutoff frequencies (LPF/HPF), and resonance for wheels.
Provides the procedure for recording custom Tone-Wheel parameters.
Details selecting and adjusting the volume for individual pipe stops.
Explains detuning pipe pitch and setting chiff noise for notes.
Covers adjusting cutoff frequency and pan direction for pipes.
Describes settings for pipe arrangement (FIX, L-R, PYR, INV) and pan/output modes.
Details overdrive drive, expression, and preamp settings for the organ.
Explains selecting and adjusting multi-effects for the organ section.
Covers tremolo waveform, rate, and depth settings.
Details auto pan waveform, rate, and depth settings.
Explains Wah-Wah source, sensitivity, resonance, waveform, rate, and frequency.
Details ring modulator source, frequency, mix, waveform, rate, and depth settings.
Covers phaser rate, depth, resonance, manual frequency, mix, and HPF settings.
Explains flanger rate, depth, resonance, delay, mix, and HPF settings.
Details chorus rate, depth, resonance, delay, mix, and phase settings.
Explains delay type, time, feedback, and mix settings.
Details overdrive switch, drive, expression, and preamp for Extra Voice.
Explains the effect type and other parameters for Extra Voice multi-effects.
Describes the simulated B-3 Tone Control for the organ section.
Details gain and frequency parameters for Bass, Middle, and Treble.
Explains the effective use of the mid frequency and turnover frequency settings.
Covers reverb depth, type, time, and delay feedback settings.
Explains how to adjust the master tuning of the entire keyboard.
Details how to initialize Manual, Patch, Global, Leslie, Custom Tone-Wheels, Library, or all settings.
Sets the audio output mode to Stereo or Mono.
Displays version information for various system components.
Explains what MIDI is and its role in musical instrument communication.
Identifies MIDI jacks and outlines what the keyboard can do with MIDI.
Explains MIDI channels and main message types (Note On/Off, Program Change, Control Change).
Details System Exclusive messages for data transmission between compatible equipment.
Illustrates the MIDI structure, including Keyboard Channels and External Zone Channels.
Describes how keyboard channels transmit playing information for Upper, Lower, and Pedal parts.
Details the use of External Zone channels for controlling external MIDI equipment.
Explains how expanded keyboards interact with MIDI channels and external zones.
Visual map showing the MIDI structure for Sk2 and Sk1, including keyboard extended functions.
Guides on recording and playback using an external sequencer or computer.
Explains controlling external MIDI sound modules with the keyboard.
Covers manual bass mode, limit, split point, and octave settings for internal zones.
Details switch, MIDI channel, and keyboard allocation for external zones.
Explains how to set bank select and program change for external MIDI equipment.
Covers octave, volume, pan, and velocity settings for zones.
Details expression range, control number, and damper message settings.
Explains how to reset MIDI system issues using Panic Function.
Introduces MIDI templates for recalling common MIDI setups.
Covers MIDI IN function, local control, NRPN, Leslie, Program Change, Drawbar Reg, External Zone.
Explains device ID, receiving dumps, and temporary/all dumps.
Details transmit and receive channel settings for Upper, Lower, and Pedal parts.
Explains how to save instrument settings to a USB flash drive.
Details what can be done with the USB drive, including file types and folder structure.
Provides information on compatible USB flash drives.
Guides on formatting or initializing a USB flash drive for the instrument.
Details the procedure for saving setup files, including selecting file type and naming.
Explains how to rename saved setup files.
Lists the parameters that are saved in setup and whole files.
Guides on loading setup files from a USB flash drive.
Details how to delete setup files from a USB flash drive.
Explains how to save patch files to a USB flash drive.
Guides on loading patch files from a USB flash drive.
Details how to delete patch files from a USB flash drive.
Explains how to save custom Tone-Wheel files to a USB flash drive.
Guides on loading custom Tone-Wheel files from a USB flash drive.
Details how to delete custom Tone-Wheel files from a USB flash drive.
Covers file types, folder structure, and display names for music playback.
Guides on playing, pausing, and adjusting the volume of audio files.
Explains how to select playback modes like ALL, ONE, and SHUF.
Explains what the voice library is and how to register new voices via USB.
Details file types and the required folder structure for voice libraries.
Discusses recording library settings into patches and saving setups.
Provides steps for loading voice libraries from a USB flash drive.
Guides on deleting specific voice libraries to free up space.
Explains how to delete all existing voice libraries for a fresh setup.
Lists all available Extra Voice instruments, their group, number, and description.
Continues the list of Extra Voice instruments, including wind, other, and library categories.
Provides MIDI template configurations for SK1, SK1-73, and SK1-88 models.
Lists MIDI template configurations specifically for the SK2 model.
Details MIDI channel voice messages like Note Off, Note On, and Velocity.
Explains MIDI control change, program change, channel mode, and system exclusive messages.
Provides data lists for drawbar levels and registration for Upper/Lower and Pedal parts.
Lists drawbar data for Upper, Lower, and Pedal parts with control numbers.
Details system exclusive message formats for memory dumps and mode settings.
Lists global parameters for Tuning and Expression controls.
Details global parameters for Foot Switch and Panel Switch assignments.
Covers global parameters for patch loading and master equalizer settings.
Lists patch parameters for the internal zone, including manual bass and split.
Details patch parameters for external zones, covering MIDI channel, allocation, and program changes.
Lists patch parameters specific to the Extra Voice section, including volume, velocity, and expression.
Lists patch parameters for percussion, including level, decay, touch, and velocity.
Details patch parameters for organ type, key click, foldback, and drawbar registrations.
Lists patch parameters for the pedal section, including tonewheel set and attack.
Details patch parameters for Leslie bypass, fast, stop, cabinet, vibrato, and chorus effects.
Lists patch parameters for overdrive and multi-effects.
Details patch parameters for equalizer and reverb settings.
Covers Leslie cabinet name, slow/fast speeds, rise/fall/brake times, and levels.
Details horn character and microphone angle/distance settings for Leslie.
Lists system parameters for MIDI, local control, and transmit channels.
Covers system parameters for music player modes and Leslie channel selection.
Describes custom Tone-Wheel types like Real B-3, 80's Clean, Noisy, and Mellow.
Details MIDI implementation for basic channel, mode, note, velocity, and control change messages.
Covers system common, real-time, and auxiliary MIDI messages.
Summarizes MIDI channel support for Note, Modulation, Volume, and other messages.
Provides a comprehensive list of factory preset patches categorized by style.
Lists specifications for the sound generator and keyboard types.
Details specifications for harmonic drawbars, voicing, and touch response percussion.
Covers specifications for extra voices, effects, controllers, and display.
Lists specifications for MIDI, connections, accessories, dimensions, and weight.
Provides contact information for support in the US, Europe, and other countries.
