Hammond SKX User Manual

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Model:
Skx
Owner’s Manual
 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 ad-
vantage of the many features of your SKX, and please retain it for future
reference.
STAGE KEYBOARD
PLAYER
MIX
BALANCE
EXV1 EXV2

Hammond SKX Specifications

General

Manuals	2
Drawbars	9 per manual
Power Supply	AC Adapter
Effects	Chorus, Vibrato, Reverb
Connectivity	USB, MIDI, Audio Out, Headphones, Expression Pedal
Keyboard	61 keys (waterfall style)
Piano/Ensemble Section	Pianos, Strings, Brass
Display	LCD
Touch Sensitivity	Adjustable

Summary

Introduction to Hammond SKX

Important Safety Instructions

Essential safety guidelines for operating the Hammond SKX keyboard.

Important Preliminary Information

Crucial preliminary information and precautions before using the unit.

Main Features of the Hammond SKX

Authentic Hammond Drawbar Organ

Hook-Up Guide for SKX

Basic Hook-Up Procedures

Step-by-step guide for connecting audio cables and accessories.

Connecting a Leslie Speaker

Setting Up the SKX

Organ Section Configuration

Detailed explanation of organ types, drawbars, and their parameters.

Operating the Organ Section

Setting Parameters on SKX

Drawbar Parameter Settings

Adjusting manual drawbar parameters for the organ section.

Extra Voice Parameter Configuration

Configuring volume, zones, and instrument selection for extra voices.

Leslie Parameter Settings

Detailed settings for the Leslie effect, including cabinet and rotor parameters.

Pipe Stop Parameter Editing

MIDI Operations and Settings

Understanding MIDI

Using an External Sequencer

Zone Configuration for MIDI

Assigning keyboard ranges and MIDI parameters for external control.

Saving and Managing SKX Setups

Working with Setups

Procedures for saving and loading instrument setups to/from a USB drive.

Working with Patches

Saving and loading user-created patches to and from a USB flash drive.

Custom Tone Wheel File Management

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting Guide

Common issues and their solutions for the Hammond SKX.