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Hammond XK-2 User Manual

Hammond XK-2
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DRAWBAR KEYBOARD
Quick Features Guide
HAMMOND SUZUKI, LTD.
Hamamatsu, Japan

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Hammond XK-2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHammond
ModelXK-2
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Important - Read This First

Introduction

Initial Hook-Up Procedures

Details power, audio, and Leslie speaker connections for initial setup.

External Device Connections

Explains connections for foot switches, expression pedals, and MIDI.

Basic Controls

Core Controls Overview

Describes power switch, display, touch buttons, and rotary controls.

Rotary Control Functions

Details master volume, reverb, overdrive, bass/treble, and pitch/modulation wheels.

Information Center Display

Play Mode Displays

Explains graphic and numeric displays in Play Mode.

Menu Mode and Parameters

Editing and Parameter Types

Covers accessing menus, editing parameters, and differentiating Preset/Global.

Drawbar Select Buttons

Manual and Pedal Drawbar Selection

Explains how to use drawbar select buttons for different manuals.

Drawbar Registration

Viewing Drawbar Settings

Details how to check drawbar settings for Upper, Lower, and Pedal.

Drawbars

Sound Groups and Color Classifications

Explains drawbar groupings by pitch and color, including tone families.

Drawbar Tone Family Patterns

Shows specific drawbar settings for Flute, Reed, Diapason, and String tone families.

Drawbar Volume Control

Adjusting Drawbar Volume Levels

Sets individual drawbar volumes for Upper, Lower, and Pedal manuals.

Drawbar Attack Settings

Key Click Volume Adjustment

Adjusts key attack personality and click volume.

Drawbar Sustain Control

Adjusting Sustain Length

Sets the duration of lingering tones after key release.

Drawbar Voice Mode

Selecting Voicing Types

Chooses the overall sound character (B3-Type, Mellow, Brite).

Drawbar Fold Back Settings

Adjusting Foldback Limits

Configures low and high note ranges for drawbar foldback.

Percussion Features

Percussion Touch Button Functions

Explains percussion pitch and decay controls via touch buttons.

Percussion Decay Adjustments

Slow and Fast Decay Settings

Covers Slow Decay and Fast Decay parameter adjustments.

Percussion Level Controls

Normal and Soft Level Settings

Covers Normal Level and Soft Level parameter adjustments.

Percussion Response Features

Touch Response and Velocity Sensitivity

Covers Percussion Touch and Velocity Sensitivity settings.

Percussion Drawbar Control

Drawbar Cancel and Level Adjustment

Covers Drawbar Cancel and Drawbar Level settings.

Percussion Key Tracking

Key Tracking ON/OFF

Covers Percussion Key Tracking ON/OFF setting.

EFFECTS

Vibrato and Chorus Effects

Covers Vibrato and Chorus controls and their touch buttons.

Vibrato/Chorus Speed Settings

Covers speed settings for vibrato and chorus.

Leslie Effect

Leslie Touch Button Controls

Covers ON, FAST, BRAKE touch button functions.

Leslie Parameter and Preset Management

Covers Leslie parameter settings and preset management.

Leslie Rotor Speed and Time Adjustments

Covers Slow Speed, Fast Speed, Rise Time, Fall Time, Brake Time.

Leslie Volume, Microphone, and Percussion Settings

Covers Volume Balance, Microphone Setting, and Percussion Setting.

Using External Leslie Speakers

Leslie Rotor Speed Options

Explains manual Leslie rotor speed settings (Slow, OFF, Fast).

Reverb Effect

Reverb Mode and Level Settings

Covers Reverb Mode selection and Reverb Level adjustment.

Overdrive Effect

Overdrive Level Adjustment

Adjusts the amount of overdrive sound effect.

Treble Level Adjustment

Adjusting Treble Tone Brightness

Controls the overall brightness of the XK-2 sound.

Oscillator Phase Control

Phase Control ON/OFF Settings

Adjusts sound by altering phase relationship between notes.

Presets

Preset Navigation and Cancel Mode

Explains navigating presets and entering cancel mode.

Preset Bank Management and Recording

Covers Preset Banks and Recording Your Own Presets.

MIDI Operations

MIDI Connections and Applications

Covers MIDI IN/OUT/THRU and typical application diagrams.

MIDI Channel and Control Settings

Covers various MIDI settings like channels, program change, local control, and more.

External Zones Configuration

Covers External Zones settings for MIDI control.

MIDI Implementation Reference

Provides MIDI implementation charts and data tables.

Advanced Features: Bend Length

Bend Length Adjustment

Assigns the range of the pitch bend wheel for internal organ sounds.

Advanced Features: Modulation Mode

Modulation Mode Assignment

Assigns the internal function controlled by the modulation wheel.

Advanced Features: Organ Zone Key Map

Organ Zone Key Map Setup

Sets the low and high note ranges for internal organ zones.

Tuning: Master Tune Adjustment

Setting Master Tuning Pitch

Changes the overall tuning pitch (frequency) of the instrument.

Tuning: Tune Mode Selection

Choosing Temperament Type

Selects the instrument's tuning temperament (Equal or B-3 Pitch).

Tuning: Transpose Function

Shifting Musical Key

Shifts the musical key of the entire instrument up or down.

Foot Switch: Functionality

Selecting Foot Switch Functions

Assigns specific functions (Leslie, Damper, Presets) to the foot switch.

Foot Switch Press and Mode Selection

Covers Press ON/OFF and Alternate/Momentary modes.

Utility Features: Memory Dump

Memory Dump - All Data

Saves and retrieves all XK-2 parameters to/from a MIDI data recorder.

Memory Dump - Current Settings

Sends current registration to sequencer for playback.

Utility Features: Preset Copy and Restore

Preset Copy Functionality

Copies the contents of one preset to another preset location.

Preset Restore to Default Settings

Restores a selected preset to its original factory default settings.

System Reset: Procedures

Full and Quick Reset Procedures

Covers full factory reset and a quick reset method.

Utility Features: Expression Monitor Display

Expression Monitor Display

Displays current expression pedal position or incoming MIDI expression data.

Utility Features: Demo Songs Playback

Demo Songs Playback

Plays musical examples to demonstrate XK-2 sound capabilities.

Appendices: System Parameter List

System Parameter Details

Lists all system parameters, their functions, and default settings.

Leslie Parameter (NRPN) List

Lists Leslie parameters with their corresponding NRPN codes and data.

Preset Parameter (NRPN) List

Lists preset parameters with their corresponding NRPN codes and data.

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