Hammond SK1-73 & SK1-88

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PIPE ORGAN DIVISION:

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The compact Sk series has a mammoth heart, with the inclusion of 32 Digital Ranks of Classical (Church) Pipe Organ derived from our Flagship 935 Church Organ. The Pipe Organ division uses the Drawbars as Drawknobs to select the stops you choose. Now you can take this majestic sound wherever you desire, whether it is to accompany Worship, Perform Classical Organ Literature, or Practice with Headphones in your Dormitory Room.

Progressive Rock groups have relied on the sounds of Classical Pipe Organs, and have had to compromise with the few inflexible samples contained in Synthesizers and Samplers, but now the sky is the limit with a Classical Pipe Organ that can be registered in the traditional manner. As is customary with Hammond, each rank of pipes may be voiced independently to the user's specification, and stored for instant recall.

ORGAN DIVISION DSP AND OTHER FEATURES:

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The Drawbar and Combo Organ Divisions have a number of effects that may be applied. 4 different types of Overdrive, Phase, Flange, Chorus (Stomp Pedal Style-separate from Hammond Chorus), Auto Pan, Ring Modulator, Wah-Wah, Delay and Tremolo. A 3-band EQ is available with Shelf Lo and Hi with sweepable Mid control.

EXTRAVOICE PIANOS/CLAV/HARPSICHORD:

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Even at Hammond, we realize that Musicians don't live on Organ alone. There is a set of keyboard sounds that is basic to every genre of music, centered mostly on the Piano, acoustic and electric. Our goal in designing the SK series was to create a foundation instrument providing the basic building blocks of a comprehensive keyboard rig, and that meant a serious Piano voice.

Acoustic Grand Piano

Our engineers meticulously developed the SK's Acoustic Grand Piano with the target being the Yamaha C7 Grand, perhaps the most widely admired Acoustic Piano in the World. It was engineered to respond to every nuance a player could ask of it, through all styles of music.

It also had to have a comfortable playing feel in sight of the SK's Waterfall Keyboard which is a hallmark of Hammond Organs, and make an instant transition between "Organ Feel" and "Piano Feel" should the player make such a program change. One touch of the keyboard confirms and verifies the research and development that went into it. It's one of the best sounding and playing Pianos anywhere-with a genuine Hammond Organ a switch press away.

Electric Pianos

After the Acoustic Grand, the next essentials are a pair of instruments that also have found their way into most every corner of music, the Rhodes and Wurlitzer Electric Pianos. These electromechanical instruments are great as rhythm voices, but are equally hot in the solo spotlight. Especially adaptable for many DSP effects, these two voices are tonal chameleons.

If you can't find something to play in a song, chances are a Rhodes or Wurlitzer will fill the void. The SK features two variations of the Rhodes voice recalling their "Stage" and "Suitcase" models. Your playing velocity will reveal the depth of Hammond's engineering, as greater velocity will call the various "artifacts" and noises that come with this electromechanical instrument.

The Wurlitzer Electric Piano used vibrating metal "reeds" in place of the "tines" used by the Rhodes. The Wurlitzer was lighter in weight and sound than the Rhodes, but only until the Amps were cranked up, then the Wurlitzer became a rock/funk/blues beast. All flavors of the Wurlitzer are available in the SK series.

It is difficult now to think of a time when Digital Pianos were not widespread, but it wasn't long ago if you wanted the sound of a Piano, you either had to move one (insanity for a small band), or hope the venue had one (and it was well enough in tune…). In the late 70's and 80's, Yamaha came to the rescue with their ubiquitous CP-70 Electric Grand.

Not quite a "real" Piano, but close enough; it became an iconic sound in and of itself. The SK has captured this sound perfectly for your use. The other dominant keyboard sound in the 80's was the "FM piano", used in so many ballads and R&B songs. It, too is at your fingertips in the SK's palette.

Clavs

Hohner's Clavinet was essentially a solid body guitar played with a keyboard. It was a European curiosity for many years until artists like Stevie Wonder and Billy Preston got hold of it and made keyboard history. Funk, R&B and Disco were practically defined by its sound, most often heard with Phaser or AutoWah, usually both.

Nearly every modern keyboard has a "Clav" stop, but few offer all the pickup positions and the wide range of sounds they cover. The SK has all the combinations along with a CryBaby Wah model that morphs any volume pedal attached into a Wah Pedal.

Harpsichord

The Harpsichord may not be a first call Rock and Roll or Jazz instrument, but is an important part of many other genres. Like most of the Keyboards contained in the SK, you are able to register the SK's Harpsichord traditionally, with a Lute stop available.

Use An External MIDI Keyboard

You can hook up an external MIDI keyboard to the SK, such as a weighted 88-keys controller, assigning all the Pianos, etc, to that keyboard and maintain the SK's keyboard as a dedicated Organ. This gives you a full keyboard rig that is very mobile, yet complete.

EXTRAVOICE ACCORDION:

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Like the Hammond Organ, the Accordion is an instrument found in many genres, with few modern keyboards accurately delivering the voice. The SK features the entire range of a Suzuki 120 Accordion, with spot-on accurate and authentic registration capability. The unique symbols for Accordion registration appear in the display window, and a Musette setting is available as well.

EXTRAVOICE ORCHESTRAL & SYNTH:

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The SK is designed to be a comprehensive foundation keyboard, providing the "meat and potatoes" for any performance, but Hammond adds a selection of Orchestral and Synth Instruments for added versatility. Trumpet, Trombone, both also with Mute, Flute, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Sax are offered in solo and ensemble voicings. Glockenspiel and Vibraphone voices are also on the menu.

String Synth and Synth

A selection of String Synth and Traditional Synth voices are available on the SK. Like all of the SK's Extravoices, they may be played solo or in combination with any of the Drawbar, Pipe or Combo Organ tones.

Prochord

Hammond's exclusive Prochord feature is added to a number of sounds, on the SK series. With it, you play a chord on lower keyboard (with the keyboard split function engaged on the SK1/SK1-73/SK1-88, and on the actual lower keyboard of the SK2) and by playing a single note on the upper keyboard, you will hear complex harmonic voicings based on the chord that you are playing.

With this feature, you can instantly produce a foolproof, professional sounding "horn section", or other unique arrangements. This is not an "auto play" feature you might find on non-pro instruments, but a powerful tool that can add great color to your playing.

EXTRAVOICE DOWNLOADABLE LIBRARY:

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The SK's voice capability will continue to grow, at no extra cost to you. Library voices may be downloaded from the Hammond Website free of charge, and easily installed in your SK. New voices will regularly be added to the website. Please refer to the Library section of this website for the list of Library voices available.

EXTRAVOICE DSP AND OTHER FEATURES:

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The Extravoice division has a DSP independent from the Organ division. 4 different types of Overdrive, Phase, Flange, Chorus, Auto Pan, Ring Modulator, Wah-Wah, Delay and Tremolo. A 3-band EQ is available with Shelf Lo and Hi with sweepable Mid control.

PRESET, FAVORITES AND BACKUP:

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The SK series has 100 Factory ROM Presets and 100 User-adjustable Presets. A Manual button on the control panel renders the entire control panel current. The ten buttons in the center of the control panel are assignable to any of the 200 presets for instant recall of your favorites. The same panel may be switched to a numeric input pad for direct selection of presets. The entire SK setup may be saved to a common USB "Thumb Drive" for backup or restoration.

MIDI CONTROLLER:

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Up to 3 external MIDI zones may be controlled by the SK, with all settings saved as a preset. You can play these external zones with or without the SK voices sounding.

OTHER FEATURES:

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The SK has an onboard Music Player that reads MP3 or WAV files stored on an attached USB "Thumb Drive", and plays the audio signal along with the SK's output through the Stereo ¼" outputs. A discrete volume control for the player and start/pause controls are located next to the Master Volume control.

There is a system-wide reverb available, also a system-wide Equalizer. The Reverb parameters are saved within each preset, but the system-wide EQ is independent of the Presets, its settings remain unchanged regardless of Preset choice. System Upgrades are issued through this Website, and are installed via a USB "Thumb Drive".

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:

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SK1 - 3.5"H x 35"W x 12"L - 7.25kg

SK2 - 6.75"H x 37.5"W x 18"L - 15.9kg

SK1-73 - 3.5"H x 44.3"W x 12"L - 14kg

SK1-88 - 3.5"H x 52"W x 12.5"L - 15.4kg

 

[Όλα είναι ατμός]

Πολύ όμορφα τα νέα δημιουργήματα.

Ηχητικά είναι άψογα.

Έχουν δανειστεί και λίγο Nord Electro 3 και 4 στο design και στην φιλοσοφία των δειγμάτων. Μπήκαν πολύ ενεργά στον τομέα των all around vintage classic keyboards, όπως έκαναν οι Roland,Nord και Korg.

Για τους λάτρεις του είδους, ας δουν και το Crumar Mojo !! (το λάτρεψα και ζήλεψα από χτες).

Ως πρόσφατος κάτοχος ενός ΧΚ1, και ύστερα από την αναπαλαίωση των ξύλινων μερών του, ύστερα (δις) από το προχτεσινό λάιβ , είμαι κατευχαριστημένος!  ;D

 

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Ως πρόσφατος κάτοχος ενός ΧΚ1, και ύστερα από την αναπαλαίωση των ξύλινων μερών του, ύστερα (δις) από το προχτεσινό λάιβ , είμαι κατευχαριστημένος!  ;D

Το XK1 τα σπαει κανονικα. Την ιδια sound engine (VASE III) εχει και η XK σειρα.

(κανονισε να το δω στις αγγελιες σε 1 μηνα.....)

 

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Ειχες δεν ειχες μας εφτιαξες πρωι πρωι!!!Πολυ ωραιο οργανο ειδικα το SK2 !!Ενα Β3 σε μικρη συσκευασια με πληθος ευκολιων ,ηχους ,αληθινα drawbars .ΣΤΟ βιντεο 1 μετο SK1 που λεει οτι ειναι πολυ ελαφρυ -εντυπωση μου εκανε η κοπελα που το κουβαλησε και ηταν ''βαρια και χαμογελαστη ''.Αυτα ειναι τα καλα του επαγγελματος Κωστα.ΑΚΟΜΑ ΔΕΝ ΤΟ ΠΑΡΑΓΓΕΙΛΕΣ; ;D

Ξερω-ξερω ..χαρατσια.φπα ,εφοριες ..μια απο τα ιδια ??? ???

 

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(κανονισε να το δω στις αγγελιες σε 1 μηνα.....)

Δεν τρελάθηκα ακόμα.

Πλεόν είναι το live master keyboard μου.Και πάνω σε αυτό στήνω όλο το live setup μου.

 

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ΑΚΟΜΑ ΔΕΝ ΤΟ ΠΑΡΑΓΓΕΙΛΕΣ; ;D

Ξερω-ξερω ..χαρατσια.φπα ,εφοριες ..μια απο τα ιδια ??? ???

Και συ Περικλη, "ειχες δεν ειχες μας εφτιαξες πρωι πρωι".

Τι μου τα θυμιζεις? Την περασμενη παρασκευη το βραδυ ειχα στο συρταρι 5000.

Το πρωι ειχα 500... ;D ;D

Δεν τρελάθηκα ακόμα.

Πλεόν είναι το live master keyboard μου.Και πάνω σε αυτό στήνω όλο το live setup μου.

Τα εχουμε ξανακουσει. Σε 1 μηνα max θα βρεθει στις αγγελιες. 8)

 

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Επρεπε να με φωναξεις να στα προσεχω Κωστακη μου. ;D

 

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Επρεπε να με φωναξεις να στα προσεχω Κωστακη μου. ;D

Η καλοσυνη και η προθυμια σου να με βοηθησεις με συγκινει Περικλη.

Γι αυτο σου αφιερωνω τα παρακατω βιντεο. Το παιξιμο και ο ηχος απλα τα σπανε. 8)

 

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τι λες δεν κανει τιποτα!!!! 8)

 

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Περασανε καλα φετος εκει στη NAMM... 8)