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HA<O> XK-5 Owner’s Playing Guide
MAIN FEATURES
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AUTHENTIC HAMMOND DRAWBAR ORGAN
The XK-5 is first and foremost a genuine Hammond Organ with Virtual Tone Wheels to
provide the traditional sound.
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VIRTUAL MULTI-CONTACT KEYBOARD
The XK-5 is equipped with a Virtual Multi-Contact Keyboard to produce the comfortable
feeling and quick response of models such as the B-3 and C-3. The unique “touch” of a Vin-
tage Hammond, where the different harmonics sound in sequence as a key is pressed, is now
at your fingertips. All of the iconic Hammond performance techniques or “Moves” used by
legendary Hammond players have the familiar response and sound.
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5 SETS OF DRAWBARS & PRESET KEYS
The XK-5 has the same configuration of 5 sets of Drawbars and reverse-color Preset Keys as
the B-3 and C-3. They are equipped to enable instant switching of Drawbar settings and
dynamic tone changes during performance.
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VIBRATO & CHORUS
You can control the degrees of Vibrato and Vibrato Chorus wuth two ON/OFF controls and
a six-position switch just as on the B-3 and C-3.
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LESLIE
A digital and programmable Leslie is available for the Drawbar tones. Also, an 11-pin Leslie
jack is provided which allows you to use the XK-5 with a Leslie Speaker having an 11-pin
interface.
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AMPLIFIER SIMULATOR/EFFECTS
The tube circuits simulate the pre-amplifier of the B-3/C-3 to provide “tube warmth.” Four
different “Overdrive” Preamp Emulation Profiles allow you to add varying degrees of “crunch”
to the sound.
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MULTI-EFFECTS
Also equipped are an Equalizer, Multi-Effects, and, in addition, a Master Equalizer for adjust-
ing the total tonal quality. This corresponds with the sporadic unexpected requirements dur-
ing performance.
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MIDI MASTER KEYBOARD
Six (6) External Zones are available to enable the XK-5 to be used as a MIDI master keyboard.
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PATCHES AND FAVORITES
The XK-5 has several different “Preset Banks” which allow the reverse-color Preset Keys to be
programmed with a number of different settings. The Preset Keys can be assigned to patches
within the selected Bank, or can be re-assigned as “Favorites” recalling your choice of patches
from any of the Preset Banks.
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SYSTEM EXPANSION
You can expand the XK-5 to a console-style organ by adding the optional Lower Keyboard
XLK-5 and the Pedal Keyboard XPK-250.
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USB COMPATIBILITY
The XK-5 has both USB “A” and “B” ports. The “A” port (“USB to Host”) enables easy Sys-
tem, MIDI, and Audio Communications with your Computer. The “B” port allows Backups
and Software Upgrades which are simple procedures, using common USB ‘Flash’ Drives.