12. Extra Voices
If we stopped there, we’d have a great instrument, but that’s only half of the
SKX
. We call the
“other” side Extra Voices, and they comprise the rest of the key- board family beyond the Hammond
Organ. Acoustic and electric pianos, Clavs, Accordion, Synth and Orchestral voices — they’re all
there. Let’s show you how to access them.
Selecting an Extra Voice
The
SKX
has two Extra Voice sections. You can assign either of the two Extra Voice sections to
either the Upper or Lower Keyboard. Simply touch one of the “ON” buttons to the left of the Voice
buttons and the Extra Voice will sound on the keyboard represented by the button you pressed.
Because the Organ and Extra Voice sections are turned “ON” and “OFF” separately, you can play
the Extra Voices together with the Organ voices, or play them solo. Know, however, that you can
only play one Extra Voice at a time. Also, If none of the Extra Voice “ON” buttons are lit, there are
no Extra Voices sounding.
Now choose the A.PIANO button. This is where you choose the variations of the major category.
The Major category is on the top and the Variation is on the bottom. The default is “Stereo Grand
Piano.” Use the left and right arrow keys to make the sound choice you desire. If you press the E.
PIANO button, you’ll have an Electric Piano. It’s that easy. The Extra Voices will play along with
whatever Organ type is selected, including the “Farf,” “Vx” and “Pipe” organ types.
The Extra Voice section has its own volume control, and its own DSP effects section. Each Extra
Voice has a default effect assigned to it, whose primary adjustable value is assigned to the Extra
Voice effects knob. you can disable the effect by pushing the button under the knob.