Hammond SK-1 Information, Specifications and Resources

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Hammond SK-1

Overview

The Hammond SK-1 is an organ released in 2011.

The SK-1 has 61 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 63 notes of polyphony. It has eight on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, and a sustain/damper pedal. It has built-in MIDI capabilities. It has no built-in learning system. It has no built-in speakers which means you will have to connect it to external amplification and speakers in order to hear it. It runs from AC power.

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Specifications

Form

Number of Keys: 61
Key Weight: Synth
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:

Sound

Number of Voices: 8
Polyphony: 63
Sound Generation: unknown
Piano Sounds:
Real World Sounds:
Sounds Editable:
Accompaniments:

Extra Features

Recorder/Sequencer:
Tutorials:

Communication

MIDI:
USB:
Tablet Connectivity:

Power

AC Power:
Batteries:

Audio

Speakers:
Audio Out:
Audio In:

Pedals

Sustain Pedal:
Soft Pedal:
Expression Pedal:

Release Info

Year: 2011
RRP: $2099

Description

The Hammond SK1 is the first "Ultra-Portable" organ in its history, weighing in at just 15 pounds, and the first Hammond portable to feature a wide range of Extra Voices. The "Drawbar" section is a complete Hammond Organ with all the traditional features: Real Mechanical Drawbars, Chorus Vibrato, Touch-Response Percussion, and the most authentic Digital Leslie we have ever offered. "Vx" and "Farf" combo organ models are also available, as well as an assortment of fine classical Pipe Organ voices derived from our 935 Church Organ. Acoustic and Electric Pianos, Clavs, Accordions, Vintage String Synth, Wind Instruments and Tuned Percussion round out the specification.

- Organ Section:
- 2 - VASE III as Digital Tone-wheels, Transistor Organ and Pipe Organ
- 61 polyphony (for manual, except Pipe Organ)
- 8 polyphony (for pedal, except Pipe Organ)
- 63 polyphony (maximum, on Pipe Organ)
- Extra Voice Section: VASE III, 63 polyphony (maximum)
- Keyboards: C1 to C6 61-key (SK1)
- Harmonic Drawbars: 9 Pitches, assignable for Upper, Pedal, Lower
- Voicing Manuals: 6 choices (B-Type1, B-Type2, Mellow, Vx, Farf, Pipe), valiable key-click,
- Pedal: 4 choices (Normal, Muted, Synth1, Synth2), 5 choices key-click
- Touch Response Percussion Buttons: Second Harmonic, Third Harmonic, Fast Decay, Volume Soft
- Adjustable: Touch, Velocity, Decay (Fast, Slow), Level (Normal, Soft)
- Extra Voice Instruments: 6 Groups (A. Piano, E. Piano, Keyboard, Wind, Other, Library)
- Control: Allocate Upper/Lower, Solo, Group
- Effects: Vibrato and Chorus
- Digital Scanner Buttons: 1, 2, Chorus, Upper On, Lower On
- Overdrive: Digital, 4 programs
- Control: On, Amount
- Multi Effects:
- 8 programs for Organ/Extra Voice individually
- Control: On, Amount
- Equalizer:
- for Organ: Bass, Mid (sweep), Treble, Tone
- for Extra Voice: Bass, Mid (sweep), Treble
- Internal Leslie: Advanced Digital, 2 Rotors
- Buttons: Bypass, Stop, Fast
- Reverb: Digital, 11 programs
- Control: On, Depth
- Master Equalizer Control: Bass, Mid Gain, Mid Frequency, Treble
- Buttons: Manual Bass, Split (SK1 only), Lower to Pedal (SK2 only) Octave Up, Octave Down, Lower, Transpose
- Adjustable: Coupler Highest note, Split Point
- Patches Capacity: 100 User Patches, 100 Preset Patches, Manual
- Favorites: 10 buttons
- Patch Load Options: Drawbar Registration, Drawbar Parameters, Extra Voice, Internal Zone, External Zone, Organ Effects, Exv Effects, Reverb
- Volumes: Master Volume, Music Volume, Extra Voice Volume
- Switch: Power On/Off
- Music Player:
- File Format: WAV (44.1kHz, 16bit, Stereo), MP3 (44.1kHz, 128kbps, Stereo)
- Control: Song, Play/Pause
- Storage: USB Flash Drive
- Display:
- 20 - Characters, 2 - Lines
- 8 Control Buttons and Value knob
- MIDI: Templates: 9 Templates(SK1), 5 Templates(SK2)
- External Zones: 3 Zones, assignable any keyboards
- MIDI: In, Out
- Audio: Line Out L, R, Headphones
- Leslie: 8 - pin, 1 and 3 channels available
- Other: Foot Switch, Damper Pedal, Exp. Pedal, DC IN (12V)
- Accessory: AC Adaptor AD3-1250
- Dimensions: 35 1/4"(W) x 12"(D) x 3 7/8"(H)
- Weight: 15 1/2 lb Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Shipping Weight: 16 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 35 x 12 x 4 in

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