Hammond XK-3c Information, Specifications and Resources

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Hammond XK-3c

Overview

The Hammond XK-3c is an organ released in 2011.

The XK-3c has 73 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity but no aftertouch. It has 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: 73
Key Weight: Synth
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:

Sound

Number of Voices: TBC
Polyphony: TBC
Sound Generation: VASE III
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: $2799

Description

Get all of the sounds that helped define jazz, gospel, rock, and more in a lightweight package with the XK-3c from Hammond. Weighing only about 55lbs, the keyboard weighs about the same as any portable stage piano but comes packed to the gills with classic Hammond sound.

Digital Features, Classic Analog Sound

Hammond dropped the weight by utilizing advanced modeling techniques to move from the analog to the digital realm. Using Hammond's top of the line VASE III sound engine, the XK-3c is so convincing that even seasoned B3 players would be hard pressed to tell the difference. That means you get all the cool features you would expect from a digital keyboard, such as the ability to save and load presets, an LCD display, and MIDI input and output, without sacrificing sound.

Dual-Tube Preamp

While it's true that digital distortion has come a long way over the past fifteen years or so, lets face it; nothing beats the classic, warm, analog sound of real tube overdrive. That's why the Hammond XK-3c also incorporates a dual vacuum tube preamp using 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes. They can be used gently to add a warm, round color to the sound, or they can be overdriven to produce that classic Hammond growl.

Analog Keys, Digital Features

Of course, there's more to any keyboard than just the sound, and Hammond clearly knows this. That's why the XK-3c comes with 73 velocity-sensitive, vintage waterfall-style keys, 12 of which have the classic reverse pattern for loading presets on the fly. It also includes a walnut-finished cabinet and classic Hammond drawbars to complete the vintage look.

Whatever your genre, wherever your venue, the Hammond XK-3c has the sound, playability and portability you need.

Power Supply: AC power cable (included)

- Keyboard: 73 keys (61 plus 12 preset keys) Waterfall keys with velocity
- Drawbars: 2 sets of 9 and 1 set of 2 drawbars
- Sound Generator: Vase III sound generator creates 96 digital tone-wheels. Tone-wheel leakage noise and motor-noise are adjustable wheel by wheel.
- Presets: Original B3 reverse color keys. 11 presets x 12 banks
- Polyphony: Full polyphony (unlimited)
- Leslie: Advanced digital Leslie and scanner vibrato
- Preamp and Overdrive: New dual tube amp (using tube type 12AX7 and 12AU7) for pre amplification and overdrive
- Reverb: 10 Modes, Leslie on Reverb
- Tone Controls: Bass, mid range, treble, B3 tone control
- Sustain: On pedal drawbars
- Wheel: Pitch bend, Modulation
- Display: 20-character, 2-line backlight LCD
- Card slot: CompactFlash
- Dimensions: 46 3/4 x 15 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches
- Weight: 40.8 lbs.
- Finish: Walnut
- Weight: 55 lbs.
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 47 x 16 x 5 in.

Terminal:
- AC input
- Line out Left and Right
- Send and return
- Leslie 11-pin
- MIDI In1/In2/Out
- Headphone
- Input for expression pedal

Power Supply: AC power cable (included) Dimensions and Weight in PackagingShipping Weight: 53 lbs Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 20 x 8 in

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