Hammond Sk-series Introduction Manual

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  • Page 1 INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 3 Connecting a Leslie Speaker The 8-pin Leslie DIN socket on your Sk-series keyboard allows you to plug directly into any Leslie speaker having an 8-pin DIN interface. If you wish to use a Leslie Speaker with your Sk-series keyboard, the Leslie Speaker should be connected before turning the power "ON."...
  • Page 4 NOTE: In order to insure proper operation of the Foot Switch, be sure to connect it when the power to the Sk-series keyboard is “OFF.” NOTE: The FOOT SW jack on your Sk-series instrum ent is “TRS-com patible,” m eaning that by using a Stereo input plug m ore than one Foot Switch can be used.
  • Page 5: Basic Controls

    The Information Center Display has two modes: (1) the PLAY mode and (2) the MENU MODE. The PLAY Mode allows you to graphically see Drawbar settings, Extra Voice settings, Patch Numbers and Patch Names. The MENU Mode allows you to change and edit the Sk-series keyboard's software parameters such as Drawbar Voicing, MIDI parameters and other advanced functions.
  • Page 6: Touch Buttons

    Introduction Drawbars The Drawbars are the heart and soul of the Hammond Sound. There are two sets of nine Drawbars, some- times referred to as Tonebars, for Upper and Lower Keyboard functions, and two Drawbars for Pedal tones, located between the Upper and Lower Keyboard Drawbar sets.
  • Page 7 Play MP3-format files, Play .WAV-format files, Save Setups, Load previously stored Setups from a USB Flash Drive into the Sk-series keyboard, Install software upgrades into the SK’s operating system, Load new Extra Voices into the Sk-series Voice Library. For more information about the USB port, see USING THE USB PORT.
  • Page 8: Important - Read This

    Introduction Important - Read This If you have the Sk1, Sk1-73, or Sk1-88: Model Sk1 Model Sk1-73 Model Sk1-88 Although the Sk1 keyboard is a single-keyboard instrument, it can be made to function in a manner similar to an instrument with two keyboards and a pedal keyboard, such as an organ.
  • Page 9 Introduction If you have the Sk2: The Sk2 keyboard is a double-manual instrument which functions in a manner similar to a conventional two-keyboard organ. On an organ, the UPPER Keyboard is usually used for the melody, and is played with the right hand. The LOWER Keyboard is usually used to provide accompaniment, or harmonic support for the melody and is played by the left hand.
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