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Hammond Skx PRO Reference Manual

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How to get a “Rhodes” sound on the Hammond SKX Pro?

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May 14, 2025

To achieve a "Rhodes" sound on the Hammond SKX Pro, use the Electric Piano (EP) sound engine. The SKX Pro includes EP sounds that can be tweaked. You can adjust parameters such as tone, effects, and amp simulations to shape the sound closer to a Rhodes-style electric piano. Use onboard effects like chorus, tremolo, or reverb for added authenticity.

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  • Page 1 REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ Your Hammond SKX PRO is designed to give you the true and authentic sound of Hammond Harmonic Drawbars, as well as provide you a large variety of other sounds and features to allow great flexibility in how you want to play.
  • Page 5 TABLE CONTENTS...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    MENU/EXIT....................18 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 7 TIME ..................68 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 8 ORGAN VOICE SECTION....................144 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 9 TR.ORGAN ..................180 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 10 REGISTER PAGE TO FAVORITE ................223 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 11 CHORD DISPLAY ................. . 259 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 12 ATK VEL TRK ................301 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 13 LOUDNESS ..................337 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 14 GENERAL LEVEL ................376 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 15 SET....................429 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 16 Accessing the OVERDRIVE FUNCTION Mode Page for the ORGAN Voice Section using the Shortcut ........491 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 17 Accessing the EQUALIZER FUNCTION Mode Page for the MONO SYNTH Voice Section using the Shortcut ....... 548 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 18 Connecting the SKX PRO to a computer via USB MIDI....... .
  • Page 19 USB - USB TO HOST ..................649 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 20 Installing a software upgrade to the SKX PRO from Internal Memory.......
  • Page 21 INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 22: Introduction

    The main sections of the Control Panel are outlined above. The following is a brief description of each one. ORGAN Voice Section This section is used to control the ORGAN sounds which consist of classic Hammond Drawbar tones as well as Transistor Combo Organ and authentic Pipe Organ tones. The ORGAN Voice Section includes the Drawbars, Touch-Response Percussion and Vibrato and Leslie animation.

  • Page 23: Mono Synth Voice Section

    MONO SYNTH VOICE SECTION chapter of this Guide starting on page 322. FAVORITES Section Your SKX PRO contains a large number of different types of sounds and a large number of ways to customize and tailor those sounds. Each Voice Section has sounds and Parameters which together constitute a Patch.

  • Page 24: Accessory Panel

    Introduction Accessory Panel All connections are found on the Accessory Panel on the back of the SKX PRO. AC POWER AC IN Connect an AC Power Cord (provided) to this receptacle. Power Switch This turns the power to the SKX PRO “ON” and “OFF.”...

  • Page 25: Individual Out Jacks

    Use this jack to connect an Expression Pedal to control volume while playing. The recommended Expression Pedals are listed below: HAMMOND . . . EXP-50J, EXP-20, V-20H, V-20R; NORM KORG..XVP-10, XVP-20; REV ROLAND..EV-5; NORM YAMAHA.

  • Page 26: Introduction

    The 11-pin Leslie socket on your SKX PRO allows you to connect directly into any Leslie speaker having an 11-pin interface. If you wish to use a Leslie Speaker with your SKX PRO, the Leslie Speaker should be connected before turning the power "ON." To do this: Locate an 11-pin Leslie Connector Cable.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Foot Switch

    Pedal clavier to the MIDI IN port of the SKX PRO. NOTE: If you are using a Hammond Pedal clavier, the MIDI Channel should be set to 3. The SKX PRO is automatically configured to receive Pedal MIDI data on MIDI Channel 3. If you need further information, please consult the Owner’s Manual for your Hammond Pedal clavier.

  • Page 28: Basic Controls

    "ON." NOTE: The SKX PRO has an AUTO POWER OFF feature which automatically turns the power to the instrument “OFF” if no keys or controls are used within a 30-minute period. See page 13 for more information about this feature.

  • Page 29: Drawbars

    Drawbars are the heart and soul of the Hammond Sound. The SKX PRO has two sets of nine Drawbars, sometimes referred to as Tonebars, for UPPER and LOWER Keyboard functions, and two Drawbars for PEDAL tones, located between the UPPER and LOWER Drawbar sets.

  • Page 30: Additional Controls

    This button allows you to couple the tones registered for the LOWER Keyboard to the PEDALs. NOTE: A MIDI pedal clavier must be connected to the SKX PRO in order to hear this effect. More information about the LOWER TO PEDAL feature can be found in the COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES chapter of this Guide starting on page 73, 613.

  • Page 31: Pitch Bend & Modulation Wheels

    NOTE: The SKX PRO is compliant with USB AUDIO Class 1.0, the generic device driver which comes pre-installed on both PC and Mac computers. This means you can use the USB TO HOST Port to connect the SKX PRO to a computer and transmit and receive a MIDI data stream without an exclusive device driver. HA<O>...

  • Page 32: Playing The Instrument

    NOTE: You can connect a MIDI pedal clavier to the SKX PRO in order to play the instrument as a complete two- manual-and-pedal organ. Although we recommend one of the Hammond pedal claviers, any MIDI-compatible pedal clavier may be used;...

  • Page 33: Power - Auto Off

    POWER - AUTO OFF The SKX PRO has a special feature called AUTO POWER OFF which automatically turns the power to the instrument “OFF” if no keys or buttons are pressed for 30 minutes. This is done for safety reasons and under most normal conditions we do not recommend disabling this feature;...
  • Page 34 The AC power to the instrument will turn “OFF” after 30 minutes have elapsed with no keys or buttons being pressed. Disable The instrument will turn “ON” or “OFF” with the AC Power Switch, but not turn “OFF” automatically. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 35: Recording A System Setup

    Recording a System Setup The previous pages explain how to disable the AUTO POWER OFF feature of your SKX PRO. This feature will be disabled as long as the power to the instrument is “ON.” However, if you turn the instrument “OFF.”...
  • Page 36 Press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following messages flash in the display for approximately 1 second each: After the “Completed” message disappears, the POWER FUNCTION Mode Page will display. Press the PLAY button to return to the PLAY Mode. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 37 INFORMATION CENTER DISPLAY...

  • Page 38: Information Center Display

    This button allows you to confirm that you want to Record or overwrite a setting you have edited. NOTE: More information about editing Parameters and Recording will be covered extensively in later chapters of this Guide. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 39: Direction And Page Buttons

    The two PAGE buttons LEFT (“ ”) and RIGHT (“ ”) allow you to: Select PLAY screens, and Select FUNCTION Mode Pages within the MENU Mode. NOTE: More information regarding how to use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons will be covered later in this section of the Guide. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 40: Display Modes

    Display, ENSEMBLE Patch Display and MONO SYNTH Patch Display. These will be explained starting below. After the power to the SKX PRO has been turned “ON,” the Information Center Display should show a screen similar to this: While this screen is displaying, you will see a status bar which will scroll from left to right as the system software loads.

  • Page 41: Play Modes

    Information Center Display IMPORTANT: It is assumed that you have just turned the SKX PRO "ON" and have not pressed either the PLAY or MENU/EXIT button. If you have, press the PLAY button until a screen similar to the one shown on the previous page displays. Also the Drawbars should be "OFF"...

  • Page 42: Play Mode - Organ Page

    The Number and Name of the selected SYNTH Patch, The Part, Octave, Velocity and Volume settings for the SYNTH patch. Other SYNTH Parameters displayed with violet-colored graphics The Octave settings for UPPER, LOWER and PEDAL. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 43: Play Mode - Internal / External Zones Page

    The status of the PEDAL TO LOWER and LOWER TO PEDAL, the Octave settings for UPPER, LOWER and PEDAL and the Transposition setting. These are the PLAY Screens. An explanation of the MENU Mode follows starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 44: Menu Mode

    COMBINATION - Allows you to edit Combination Parameters. ORGAN - Allows you to edit ORGAN Patches. PIANO - Allows you to edit PIANO Patches. ENSEMBLE - Allows you to edit ENSEMBLE Patches. SYNTH - Allows you to edit MONO SYNTH Patches. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 45: Custom

    DEFAULT - Allows you to return all or a portion of the instrument to factory settings. INFORMATION - Allows you to see which jacks or portions of the instrument are active and to see and update the software. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 46: File

    SAVE - Allows you to Save data to a USB Flash Drive or the instrument’s Internal Memory. DELETE - Allows you to Delete data from a USB Flash Drive or from the instrument’s Internal Memory. FORMAT - Allows you to format a USB Flash Drive for use with your SKX PRO. HA<O>...

  • Page 47: Function Modes

    From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: This is the PATCH EDIT Menu, which will be the first one displayed. The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 48 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “LESLIE” box will now be highlighted. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select FUNCTION Modes within the CUSTOM EDIT Menu. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 49 Now press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “DELETE” box will now be highlighted. Use the DIRECTION (“ ”) (“ ”) (“ ”) (“ ”) buttons to select FUNCTION Modes within the SYSTEM Menu. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 50 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “SAVE” box will now be highlighted. Use the DIRECTION (“ ”) and (“ ”) buttons to select FUNCTION Modes within the FILE Menu. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 51: Selecting Pages Within Each Function Mode

    The “PIANO” box will now be highlighted. With “PIANO” now highlighted, press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You have now selected the PATCH EDIT -PIANO FUNCTION Mode. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 52 When you have found the Page you want, use the four DIRECTION (“ ” “ ” “ ” “ ”) buttons to select the specific Parameter you want to edit. Press the PLAY button to return to the PLAY Mode. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 53: Using The Value Knob To Adjust Parameters

    Now, let us assume you want to edit a Parameter in the PIANO Voice Section. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “PIANO” box will now be highlighted. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 54 The LOUDNESS-VOLUME of the selected PIANO Patch is now set at 80. From the above screen, turn the VALUE knob to the right so the Information Center Display looks like this: You have now set this Parameter to its upper limit - in this case, 127. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 55: Shortcuts

    Sometimes it may be desirable to access a FUNCTION Mode Page more quickly than can be done by using the buttons on the Information Center Display. Because of this, your Hammond SKX PRO has what are called “Shortcuts” to many FUNCTION Mode Pages. You can “shortcut” to a FUNCTION Mode Page associated with a particular function by Pressing and Holding a button controlling that function.

  • Page 56: App (Application) Menus

    Information Center Display APP (APPLICATION) MENUS A new feature being introduced on the SKX PRO series of instruments is the APP (APPLICATION) MENUS. These allow you to perform various editing procedures more quickly and easily. There are different APP MENUS for different portions of the instrument. The following pages will list each one of the APP MENUS and the portions of the instrument to which they apply.

  • Page 57: Organ App Menu

    Register the current FUNCTION Mode Page to one of the FAVORITE buttons for quick access. NOTE: More information about the PIANO Voice Section can be found in the PIANO / ENSEMBLE VOICE SECTIONS chapter of this Guide starting on page 234. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 58: Ensemble App Menu

    Register the current FUNCTION Mode Page to one of the FAVORITE buttons for quick access. NOTE: More information about the MONO SYNTH Voice Section can be found in the MONO SYNTH SECTION chapter of this Guide starting on page 322. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 59: Custom Edit App Menu

    NOTE: More information about how to register Pages to FAVORITES can be found in later chapters of this Guide. NOTE: More information about the CUSTOM SETS FUNCTION Mode can be found in the CUSTOM SETS chapter of this Guide starting on page 383. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 60: Locking / Unlocking The Display

    Make sure the power to the SKX PRO is “OFF.” With the SKX PRO power “OFF,” Press and Hold the two PAGE (“ ”) (“ ”) buttons. While holding the PAGE buttons, turn the power to the SKX PRO “ON.” Continue to hold the PAGE buttons until the Information Center Display looks like this: When the above message appears, Release the PAGE buttons and wait for the system to finish Loading.
  • Page 61 ALLOCATING VOICE SECTIONS...

  • Page 62: Allocating Voice Sections

    Information Center Display should look similar to this: With the above screen displaying, read and try the examples on the following pages to see how to assign the Voice Sections to each Keyboard. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 63: Allocating Voices - Upper

    Allocating Voices - UPPER TRY THIS: Make sure the SKX PRO is in PLAY Mode. If in doubt, press the PLAY button. Also make sure the second line from the top reads F001 Vintage B-3 DLS. Press the PIANO button. A red LED will light.

  • Page 64: Allocating Voices - Lower

    Allocating Voices - LOWER TRY THIS: Make sure the SKX PRO is in PLAY Mode. If in doubt, press the PLAY button. Also make sure the second line from the top reads F001 Vintage B-3 DLS. Press the PIANO button. A red LED will light.
  • Page 65 Notice the LED of the ENSEMBLE button is now green. This indicates the ENSEMBLE Section will play from the LOWER Keyboard. Notice also the LED of the PIANO button is now “OFF.” The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 66: Allocating Voices - Pedal

    PEDALs. NOTE: In order to hear a Voice Section allocated to the PEDALs, the PEDAL TO LOWER button must be “ON,” or a MIDI pedal clavier must be connected to the SKX PRO. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 67: Using Two Or More Voice Sections Simultaneously

    Sections together without taking your fingers from the keys. You can do this by setting the ALLOCATE buttons to be additive instead of cross-canceling, as they are in this example. To do this, follow the instructions on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 68 Press the PAGE “ ”button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 69 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The ALLOCATE Parameter should be highlighted: The highlighted box should show X.Cancel. This means the ALLOCATE buttons are ‘cross- canceling,” meaning that if one button is “ON” and another one is Pressed, the first button will turn “OFF.” HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 70 Press the PIANO button to turn it “ON.” Press the ENSEMBLE button. Notice the PIANO button is still “ON.” Play some notes on the UPPER Keyboard. You will now hear the ENSEMBLE Voice together with the PIANO Voice. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 71 COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES...

  • Page 72: Combinations / Patches / Bundles / Favorites

    COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES Your SKX PRO contains a large number of different types of sounds and a large number of ways to customize and tailor those sounds. In addition, many of the different types of sounds can be blended or mixed with each other to produce many unique tone colors.

  • Page 73: Accessing The Combination Function Mode Using The App Menu

    Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 74: Accessing The Combination Function Mode Using The Shift Button

    Voice Section, although a few are duplicated in the FUNCTION Mode Pages for each Voice Section. You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes to the Combinations. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 75: Setting

    U001 ~ U100 User MONO SYNTH Patches 1 through 100 Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the Voice Sections. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 76: Alloc. (Allocate)

    Voice Section will light green. Pedal The selected Voice Section will sound from the PEDALs. (The PEDAL TO LOWER button must be “ON,” or a MIDI pedal clavier must be connected to the SKX PRO.) Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O>...

  • Page 77: Vol - Volume

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: This Parameter is not available for the ORGAN Voice Section, because with Organ tones the note or notes sound at the same volume regardless of key velocity. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 78: Oct - Octave

    NOTE: The actual sounding octave will be the sum of this Parameter plus the Octave setting controlled by the OCTAVE buttons on the Control Panel. For more information, please consult the SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES chapter of this Guide starting on page 554. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 79: Xpose - Transpose

    Control Panel transposes the entire instrument and its setting cannot be Recorded as part of a Combination, but can be saved as part of a Setup. For more information about Setups, please consult the USING MEMORY chapter of this Guide starting on page.689. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 80: Key Lo - Key Range Low

    This Parameter allows you to set the High note range for the selected Section. You can select from -2C to 8G. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to set the High Key Range higher. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to set the High Key Range lower. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 81: Control

    DAMPER Options Parameter Description A connected Damper Pedal will not affect the selected Section. A connected Damper Pedal will sustain or “damp” the selected Section. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 82: P.bend - Pitch Bend

    Controls the amount of OVERDRIVE. MFX 1 Controls the amount of the selected MULTI EFFECTS 1 setting. MFX 2 Controls the amount of the selected MULTI EFFECTS 2 setting. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 83: Reverb

    Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -COMBINATION FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 84: Accessing The Reverb Function Mode Page Using The Shortcut

    Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 85: Accessing The Reverb Function Mode Page Using The Shift Button

    Turn either the VALUE knob or the REVERB DEPTH knob on the Control Panel to the right to increase the amount of Reverb. Turn either the VALUE knob or the REVERB DEPTH knob on the Control Panel to the left to decrease the amount of Reverb. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 86: Level

    Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Reverb Level for the highlighted Voice Section. NOTE: The DEPTH Parameter described on the previous page controls the entire REVERB section. This Parameter allows you to raise or lower the amount or “send level” of REVERB for each Voice Section independently. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 87: Type

    Reverb produced by a steel plate. Spring Hammond spring-type Reverb. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to highlight the Voice Section you want to modify. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 88: Time

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to highlight the Voice Section you want to modify. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to make the Reverb brighter for the highlighted Voice Section. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to make the Reverb darker for the highlighted Voice Section. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 89: Internal Zones

    Combinations INTERNAL ZONES This Page allows you to change the characteristics of the Internal or Keyboard Zones of your SKX PRO. All of these Parameters can be Recorded to a Combination. Accessing the INTERNAL ZONE FUNCTION Mode Page using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button.

  • Page 90: Accessing The Internal Zone Function Mode Page Using The App Menu

    Press the PAGE “ ” button three times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make changes to the Internal Zones of your SKX PRO. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O>...

  • Page 91: Octave - Octave Setting

    Notice the three Keyboard graphics. The top keyboard represents the UPPER Keyboard, the middle one represents the LOWER Keyboard and the small one at the bottom represents either a connected MIDI pedal clavier such as the Hammond XPK-130G or the lower two octaves of the LOWER Keyboard when PEDAL TO LOWER is active.

  • Page 92: Mono/Poly Pedal Mode

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to lengthen the Pedal Sustain. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to shorten the Pedal Sustain. NOTE: The PEDAL SUSTAIN button must be “ON” (LED lit) in order to hear the effect of this Parameter. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 93: Lower To Pedal Limit

    3C (the third “C” on the keyboard). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to locate the LOWER TO PEDAL Limit higher. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to locate the LOWER TO PEDAL Limit lower. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 94: Pedal To Lower Limit

    The bass tone will sound on all notes depressed. Playing keys on the LOWER Keyboard with PEDAL TO LOWER “ON” will allow you to hear the effects of the PEDAL TO LOWER MODE setting. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 95: External Zones

    PRO. All of these Parameters can be Recorded to a Combination. Using External Zones The External Zones present the most flexible method for using the SKX PRO to control an external MIDI instrument (synthesizer, sound module, digital workstation or a MIDI-equipped Hammond Organ or Keyboard).
  • Page 96 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the PAGE “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 97: Accessing The External Zone Function Mode Page Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Accessing the EXTERNAL ZONE FUNCTION Mode Page using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 98: Accessing The External Zone Function Mode Page Using The App Menu

    Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 99 You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make changes to the External Zones of your SKX PRO. These changes are explained starting below. NOTE: The External Zone Parameters are identical for all three External Zones; therefore for the sake of brevity only “1"...

  • Page 100: Sw - External Zone Switch

    VALUE knob to turn the selected Zone On or Off. Press and Hold the SHIFT button and press one of the ALLOCATE buttons shown in the illustration below to turn the selected Zone On or Off. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 101 The boxes are now showing white. This lets you know that External Zone data will be transmitted to a connected MIDI Device. Use the SW Parameters to control External Zones 1, 2 and 3 separately. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 102: Ch - External Zone Channel

    This Parameter allows you to set the value for Controller #0 - Most Significant Bit. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 103: Bnk-L - External Zone Bank Select (Lsb)

    This Parameter allows you to select from the Program Number, and therefore the Voice, for the selected External Zone. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 104: Alc - External Zone Allocate

    MIDI Program Changes or Controller Changes. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 105: Oct - External Zone Octave

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the Octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the Octave. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 106: Xpose - External Zone Transpose

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to the right to locate the note limit higher. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to locate the note limit lower. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 107: High - External Zone Upper Note Limit

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: In order for this Parameter to work, the Expression Control Number must be set to 7:VOL.” If the Expression Control Number is set to “11:EXP,” changing this parameter will have no effect. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 108: Pan - External Zone Pan

    1 (heavier) through 4 (lighter). Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 109: Damp - External Zone Damper

    This Parameter allows you to select whether you want to send Pitch Bend information as part of the selected External Zone. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 110: Mod - External Zone Modulation Wheel

    Turn the VALUE knob to turn Expression for the selected Zone “ON” or “OFF.” NOTE: In order for this Parameter to work, the Expression Control Number must be set to “7:VOL.” If the Expression Control Number is set to “11:EXP,” changing this parameter will have no effect. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 111: E.min - External Zone Minimum Volume

    You can select from 64 through 127. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 112: E.cc - External Zone Expression Control Number

    Controller #7. This is recommended particularly if you want to use your SKX PRO as a MIDI input device to record a sequence. NOTE: In order for the External Zone Volume feature to work, the Expression Control Number must be set to “7:VOL.”...

  • Page 113: Selecting A Combination

    Selecting a Combination TRY THIS: Turn the power to the SKX PRO “ON.” After the instrument finishes “booting” (approximately 40 seconds), the Information Center Display will look like this: This is PLAY Mode, which is the normal performance mode. The following paragraphs explain each line of the display.
  • Page 114 Combinations There are two categories of Combinations on the SKX PRO - Factory and User. The Factory Patches are permanently factory-programmed and cannot be overwritten. User Patches are Patches which you create and Record, either by editing a Factory Patch and Recording the result as a User Patch or by using the MANUAL button to start from scratch and create and Record an entirely new Patch.
  • Page 115 “OFF.” This indicates that the MONO SYNTH Voice Section will not play if this Combination is selected. However, you can press the SYNTH ALLOCATE button to turn it “ON,” and the SYNTH line will change from grey to white. You can now play the MONO SYNTH Section. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 116: Selecting A Patch Within A Combination

    This will be covered later in this chapter. TRY THIS: After the power to the SKX PRO has been turned “ON,” the Information Center Display will look like this: As explained previously, this is PLAY Mode. We will use F001 as the starting point since it is the Combination shown when the SKX PRO is first turned “ON.”...
  • Page 117 “ON” any others also “ON” will remain “ON.” For more information, please consult the ALLOCATING VOICE SECTIONS chapter of this Guide starting on page ? or the SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES chapter starting on page 586. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 118: Creating A User Combination

    Patch within a Combination. TRY THIS: After the power to the SKX PRO has been turned “ON” and the operating system finishes loading, the Information Center Display will look like this: From the above screen, press the ORGAN and PIANO ALLOCATE buttons together. The Information Center Display will now look like this: Notice the center of the screen now shows the status of all four Voice Sections.

  • Page 119: Example Of Recording A User Combination

    This is a safeguard against overwriting a previous Recorded Combination accidentally. From the screen shown at the bottom of the previous page, use the DIRECTION “ ” button to move the cursor to the RECORD box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 120 FAVORITE for quick access. More information can be found starting on page 129. NOTE: When the SKX PRO is first turned “ON” and the operating system finishes loading, Combination F001 is automatically assigned as the default Combination. If you change Combination F001 and Record it to U001, it will be remembered unless you perform a DEFAULT ALL operation to restore the factory settings.

  • Page 121: Combination App Menu

    This is the APP MENU for the COMBINATION FUNCTION Mode. You can now use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to make changes to the selected Combination. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 122: Initialize Combination

    1 second:: After the above message disappears, Page 1 of the COMBINATION FUNCTION Mode will reappear. NOTE: If you DO NOT wish to initialize, press the MENU/EXIT or PLAY button instead of the ENTER button. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 123: Register Page To Favorite

    From the above screen, press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should look like this: Use the VALUE knob to select which FAVORITE button you want to recall the selected Page. You can select from 1 to 10. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 124 FAVORITE button where the Page is registered. NOTE: More information regarding FAVORITES and Favorite Banks can be found in the COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES chapter of this Guide starting on page 129. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 125: Patches

    “Tone” or “Voice” to describe collections of sounds and parameters). On the SKX PRO, a Patch is defined as a collection of Parameter settings for each Voice Group. For example, the ORGAN Voice Section has sounds and Parameters which together constitute an Organ Patch and the PIANO Voice Section has sounds and Parameters which make up a Piano Patch.
  • Page 126 Voice Sections individually. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button three times: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 127 ENSEMBLE VOICE SECTIONS or MONO SYNTH VOICE SECTION chapters of this Guide for more information. The APPENDIX will also provide a list of all available Parameters for each Voice Section. NOTE: You can also create User Combinations from existing Factory Patches. For more information, please consult page 96. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 128: Creating A New User Patch

    Patches in each Voice Group, please consult the APPENDIX chapter of this Guide starting on page 705. You can find a detailed description of the Patch Parameters for each Voice Section in each of the VOICE SECTION chapters of this Guide. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 129 You can now use the VALUE knob to select the User Number which will contain your User Patch. NOTE: A User Patch Number which has not been previously Recorded will display Empty. This is a safeguard against overwriting a previous Recorded Patch accidentally. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 130 B and touching it a third time will display C. You can also turn the VALUE knob to select characters. If you wish to do this, use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move back and forth through the characters. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 131 After the “Completed” message disappears, you will see the Number of the Patch you are working with as well as the Name of your new Patch. This indicates that a User Patch is now active. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 132: Editing A Factory Patch

    FUNCTION Modes of the Voice Sections in several ways. This is explained more fully in the VOICE SECTION chapters of this Guide. When you have selected the Patch to be edited, enter the FUNCTION Mode for the Voice Section you are working with. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 133 You can now use the VALUE knob to select the User Number which will contain your User Patch. NOTE: A User Patch Number which has not been previously Recorded will display, Empty. This is a safeguard against overwriting a previous Recorded Patch accidentally. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 134 B and touching it a third time will display C. You can also turn the VALUE knob to select characters. If you wish to do this, use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move through the characters. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 135 Rename a Patch, the new Name will display to the right of the Patch Number. NOTE: If you DO NOT wish to Record, press the MENU/EXIT or PLAY button instead of the ENTER button. Press the PLAY button to return to the PLAY Mode. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 136: Recording A User Patch To A Combination

    ALLOCATE button for that Voice Section “ON” and use the DIRECTION “ ” or “ ” buttons to highlight the Voice Section you want. Use the VALUE knob to select the User Patch you want to include in your User Combination. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 137 You can now use the VALUE knob to select the User Number which will contain your User Combination. For this example, leave the value set at U001. From the above screen, use the DIRECTION “ ” button to move the cursor to the RECORD box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 138 B and touching it a third time will display C. You can also turn the VALUE knob to select characters. If you wish to do this, use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move through the characters. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 139 “Uxxx” followed by the Name. NOTE: After you have created and Recorded a User Combination, you can assign it to a FAVORITE for quick access. More information can be found starting on page 129. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 140: Patch Load Function Mode

    Press the PAGE “ ” button two times to highlight the “SOUND” box. You are now in the SYSTEM Menu. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button three times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 141: Other

    Combination is selected. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the OTHER Sections. Turn the VALUE knob to turn the selected Section “ON” or “OFF.” HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 142: Organ Patch Load

    ORGAN Patch is selected. NOTE: If you turn all ORGAN PATCH LOAD Parameters “OFF” except REG.UPPER, the ORGAN Patches will function like the Preset Keys of a vintage Hammond Organ, which would change only the Drawbar Registrations. REG.UPPER This Parameter allows you to select whether you want the Drawbar registration for the UPPER Keyboard to change when you select an ORGAN Patch.

  • Page 143: Db Param

    This Parameter allows you to select whether you want the Animation for the ORGAN Section (Vibrato and Chorus, Leslie, etc.) to change when you select an ORGAN Patch. Turn the VALUE knob to turn this Parameter “ON” or “OFF..” HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 144: Percussion

    This Parameter allows you to select whether you want ORGAN Section Effects (Multi Effects 1&2, Overdrive, Equalizer and Matching Transformer) to change when you select an ORGAN Patch. Turn the VALUE knob to turn this Parameter “ON” or “OFF.” HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 145: Bundles

    User ORGAN Patches or SYNTH User Patches. (If you want to include Factory ORGAN or SYNTH Patches in your Bundle you can skip this step.) After you have made your changes to a Combination and/or to Patches, press the red RECORD button. The RECORD Page will display. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 146 “TO.” You can now use the VALUE knob to select the Number which will contain your Bundle. From the above screen, use the DIRECTION “ ” button to move the cursor to the RECORD box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 147 B and touching it a third time will display C. You can also turn the VALUE knob to select characters. If you wish to do this, use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move through the characters. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 148 “Bxxx” followed by the Name. You can now use the Bundle “as is” or include it in a Combination if you want also to include PIANO and/or ENSEMBLE settings as part of the total registration. NOTE: See page 99 for more information on how to Record a Combination. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 149: Favorites

    NOTE: For a complete listing of Combination and Patch Parameters, please consult the APPENDIX chapter of this Guide. IMPORTANT: Do not confuse Favorites with Combinations or Patches. Combination is a single registration, and a Patch is a setting for a particular Voice Section. A Favorite is a storage location for a Combination. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 150 Although the FAVORITE buttons have Combinations pre-assigned to them, you can load other Factory Combinations or your own User Combinations to be recalled by FAVORITE buttons. The SKX PRO contains ten (10) Banks of ten (10) Combinations each for a total of 100 Combinations.

  • Page 151: Bank Button

    Combination from that FAVORITE button. FAVORITE BANKS Your SKX PRO contains 10 Banks of Combinations with 10 Favorites per Bank. This gives you a total of 100 Combinations you can access using the FAVORITE buttons.
  • Page 152 The FAVORITE buttons are now loaded with the Combinations from the Favorite Bank you selected. NOTE: You can also assign Favorites and Favorite Banks from the BANK Pages of the FAVORITE FUNCTION Mode. This is explained starting on page 135. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 153 Press the PAGE “ ” button two times to highlight the “SOUND” box. You are now in the SYSTEM Menu. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 154: Access

    Combination 099, simply touch “0,” “9" and “9" and the ENTER button. (NOTE: This mode cannot associate a numbered FAVORITE button to a Combination.) Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 155: Bank

    Use the PAGE “ ” and “ ” buttons to move back and forth through the Favorite Banks (1 ~ 10). Turn the VALUE knob to select from among the available Combinations. You will see the Name change when you select a different Combination. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 156 Value control until you see Oct Saw Lead in the middle portion of the display. After doing the above, the Oct Saw Lead Combination will be selected the next time you press the FAVORITE 1 button. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 157 Repeat this procedure as many times as you wish, using the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select FAVORITE Numbers and turning the VALUE knob to select Factory Combinations, User Combinations or Bundles. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 158: Menu

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down through the FAVORITE Numbers. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: The above Parameter allows you to specify the MENU only. The PAGE Parameter must also be selected. This is explained on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 159 NOTE: These settings are Saved as part of a Setup. NOTE: You can also associate a numbered button and a display page by pressing a numbered button while holding the SHIFT and RECORD buttons together. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 160: Manual Button

    However, if you want to de-select Combinations and use the front panel controls entirely to control the sound, turn the MANUAL button “ON.” The FAVORITE buttons will all turn “OFF” and all sounds and features of the SKX PRO will be controlled by the front panel controls as well as by the settings from the Menus.
  • Page 161 Press the ENTER button. You will see the message “Initializing...” flash in the display for approximately 1 second. NOTE: If you DO NOT wish to Initialize, press the MENU/EXIT or PLAY button instead of the ENTER button. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 162 *** THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK TO PRESERVE PAGE FORMATTING ***...
  • Page 163 ORGAN VOICE SECTION...

  • Page 164: Organ Voice Section

    Drawbars, sometimes called Tonebars, are the heart and basis of the renowned Hammond Sound and have been used since the first Hammond Organ Model A introduced in 1935. An explanation of how to use these Drawbars is given later in this chapter of the Guide.

  • Page 165: Playing The Organ Voice Section

    ORGAN Voice Section Playing the ORGAN Voice Section As explained previously, after the power to the SKX PRO has been turned “ON” and the operating system finishes loading, the Information Center Display will look like this: Notice that the area of the screen occupied by the Drawbar icons shows light grey. This indicates the ORGAN Voice Section is registered for both UPPER and LOWER Keyboards.
  • Page 166 Notice also the U box in the upper part of the display is now “greyed out..” This indicates the UPPER Part of the ORGAN Voice Section is no longer active. Pressing the ORGAN button again will cause the LED to light orange again. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 167: Using Drawbars

    The following examples are designed to acquaint you with the Drawbars. TRY THIS: After turning the SKX PRO “ON,” Combination F001 should display. (see below). Press the MANUAL button. This will allow you to de-select Combinations and use the front panel controls entirely to control the sound, as explained on page 140.
  • Page 168 LOWER Keyboard. You will now hear the notes play with Pedal tones added. NOTE: On the SKX PRO, Drawbar Parameter changes for the PEDAL Part (“P”) will not be heard unless the PEDAL TO LOWER button is “ON” or a MIDI Pedal clavier is connected.

  • Page 169: Play Mode Parameters

    ORGAN Voice Section PLAY Mode Parameters After turning the SKX PRO “ON,” Combination F001 should display. (see below). The following pages will explain each of the Parameters you may change from the PLAY Mode screen. PATCH From the above screen, press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The box underneath “ORGAN”...

  • Page 170: Part Oct

    Turn either the VALUE knob or the ORGAN VOLUME knob to the left to decrease the Volume. NOTE: The function of this Parameter is duplicated by the VOL (Volume) Parameter in the COMBINATION FUNCTION Mode. For more information consult page 57. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 171: Upper & Lower

    Function A-100, B-3, C-3 Reproduces the sounds of various Tone-Wheel™ generators from vintage Hammond Organs. Mellow Produces very pure sine-wave tones similar to all-electronic Hammond Organs such as the Concorde, Grandee, Monarch, etc. Reproduces a vintage British combo organ. Farf Reproduces a vintage Italian combo organ.

  • Page 172: Pedal

    NOTE: When one of the Transistor Organs (Vx. , Farf. or Ace.) is selected for the UPPER & LOWER Keyboard, Muted is automatically selected for the PEDAL Part. NOTE: When the Pipe Organ Type is selected, the Pedal tones automatically become Pipe Organ tones and this Parameter is disabled. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 173: Patch Edit -Organ Function Mode

    From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button to see the PATCH EDIT screen. The COMBINATION box will be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “ORGAN” box. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 174: Accessing The Patch Edit -Organ Function Mode Using The Shortcut

    Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT ORGAN” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 175: Accessing The Patch Edit -Organ Function Mode Using The Shift Button

    ” ” button once. You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes to the selected ORGAN Patch. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 176: General

    The default setting is 2. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the upward Range. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the downward Range. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 177: Range Down

    (twelve half-steps, or one full octave down). The default setting is 2. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the downward Range. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the downward Range. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 178: Drawbars Parameters

    NOTE: The Drawbar registration shown will be the one programmed in the currently selected ORGAN Patch. Therefore, it may not correspond with the physical Drawbar positions. However, if you move any of the Drawbars, the display will show the position or positions of the Drawbar or Drawbars you moved. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 179: Upper & Lower

    NOTE: The Vx., Farf. and Ace. Organ Types change the operation of the Drawbars from the traditional Hammond Harmonic Drawbar functions. This is explained starting on page 205 of this chapter of the Guide. NOTE: The Pipe Organ Type changes the operation of the Drawbars to function similar to drawstops or stop tablets on a pipe organ.

  • Page 180: Envelope

    WHAT IS “KEY CLICK?” On a tone-wheel Hammond Organ, each time a key is depressed with an active Drawbar registration, a Key Click (or Key Pop) is heard just before the note sounds. This is because, unlike other electrical or electronic musical instruments, the sound is always present at the key contacts.

  • Page 181: Leakage Lvl

    The box to the right of “LEAKAGE LVL” should be highlighted. WHAT IS “LEAKAGE?” In a vintage Hammond Organ, each tone-wheel rotates next to a magnet. These are mounted in separate bins to isolate them from each other and prevent the magnets from intercepting frequencies from neighboring wheels;...

  • Page 182: Pedal

    NOTE: When one of the Transistor Organs (Vx. , Farf. or Ace.) is selected for the UPPER & LOWER Keyboards, Muted is automatically selected for the PEDALs. NOTE: When the Pipe Organ Type is selected, the Pedal tones automatically become Pipe Organ tones and this Parameter is disabled. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 183: Envelope

    This feature is described in the COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES chapter of this Guide starting on page 72, 612. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 184: Pedal

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: For more information about how to create and Record your own Custom Pedal Registrations, please consult the CUSTOM SETS chapter of the Guide starting on page 427. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 185: Contact / Sustain Parameters

    ORGAN Voice Section CONTACTS OF A TONE-WHEEL ORGAN & VIRTUAL MULTI-CONTACTS As explained in the CUSTOM SETS chapter of this Guide, the basis for the “Hammond Sound” is the tone- or phonic-wheel generator. When a key is pressed on a tone-wheel Hammond Organ, it closes 9 small electrical switch contacts. These 9 contacts represent the 9 pitches provided by the Drawbars - the fundamental tone plus eight harmonics.

  • Page 186: V.multi Con

    NOTE: This Parameter can be used as a “tone-control” for the Key Click. If the Key Click is too bright or “noisy,” adjust this Parameter to “smooth” the waveform and make the Key Click more mellow. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 187: Mode

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the amount of time for each VMC to sound when a key is depressed. You can select from 0 to 127. At 0 all the VMC’s sound simultaneously. A higher value will result in a longer time interval between contacts. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 188: Impedance

    When keys are depressed and held and other notes are played, the volume of the notes being held is reduced by the full amount. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: The Half setting is designed to replicate the performance of a vintage Hammond Organ such as B-3, C-3, etc. HA<O>...

  • Page 189: Sus.upper

    1 (shortest amount) to 5 (longest amount) as well as 0. At 0 there is no Sustain. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the UPPER Sustain Length. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the UPPER Sustain Length. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 190: Sus.lower

    1 (shortest amount) to 5 (longest amount) as well as 0. At 0 there is no Sustain. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the LOWER Sustain Length. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the LOWER Sustain Length. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 191: Vibrato & Chorus

    (B-2, B-3, etc.) consist of two tilt tablets and a six-position rotary knob to the left of the Drawbars. The SKX PRO uses a similar arrangement, except that it uses buttons instead of tilting tablets, and instead of a rotary knob there is a MODE button which accesses the same six degrees of Vibrato and Chorus.
  • Page 192 To turn the Vibrato or Chorus effect "OFF" for the Swell or Great Manuals of a vintage B-3 / C-3, press the UPPER or LOWER Keyboards of the SKX PRO, press the tilt tabs at the bottom. buttons "OFF" (LED’s not lit).

  • Page 193: Amount Of Vibrato And Chorus

    “V-3" will light. This is the fullest amount and adds much warmth and enhances your music. Remember, either one or both of the UPPER or LOWER buttons must be "ON" (orange LED lit) to allow you to hear the selected Vibrato effect for each Keyboard. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 194: Chorus

    6 degrees of Vibrato for the Vx., Farf. and Ace Organ Types and 6 degrees of Tremulant for the Pipe Organ Types. V-1 provides the smallest amount while C-3 gives the largest amount of Vibrato or Tremulant. The other modes provide various degrees between these two settings. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 195: Vibrato & Chorus Function Mode Page

    Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once to highlight the “ORGAN” box. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 196: Accessing The Vibrato & Chorus Function Mode Page Using The Shortcut

    Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT ORGAN” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 197 You are now in the VIBRATO & CHORUS FUNCTION Mode Page. You can now use the DIRECTION buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes to the Vibrato and Chorus. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 198: Vibrato & Chorus Mode, Upper / Lower On / Off

    TW.ORGAN TYPE Hammond tone-wheel organs with Vibrato & Chorus were manufactured from 1949 through 1975. During that time, several different types of vibrato circuits were employed, particularly line boxes of different construction. This Parameter creates the effect of different types of Vibrato delay lines. The data chart below shows the options you may select.

  • Page 199: Rate

    Vibrato signal, with no dry signal). The middle or EVEN setting will mix the Vibrato and non-Vibrato signals together in equal amounts. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Vibrato signal. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Vibrato signal. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 200: Pedal

    This Parameter allows you to select whether you want Vibrato to also affect the Pedal Drawbar tones when the VIBRATO LOWER Button is “ON.” This replicates the Vibrato function on a vintage Hammond Organ. Turn the VALUE knob to turn Vibrato On or Off for the Pedal Drawbar tones.

  • Page 201: Pipe Organ

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Tremulant Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Tremulant Rate. NOTE: More information about Pipe Voices can be found starting on page 214. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 202: Matching Transformer Function Mode Page

    Display should now look like this: WHAT IS A “MATCHING TRANSFORMER?” The primary purpose of the Matching Transformer in a Hammond tone-wheel organ is to “match” the low Impedance of the generator and key circuits to the high impedance amplifier input. However, in the B- 3/C-3/A-100 family of Hammond Organs it performs the additional function of combining the individual tones from each Drawbar into one complex musical tone.

  • Page 203: Drive Level

    0 to 127. A higher value will result in more saturation at low volume levels (see the illustration below). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Saturation. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Saturation. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 204: Hysteresis

    Hysteresis refers to the fact that all of the values of a given event can change at different rates (see the illustration below). In the case of a Hammond Organ, as discussed previously, each Drawbar has 8 degrees of volume. When a Drawbar is moved, not only the volume but the sound quality changes because of the artifacts introduced by the Matching Transformer.

  • Page 205: Depth

    You can select from 0 to 127. A higher value creates a deeper effect. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 206: Organ.lower

    You can select from 0 to 127. A higher value creates a deeper effect. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 207: Leslie

    ORGAN Voice Section LESLIE® Your Hammond SKX PRO has a built-in digital Leslie effect that replicates the sound of a twin-rotor Leslie Speaker cabinet. In addition, the SKX PRO can also be used with a variety of different Leslie Speaker cabinets.

  • Page 208: What Are "Horn" And "Bass

    Bass. The newer motor design reduces the total number of motors from four to two, and also allows for “Brake” mode, or the ability to shut the rotors completely off (previously a special “brake kit” had to be added to the cabinet to permit this feature). HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 209: Leslie Buttons

    New digital technology has now made it possible to recreate the Doppler effect without using moving parts. This technology has been incorporated into the SKX PRO. The following pages explain how the internal digital Leslie of your Hammond SKX PRO works.

  • Page 210: Leslie Function Mode Page

    Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once to highlight the “ORGAN” box. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The MENU - PATCH EDIT -ORGAN FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 211: Accessing The Leslie Function Mode Page Using The Shortcut

    Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT ORGAN” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 212 You are now in the LESLIE FUNCTION Mode Page. You can now use the DIRECTION buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes to the digital Leslie. These changes are explained starting below. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 213: Bypass / Rotor

    Leslie - the rotors will modulate the Reverb as well as the basic Organ tones. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: This Parameter does not affect a connected Leslie Speaker Cabinet. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 214: Custom

    “greyed out” or darkened in the display (see the example below). However, the value of a disabled Parameter can still be adjusted using the VALUE knob. NOTE: All of the Organ Types except Pipe can be played either with the built-in digital Leslie or through a connected Leslie Speaker Cabinet. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 215: Multi Effect 1&2, Overdrive And Equalizer

    OVERDRIVE / EQUALIZER chapter of this Guide since each Voice Section has these Parameters. However, the MULTI EFFECT / OVERDRIVE / EQUALIZER Parameters are controlled separately - adjusting one of these Parameters for one Voice Section will affect that Voice Section only. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 216: Organ Types

    ORGAN Voice Section ORGAN TYPES In addition to traditional Hammond Drawbar tones, the Drawbars on the SKX PRO can control a number of models of Combo Organs as well as different types of Pipe Organs. This Parameter allows you to select which type of organ sounds you want the Drawbars to control.

  • Page 217: Accessing The Organ Types Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once to highlight the “ORGAN” box. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 218 NOTE: The four Organ Types A-100, B-3, C-3, and Mellow replicate the sounds of various vintage Hammond Organs. For a more complete explanation of these Organ Types consult page 151. You can now turn the VALUE knob to select what type of organ sound will be associated with the Drawbars.

  • Page 219: Sound Groups

    While still holding the “C” chord down, pull each of the brown Sub Drawbars for the UPPER Keyboard out until you like the sound. Now do the same with the Brilliance Drawbars. It's that easy to create your own custom Drawbar settings. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 220: Color Groups

    As you add each Drawbar, you will hear the addition of the same note an octave higher in each case. Black Drawbars The Black Drawbars on the Hammond Organ represent the dissonant (discordant) harmonics which are also necessary in building rich tone colors. The mellowness...

  • Page 221: Brown Drawbars

    With the Hammond Organ Drawbars, a touch of a finger is all that is needed to make the tone quality softer or more brilliant, richer in one harmonic or another.

  • Page 222: Typical Drawbar Registration Patterns

    00 7654 321 Kinura 8' 00 0172 786 Oboe 8" 00 4764 210 Trombone 8' 01 8777 530 Trumpet 8' 00 6788 650 Tuba Sonora 8' 02 7788 640 Vox Humana 8' 00 4720 123 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 223: Diapason Family

    00 1464 321 Salicional 8' 00 2453 321 Solo Viola 8' 00 2474 341 Solo Violin 8' 00 3654 324 Viola da Gamba 8' 00 2465 432 Violina 4' 00 0103 064 Violone 16 26 3431 000 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 224: Jazz And Pop Drawbar Registrations

    There are many Drawbar combination which are not imitative of any instrument, but which are immediately recognized as "Hammond Sounds.” The basic Hammond Organ jazz sound is obtained with the first three Drawbars, such as 88 8000 000. When the last white Drawbar is used along with the first three Drawbars, a very pleasing effect is created.

  • Page 225: Accessing The Vx Organ Type From A Play Screen

    Accessing the Vx Organ Type from a PLAY Screen: After turning the SKX PRO “ON,” Combination F001 should display. (see below). NOTE: Press the PLAY button to display the above screen if it is not already displaying. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Turn the VALUE knob to select Vx.

  • Page 226: Accessing The Vx Organ Type Using The Menu/Exit Button

    The box to the right of “TYPE” should be highlighted. Turn the VALUE knob so the Information Center Display shows the following: You can now use the Drawbars to control vintage British combo organ tones. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 227 The type of combo organ replicated by Vx had drawbar-type controls, but they functioned differently from Hammond Harmonic Drawbars. The first four Drawbars control individual pitches, while the next three are “Mixture” Drawbars which cause multiple pitches to sound. “II,” “III” and “IV” refer to the number of pitches represented by that Drawbar.

  • Page 228: Farf

    Accessing the Farf Organ Type from a PLAY Screen: After turning the SKX PRO “ON,” Combination F001 should display. (see below). NOTE: Press the PLAY button to display the above screen if it is not already displaying. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Turn the VALUE knob to select Vx.

  • Page 229: Accessing The Farf Organ Type Using The Menu/Exit Button

    The box to the right of “TYPE” should be highlighted. Turn the VALUE knob so the Information Center Display shows the following: You can now use the Drawbars to control vintage Italian combo organ tones. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 230 The above configuration follows the layout of the “Combo Compact” series of combo organ, which used rocker-type tilt tablets rather than Drawbars to turn voices “on” and “off.” On the SKX PRO, the Drawbars are used to control the same sounds. To replicate the effect of tablets, simply pull the Drawbar(s) representing the tone(s) you want “out”...

  • Page 231: Ace

    Accessing the Ace Organ Type from a PLAY Screen: After turning the SKX PRO “ON,” Combination F001 should display. (see below). NOTE: Press the PLAY button to display the above screen if it is not already displaying. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Turn the VALUE knob to select Ace.

  • Page 232: Accessing The Ace Organ Type Using The Menu/Exit Button

    The box to the right of “TYPE” should be highlighted. Turn the VALUE knob so the Information Center Display shows the following: You can now use the Drawbars to control vintage Japanese combo organ tones. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 233 The above configuration follows the layout of the “TOP7” combo organ, which used rocker-type tilt tablets rather than Drawbars to turn voices “on” and “off.” On the SKX PRO, the Drawbars are used to control the same sounds. To replicate the effect of tablets, simply pull the Drawbar(s) representing the tone(s) you want “out”...

  • Page 234: Pipe

    This Organ Type allows you to use the Drawbars to register authentic classical pipe organ tones. Accessing the Pipe Organ Type from a PLAY Screen: After turning the SKX PRO “ON,” Combination F001 should display. (see below). NOTE: Press the PLAY button to display the above screen if it is not already displaying.

  • Page 235: Accessing The Pipe Organ Type Using The Menu/Exit Button

    The quickest way to do this is to use the Shortcut shown below: Press the PAGE “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The box to the right of “TYPE” should be highlighted. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 236: F1 - Classic

    - pulling a Drawbar “out” will turn the associated Pipe Voice “ON” while pushing the Drawbar “in” will turn the Pipe Voice “OFF.” The Pipe Voices do not have gradations of volume - they are either “ON” or “OFF.” HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 237: Pipe" (Theatre)

    Press the PAGE “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The box to the right of “TYPE” should be highlighted. Turn the VALUE knob so the Information Center Display shows the following: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 238 Theatre 1 is a stop complement similar to a Wurlitzer “Style 210" while Theatre 2 is derived from the stops from a Wurlitzer “Style 260 Special” including English Post Horn. The figures on the next page show how the Drawbars are allocated in this mode. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 239: F2 - Theatre 1

    - pulling a Drawbar “out” will turn the associated Pipe Voice “ON” while pushing the Drawbar “in” will turn the Pipe Voice “OFF.” The Pipe Voices do not have gradations of volume - they are either “ON” or “OFF.” HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 240: Organ Solo

    However, because the SKX PRO is first and foremost a Hammond Organ, there may be occasions when you will want to play it as a Hammond Organ without having to do a great deal of programming or setting up beforehand. The ORGAN SOLO feature allows you to do this.

  • Page 241: Using Organ Solo

    Combination contains only an ORGAN registration, pressing the ORGAN SOLO button will have no effect. TRY THIS: Make sure the SKX PRO is in PLAY Mode. If in doubt, press the PLAY button. Turn the VALUE knob to select Combination F005. The Information Center Display should look like this: Notice that the ORGAN and PIANO ALLOCATE buttons both are “ON.”...

  • Page 242: Organ App Menu

    DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to make changes to the selected ORGAN Patch. These changes are explained starting below. INITIALIZE ORGAN This allows you to clear all the Patch Parameters in the currently selected Patch, including Drawbar registrations. Press the ENTER button to initialize all the Patch Parameters. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 243: Snapshot Organ

    From the above screen, press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should look like this: Use the VALUE knob to select which FAVORITE button you want to recall the selected Page. You can select from 1 to 10. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 244 FAVORITE button where the Page is registered. NOTE: More information regarding FAVORITES and Favorite Banks can be found in the COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES chapter of this Guide starting on page 129. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 245 UPPER PERCUSSION...

  • Page 246: Upper Percussion - Touch-Response Percussion

    UPPER PERCUSSION - Touch-Response Percussion An important component of the Hammond Sound is Touch-Response Percussion Control. On a vintage Hammond console organ, this feature is controlled by four tilting tablets on the extreme right of the control panel which look like this: The PERCUSSION controls on the SKX PRO consist of four separate buttons, located immediately to the right of the Drawbars, which control harmonic Percussion tones playable from the UPPER Keyboard.

  • Page 247: Percussion Function Mode Page

    Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once to highlight the “ORGAN” box. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -ORGAN FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 248: Accessing The Percussion Function Mode Page Using The Shortcut

    Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight The “EDIT ORGAN” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 249 Press the PAGE “ ” button three times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes to the Percussion. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 250: Percussion On/Off, Volume, Decay And Harmonic Selector

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either SOFT or NORMAL. When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Level. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Level. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 251: Decay

    B-3, C-3, RT-3, A-100, D-100 and M-3. Each key will sound when played regardless of whether other keys are being held. This replicates the Percussion function on the X-66, Concorde and later model Hammond Organs. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection.

  • Page 252: Drawbar

    Percussion is "ON.” This replicates the original Hammond Organs with Touch-Response Percussion Control, such as the B-3, C-3, RT-3, A-100, D-100 and M-3. When this feature is turned “OFF,” the 8th harmonic Drawbar (1') will continue to sound while Percussion is "ON.” This replicates later Hammond Organs with Percussion.
  • Page 253 PIANO / ENSEMBLE VOICE SECTIONS...

  • Page 254: Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections

    PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections The SKX PRO, in addition to being able to duplicate the sound of a vintage Hammond Organ as well as other organ sounds, has an inbuilt library of 163 high-quality waveforms representing various instruments (Piano, Guitar, Strings, Trumpet, Saxophone, Drums, etc.) These waveforms in turn are incorporated into...

  • Page 255: Piano Category Buttons

    Turn this knob to the right to increase the volume, and to the left to decrease the volume. NOTE: If you have an Expression Pedal connected, it will express up to the amount determined by the setting of the PIANO VOLUME knob. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 256: Ensemble Category Buttons

    ENSEMBLE VOLUME knob. These is a total of 163 Wave tables available for creating Piano / Ensemble Patches. These are listed on the next page and also in the APPENDIX of this Guide. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 257: Piano / Ensemble Waveform List

    Noise Choir Orch Harp Bass Acoustic Bs On OH Whole Tone C Acoustic Bs Off OH Whole Tone F Finger Bs Jz Pizzicato Str. Finger Bs Pr Ethnic Dulcimer Pick Bs Jz Sitar Pick Bs Pr HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 258: Selecting A Voice

    PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections Selecting a Voice IMPORTANT: It is assumed that you have just turned the SKX PRO "ON" and have not pressed either the PLAY or MENU/EXIT button. PIANO Voice Section TRY THIS: After turning the SKX PRO “ON,” Combination F001 should display (see below).
  • Page 259 An arrow (“ ” or “ ”) on the extreme right of the display indicates you can use the DIRECTION “ ” or “ ” buttons to display the entire library of Voices for the selected Category. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 260: Ensemble Voice Section

    ENSEMBLE Voice Section TRY THIS: After turning the SKX PRO “ON,” Combination F001 should display (see below). Press the ENSEMBLE button in the ALLOCATE Section. The LED will light red. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: Play some notes.
  • Page 261 An arrow (“ ” or “ ”) on the extreme right of the display indicates you can use the DIRECTION “ ” or “ ” buttons to display the entire library of Voices for the selected Category. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 262: Play Mode Parameters

    ENSEMBLE Voice Sections. You should see a screen similar to one of these, depending on which Voice Section you select. PIANO Voice Section: ENSEMBLE Voice Section: The following pages will explain each of the Parameters you may change from the PLAY Mode screen. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 263: Patch

    You can now use the VALUE knob to select the available Patches for the selected Voice Category. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to scroll up numerically through the Patches. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll down numerically through the Patches. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 264: Oct

    NOTE: The actual sounding octave will be the sum of this Parameter plus the Octave setting controlled by the OCTAVE buttons on the Control Panel. For more information, please consult the SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES chapter of this Guide starting on page 554 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 265: Vel

    This is the smallest change of response to key velocity. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: The function of this Parameter is duplicated by the VEL (Velocity) Parameter in the COMBINATION FUNCTION Mode. For more information consult page 57. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 266: Vol

    Turn either the VALUE knob or the VOLUME knob for the selected Voice Section to the left to decrease the Volume. NOTE: The function of this Parameter is duplicated by the VOL (Volume) Parameter in the COMBINATION FUNCTION Mode. For more information consult page 57. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 267: Patch Edit -Piano / Ensemble Function Modes

    The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. PIANO Voice Section: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times to highlight the “PIANO” box. ENSEMBLE Voice Section: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button three times to highlight the “ENSEMBLE” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 268: Accessing The Patch Edit -Piano / Ensemble Function Mode Using The Shortcut

    ENSEMBLE Patch. The currently selected Combination Number will display to the left of the Patch Name. The line just below the top line will display MENU - PATCH EDIT -ENSEMBLE. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 269: Accessing The Patch Edit -Piano / Ensemble Function Using The App Menu

    Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT PIANO” box. ENSEMBLE Voice Section: Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT ENSEMBLE” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 270 Patch. These changes are explained starting on the next page. NOTE: The Parameters for the PIANO and ENSEMBLE Parameters are identical: therefore, for the explanation of each Parameter the PIANO Patch will be shown at the top of the screen. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 271: General Parameters

    Patch up. You can select from 1 to 12 semitones, 12 semitones being a full octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Range. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Range. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 272: Range Down

    Turn the VALUE knob to turn Portamento “ON” or “OFF.” NOTE: Portamento refers to a smooth transition or “sliding” from one note to another. NOTE: The PORTAMENTO button must be “ON” (orange LED lit) to hear the Portamento effect. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 273: Mode

    Intermediate rates will cause the pitch to rise or fall at rates between 0 and 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Portamento Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Portamento Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 274: Mono/Poly

    “Monophonic” - if more than one key is depressed, only one note will sound) Rel.C “Release Cancel” - More than one note can be played; however, the last note released will be erased by the next note played. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 275: Mono Priority

    If the selected Patch is used alone, the last played note will sound. Last The last played note will sound. The lowest note played will sound. High The highest note played will sound. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 276 On the SKX PRO, ProChord works like this: When notes or chords are played on the LOWER Part and a note is played on the UPPER Part, the note represented by the key played on the UPPER Part is heard along with a scored harmony pattern which sounds according to the Chord Root and Chord Type selected by the notes played on the LOWER Part.
  • Page 277 Play a chord progression of your choice, and continue to play a melody on the UPPER Part. You will hear the harmony change in response to the chords you are playing on the LOWER Part. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 278: Pro Chord Parameters

    The four Components provide both the Melody and Harmony notes in different configurations depending on the specific ProChord Type or harmony pattern selected. The Parameters which apply to ProChord are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 279: Switch

    The ProChord feature recognizes 26 different Chord Types. For a complete list of Chord Types, please consult page 717 of the APPENDIX chapter of this Guide. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 280: Type

    4-part Closed harmony is added to single notes played on the UPPER Part. 5 Part Open 5-part Open harmony is added to single notes played on the UPPER Part. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 281: Disabled

    Pro Chord - DISABLED Parameter Description Single Component 1 only will sound. Unison All Components will sound. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: For a fuller explanation of Components, see page 266. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 282: Lfo 1 Parameters

    The LFO of each note oscillates individually. Each LFO will start its cycle when a key is depressed. Free Pressing a key will intercept the LFO at whatever point it happens to be in its cycle. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 283: Waveform

    A sawtooth wave which ramps downward to a zero voltage and rises sharply. Sample/Hold - samples the input analog signal and hold the sampled signal for a specified Fluctuation Random waveform with no periodicity. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 284: Rate

    You can select from 0 (the LFO begins immediately) to 127 (maximum time). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Delay Time. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Delay Time. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 285: Attack Rate

    0 (no Key Tracking) to 127 (maximum Key Tracking - the rate of Attack increases as higher notes are played). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Attack Key Tracking. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Attack Key Tracking. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 286: Pitch Dep

    These Parameters allow you to control the characteristics of the LFO 1 for each Component. WHAT IS A “COMPONENT?” The PIANO / ENSEMBLE Patches contain what are called Components. The SKX PRO contains 300 pre- programmed Patches for the PIANO and ENSEMBLE Voice Sections. Each individual Patch can contain up to four (4) sounding Components.

  • Page 287: Pitch Mod Dep

    Us the 1. 2, 3 and 4 numbered buttons to turn Components “ON” or “OFF.” Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Pitch Modulation Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Pitch Modulation Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 288: Filter Dep

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Filter Modulation Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Filter Modulation Depth. NOTE: These two Parameters work in conjunction with the FILTER Parameters in the COMPONENT FUNCTION Mode Page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 289: Amp Dep

    Us the 1. 2, 3 and 4 numbered buttons to turn Components “ON” or “OFF.” Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Amplitude Modulation Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Amplitude Modulation Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 290: Lfo 2 Parameters

    Oscillators). These can be used to modulate various Components. All of the Parameters for LFO 1 apply equally to LFO 2. From the above screen, press the PAGE “ ” button once. You are now in the FUNCTION Mode Page for editing Components. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 291: Component Parameters

    NOTE: When editing a Component be sure the box next to its number in the display is highlighted; otherwise you will not hear the effect of your edit(s). Also, be sure to notice the KEY LO and KEY HI settings, which are explained on page 273. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 292: Volume

    The box to the right of “OUTPUT BUS” should be highlighted. OUTPUT BUS This Parameter allows you to select whether Section Effects are enabled or disabled for this Component. Turn the VALUE knob to select Dry (disabled) or Effect (enabled). HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 293: Key Hi

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to set the range lower. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to set the range higher. NOTE: The note ranges on the keyboards of the SKX PRO are C1 to C6. HA<O>...

  • Page 294: Velocity Hi

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the high sounding point of the selected Component. You can select from 0 to 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the High Point. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the High Point. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 295: Vel Offset

    A higher setting will produce higher volumes from the lowest key velocities (the upper velocity level is fixed). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Offset. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Offset. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 296: Vel Depth

    You can select from 0 to 200%. At 0 there is no change in velocity. At 200%, the volume is changed by the maximum amount in proportion to the velocity. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 297: Oscillator Parameters

    WAVEFORM CATEGORIES Number Description Acoustic Piano Electric Piano Harpsichord Clav Chromatic Percussion Guitar Ethnic SFX (Special Effects) Wind Strings Choir Synth Pad Bass Synth Lead Free Reed Percussion Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 298: Wave Number

    Synth Pad S.Pad Bass Bass Synth Lead S.Ld Free Reed F.Rd Percussion Perc Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: See the APPENDIX chapter of this Guide for a complete list of Waveform Numbers. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 299: Transpose

    This Parameter allows you to select whether the Pitch Bend Wheel will bend the pitch of the selected Component. Turn the VALUE knob to select Off (the Pitch Bend Wheel will not affect the selected Component) or On (the Pitch Bend Wheel will bend the pitch of the selected Component). HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 300: Key Track

    -100 to +100. At “-100" the pitch will be one half-step flat. At “+100" the pitch will be one half-step sharp. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Plus Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Plus Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 301: Stret. Tune

    NOTE: This Parameter must be set to some value other than 0 to hear the effect produced by the PITCH EG, which is explained starting on the next page. NOTE: A large amount of pitch change may produce artifacts such as “step noise.” HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 302: Eg Vel Trk

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Pitch variation. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Pitch variation. NOTE: The Pitch EG is explained in more detail starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 303 Parameters. You will see their shapes change in response to the edits you make. NOTE: As a reminder, use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select the Component you want to edit. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 304: Pitch Eg Parameters

    You can select from 0 to 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Decay Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Decay Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 305: Breakpoint

    0 to 127. A higher value decreases the time required for the pitch to return to the base frequency. A lower value increases the time. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Slope Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Slope Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 306: Sustain Lvl

    You can select from 0 to 127. A higher value will result in a longer Release time. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 307: Atk Key Trk

    Pitch EG. 127 will cause the envelope to respond by the maximum amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Decay Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Decay Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 308: Slo Key Trk

    Pitch EG. 127 will cause the envelope to respond by the maximum amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 309: Atk Vel Trk

    Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. NOTE: The Velocity Parameter in the COMBINATION Edit Menu must be “ON” (values 1 ~ 4) in order to hear the effect of Velocity Tracking. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 310: Delay Parameters

    NOTE: Using one of the Note Off settings may cause played notes to cipher or “stick on.” To avoid this, set the Sustain Level of the Amplitude EG at 0 if you are using one of the Note Off settings. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 311: Thr Source

    Component (the Component selected under THR SOURCE). You can select from 0 to 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Threshold Level. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Threshold Level. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 312: N On Time

    You can select from 0 to 127 (0 to 5 seconds). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Note Off Delay Time. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Note Off Delay Time. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 313: Mode

    This Parameter allows you to select the filter method. The data chart below shows the options you can select. FILTER MODE OPTIONS Description Function LP12 Low-Pass 12dB - reduces the higher frequencies at 12dB/octave. HP12 High-Pass 12dB - reduces the lower frequencies at 12dB/octave Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 314: Cutoff

    This Parameter allows you to add a controlled amplification to the Cutoff Frequency, coloring the original pitch. You can select from 0 to 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Filter Resonance. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Filter Resonance. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 315: Key Trk

    You can select from -100% to +100%. At 0 the Cutoff Frequency does not change. At 100%, the Cutoff Frequency changes by a wide amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 316: Trk

    You can select from 0 to 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Attack Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Attack Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 317: Decay Rate

    0 to 127. A higher value will set a higher pitch as the Breakpoint. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Breakpoint Level. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Breakpoint Level. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 318: Slope Rate

    You can select from 0 to 127. A higher value will set a higher pitch as the Breakpoint. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Sustain Level. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Sustain Level. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 319: Rel Rate

    Filter EG. 127 will cause the envelope to respond by the maximum amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Attack Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Attack Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 320: Dcy Key Trk

    At 0 each note will sound the same Filter EG. 127 will cause the envelope to respond by the maximum amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Slope Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Slope Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 321: Rel Key Trk

    0 to 127. A higher velocity will result in a more rapid Envelope. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Attack Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Attack Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 322: Rel Vel Trk

    0 to +100%. At 0 there is no change in volume. At +100%, the volume is changed by the maximum amount corresponding to velocity. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Velocity Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Velocity Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 323: Pan

    Inverted Notes played chromatically going up on the keyboard will start at one end and alternate between left and right until they meet in the center. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 324: Amplitude Eg Parameters

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the time from the peak amount to the Breakpoint Level. You can select from 0 to 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Decay Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Decay Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 325: Breakpoint

    0 to 127. A higher value decreases the time required for the sound to return to the base frequency. A lower value increases the time. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Slope Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Slope Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 326: Sustain Lvl

    You can select from 0 to 127. A higher value will result in a longer Release time. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 327: Atk Key Trk

    127. At 0 each note will sound the same Filter EG. 127 will cause the envelope to respond by the maximum amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Decay Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Decay Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 328: Slo Key Trk

    0 to 127. At 0 each note will sound the same Amplitude EG. 127 will cause the envelope to respond by the maximum amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 329: Atk Vel Trk

    Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. NOTE: The Velocity Parameter in the COMBINATION Edit Menu must be “ON” (values 1 ~ 4) in order to hear the effect of Velocity Tracking. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 330: Attack Coef

    127. A higher value creates a linear taper suitable for an “upward” level. A lower value creates an exponential taper suitable for a “downward” level. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Attack Contour. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Attack Contour. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 331: Decay Coef

    127. A higher value creates a linear taper suitable for an “upward” level. A lower value creates an exponential taper suitable for a “downward” level. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Contour. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Contour. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 332: Multi Effect 1&2, Overdrive And Equalizer

    OVERDRIVE / EQUALIZER chapter of this Guide since each Voice Section has these Parameters. However, the MULTI EFFECT / OVERDRIVE / EQUALIZER Parameters are controlled separately - adjusting one of these Parameters for one Voice Section will affect that Voice Section only. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 333: Piano/Ensemble App Menu

    These are the APP MENUS for the PATCH EDIT -PIANO or PATCH EDIT -ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode Page. You can now use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to make changes to the selected PIANO or ENSEMBLE Patch. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 334: Initialize Piano/Ensemble

    PIANO APP MENU to explain both PIANO and ENSEMBLE. INITIALIZE PIANO/ENSEMBLE This allows you to clear all the Patch Parameters in the currently selected Patch. Press the ENTER button to initialize all the Patch Parameters. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 335: Initialize Component

    From the above screen, press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should look like this: Use the VALUE knob to select which Component you want to initialize. You can select from 1 to 4 or All (all Components will be initialized). HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 336: Copy Component

    This allows you to copy all the Parameters within a Component to another Component. To copy a Component, do the following: From the above screen, press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 337 Press the ENTER button. You will see the message “Copy Component...” flash in the display for approximately 1 second. NOTE: If you DO NOT wish to Initialize, press the MENU/EXIT or PLAY button instead of the ENTER button. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 338: Register Page To Favorite

    From the above screen, press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should look like this: Use the VALUE knob to select which FAVORITE button you want to recall the selected Page. You can select from 1 to 10. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 339 FAVORITE button where the Page is registered. NOTE: More information regarding FAVORITES and Favorite Banks can be found in the COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES chapter of this Guide starting on page 129. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 340 *** THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK TO PRESERVE PAGE FORMATTING ***...
  • Page 341 MONO SYNTH VOICE SECTION...

  • Page 342: Mono Synth Voice Section

    OCTAVE buttons These controls allow you to select the Octave range in which the MONO SYNTH will play. You can select from -2 (up to two octaves down) to +2 (up to two octaves up). HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 343: Oscillator Controls

    OSCILLATOR TYPE The SKX PRO has 6 audio oscillator settings which can be manipulated to produce a wide variety of tones. These are explained starting below. This setting utilizes two different pitched Oscillators. The first Oscillator (OSC1) sounds at “true pitch,”...

  • Page 344: Oscillator Pitch & Depth Sliders

    FILTER EG DEPTH knob This control allows you to adjust the depth of the filter envelope. Turn this knob to the right to increase the Depth. Turn this knob to the left to decrease the Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 345: What Is "Adsr

    Envelope refers to the behavior of the ADSR Parameters over time as a key is pressed and held. The eight sliders on the SKX PRO allow you to adjust Pitch, Filter and Amplitude Envelopes. The Pitch Envelope allows you to control the pitch of the sound, the Filter Envelope will control the quality or timbre of the sound and the Amplitude Envelope allows you to control the loudness of volume of the sound.

  • Page 346: Selecting A Mono Synth Patch

    The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: Play some notes. You will now hear the current registration for the MONO SYNTH. Notice the Patch number underneath “SYNTH” and the Patch Name are both showing white. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 347: Play Mode Parameters

    You can now use the VALUE knob to select the available Patches for the MONO SYNTH. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to scroll up numerically through the Patches. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll down numerically through the Patches. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 348: Oct

    NOTE: The actual sounding octave will be the sum of this Parameter plus the Octave setting controlled by the OCTAVE buttons on the Control Panel. For more information, please consult the SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES chapter of this Guide starting on page 554 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 349: Vel

    Turn either the VALUE knob or the MONO SYNTH VOLUME knob to the left to decrease the Volume. NOTE: The function of this Parameter is duplicated by the VOL (Volume) Parameter in the COMBINATION FUNCTION Mode. For more information consult page 57. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 350: Osc Type

    Turn the VALUE knob or press the TYPE button repeatedly until the orange LED next to the desired Oscillator Type lights. Each turn of the VALUE knob or successive button press will change the LED. NOTE: For a complete explanation of the available Oscillator Types consult page 323. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 351: Patch Edit -Synth Function Mode

    Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times to highlight the “SYNTH” box. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 352: Accessing The Patch Edit -Synth Function Mode Using The Shortcut

    NOTE: The OSCILLATOR Screen is actually the third Screen of the PATCH EDIT -SYNTH FUNCTION Mode Page. To see the opening screen (GENERAL) after using the Shortcut, press the PAGE ” ” button two times. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 353: Accessing The Patch Edit -Synth Function Mode Using The App Menu

    Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes to the Patches. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 354: Accessing Patch Edit -Synth Function Mode Pages Using The Shift Button

    While holding the SHIFT button, turn the LFO RATE knob. The Information Center Display will look similar to this: Release the SHIFT button. A complete explanation of the LFO Parameters can be found starting on page 341. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 355: Accessing The Oscillator Page

    While holding the SHIFT button, move any of the three FILTER Sliders. The Information Center Display will look similar to this: Release the SHIFT button. A complete explanation of the FILTER Parameters can be found starting on page 370. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 356: Accessing The Pitch&Filter Eg Page

    While holding the SHIFT button, move any of the four AMPLITUDE ENVELOPE Sliders. The Information Center Display will look similar to this: Release the SHIFT button. A complete explanation of the LFO Parameters can be found starting on page 377. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 357: General Parameters

    Patch up. You can select from 1 to 12 semitones, 12 semitones being a full octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Range. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Range. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 358: Range Down

    NOTE: As explained on page 324, Portamento refers to a smooth transition or “sliding” from one note to another. NOTE: Both the PORTAMENTO button and the PORTAMENTO Parameter must be “ON” in order to hear the Portamento effect. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 359: Mode

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Portamento Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Portamento Rate. NOTE: Both the PORTAMENTO button and the PORTAMENTO Parameter must be “ON” (orange LED lit) to hear the Portamento effect. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 360: Key

    The LFO of each note oscillates individually. Each LFO will start its cycle when a key is depressed. Multi Pressing a key will intercept the LFO at whatever point it happens to be in its cycle. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 361: Lfo Parameters

    The LFO of each note oscillates individually. Each LFO will start its cycle when a key is depressed. Free Pressing a key will intercept the LFO at whatever point it happens to be in its cycle. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 362: Waveform

    A sawtooth wave which ramps downward to a zero voltage and rises sharply. S/H (Sample/Hold) Samples the input analog signal and holds the sampled signal for a specified time. Fluctuation Random waveform with no periodicity. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 363: Rate

    You can select from 0 (the LFO begins immediately) to 127 (maximum time). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Delay Time. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Delay Time. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 364: Attack Rate

    0 (no Key Tracking) to 127 (maximum Key Tracking - the Attack Rate increases as higher notes are played). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Attack Key Tracking. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Attack Key Tracking. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 365: Lfo Dep

    Allows you to adjust the depth of the LFO for controlling Amplitude or Level. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select PITCH (Pitch), FIL (Filter) or AMP (Amplitude). Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 366: Lfo Mod Dep

    Allows you to adjust the maximum depth of the LFO for controlling Amplitude or Level. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select PITCH (Pitch), FIL (Filter) or AMP (Amplitude). Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 367: Oscillator Parameters

    Oscillator. Each time a different Oscillator is selected you will see different Parameters displayed according to which Parameters apply to that particular Oscillator Because each Oscillator has different Parameters, each Oscillator will be detailed and its Parameters explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 368: Octave

    The sound is one octave above the regular pitch. The sound is two octaves above the regular pitch. Turn the VALUE knob or press the OCTAVE buttons on the Control Panel to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 369: Key Trk

    At 0 there is no pitch change. At -64 the pitch will change down one octave. At +63 the pitch will change up one octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the Pitch by the Pitch Envelope. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the Pitch by the Pitch Envelope. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 370: Oscillator Types

    Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to transpose the instrument up. Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to transpose the instrument down. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 371: Osc2 Volume

    Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Volume. Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Volume. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 372: Osc1 Wave

    A waveform containing only odd-numbered harmonics, so named because of its shape. Its sound closely resembles that of a clarinet. Saw+Sqr A sawtooth and square wave mixed together, creating a sound midway in between a sawtooth and square wave. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 373: Osc2 Wave

    A waveform containing only odd-numbered harmonics, so named because of its shape. Its sound closely resembles that of a clarinet. Saw+Sqr A sawtooth and square wave mixed together, creating a sound midway in between a sawtooth and square wave. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 374: Unison

    Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Detune. Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Detune. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 375: Unison Num

    Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the number of Oscillators. Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the number of Oscillators. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 376: Osc1 Wave

    A waveform containing only odd-numbered harmonics, so named because of its shape. Its sound closely resembles that of a clarinet. Saw+Sqr A sawtooth and square wave mixed together, creating a sound midway in between a sawtooth and square wave. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 377: Unison Wave

    A waveform containing only odd-numbered harmonics, so named because of its shape. Its sound closely resembles that of a clarinet. Saw+Sqr A sawtooth and square wave mixed together, creating a sound midway in between a sawtooth and square wave. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 378: Pulse

    Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Pulse Width. Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Pulse Width. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 379: Mod.depth

    Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Modulation Depth. NOTE: This Parameter will affect the Pulse Wave in different ways depending on the MOD.SOURCE setting. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 380: Mod.source

    The Modulation changes by note. The duty cycle or tonality of the waveform will change as keys are played higher or lower on the keyboard. Use the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider to adjust the amount of change from note to note. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 381: Sync

    Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Pitch. Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Pitch. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 382: Mod.depth

    Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Modulation Depth. Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Modulation Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 383: Mod.source

    The Modulation changes by note. Lower notes will receive slower or less Modulation while higher notes receive faster or more Modulation. Use the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider to adjust the amount of change from note to note. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 384: Osc2 Pitch

    Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to adjust the Pitch higher. Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to adjust the Pitch lower. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 385: Mod.depth

    Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Modulation Depth. Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Modulation Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 386: Feedback

    Increases the harmonic content of the tone, depending on the M OD.DEPTH setting. Full Creates sounds with more “noise” content, particularly at higher settings of the MOD.DEPTH Parameter. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 387: Noise

    Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Sampling Rate. Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Sampling Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 388: Mod.depth

    Red noise. White Random noise which contains all audible frequencies at the same amplitude or intensity. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 389: Mod.source

    The Modulation is controlled by the Low-Frequency Oscillator (LFO) Note The Modulation changes by note. Lower notes will receive slower or less Modulation while higher notes receive faster or more Modulation. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 390: Filter Parameters

    DAMPER Settings Parameter Description LP12 / LP24 Low-Pass 12(24)dB; reduces above the Cutoff Frequency at 12(24)dB/octave. HP12 / HP24 High-Pass 12(24)dB; reduces below the Cutoff Frequency at 12(24)dB/octave. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 391: Cutoff

    The box to the right of “RESONANCE” should be highlighted. RESONANCE This Parameter allows you to add a controlled amplification to the Cutoff Frequency, coloring the original pitch. You can select from 0 to 127. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 392: Key Track

    Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount the Filter will change. NOTE: The Velocity Parameter in the COMBINATION Edit Menu must be “ON” (values 1 ~ 4) in order to hear the effect of Velocity Key Tracking. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 393: Eg Depth

    64 is a “clean” signal with no distortion. A higher value adds distortion. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Drive Level. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Drive Level. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 394: Pitch & Filter Eg Parameters

    Move the PITCH & FILTER EG DECAY slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Attack Rate. Move the PITCH & FILTER EG DECAY slider down or Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Attack Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 395: Sus Level

    Move the PITCH & FILTER EG RELEASE slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Rate. Move the PITCH & FILTER EG RELEASE slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 396: Amplitude Parameters

    0 (no change in velocity) to 127 (the volume changes the maximum amount in proportion to the velocity). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the change in Velocity. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the change in Velocity. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 397: Amplitude Eg Parameters

    Move the AMPLITUDE ENVELOPE DECAY slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Attack Rate. Move the AMPLITUDE ENVELOPE DECAY slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Attack Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 398: Sus Level

    Move the AMPLITUDE ENVELOPE RELEASE slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Rate. Move the AMPLITUDE ENVELOPE RELEASE slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 399: Multi Effect 1&2, Overdrive And Equalizer

    OVERDRIVE / EQUALIZER chapter of this Guide since each Voice Section has these Parameters. However, the MULTI EFFECT / OVERDRIVE / EQUALIZER Parameters are controlled separately - adjusting one of these Parameters for one Voice Section will affect that Voice Section only. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 400: Synth App Menu

    DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to make changes to the selected SYNTH Patch. These changes are explained starting below. INITIALIZE SYNTH This allows you to clear all the Patch Parameters in the currently selected Patch, including Drawbar registrations. Press the ENTER button to initialize all the Patch Parameters. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 401: Snapshot Synth

    This allows you to register the current Page to one of the FAVORITE buttons for quick access. To register the current Page to a FAVORITE, do the following: From the above screen, press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 402 FAVORITE button where the Page is registered. NOTE: More information regarding FAVORITES and Favorite Banks can be found in the COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES chapter of this Guide starting on page 129. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 403 CUSTOM SETS...

  • Page 404: Custom Sets

    CUSTOM SETS - Tone Wheel CUSTOM SETS Your SKX PRO allows you to Record certain Parameters into macro-settings called Custom Sets. There are four groups of Custom Sets: Custom Tone Wheels Custom Leslie Cabinets Custom Pedal Registrations Custom Pipes. In this way you can include multiple Parameter settings as part of a Combination, Patch or Bundle, and include the same settings in multiple Patches.

  • Page 405: Custom Edit -Tone Wheel Function Mode

    96 wheels generate musical notes - five of the wheels are blanks, or wheels having no teeth, to maintain balance. On later Hammond models such as the H-100 and X-77-series, the last 5 tone wheels are cut with 256 teeth, allowing them to play frequencies 92 through 96.

  • Page 406: What Are "F Wheels

    96 sounding tone wheels, with the Sub-Fundamental Drawbar (the first brown Drawbar) continuing to play all the way down to the lowest “C” (“1C”) and 5 additional pitches at the top. On the SKX PRO, the extended pitches are designated as “F” (Fold Back) pitches (see the illustration below).

  • Page 407: Creating Your Own Custom Tone Wheels

    Many characteristics of the Hammond Organ, especially as heard in much jazz and rock music, have to do with the overall condition of the instrument - whether it has been in a home for the bulk of its life and...
  • Page 408 You are now in the CUSTOM EDIT -TONE WHEEL FUNCTION Mode. You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 409: Set

    F2: Husky Pure sine waves with a slight bass and mid-frequency boost. F3: Flute Lead Pure sine waves with reduced bass and treble, the opposite of “Husky.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 410: Fold Back

    On the earliest model Hammond Organs, the Sub-Fundamental Drawbar (the one marked, “16'”) would continue to play all the way down to the lowest "C" ("1C"). Newer models such as the Hammond Models X-66, X-77 and Concorde do the same, however, the 8th harmonic Drawbar (the one marked “1'”) continues to play up the manual to the next to highest "C"...

  • Page 411: Each Wheel

    At the Hammond tone-wheel factory, the distance of each magnet to each tone wheel - as well as the number of windings for each coil - was very carefully controlled to insure that each frequency would play at the correct volume.

  • Page 412: Wheel

    Leakage Wheel. The bar designating the selected Wheel will show red. Each individual Drawbar will play a different portion of the Tone Wheels. The data chart on the next page shows how the Tone Wheels are allocated to each Drawbar. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 413: Lv(Db) - Tone Wheel Level

    * - The Upper note limit of this Drawbar is determined by the Drawbar FOLD BACK setting. NOTE: Wheels F01 through F12 and F92 through F96 are designated F as a reminder they are additional wheels added on later Hammond models. For a more complete explanation of this, please consult page 386.

  • Page 414: Hpf - High-Pass Filter

    IMPORTANT NOTE: If you change any of the Custom Tone Wheel settings, you must save them in order for them to be remembered. If the changes are not saved, they will be lost when power to the instrument is switched “OFF.” HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 415: Leakage Wheel

    On the SKX PRO, this phenomenon is produced in the same manner as on a vintage Hammond Organ - by other wheels producing a small amount of sound in addition to the basic tone. The tone wheel producing the basic tone is referred to as the Fundamental Wheel while the wheels contributing the Leakage are Leakage Wheels.

  • Page 416: Selecting A Fundamental Wheel To Edit

    Notice the bar graphs will change with each Leakage Wheel you select. This will show you the level for each Leakage Wheel. The bar designating the selected Wheel will show red. The data chart on the next page shows the options you can select for Leakage Wheels. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 417: Leak.wh - Leakage Wheel

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the level of the selected Leakage Wheel. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to increase the level of the selected Leakage Wheel. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 418: Matrix Level

    MATRIX LEVEL What Is A “Matrix?” As explained on previous pages, each individual Tone Wheel on the SKX PRO includes both a Fundamental Wheel (the basic pure tone) plus Leakage Wheels which provide the “generator leakage” sound characteristic of vintage Hammond tone-wheel organs. Each individual Drawbar contains a group of settings for the Fundamental Wheels and Leakage Wheels for each note.

  • Page 419: Footage

    Perc 3rd. Selecting a Matrix to Edit Using the VALUE knob: Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. You will see the red bar in the display move to designate the selected Matrix. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 420: Using The Drawbars And Keyboards

    01 ~ 12, F01 ~ F12, 13 ~ F96 16', 5 1/3', 8', 4', 2 2/3', 2', 1 3/5', 1 1/3' Pedal Drawbar 16' Inf, -92db ~ +4.0db 6', 5 1/3', 8', 4', 2 2/3', 2', 1 3/5', 1 1/3' Pedal Drawbar 8' HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 421: Footages And Notes

    3/A-100 use varying lengths of resistance wire connected from the keyboard terminals to the terminals on the generator in order to “taper” the frequencies. The SKX PRO recreates this characteristic by means of the MATRIX LEVEL Parameters, which are explained in more detail starting on the next page.

  • Page 422: Note

    Notice the bar graph in the display will change with each Footage you select. This will show you the level for each Tone Wheel within the selected Matrix. The bar designating the selected Tone Wheel in the selected Matrix will show red. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 423: Lv(Db) - Matrix Level

    After you have selected a Matrix and a Note using the methods described on the previous pages: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the level of the selected Matrix. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to increase the level of the selected Matrix. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 424: Recording A Custom Tone Wheel

    720 of the APPENDIX chapter of this Guide. NOTE: If you have already made changes to a Custom Tone Wheel and you want to Record your changes, you can skip Steps 1 through 5 and go directly to Step 6. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 425 Use the VALUE knob to select the target Custom Tone Wheel (the Custom Tone Wheel you want to Record to). You can select from U1 to U3. When you have made your selection, use the DIRECTION “ button to move the cursor to the “RECORD” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 426 When you have finished the Naming procedure, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following messages flash in the display for approximately 1 second each: After the “Completed” message disappears, your Custom Tone Wheel has been Recorded. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 427: Custom Tone Wheel App Menu

    From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button once. You are now in the CUSTOM EDIT FUNCTION Mode. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 428 Turn the VALUE knob to select the Custom Set you want to register. Press and Release the MANUAL “ ” button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: This is the APP MENU for the CUSTOM EDIT -TONE WHEEL FUNCTION Mode Page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 429: Register Page To Favorite

    The box underneath “TO” should be highlighted. Use the VALUE knob to select the target FAVORITE (the FAVORITE button you want to use to recall the selected Page). You can select from 1 to 10. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 430 FAVORITE button where the Page is registered. NOTE: More information regarding FAVORITES and Favorite Banks can be found in the COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES chapter of this Guide starting on page 129. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 431: Custom Edit -Leslie Function Mode

    Recorded as part of a Patch. The SKX PRO has 8 different Custom Leslie Cabinets. These are Factory Cabinets (indicated by an “F”) which are permanently written in memory. However, you can create and Record up to 8 User Cabinets (which will be indicated by a “U.”...
  • Page 432 You are now in the CUSTOM EDIT -LESLIE FUNCTION Mode. You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 433: Cabinet

    Record them. Creating and Recording Custom Cabinets will be covered later in this chapter. NOTE: As explained on page 187, the design of Hammond tone cabinets represented the sound quality desired by the Hammond Organ Company and do not contain rotating tremulants as do Leslie Speaker cabinets.

  • Page 434: Speaker

    Leslie 145 Cabinet positioned so that the rear of the cabinet faces out. Cone Type Solid-state “combo” Leslie Cabinet such as model 760, etc. PR-40 Type Hammond PR-40 tone cabinet. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 435: Rotor

    Turn the VALUE knob to select the Speed setting you prefer. NOTE: rpm is an abbreviation for revolutions per minute. NOTE: 372 rpm is the factory setting for the FAST Speed of a Leslie Cabinet. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 436: Slow Speed - Horn / Drum

    1.0 to 12.5 seconds for the DRUM rotor. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either HORN or DRUM. Turn the VALUE knob to select the Rise Time you prefer. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 437: Fall Time - Horn / Drum

    Mode. You can select from 0.8 to 12.5 seconds for the HORN rotor and from 1.0 to 12.5 seconds for the DRUM rotor. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either HORN or DRUM. Turn the VALUE knob to select the Brake Time you prefer. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 438: Delay Time - Horn / Drum

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select HORN, DRUM or SUB. Turn the VALUE knob to select the Volume you prefer. NOTE: The Sub Bass sound is “dry” - not modulated. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 439: Width - Horn / Drum

    NOTE: On a Leslie Speaker Cabinet the Horn Rotor rotates counter-clockwise and the Drum Rotor rotates clockwise. The digital Leslie replicates this feature. To emphasize the ‘upcoming’, set a ‘+’ value for the Horn rotor, and a ‘-’ value for the Drum rotor. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 440: Distance - Horn / Drum

    You can select from 30 to 200 centimeters (cm). A lower value results in a deeper effect. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select HORN or DRUM Turn the VALUE knob to select the Distance setting you prefer. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 441: Recording A Custom Leslie Cabinet

    721 of the APPENDIX chapter of this Guide. NOTE: If you have already made changes to a Custom Leslie Cabinet and you want to Record your changes, you can skip Steps 1 through 3 and go directly to Step 4. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 442 When you have finished the Naming procedure, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following messages flash in the display for approximately 1 second each: After the “Completed” message disappears, your Custom Leslie Cabinet has been Recorded. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 443: Custom Leslie App Menu

    The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button once. You are now in the CUSTOM EDIT FUNCTION Mode. Press the DIRECTION “ button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 444 ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press and Release the MANUAL “ ” button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: This is the APP MENU for the CUSTOM EDIT -LESLIE FUNCTION Mode Page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 445: Register Page To Favorite

    Use the VALUE knob to select which FAVORITE button you want to recall the selected Page. You can select from 1 to 10. After you have made your selection, press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “REGISTER” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 446 FAVORITE button where the Page is registered. NOTE: More information regarding FAVORITES and Favorite Banks can be found in the COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES chapter of this Guide starting on page 129. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 447: Custom Edit -Pedal Reg. Function Mode

    Pedal Registration can be Recorded as part of an ORGAN Patch. The SKX PRO has 3 different Factory Custom Pedal Registrations, indicated by an F which are permanently written in memory. You can create and Record up to 3 User Custom Pipes which will be indicated by a U.
  • Page 448 The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button once. You will now see the CUSTOM EDIT FUNCTION Mode Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 449: Set

    If you followed the instructions shown previously, the Information Center Display should look like this. The box underneath “CUSTOM” should be highlighted. This Parameter allows you to select the Custom Pedal Registration to edit. Turn the VALUE knob to select B-3 A27563, B-3 #364839 or A-100 #33339. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 450: Each Pedal Drawbar

    Each Pedal Drawbar has eight (8) Drawbars representing the tones available for Pedals on a vintage Hammond Organ. You can select from 0 (no volume or Off) to 8 (maximum volume). Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move the cursor to the Pedal Drawbar you wish to edit.

  • Page 451: Recording A Custom Pedal Registration

    Registration, consult page 720 of the APPENDIX chapter of this Guide. NOTE: If you have already made changes to a Custom Pedal Registration and you want to Record your changes, you can skip Steps 1 through 3 and go directly to Step 4. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 452 When you have finished the Naming procedure, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following messages flash in the display for approximately 1 second each: After the “Completed” message disappears, your Custom Pedal Registration has been Recorded. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 453: Custom Pedal Reg. App Menu

    The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button once. You are now in the CUSTOM EDIT FUNCTION Mode. Press the DIRECTION “ button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 454 ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press and Release the MANUAL “ ” button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: This is the APP MENU for the CUSTOM EDIT -PEDAL REG. FUNCTION Mode Page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 455: Register Page To Favorite

    Use the VALUE knob to select which FAVORITE button you want to recall the selected Page. You can select from 1 to 10. After you have made your selection, press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “REGISTER” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 456 FAVORITE button where the Page is registered. NOTE: More information regarding FAVORITES and Favorite Banks can be found in the COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES chapter of this Guide starting on page 129. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 457: Custom Pipe Function Mode

    ORGAN Patch. The SKX PRO has 3 different Factory Custom Pipes, indicated by an F which are permanently written in memory. You can create and Record up to 3 User Custom Pipes which will be indicated by a U.
  • Page 458 You are now in the CUSTOM EDIT -PIPE FUNCTION Mode. You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 459: Set

    This Parameter allows you to select the Organ Type to edit. Turn the VALUE knob to select Classic, Theatre 1, or Theatre 2. The following pages show how the Pipe Voices are allocated to the Drawbars for each Custom Set. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 460: F1 - Classic

    F1 - Classic - (classical or liturgical pipe organ): F2 - Theatre 1 - patterned after Wurlitzer “Style D” theatre pipe organ: F3 - Theatre 2 - patterned after Wurlitzer “Style 260 Special” theatre pipe organ: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 461: Stop Set

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down through the Drawbar assignments. You can select from UPPER 1 through UPPER 9. The data chart on the next page shows the available Pipe Voices. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 462 Cornopean Reserved Reserved Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select UPPER, LOWER or PEDAL Stop Sets. Turn the VALUE knob to select the Pipe Voice to assign to the selected Drawbar. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 463: Vol(Db) - Pipe Voice Volume

    Use the PAGE “ ” and “ ” buttons to select UPPER, LOWER or PEDAL Stop Sets. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the volume of the selected Pipe Voice. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the volume of the selected Pipe Voice. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 464: Ftg - Pipe Voice Footage

    Use the PAGE “ ” and “ ” buttons to select UPPER, LOWER or PEDAL Stop Sets. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to make the pitch of the selected Pipe Voice flat. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to make the pitch of the selected Pipe Voice sharp. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 465: Trem - Pipe Organ Tremulant

    NOTE: As explained on page 174, the VIBRATO & CHORUS Controls will provide 6 degrees of Tremulant for the Pipe ORGAN Voices. This Parameter must be set to “ON” in order to add Tremulant to the selected Voice using the VIBRATO & CHORUS Controls. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 466: Chiff

    Use the PAGE “ ” and “ ” buttons to select UPPER, LOWER or PEDAL Stop Sets. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to add more Chiff to the selected Pipe Voice. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to add less Chiff to the selected Pipe Voice. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 467: C.off - Pipe Voice Cutoff

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to move the sound of the selected Pipe Voice left. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to move the sound of the selected Pipe Voice right. NOTE: Setting this parameter to “-C-" will locate the sound in the center. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 468: Image - Pipe Voice Imaging

    The pipes of each rank are supported by an assembly called a chest. The pipes can be arranged in many different ways on the chest. The pipe arrangement chosen by the maker depends on several things - aesthetics, musical, etc. - but the four most common ones are shown on the next page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 469 NOTE: The Pyramid and Inverted Pyramid pipe placement schemes are sometimes referred to as “C-C#” placement due to chromatic notes being separated. The SKX PRO gives you five different Pipe Imaging choices. The data chart below explains them. Pipe Image Settings...

  • Page 470: Recording A Custom Pipe

    APPENDIX chapter of this Guide. NOTE: If you have already made changes to a Custom Pipe and you want to Record your changes, you can skip Steps 1 through 3 and go directly to Step 4. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 471 When you have finished the Naming procedure, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following messages flash in the display for approximately 1 second each: After the “Completed” message disappears, your Custom Pipe has been Recorded. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 472: Custom Pipe App Menu

    The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button once. You are now in the CUSTOM EDIT FUNCTION Mode. Press the DIRECTION “ button three times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 473 ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press and Release the MANUAL “ ” button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: This is the APP MENU for the CUSTOM EDIT -PIPE FUNCTION Mode Page. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 474: Register Page To Favorite

    Use the VALUE knob to select which FAVORITE button you want to recall the selected Page. You can select from 1 to 10. After you have made your selection, press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “REGISTER” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 475 FAVORITE button where the Page is registered. NOTE: More information regarding FAVORITES and Favorite Banks can be found in the COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES chapter of this Guide starting on page 129. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 476 *** THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK TO PRESERVE PAGE FORMATTING ***...
  • Page 477 MULTI EFFECTS / OVERDRIVE / EQUALIZER...

  • Page 478: Multi Effects / Overdrive / Equalizer

    NOTE - MULTI EFFECTS 1 & 2 The Multi Effects on the SKX PRO are divided into two (2) groups. Multi Effect 1 consists of effects added before Overdrive or Expression are added to the audio signal. Multi Effect 2 comprises effects added after the audio has received Overdrive and/or Expression.

  • Page 479: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Organ Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Accessing the MULTI EFFECT 1 FUNCTION Mode Page for the ORGAN Voice Section using the Shortcut: Press and Release the EDIT button in the ORGAN Voice Section. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -ORGAN FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 480: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Organ Voice Section Using The App Menu

    Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT ORGAN” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 481: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Accessing the MULTI EFFECT 1 FUNCTION Mode Page for the PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 482: Piano Voice Section

    Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -PIANO FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button five times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 483: Ensemble Voice Section

    Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button five times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 484: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The Shortcut

    Section you want to edit. The Information Center Display should now look like this: PIANO Voice Section: ENSEMBLE Voice Section: Press the PAGE “ ” button five times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: PIANO Voice Section: ENSEMBLE Voice Section: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 485: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The App Menu

    Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT PIANO” box. ENSEMBLE Voice Section: Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the“EDIT ENSEMBLE” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 486: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Accessing the MULTI EFFECT 1 FUNCTION Mode Page for the MONO SYNTH Voice Section using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 487 Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button seven times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 488: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Information Center Display should look like this: Page 3 of the PATCH EDIT -SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button five times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 489: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The App Menu

    Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT SYNTH” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 490 MONO SYNTH. NOTE: The MULTI EFFECT 1 Parameters are identical for all Voice Sections. To avoid confusing repetition, the ORGAN Voice Section will be used as the basis for the explanations of these Parameters. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 491: Switch

    Turn the VALUE knob to turn the MULTI EFFECT 1 “On” or “Off.” For the following explanations, turn the MULTI EFFECT 1 SWITCH “ON.” This is so you can select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the selected MULTI EFFECT 1 as you make them. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 492: Type

    Detects the volume of the source, and reduces or emphasizes the amount of volume change. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: These Multi-Effects are available on all Organ Types except “Pipe.” The next pages will describe the MULTI EFFECT 1 Parameters. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 493: Tremolo

    Sample & Hold, which will cause the volume to rise and fall randomly. DullSqu Dull Square wave - similar to SQR, but with a smoother rising and falling of the volume. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 494: Trigger

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the rate of the tremolo cycle. You can select from 0 (slowest rate) to 127 (fastest rate) Turn the VALUE Rotary Control to the right to increase the rate. Turn the VALUE Rotary Control to the left to decrease the rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 495: Depth

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the intensity or depth of the Tremolo. You can select from 0 (no modulation) to 127 (maximum modulation). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Tremolo Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Tremolo Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 496: Wah-Wah

    Make sure the box to the right of “SWITCH” displays “On,” otherwise you will not hear the selected MULTI EFFECT or the changes you make to it. You can now select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the Wah-Wah MULTI EFFECT as you make them. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 497: Source

    NOTE: The effect of this Parameter depends on the SRC (Source) setting. When LFO is selected, the VALUE knob can be used to control the excursion of the Wah-Wah effect. When EXP is selected, the Expression Pedal can be used to control the Wah-Wah sensitivity. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 498: Reso - Wah-Wah Resonance

    Wah-Wah effect becomes more pronounced and articulated. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Resonance. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Resonance. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 499: Freq - Wah-Wah Frequency

    Sample & Hold, which will cause the filter to rise and fall randomly. NOTE: The SOURCE must be set to “LFO” in order for this Parameter to function. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 500: Lfo Rate - Wah-Wah Rate

    NOTE: The SOURCE must be set to LFO in order for this Parameter to function. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 501: Ring Mod. (Ring Modulation)

    Make sure the box to the right of “SWITCH” displays “On,” otherwise you will not hear the selected MULTI EFFECT or the changes you make to it. You can now select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the Ring Modulator MULTI EFFECT as you make them. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 502: Source

    The effect is controlled by the Expression Pedal. The effect is controlled by the inbuilt LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator). Note The effect is controlled by the notes played on the Keyboard. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 503: Sens - Ring Modulator Sensitivity

    VALUE knob can be used to control the excursion of the Ring Modulator effect. When EXP is selected, the Expression Pedal can be used to control the Ring Modulator sensitivity. When Note is selected, this Parameter is disabled. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 504: Res - Ring Modulator Frequency

    At 64 the ratio between the “dry” and the effect sounds becomes 1:1. At 127” only the effect sound is heard. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to emphasize the Effect Sound. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to emphasize the Dry Sound. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 505: Lfo Wave - Ring Modulator Waveform

    NOTE: The SOURCE must be set to LFO in order for this Parameter to function. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 506: Compressor

    0 to 127. A higher value results in a lesser change of volume. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Ratio Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Ratio Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 507: Threshold Level

    You can select from 0 to 127 (0 to +24db) A higher value results in a higher volume. Turn the VALUE Rotary Control to the right to increase the Gain. Turn the VALUE Rotary Control to the left to decrease the Gain. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 508: Release Rate

    You can select from 0 to 127. A higher value results in a slower release time and the Return gain is delayed. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 509: Delay Time

    (such as spikes, etc.) and apply any needed correction to it before Attack, Release and other Parameters are applied. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Delay Time. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Delay Time. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 510: Overdrive

    From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once to highlight the “ORGAN” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 511: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Organ Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Accessing the OVERDRIVE FUNCTION Mode Page for the ORGAN Voice Section using the Shortcut: Press and Release the EDIT button in the ORGAN Voice Section. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -ORGAN FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 512: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Organ Voice Section Using The App Menu

    PLAY button, press the ALLOCATE button for the Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button once to highlight the “EDIT ORGAN” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 513: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Accessing the OVERDRIVE FUNCTION Mode Page for the PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 514: Piano Voice Section

    Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -PIANO FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button six times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 515: Ensemble Voice Section

    Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “u” button six times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 516: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The Shortcut

    Section you want to edit. The Information Center Display should now look like this: PIANO Voice Section: ENSEMBLE Voice Section: Press the PAGE “ ” button six times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: PIANO Voice Section: ENSEMBLE Voice Section: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 517: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The App Menu

    Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT PIANO” box. ENSEMBLE Voice Section: Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the“EDIT ENSEMBLE” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 518 You are now in Page 7 of the PATCH EDIT -PIANO or ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode. You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes to the characteristics of the Overdrive for the PIANO or ENSEMBLE sounds. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 519: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times to highlight the “SYNTH” box. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 3 of the PATCH EDIT -SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 520: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Press and Release the HOLD TO EDIT button in the MONO SYNTH Section. After you release the button, the Information Center Display should look like this: Press the PAGE “ ” button six times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 521: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The App Menu

    Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT SYNTH” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 522: Switch

    Turn the VALUE knob to turn OVERDRIVE “On” or “Off.”. For the following explanations, turn the OVERDRIVE SWITCH On. This is so you can select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the OVERDRIVE as you make them. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 523: Type

    Solid Hard clipped sound similar to a solid state amplifier. Clip Precision hard-clipped sound. EP Amp Soft clipped sound similar to the amplifier of an Electric Piano. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 524: Drive

    (overtones). Some of these harmonics may be undesirable and create harmonic interference between “dry” and “overdriven” sounds. By using the Crossover Frequency Parameter to limit the amount of upper frequencies receiving Overdrive, you can minimize or eliminate harmonic interference and create a more pleasing sound. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 525: Blend

    The Expression Pedal will control only the amount of Overdrive. INPUT the Expression Pedal will control both Volume and Overdrive, but by a lesser amount than EX-OD. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 526: Multi Effect 2

    From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once to highlight the “ORGAN” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 527: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Organ Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Press and Release the UPPER and PEDAL buttons in the DRAWBAR SELECT button section simultaneously The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -ORGAN FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 528: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Organ Voice Section Using The App Menu

    Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT ORGAN” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 529: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Accessing the MULTI EFFECT 2 FUNCTION Mode Page for the PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 530: Piano Voice Section

    Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -PIANO FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button seven times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 531: Ensemble Voice Section

    Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button seven times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 532: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The Shortcut

    Section you want to edit. The Information Center Display should now look like this: PIANO Voice Section: ENSEMBLE Voice Section: Press the PAGE “ ” button seven times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: PIANO Voice Section: ENSEMBLE Voice Section: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 533: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The App Menu

    Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT PIANO” box. ENSEMBLE Voice Section: Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the“EDIT ENSEMBLE” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 534 You are now in Page 8 of the PATCH EDIT -PIANO or ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode. You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes to the characteristics of the PIANO or ENSEMBLE sounds. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 535: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times to highlight the “SYNTH” box. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 3 of the PATCH EDIT -SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 536: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Information Center Display should look like this: Page 3 of the PATCH EDIT -SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button seven times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 537: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The App Menu

    Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT SYNTH” box. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 538: Switch

    Turn the VALUE knob to turn the MULTI EFFECT 2 “On” or “Off.” For the following explanations, turn the MULTI EFFECT SWITCH On. This is so you can select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the selected MULTI EFFECT 2 as you make them. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 539: Autopan

    Make sure the box to the right of “SWITCH” displays “On,” otherwise you will not hear the selected MULTI EFFECT or the changes you make to it. You can now select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the AutoPan MULTI EFFECT as you make them. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 540: Wave

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the rate at which the sound moves from channel to channel. You can select from 0 (slowest rate) to 127 (fastest rate). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 541: Depth

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the intensity or depth of the panning effect. You can select from 0 (no modulation) to 127 (maximum modulation). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Depth. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 542: Phaser

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the rate at which the sound moves in and out of phase. You can select from 0 (slowest rate) to 127 (fastest rate). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 543: Depth

    NOTE: At the maximum setting, the feedback will be so pronounced that individual notes will no longer be recognizable as musical pitches. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Resonance. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Resonance. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 544: Mix

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the central frequency of the Phaser effect. You can select from 0 (lowest frequency) to 127 (highest frequency). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Frequency. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Frequency. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 545: Stage

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the complexity or “stage” of the phasing. You can select, 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10. A higher value creates more complex effects. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Staging. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Staging. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 546: Flanger

    This Parameter allows you to set the rate of the Flange effect. You can select from 0 (slowest rate) to 127 (fastest rate). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the rate. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 547: Depth

    0 (minimum resonance) to 127 (maximum resonance). At higher values, the sound becomes increasingly distorted. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Resonance. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Resonance. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 548: Mix

    This Parameter allows you to set the delay of the Flange effect. You can select from 0 (minimum delay) to 127 (maximum delay). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to lengthen the Delay. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to shorten the Delay. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 549: Hpf

    0 (the effect is added to all frequencies) to 127 (the effect is added to the upper frequencies only). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the frequency limit. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the frequency limit. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 550: Chorus

    NOTE: Do not confuse this Chorus with the Hammond Vibrato/Chorus effect. The CHORUS MULTI EFFECT, as mentioned, is non-periodic or “random” sounding. With the Hammond Vibrato/Chorus, a “cycle”...

  • Page 551: Depth

    (minimum resonance) to 127 (maximum resonance). At higher number settings the sound is modulated to an extreme amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Resonance. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Resonance. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 552: Mix

    0 to 127. A higher value creates a time difference between Left and Right to the effect sound. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Pre-Delay. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Pre-Delay. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 553: Delay

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to narrow the frequency range to the high frequencies only. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to broaden the frequency range to include lower frequencies. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 554: Phase

    The box to the right of “PHASE” should be highlighted. PHASE This Parameter allows you to select the algorithm of the Chorus effect. You can select 2 (two-phase) or 3 (three phase). Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 555: Delay

    The echo repeats gradually pan from Right to Left. *LtoR The echo repeats gradually pan from Left to Right. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: The RtoL and LtoR effects require that both LINE OUT jacks be connected. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 556: Time

    0 (minimum number of echo repeats) to 127 (maximum number of echo repeats). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the number of echo repetitions. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the number of echo repetitions. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 557: Mix

    NOTE: At a setting of 64 the “dry” or original sound and the echo repetitions are equally balanced. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to emphasize the Delay repeats. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to emphasize the “dry” sound. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 558: Equalizer

    This FUNCTION Mode Page allows you to adjust the settings for the Equalizer in each Voice Section. NOTE: You can customize the tone quality of your Hammond SKX PRO either by adjusting the frequency curves of each Voice Section separately or using the MASTER EQUALIZER to tailor the sound of all Voice Sections simultaneously.

  • Page 559: Accessing The Equalizer Function Mode Page For The Organ Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Press and Release the UPPER and PEDAL buttons in the DRAWBAR SELECT button section simultaneously The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -ORGAN FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 560: Accessing The Equalizer Function Mode Page For The Organ Voice Section Using The App Menu

    Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “ORGAN” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 561: Accessing The Equalizer Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Accessing the EQUALIZER FUNCTION Mode Page for the PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 562: Piano Voice Section

    Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -PIANO FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button eight times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 563: Ensemble Voice Section

    Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button eight times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 564: Accessing The Equalizer 2 Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The Shortcut

    Section you want to edit. The Information Center Display should now look like this: PIANO Voice Section: ENSEMBLE Voice Section: Press the PAGE “ ” button eight times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: PIANO Voice Section: ENSEMBLE Voice Section: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 565: Accessing The Equalizer Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The App Menu

    Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT PIANO” box. ENSEMBLE Voice Section: Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the“EDIT ENSEMBLE” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 566 PIANO or ENSEMBLE sounds. NOTE: The violet-colored shapes on the right side of the screen are visual representations of the shapes of the selected Parameters. You will see their shapes change in response to the edits you make. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 567: Accessing The Equalizer Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times to highlight the “SYNTH” box. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 568: Accessing The Equalizer Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Information Center Display should look like this: Page 3 of the PATCH EDIT -SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button eight times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 569: Accessing The Equalizer Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The App Menu

    Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “EDIT SYNTH” box. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Page 1 of the PATCH EDIT -SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 570: Bass - Bass Central Frequency Adjust And Gain

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either FREQ or GAIN for the Midrange frequencies. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the setting. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the setting. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 571: Treb - Treble Central Frequency Adjust And Gain

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either FREQ or GAIN for the Treble frequencies. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the setting. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the setting. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 572: Tone Control

    NOTE: The sound may distort if gains are raised too high. Adjust accordingly. NOTE: This Parameter is not available for the Pipe Organ Type. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the setting. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the setting. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 573 SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES...

  • Page 574: Special Performance Features

    Parameters in the COMBINATION FUNCTION Mode. If you want to change the Octave setting of individual Voice Sections, you can do so either from the OCTAVE Parameters in the PLAY screen or from the SETTING Page of the COMBINATION FUNCTION Mode. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 575: Changing The Octave For The Upper Keyboard

    Press the DOWN button once. The boxes to the right of “KYBD OCTAVE” will once again be “greyed out” and the UPPER Keyboard will now play at the normal octave. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 576: Changing The Octave For The Lower Keyboard

    Press and Hold the LOWER button and press the UP button once. The Information Center Display should show the following: Notice the green box “L” (“LOWER”) is highlighted and the box to its right displays +1. The LOWER Keyboard will now sound one octave higher. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 577: Changing The Octave For The Pedals

    Make sure the instrument is un-transposed or playing in “concert” pitch (TRANSPOSE” button LED not lit) and Combination F001 is selected. The Information Center Display should look like this: Notice the boxes to the right of “KYBD OCTAVE” are “greyed out..” HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 578 To return the PEDALs to concert pitch, Press and Hold the PEDAL button and press the UP button once. All the boxes to the right of “KYBD OCTAVE will be “greyed out,” and the PEDALs will now play at the normal octave. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 579: Transpose

    - when you press a “C” note you will hear the note “C#” above it. Now Press and Hold the TRANSPOSE button and press the DOWN button until the message at the upper right of the display disappears. The instrument is now back to concert pitch. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 580 Recorded. If you Load the Setup to the instrument, the transposition setting will load along with the rest of the information contained in the Setup. For more information about Setups, please consult the USING MEMORY chapter of this Guide starting on page 689. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 581: System -Control Function Mode

    Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: This is the SYSTEM Menu. The “SOUND” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 582 Now press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You can now use the PAGE NAVIGATION buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make changes to the characteristics of the various Controls. Theses changes are explained starting below. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 583: Foot Sw 1

    FUNCTION Mode Page. The box to the right of “DEVICE” should be highlighted. FOOT SW 1 DEVICE The FOOT SW 1 jack on the SKX PRO is set up to accept different types of devices. The data chart below shows the options you can select. FOOT SWITCH 1 DEVICE SELECT Options...

  • Page 584: What Is "Trs

    TIP MODE / RING MODE What Is “TRS?” A typical momentary Foot Switch will connect to an instrument such as the SKX PRO by means of a plug similar to the one shown below. TRS is an acronym for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, and refers to the fact that a connecting plug can have more than one connector.

  • Page 585: Adjustment

    In both the FOOT SWITCH 1 and FOOT SWITCH 2 screens, you will see two small indicators “TIP” and “RING.” The SKX PRO is compatible with two Foot Switches connected to a stereo “splitter” or dual foot switch assembly. Therefore, the FOOT SW1 or FOOT SW2 jacks both monitor TIP and RING respectively. These will light in accordance with the type of Foot Switch connected to either the FOOT SW1 or FOOT SW2 jack.
  • Page 586 Foot Switch is connected to the FOOT SW jack. You can then use TIP MODE to select the function you want. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either TIP MODE or RING MODE. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 587 (Leslie CU-1 - available as an optional accessory). If you wish to use a Leslie switch to control the speed of the Leslie rotors, plug the Leslie switch into the FOOT SW 1 jack and select Leslie as the DEVICE as shown on page 563. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 588: Calibrate (Polarity)

    “normally-closed” (break contact when pressed). The CALIBRATE Parameter allows you to calibrate the polarity of a Foot Switch so that it will function correctly with the SKX PRO. To calibrate a Foot Switch for the SKX PRO, do the following: NOTE: Do not press the Foot Switch while performing this operation.

  • Page 589: Source

    MIDI MIDI Expression Data (CC#11) will be received at the UPPER Internal Channel Both A connected Expression Pedal will control both instrument volume and MIDI Expression data. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 590: Polarity

    NOTE: This Parameter does not affect the other Voice Sections. NOTE: At a setting of 0 or Off there will still be a small amount of Volume when the Expression Pedal is closed. This is the normal setting for an organ such as a vintage Hammond Organ. HA<O>...

  • Page 591: Expression Limit

    The SKX PRO incorporates a Loudness algorithm similar to the one found on home audio. At lower volume levels, both high and low frequencies are boosted so that a flatter frequency response will be perceived by the ear.

  • Page 592: Limit Lf

    NOTE: The default settings for the ORGAN MIN LEVEL and LIMIT Parameters are designed to replicate the performance of the Expression Pedal on a vintage Hammond Organ such as B-3, C-3, etc. Therefore, as noted on the previous page, there will still be a small amount of Volume when the Expression Pedal is closed.

  • Page 593: Gain

    Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Gain. NOTE: The amount of audible change may differ depending on the specific Expression Pedal used. Use this Parameter to obtain the desired response from your particular pedal. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 594: Curve

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: The default CURVE Parameter setting is designed to replicate the performance of the Expression Pedal on a vintage Hammond Organ such as B-3, C-3, etc. MONITOR - Expression Monitor This is merely a way to display the current Expression Value, with 0 being minimum Expression and 127 being maximum Expression.

  • Page 595: Damper Functions

    Use a Type-K “potentiometer” switch Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: The SKX PRO implements “half-damping;” however, damper pedals from different manufacturers have their own unique specifications for implementing half-damping. Therefore, three different Parameter settings are provided for the three most common damper pedals.

  • Page 596: Gain

    Use this Parameter to obtain the desired response from your particular pedal. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Gain or Range. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Gain or Range. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 597: Calibrate (Polarity)

    Special Performance Features CALIBRATE (POLARITY) This Parameter allows you to configure the polarity of a Damper Pedal to work properly with the SKX PRO. To calibrate a Damper Pedal for the SKX PRO, do the following: NOTE: Do not press the Damper Pedal while performing this operation.

  • Page 598: User

    Allows you to adjust the Delay Time of the Effects, at the interval of pressing the USER button. The delay is heard while the USER button is held down MFX 1, MFX 2 Allows you to turn each Section Effect “ON” or “OFF” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 599: Pitch Bend

    The Pitch Bend Wheel will bend the pitch according to the value specified for the Combination or Patch 0 ~ 12 The Pitch Bend Wheel will bend the pitch by semitones. This setting takes priority over the Combination or Patch settings. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 600: Tone Wheel Brake

    The box to the right of “TIME” should be highlighted. TIME This Parameter allows you to adjust the rate at which the pitch changes. You can select from 0.1 to 5 seconds. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 601: Amplitude

    AMPLITUDE Settings Parameter Description The Pitch will change but not the Volume. The Pitch and Volume will change together. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 602: Display

    Description 0, 1, 2 The Shortcut will appear when the button is held for the selected time (O, 1 or 2 seconds). The Shortcut feature is disabled. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 603: Time Out

    4, 8, 16 The FUNCTION Mode Page will display for the selected duration (in seconds). NEVER The FUNCTION Mode Page will continue to display until another Page is selected. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 604: Popup

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of the backlight of the display. You can select from 0 (dull display) to 10 (very bright display). The default setting is 5. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 605: Panel

    Octave or Transposition takes effect. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select ORGAN, PIANO, ENSEMBLE or SYNTH. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 606: Allocate Mode

    When a knob or slider is moved the value will not change until the current value is arrived at by the movement of the knob or slider, at which point the value will change. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 607 The ORGAN Section sounds at the same key depth as the other Voice Sections. NOTE: If other Voice Sections are allocated along with the ORGAN Section (ALLOCATE buttons “ON”), the sounding point of the ORGAN Section will automatically be set at “Deep.” HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
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  • Page 609 MIDI (incl. INT. /EXT. ZONES)

  • Page 610: Midi

    In this way, the keyboard(s) of either instrument can be used to control the sound generators of the other. NOTE: In some MIDI literature, the sending instrument may be referred to as the Controller or Source and the receiving instrument may be called the Target or Destination. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 611: Audio And Midi Connections

    Example: A synthesizer If you connect the MIDI OUT jack of the SKX PRO to the MIDI IN jack on the synthesizer and the synthesizer's LINE OUTPUT jack to the organ's LINE IN jack, you can play both instruments simultaneously from the SKX PRO keyboard.

  • Page 612: Usb Midi

    Connecting the SKX PRO to a computer via USB MIDI If you want to use your SKX Pro to control a DAW, you can do so by connecting the USB HOST port on the SKX Pro to an open USB port on your computer.

  • Page 613: System -Midi Function Mode

    Display should now look like this: Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The word “SOUND” should be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 614: How Midi Works On The Skx Pro

    Control Changes, NRPN and System Exclusive (SyxEx) codes. It is also possible to use the SKX PRO as a MIDI Master or Controller Keyboard for layering or multi-timbral (playing more than one sound at the same time) applications. The following paragraphs explain this in more detail.

  • Page 615: Template

    Press the ENTER button. The MIDI parameters will be set according to the Template you selected. IMPORTANT NOTE: For a complete listing of the MIDI Templates for the SKX PRO, please consult the next two pages. In addition to the specific Parameter settings, the chart also contains explanations for the performing environment each Template is designed for.

  • Page 616: Midi Templates - Skx Pro

    MIDI MIDI Templates - SKX PRO HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 617: General

    Ensemble / Synth Sequence Incoming MIDI data plays UPPER, LOWER and PEDAL Parts, but is not retransmitted. NOTE: The ORGAN Section will play from an UPPER Keyboard only. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 618: Local

    Digital Audio Workstation or hardware sequencer) and the SKX PRO's internal sounds are silenced. NOTE: Even if LOCAL is “ON,” MIDI messages sent from an external MIDI device to the SKX PRO will play. Turn the VALUE knob to turn LOCAL “ON” or “OFF.”...

  • Page 619: Individual

    MIDI data such as Note On/Note Off, Note Velocity, etc. will continue to be transmitted and received. NOTE: To see a complete list of all NRPN codes transmitted and recognized by the SKX PRO, consult the APPENDIX.

  • Page 620: Program Change

    MIDI device such as a sequencer, another Hammond Organ, etc. When this switch is is "ON,” the SKX PRO will send Drawbar Data out to a connected MIDI device. When this switch is "OFF,” Drawbar Data will not be transmitted.

  • Page 621: External Zone

    This is a Master Parameter which allows you to decide whether you want to transmit External Zone data to a connected MIDI device. When this switch is is "ON,” the SKX PRO will send External Zone data out to a connected MIDI device. When this switch is "OFF,” External Zone data will not be transmitted.

  • Page 622: Midi Instrument Id

    NOTE: Hammond’s Device ID number is “17.” NOTE: If you perform a MIDI Dump to a non-Hammond instrument, you can be required to know the Device ID of the device to which you are Dumping. As explained above, each manufacturer of MIDI devices is assigned a unique ID number by the MMA.

  • Page 623: Midi Receive Dump Enable / Disable

    MIDI Data recorder. On the SKX PRO, the total onboard memory can be transmitted and received as a series of System Exclusive (SysEx) messages called a Memory Dump. This Parameter allows you to select whether or not you want System Exclusive messages received as part of a Sequence.

  • Page 624: Temporary Dump Send

    NOTE: It is recommended that you perform this operation prior to recording a sequence to ensure that your sequence will play back with the correct settings. Make sure that the MIDI recorder is ready to receive data (RECORD). Press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “SEND DUMP” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 625 Press the ENTER button to start the data dump to the MIDI Data recorder. The Information Center Display will show: When all information has been sent, the Information Center Display will display: Press the MENU/EXIT button. The “Completed.” message will disappear. Press the PLAY button to return to PLAY Mode. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 626: System Dump Send

    This Parameter allows you to transmit all of the settings to a connected MIDI recorder. To transmit your settings, do the following Make sure that the MIDI recorder is ready to receive data (RECORD). Press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight the “SEND DUMP” box. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 627 Press the ENTER button to start the data dump to the MIDI Data recorder. The Information Center Display will show: When all information has been sent, the Information Center Display will display: Press the MENU/EXIT button. The “Completed.” message will disappear. Press the PLAY button to return to PLAY Mode. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 628: Midi Transmit - Internal Zones

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among UPPER, LOWER and PEDAL. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: As explained previously, Hammond’s standard protocol is to transmit and receive UPPER, LOWER and PEDAL MIDI data on MIDI Channels 1, 2 and 3 respectively.

  • Page 629: Internal And External Zones

    INTERNAL ZONES This Page allows you to change the characteristics of the Internal or Keyboard Zones of your SKX PRO. All of these Parameters can be Recorded to a Combination. Accessing the INTERNAL ZONE FUNCTION Mode Page using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button.

  • Page 630: Accessing The Internal Zone Function Mode Page Using The App Menu

    Press the PAGE “ ” button three times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make changes to the Internal Zones of your SKX PRO. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O>...

  • Page 631: Octave - Octave Setting

    Notice the three Keyboard graphics. The top keyboard represents the UPPER Keyboard, the middle one represents the LOWER Keyboard and the small one at the bottom represents either a connected MIDI pedal clavier such as the Hammond XPK-130G or the lower two octaves of the LOWER Keyboard when PEDAL TO LOWER is active.

  • Page 632: Mono/Poly Pedal Mode

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to lengthen the Pedal Sustain. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to shorten the Pedal Sustain. NOTE: The PEDAL SUSTAIN button must be “ON” (LED lit) in order to hear the effect of this Parameter. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 633: Lower To Pedal Limit

    3C (the third “C” on the keyboard). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to locate the LOWER TO PEDAL Limit higher. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to locate the LOWER TO PEDAL Limit lower. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 634: Pedal To Lower Limit

    The bass tone will sound on all notes depressed. Playing keys on the LOWER Keyboard with PEDAL TO LOWER “ON” will allow you to hear the effects of the PEDAL TO LOWER MODE setting. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 635: External Zones

    PRO. All of these Parameters can be Recorded to a Combination. Using External Zones The External Zones present the most flexible method for using the SKX PRO to control an external MIDI instrument (synthesizer, sound module, digital workstation or a MIDI-equipped Hammond Organ or Keyboard).
  • Page 636 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the PAGE “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 637: Accessing The External Zone Function Mode Page Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Accessing the EXTERNAL ZONE FUNCTION Mode Page using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 638: Accessing The External Zone Function Mode Page Using The App Menu

    Voice Section you want to turn it “ON” (LED lit), then repeat Steps 1 and 2 above. Release the MANUAL “ ” button and press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 639 You can now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make changes to the External Zones of your SKX PRO. These changes are explained starting below. NOTE: The External Zone Parameters are identical for all three External Zones; therefore for the sake of brevity only “1"...

  • Page 640: Sw - External Zone Switch

    VALUE knob to turn the selected Zone On or Off. Press and Hold the SHIFT button and press one of the ALLOCATE buttons shown in the illustration below to turn the selected Zone On or Off. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 641 The boxes are now showing white. This lets you know that External Zone data will be transmitted to a connected MIDI Device. Use the SW Parameters to control External Zones 1, 2 and 3 separately. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 642: Ch - External Zone Channel

    This Parameter allows you to set the value for Controller #0 - Most Significant Bit. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 643: Bnk-L - External Zone Bank Select (Lsb)

    This Parameter allows you to select from the Program Number, and therefore the Voice, for the selected External Zone. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 644: Alc - External Zone Allocate

    MIDI Program Changes or Controller Changes. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 645: Oct - External Zone Octave

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the Octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the Octave. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 646: Xpose - External Zone Transpose

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to the right to locate the note limit higher. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to locate the note limit lower. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 647: High - External Zone Upper Note Limit

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: In order for this Parameter to work, the Expression Control Number must be set to 7:VOL.” If the Expression Control Number is set to “11:EXP,” changing this parameter will have no effect. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 648: Pan - External Zone Pan

    1 (heavier) through 4 (lighter). Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 649: Damp - External Zone Damper

    This Parameter allows you to select whether you want to send Pitch Bend information as part of the selected External Zone. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 650: Mod - External Zone Modulation Wheel

    Turn the VALUE knob to turn Expression for the selected Zone “ON” or “OFF.” NOTE: In order for this Parameter to work, the Expression Control Number must be set to “7:VOL.” If the Expression Control Number is set to “11:EXP,” changing this parameter will have no effect. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 651: E.min - External Zone Minimum Volume

    You can select from 64 through 127. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 652: E.cc - External Zone Expression Control Number

    Controller #7. This is recommended particularly if you want to use your SKX PRO as a MIDI input device to record a sequence. NOTE: In order for the External Zone Volume feature to work, the Expression Control Number must be set to “7:VOL.”...

  • Page 653: Midi All Notes Off And Parameter Reload ("Midi Panic")

    Doing this will send a “MIDI All Notes Off” as well as a “MIDI Reset All Controllers” command to the receiving instruments. The stuck notes will be turned off and the settings for the External Zones will be reset, then the External Zone settings will be re-sent. Normal playing can then be resumed. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
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  • Page 655 SPECIAL UTILITY FEATURES...

  • Page 656: Special Utility Features

    The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button two times to highlight the “SOUND” box. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 657: Setting

    The PEDAL tones from the ORGAN Section will be sent out from the ORGAN PEDAL OUT jack. Use this jack to connect a powered sub-woofer to increase the bass, or to bypass the Leslie for the PEDAL tones. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 658: Individual Out Mode

    Also, no Effects such as Reverb will sound through the INDIVIDUAL OUT jacks. This is so you can use a separate Effects box for the Voice Section you want to sound through an INDIVIDUAL OUT jack. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 659: Ext. Leslie

    Rotary Channel and the audio from the other Voice Sections will be sent to the LINE OUT jacks and can be heard through a connected amplifier or speaker system. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 660: System -Sound Function Mode

    Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button two times to highlight the “SOUND” box. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 661: Master Tune

    NOTE: The MASTER TRANSPOSE Parameter is linked to the TRANSPOSE button, plus the DOWN and UP buttons to the right of the TRANSPOSE button. For more information please consult the SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES chapter of this Guide starting on page 559. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 662: Master Equalizer

    The “BASS” and “TREBLE” tone controls on a home stereo amplifier can be said to be a very elementary type of equalization. However, a true equalizer allows you control over more area of the frequency range than just “highs” and “lows.” The Equalizer functions of your SKX PRO have this capability. Master Equalizer ON/OFF This Parameter allows you to turn the Master Equalizer “ON”...

  • Page 663: Freq

    Press and Hold the MASTER EQ button and move the MID FREQ slider up to raise the central frequency. Press and Hold the MASTER EQ button and move the MID FREQ slider down to lower the central frequency. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 664: Treb - Treble Central Frequency

    Press and Hold the MASTER EQ button and move the BASS GAIN slider up to increase the amount. Press and Hold the MASTER EQ button and move the BASS GAIN slider down to decrease the amount. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 665: Mid - Midrange Gain

    Press and Hold the MASTER EQ button and move the MID GAIN slider up to increase the amount. Press and Hold the MASTER EQ button and move the MID GAIN slider down to decrease the amount. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 666: Treb - Treble Gain

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the resonance of the Middle frequency band. You can select from 0 to 63. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the resonance amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the resonance amount. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 667: System -Global Function Mode

    POWER - AUTO OFF For safety reasons, the SKX PRO is equipped with a POWER - AUTO OFF feature which turns the power to the instrument “OFF” if no keys are controls are touched within a 30-minute period. This FUNCTION Mode Page allows you to enable or disable this feature.
  • Page 668 The AC power to the instrument will turn “OFF” after 30 minutes have elapsed with no keys or buttons being pressed. Disable The instrument will turn “ON” or “OFF” with the AC Power Switch, but not turn “OFF” automatically. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 669: Usb - Usb To Host

    This FUNCTION Mode Page allows you to select whether you want to use the TO HOST USB Port for MIDI Data or to treat the SKX PRO Memory as a Mass Storage Device. From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION”...
  • Page 670 Description Function A connected host computer will treat the Internal Memory of the SKX PRO as an external Mass Storage device. You can Load or Save files from/to the instrument’s Internal Memory. The USB TO HOST Port will transmit and receive MIDI Data.

  • Page 671: System -Information Function Mode

    The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button two times to highlight the “SOUND” box. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 672 Special Utility Features Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 673: Is Active

    Both the L/MONO and R jacks are connected. NOTE: The full effect of the sounds produced by the SKX PRO is best heard in Stereo (both LINE OUT jacks connected to two sound sources physically separated). If only the L/MONO jack is connected, the “Pan” function will not be heard.

  • Page 674: Version - Firmware

    The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button two times to highlight the “SOUND” box. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 675 Press the PAGE “ ” button once. The Information Center Display will show the current software for the main system (see the date chart below). VERSION - FIRMWARE Software Module Description RELEASE Release number MAIN Main Processor Sub Processor KEYSCAN Keyscan Processor PANEL Control Processor HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 676: Version - Contents

    Special Effects (telephone, white noise, etc.) STRINGS String Voices SYNTH PAD Synth Accompaniment Voices (Fantasia, Soundtrack, etc.) SYNTH LEAD Synth Melody Voices (square lead, saw lead, etc.) PERCUSSION Drum & Percussion Voices (Ride Cymbal, Wind Chime, etc.) HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 677: System -Default Function Mode

    Special Utility Features SYSTEM -DEFAULT FUNCTION Mode This FUNCTION Mode allows you to initialize all or part of the SKX PRO to factory-default settings. To access the DEFAULT Edit Menu, do the following: From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION”...
  • Page 678 Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: WARNING!: Doing any of the following procedures will erase all parameters, settings and registra- tions, returning the instrument to the original Hammond factory default settings. The data chart below shows the options you can select.
  • Page 679 NOTE: If you DO NOT wish to Reset, press either the PLAY or the MENU/EXIT button. NOTE: You can also perform a DEFAULT ALL by turning the power “ON” while Pressing and Holding the red RECORD button. NOTE: Please consult page 665 for a list of System Parameters. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 680: System App Menu

    From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU/EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 681: Default System

    This is the APP MENU for the FUNCTION Mode Pages in the SYSTEM Menu. DEFAULT SYSTEM This FUNCTION Mode allows you to initialize all or part of the SKX PRO to factory-default settings. To access the DEFAULT Edit Menu, do the following: Access the SYSTEM APP MENU using the procedure described on the previous pages.
  • Page 682 Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: WARNING!: Doing the following procedures will erase all parameters, settings and registrations, returning the instrument to the original Hammond factory default settings. Press the ENTER button. You will see the following messages flash in the display for approximately 1 second each: NOTE: If you DO NOT wish to Reset, press either the PLAY or the MENU/EXIT button.

  • Page 683: Register Page To Favorite

    From the above screen, press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should look similar to this: Use the VALUE knob to select which FAVORITE button you want to recall the selected Page. You can select from 1 to 10. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 684 FAVORITE button where the Page is registered. NOTE: More information regarding FAVORITES and Favorite Banks can be found in the COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES chapter of this Guide starting on page 129. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 685: System Parameter List

    Special Utility Features SYSTEM PARAMETER LIST HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
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  • Page 687 USING MEMORY...

  • Page 688: Using Memory

    The version supported by the SKX PRO is USB 3.0. Many different USB-compatible electronic devices - digital cameras, GPS navigation systems, etc. - are now available; however, the USB Port on the SKX PRO designed for use with a USB Flash Drive (example pictured below): A USB Flash Drive is so-called because it includes what is called flash memory with an integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface.

  • Page 689: Preparing A Usb Flash Drive For Use With The Skx Pro

    Preparing a USB Flash Drive for use with the SKX PRO In order to use a USB Flash Drive with the SKX PRO, several special directories or Folders have to be created on the Flash Drive itself. The SKX PRO has a facility that automatically creates these directories for you.
  • Page 690 Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: NOTE: If the box to the right of “MEDIA” displays Internal Memory, turn the VALUE knob so the box reads USB Flash Drive. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 691 If you wish to proceed with the formatting operation, from the above screen press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display will display “Formatting...,” then after approximately 30 seconds the following message will display: The USB Flash Drive will be formatted and ready for use. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 692: Upgrading The Skx Pro Software Using A Usb Flash Drive

    Upgrading the SKX PRO software using a USB Flash Drive The different components of the software of your SKX PRO can be upgraded to new versions. To do this, you must first download the software update from the Hammond website and install it to your USB Flash Drive.
  • Page 693 Using Memory Insert a USB Flash Drive that has been formatted for use with the SKX PRO into an open USB port on your computer. Open the “hammond” directory on the USB Drive, then the “sk_pro” sub-directory. You will see a folder labeled “system.” The “system” folder is the one to which you will copy the system software files.

  • Page 694: Installing A Software Upgrade To The Skx Pro From A Usb Flash Drive

    The Information Center Display will show the following: Insert the USB Flash Drive containing the system upgrade software into the TO FLASH DRIVE Port of the SKX PRO. You will see the following message flash in the display for approximately 1 second: The amount of time necessary to upgrade the system software will depend upon the software modules to be updated.
  • Page 695 Press the PAGE “ ” button two times to highlight the “SOUND” box. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 696 NOTE: If you wish to update the software from a USB Flash Drive, make sure a USB Flash Drive is inserted in the TO FLASH DRIVE Port; otherwise you will not be able to select USB Flash Drive using the VALUE knob. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 697 When the system software has finished upgrading, the Information Center Display will show: Turn the power to the SKX PRO “OFF” then back “ON.” Wait for the system to load. When the system has finished loading your SKX PRO will be ready to play with the updated software.

  • Page 698: Using Internal Memory

    Using Memory Using Internal Memory In addition to memory available from a USB Flash Drive, your Hammond SKX PRO contains Internal Memory which is accessible via the USB TO HOST port. The following pages will explain how to use this feature.
  • Page 699 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 700 The USB TO HOST Port will transmit and receive MIDI Data. If you wish to use the Internal Memory of the SKX PRO, select On. This will allow you to access the SKX PRO’s Internal Memory from a computer connected to the instrument via the USB TO HOST port.

  • Page 701: Installing A Software Upgrade To The Skx Pro From Internal Memory

    (approximately 55 seconds). The Information Center Display will show the following: Make sure the SKX PRO is connected to the computer you wish to use as the Host via the USB TO HOST port. Make sure the USB MASS STORAGE Parameter from the USB FUNCTION Mode Page is set to “On”...
  • Page 702 You have now prepared the Internal Memory with all the necessary information for upgrading your SKX PRO with the latest system software. The following pages will explain in detail how to upgrade the SKX PRO with the new software.
  • Page 703 You are now in the SYSTEM Menu. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 704 NOTE: If the box to the right of “MEDIA” displays USB Flash Drive, turn the VALUE knob so the box reads Internal Memory. When you have made your selection, press the DIRECTION “ ” button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 705 When the system software has finished upgrading, the Information Center Display will show: Turn the power to the SKX PRO “OFF” then back “ON.” Wait for the system to load. When the system has finished loading your SKX PRO will be ready to play with the updated software.

  • Page 706: Formatting The Internal Memory Of The Skx Pro

    Formatting the Internal Memory of the SKX PRO You can use the Internal Memory of the SKX PRO to store Update files, Patches, Setups and Custom Sets. However, after you have been working with a number of files for a period of time, you may occasionally want to clear the Internal Memory in order to “start fresh”...
  • Page 707 NOTE: If the box to the right of “MEDIA” displays USB Flash Drive, turn the VALUE knob so the box reads Internal Memory. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 708 IMPORTANT NOTE: The Format operation described on the previous pages will erase any files contained in the memory; however, the folder structure will be retained. The SKX PRO requires these folders to perform operations such as Loading, Saving, or Deleting files or Updating the system software.

  • Page 709: File Function Mode

    Using Memory FILE FUNCTION Mode Your Hammond SKX PRO instrument gives you the ability to save Files either to a USB Flash Drive or to the instrument’s internal memory for later use. You can Save Setups, Patches or Custom Sets.
  • Page 710 USB Flash Drive. If you wish to Save a file to a USB Flash Drive, make sure a USB Flash Drive is inserted in the TO FLASH DRIVE Port; otherwise you will not be able to select USB Flash Drive using the VALUE knob. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 711 Drawbar Organ Type to Save the Custom Tone Wheel to. For more information consult the CUSTOM SETS chapter of this Guide. NOTE: Because the Setup option will have only the TO box, if you are Saving a Setup, skip Step 7. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 712 Save the selected file. Select a file location marked New File if you wish to Save a new file. Use the DIRECTION “ ”button to move the cursor to SAVE. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 713 When you have finished the Naming procedure, press the ENTER button to complete the Saving procedure. You will see the following messages flash in the display for approximately 1 second each: When the above message disappears, your file has been saved. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 714: Loading A Setup, Patch Or Custom Set

    Memory (the instrument’s internal memory) or USB Flash Drive. If you wish to Load a file from a USB Flash Drive, make sure a USB Flash Drive is inserted in the TO FLASH DRIVE Port; otherwise you will not be able to select USB Flash Drive using the VALUE knob. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 715 Piano/Ensemble Patch User Patch in the PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections Synth Patch User Patch in the MONO SYNTH Voice Section Tone Wheel Custom Tone Wheel Pipe Custom Pipe Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 716 When you have finished the Naming procedure, press the ENTER button to complete the Loading procedure. You will see the following messages flash in the display for approximately 1 second each: When the above message disappears, your file has been Loaded. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 717: Deleting A Setup, Patch Or Custom Set

    The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button three times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 718 Piano/Ensemble Patch User Patch in the PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections Synth Patch User Patch in the MONO SYNTH Voice Section Tone Wheel Custom Tone Wheel Pipe Custom Pipe Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 719 1 second each: When the above message disappears, your file has been Deleted. NOTE: If you DO NOT wish to Delete the selected file, press the MENU/EXIT or PLAY button instead of the ENTER button. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
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  • Page 721 APPENDIX...

  • Page 722: Appendix

    Appendix APPENDIX FACTORY COMBINATIONS HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 723: Combination Parameters

    Appendix COMBINATION PARAMETERS HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 724 Appendix HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 725: Organ Patches

    Appendix ORGAN PATCHES HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 726: Organ Patch Parameters

    Appendix ORGAN PATCH PARAMETERS HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 727 Appendix HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 728: Piano / Ensemble Patches

    Appendix PIANO / ENSEMBLE PATCHES HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 729 Appendix HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 730 Appendix HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 731: Piano / Ensemble Patch Parameters

    Appendix PIANO / ENSEMBLE PATCH PARAMETERS HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 732 Appendix HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 733: Piano / Ensemble Waveform List

    Appendix PIANO / ENSEMBLE WAVEFORM LIST HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 734: Mono Synth Patches

    Appendix MONO SYNTH PATCHES HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 735: Mono Synth Patch Parameters

    Appendix MONO SYNTH PATCH PARAMETERS HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 736: Pipe Organ Stops

    Appendix PIPE ORGAN STOPS ProChord VOICINGS HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 737: Prochord Chord Types

    C Minor 9th C Minor add 9 Cm+9 C 7th C7-5 C7-9 C7#9 C7#11 add 13 C7+13 C9#5 C suspended 4th Csus4 suspended 4th C7sus4 C Diminished Cdim C Augmented Caug C Augmented 7th Caug7 HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 738: Prochord Chords - Basic Chord Types

    For a C Augmented Chord, these three notes are: 1. C 2. E 3. G NOTE: In addition to the above method, the entire chord can also be played to produce the same result. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 739: Custom Sets

    Appendix CUSTOM SETS HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 740: Custom Tone Wheel Parameters

    Appendix CUSTOM TONE WHEEL PARAMETERS CUSTOM PEDAL REG PARAMETERS CUSTOM PIPE PARAMETERS HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 741: Custom Leslie Parameters

    Appendix CUSTOM LESLIE PARAMETERS HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 742: System Parameters

    Appendix SYSTEM PARAMETERS HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 743 Appendix FAVORITES HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 744: Midi Templates

    Appendix MIDI TEMPLATES HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 745 Appendix HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 746: Midi Information

    Appendix MIDI INFORMATION HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 747: Midi Implementation Chart

    Appendix MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 748: Midi Channels And Messages

    Appendix MIDI CHANNELS AND MESSAGES HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 749: General Midi

    NOTE: The General MIDI information is provided here to assist you when transmitting to a MIDI device such as a sound module or synthesizer. The MIDI mapping of the SKX PRO is “product-specific” and so is not compatible with General MIDI.

  • Page 750: General Midi Instrument Chart

    Any MIDI device with this logo will conform to the General MIDI Standard. Any MIDI device that conforms to the General MIDI Standard will assign a specific number to each instrument, and will have at least a 24-note polyphonic capability. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 751 Program Number to represent multiple varieties or Variations of a basic sound such as Piano, Vibes, Trumpet, etc. The method employed on the SKX PRO provides the means to have up to 16,384 different sounds instead of only 128. This is accomplished by providing up to 128 banks of voices for each of the 128 Program Numbers in General MIDI (128 ×...

  • Page 752: Drawbar Data List

    Appendix DRAWBAR DATA LIST SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 753 Guide, total accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Should the player require further assistance, inquiries should first be made to your Authorized Hammond Dealer. If you still need further assistance, contact Hammond at the following addresses: In the United States contact: In Europe and the U.K.
  • Page 754 © 2023 Hammond Suzuki USA, Inc. HA<O> SKX PRO Reference Guide FM2333-0423...

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