Page 1 REFERENCE GUIDE Release 3 FM2335-0225...
Page 3: Important - Please Read
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ Your Hammond XK-5 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
Numeric Display with Parameters ....................21 HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 7 V-1 (Small Vibrato) ................... 70 HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 8 CUSTOM TW NAME....................130 HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 9 CUSTOM PIPE NUMBER ....................176 HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 10 MODE ......................221 HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 11 Accessing the DEFAULT FUNCTION Mode using the VALUE knob..............269 HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 12 What Is “Bank Select?”......................329 HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 13 INTRODUCTION...
Page 14: Introduction
The main sections of the Control Panel are outlined above. The following is a brief description of each one. - DRAWBARS This section is used to control the sounds of the instrument, which consist of classic Hammond Drawbar tones as well as Transistor Combo Organ and authentic Pipe Organ tones. These are controlled by the Drawbars, Touch-Response Percussion and Vibrato and Leslie animation, as well as a button labeled DRAWBAR which allows you to access editable Parameters quickly.
Page 15: Master Volume
186. - PRESET & PEDAL CONTROLS As explained on the previous page, you can change sounds quickly on your XK-5 through the use of the Preset Keys. The PRESET controls allow you to select whether to use the Preset Keys to change the registration for the UPPER Keyboard, the LOWER Keyboard or both simultaneously.
Page 16: Accessory Panel
Introduction Accessory Panel The main connections are found on the Accessory Panel on the back of the XK-5. - AC POWER AC IN Connect an AC Power Cord (provided) to this receptacle. Power Switch This turns the power to the XK-5 “ON” and “OFF.”...
Page 17: Controller Jacks
MIDI OUT Use this port to transmit MIDI data to a connected MIDI device. MIDI IN 1/PEDAL port Use this port to connect the MIDI OUT of a Pedal Clavier such as the Hammond XPK-130 or XPK-200L. MIDI IN 2/OTHER port Use this port to connect a Lower Manual such as the Hammond XLK-5 or another MIDI keyboard.
Page 18: Usb Ports
NOTE: For more information about the USB port, see the USING MEMORY chapter of this Guide starting on page 278. Recess Panel Located on the underside of the XK-5 is an additional jack panel which contains the following connections: HEADPHONE jack (1/4") Use this jack to connect a set of stereo headphones having a 1/4"...
Page 19: Basic Hook-Up
The following section explains the basic setup procedure for your XK-5. AC Power Your Hammond XK-5 is shipped from the factory set for 120V AC power. To connect the XK-5 to AC power: Locate the AC Power Cord that came with your XK-5.
Page 20: Connecting A Multi-Channel Leslie Speaker
Connecting additional audio equipment The 11-pin Leslie socket on your XK-5 allows you to plug directly into any Leslie speaker having an 11- pin interface. Current models include the 2101, 3300, 122XB, 981 and the Heritage Series (122H, 142H).
Page 21: Connecting A Foot Switch
XK-5. Connect the foot switch plug to one of the FOOT CONTROLLER jacks on the back of the XK-5. NOTE: In order to insure proper operation of the Foot Switch, be sure to connect it when the power to the XK-5 is “OFF.” Connecting a Damper Pedal To connect a Damper (piano sustain) Pedal, connect the plug from the pedal into one of the FOOT CONTROLLER jacks on the back of the XK-5.
Page 22: Basic Controls
Mode. The PLAY Mode allows you to graphically see Drawbar settings, Extra Voice settings, Patch Numbers and Patch Names. The MENU Mode allows you to access and edit the XK-5's software Parameters such as Drawbar Voicing, MIDI Parameters and other advanced functions.
Page 23: Drawbars
Drawbar. Please refer to the DRAWBARS & PERCUSSION chapter of this Guide for a complete explanation of Hammond Drawbars. Buttons The button controls on the XK-5 have LEDS or lights that will light up indicating "ON." “OFF” “ON“ ”OFF“...
Page 24: Additional Button Controls
This button allows you to Record a variety of different functions such as Patches, Custom Sets, etc. NOTE: The RECORD button will be explained throughout this Guide in conjunction with every function or feature that can be Recorded. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 25: Usb Ports
NOTE: The XK-5 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 XK-5 to a computer and transmit and receive a MIDI data stream without an exclusive device driver.
Page 26: Playing The Instrument
LOWER Keyboard. You can connect a MIDI pedal clavier to the XK-5 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 27: Power Auto Off
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ POWER AUTO OFF The XK-5 has a special feature called POWER AUTO 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 28 DISABLE The instrument will turn “ON” or “OFF” with the AC Power Switch, but not turn “OFF” automatically. Turn the VALUE knob to select 30min or DISABLE. To disable this feature, select DISABLE. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 29 INFORMATION CENTER DISPLAY...
Page 30: Information Center Display
These buttons have basic functions that change automatically as different Modes and Menus are used. These basic functions are: Turning something “ON” or “OFF.” Modification of Parameters - increasing or decreasing. Selecting among multiple Parameters. Confirmation - YES, NO or OK. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 31: Left Group
These four buttons - UP (“ ”), DOWN (“ ”), LEFT (“ ”) and RIGHT (“ ”) - are the DIRECTION buttons. They allow you to: Select FUNCTION Modes within the MENU Mode, Select Pages within each FUNCTION Mode, and Select Parameters within each FUNCTION Mode Page. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 32: Play Mode
IMPORTANT: It is assumed at this point that you have just turned the XK-5 "ON" and have not touched either the PLAY or MENU buttons. If you have, please turn the XK-5 "OFF", wait 5 seconds and turn it back "ON.” Also the Drawbars should be "OFF" (pushed "in") so no numbers are showing.
Page 33: Numeric Display With Parameters
LOWER Patch Number. LOWER Patch Name. Touching the black PLAY button again will return to the initial Graphic Display. Normally when playing the organ, the Information Center Display should be set for one of the PLAY display modes. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 34: Menu Mode
PERCUSS - Allows you to edit the characteristics of the PERCUSSION tones. PEDAL REG. - Allows you to select from among a library of different Custom Pedal Registrations as well as create and Record your own Custom Pedal Registrations. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 35: Menu C
REVERB - Allows you to select from among different Reverb programs. ZONES - Allows you to edit the Internal and External Zones of the instrument. MIDI - Allows you to edit the overall MIDI Parameters for the instrument. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 36: Menu E
LOAD - Allows you to Load data from a USB Flash Drive or from 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 XK-5. Menu F From the E Menu, press the DIRECTION “...
Page 37: Function Modes
From either of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU / EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: This is the A Menu, which will be the first one displayed. The word “DRAWBAR” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 38 The word “CONTROL” will now be flashing. From the above screen, press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You have now selected the B Menu. The word “TONEWHEEL” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 39: Using The Value Knob
From either of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU / EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: This is the A Menu, which will be the first one displayed. The word “DRAWBAR” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 40 The word “CONTROL” will now be flashing. From the above screen, turn the VALUE knob one more degree. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You have now selected the B Menu. The word “TONEWHEEL” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 41 You have now selected the A Menu. The word “DRAWBAR” should be flashing. In this way, the VALUE knob can be used to scroll through Menus, allowing you to find FUNCTION Modes more quickly. Press the PLAY button to return to the PLAY Mode. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 42: Selecting Pages Within Each Function Mode
Notice also the “ ” arrow at the extreme right of the bottom line. This means there are additional Parameters that can be accessed by pressing the DIRECTION “ ” button repeatedly until another FUNCTION Mode Page displays. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 43 When you have found and selected the FUNCTION Mode Page you want, use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select the specific Parameter you want to edit. Press the PLAY button to return to the PLAY Mode. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 44: Using The Value Knob To Adjust Parameters
From the above screen, press the DIRECTION “ ” button three times. The Information Center Display should now look like this:. This Parameter is the Damping rate for the Virtual Multi-Contacts. This will be explained fully in the DRAWBARS & PERCUSSION chapter of this Guide. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 45: Changing Values In Larger Increments
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 XK-5 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 46: Locking / Unlocking The Display
Make sure the power to the XK-5 is “OFF.” With the XK-5 power “OFF,” Press and Hold the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons. While holding the two DIRECTION buttons, turn the power to the XK-5 “ON.” Continue to hold the DIRECTION buttons until the Information Center Display looks like this: When the above message appears, Release the DIRECTION buttons and wait for the system to finish Loading.
Page 47 DRAWBARS & PERCUSSION...
Page 48: Drawbars
LOWER Keyboard. NOTE: As explained on page 14, the XK-5 can function in a manner similar to a Hammond Organ with two keyboards and a pedal clavier. This is done by partitioning or “splitting” the single 61-note keyboard into two parts.
Page 49: Drawbar Groups
While still holding the “C” chord down, pull each of the brown Sub Drawbars in the same group out until you like the sound. Now do the same with the Brilliance Drawbars in the same group. It's that easy to create your own custom Drawbar settings. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 50: 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 of...
Page 51: 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 52: Typical Drawbar Registration Patterns
00 7654 321 French Horn 00 0172 786 Kinura 8' 00 4764 210 Oboe 8" 01 8777 530 Trombone 8' 00 6788 650 Trumpet 8' 02 7788 640 Tuba Sonora 8' 00 4720 123 Vox Humana 8' HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 53: 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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 54: 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 55: Pedal Drawbars
Pedal Drawbar produces a tone at 8' pitch, or one octave higher. NOTE: The PEDAL TO LOWER button must be “ON,” or a MIDI pedal clavier must be connected to the XK-5 in order to hear the sounds produced by the PEDAL Drawbars.
Page 56: Drawbar Function Mode
You are now in the DRAWBAR FUNCTION Mode. You can now use the DIRECTION buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes to the characteristics of the Drawbars. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 57: Organ Types
Reproduces the sound of a vintage Italian combo organ Pipe Produces authentic pipe organ tones. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: The Organ Types are explained in greater detail starting on page 61. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 58: Env (Envelope)
ENV (Envelope) Each time a key was depressed on a tone-wheel Hammond Organ, a key-pop or “click” was produced both when a key was pressed and a key was released. This Parameter allows you to set the rate of Attack (when a key is pressed) and Release (when a key is released).
Page 59 Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Damping Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Damping Rate. NOTE: This Parameter does not affect the Pipe Organ Type. Organ Types are explained in detail starting on page 61. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 60: 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 61: Upper Oct (Octave)
Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select LO or HI. When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the LO or HI limit. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the LO or HI limit. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 62: Lower Oct (Octave)
Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select LO or HI. When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the LO or HI limit. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the LO or HI limit. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 63: Pedal Type
Release rate. At higher numerical settings the Attack and Release will be slow, similar to that of a pipe organ. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: Virtual Multi-Contacts are explained in detail starting on page 162. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 64: Mode
You may select from 1 (short) - 5 (long) and C (continuous). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to lengthen the Pedal Decay or to select C (continuous). Turn the VALUE knob to the left to shorten the Pedal Decay. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 65: Sus
Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll backward through the choices. NOTE: The Hammond pedal claviers (XPK-100, XPK-130, XPK-200L, XPK-250) do not respond to Velocity data; therefore this Parameter will only affect notes played either from the keyboard when the PEDAL TO LOWER button is “ON”...
Page 66: Oct
Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select LO or HI. When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the LO or HI limit. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the LO or HI limit. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 67: Percussion - Touch-Response Percussion
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 XK-5 consist of four separate buttons, located immediately to the right of the Drawbars, which control harmonic Percussion tones playable from the Upper Keyboard.
Page 68: Percussion Function Mode
The word “TONEWHEEL" should now be flashing. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The word “PERCUSS” should now flash. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: The number underneath “LO” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 69: Accessing The Percussion Function Mode Using The Value Knob
You are now in the PERCUSSION FUNCTION Mode. You may now use the DIRECTION 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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 70: Level
NOTE: Setting this Parameter to C will cause the Percussion tone to sound continuously without decaying. The effect will be similar to that produced by the SECOND VOICE Tab on certain vintage Hammond Organs, such as the H-series or the X-77.
Page 71: Touch
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 turn Percussion Touch ON or OF (Off).
Page 72: Soft (Drawbar Level)
Description The volume level of the Drawbars will be reduced by 3 decibels, or a small amount, when Percussion is “ON” at Normal volume. This replicates the vintage Hammond Organs with Touch-Response Percussion Control (B-3, C-3, A-100, etc.). The volume of the Drawbars will remain at the same level when Percussion is “ON” at Normal volume.
Page 73: Additional Organ Types (Release 3.Xx Software)
In addition to traditional Hammond Drawbar tones, starting with software release 3.xx, the Drawbars on the XK-5 can control a number of models of Combo Organs as well as different types of classical Pipe Organs. This Parameter allows you to select which type of organ sounds you want the Drawbars to control.
Page 74: Accessing The Vx. Organ Type Using The Shortcut
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 75: Organ Type - Farf
The word “DRAWBAR” should be flashing. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should look like this: The legend underneath “L&U” should be flashing. Turn the VALUE knob to the right until “Farf” is flashing underneath “L&U.” HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 76: Accessing The Farf. Organ Type Using The Shortcut
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 XK-5, 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 77: Organ Type - Pipe
The word “DRAWBAR” should be flashing. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should look like this: The legend underneath “L&U” should be flashing. Turn the VALUE knob to the right until “Pipe” is flashing underneath “L&U.” HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 78: Accessing The Pipe Organ Type Using The Shortcut
NOTE: You can customize the Pipe organ tones in a number of different ways to replicate different types of classical pipe organs. In addition, you can Record your customized settings as a Custom Pipe. This is explained in detail in the CUSTOM SETS chapter of this Guide starting on page 174. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 79 DRAWBAR ANIMATION...
Page 80: Drawbar Animation
Drawbar Animation DRAWBAR ANIMATION You can add Vibrato and Chorus and Leslie animation to the Drawbar sounds of your XK-5. In the following section, each effect is explained in detail. Vibrato and Chorus The Hammond Vibrato & Chorus is a hallmark of the “Hammond Sound.”...
Page 81 To turn the Vibrato or Chorus effect "ON" for the To turn the Vibrato or Chorus effect "ON" on the Swell Manual of a vintage B-3 / C-3, press the top UPPER Keyboard of the XK-5, press the UPPER button of the VIBRATO SWELL tilt tab. "ON" (LED lit).
Page 82: 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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 83: Chorus
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 or Chorus effect. NOTE: The VIBRATO and CHORUS do not affect the Pipe Organ Type. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 84: Vibrato And Chorus Knob Reset
“C-3" is actually selected. Your XK-5 has a special feature which will allow you to line up the LEDs with the lettering on the Vibrato Control Knob. Simply turn the VIBRATO and CHORUS knob once in either direction and the LEDs will automatically correspond with the lettering on the knob.
Page 85: Vibrato & Chorus Function Mode
The words “AMP/EFF” should be flashing. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The word “VIB&CHO” should now flash. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The number underneath “TYPE” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 86: Accessing The Vibrato & Chorus Function Mode Using The Value Knob
You are now in the VIBRATO & CHORUS FUNCTION Mode. 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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 87: Type
The number underneath “TYPE” should be flashing. 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 88: Mix
This Parameter allows you to select whether you want Vibrato to affect the Pedal Drawbar tones when the VIBRATO LOWER button is “ON.” Turn the VALUE knob to turn Vibrato ON or OFF for the Pedal Drawbar tones. NOTE: ON replicates the Vibrato function on a vintage Hammond Organ. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 89: Leslie
Your Hammond XK-5 has a built-in digital Leslie effect that replicates the sound of a twin-rotor Leslie Speaker cabinet. In addition, the XK-5 can also be used with a variety of different Leslie Speaker cabinets. What Is A “Leslie Speaker?”...
Page 90: What Are "Horn" And "Drum
Drum. 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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 91: Leslie Buttons
Leslie New digital technology has now made it possible to recreate the Doppler effect without using moving parts. This technology has been incorporated into the XK-5. The following pages explain how the internal digital Leslie of your Hammond XK-5 works.
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Page 93 PRESETS / PATCHES / FAVORITES...
Page 94: Patches
The C Preset Key is also called the Cancel Key. It silences the manuals on a tone-wheel Hammond Organ. Although you can record a Preset into the C Preset Key on the XK-5, the factory setting replicates that of a tone-wheel organ - no sound will be heard if the C Preset Key is engaged.
Page 95: Preset Selector
UPPER and LOWER buttons “ON” (orange LEDs lit). Patches can be accessed by using either the VALUE knob or the Preset Keys. The examples on the following pages will explain this in more detail. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 96 Presets / Patches / Favorites There are two categories of Patches on the XK-5 - 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 starting from scratch and creating and Recording an entirely new Patch.
Page 97: Selecting Patches Using The Preset Keys
UPPER Patches TRY THIS: After turning the power to the XK-5 “ON,” the UPPER button in the PRESET SELECT section should be “ON” (LED lit). For these examples, make sure all the Drawbars are “OFF” (pushed all the way in).
Page 98 Key for the LOWER Keyboard. If the LOWER PRESET SELECT button is “OFF” (LED not lit), only the UPPER Drawbars will change in response to Preset Keys being pressed. The LOWER Keyboard registration will not change. Using the Preset Keys to change LOWER Keyboard registrations is explained starting below. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 99: Lower Patches
Presets / Patches / Favorites LOWER Patches TRY THIS: After turning the power to the XK-5 “ON,” the UPPER button in the PRESET SELECT section should be “ON” (LED lit). The Information Center Display should look similar to this: Press the LOWER PRESET SELECTOR button to turn it “ON” (LED lit).
Page 100 When the LOWER PRESET SELECT button alone is “ON,” the Information Center Display will be in Numeric Display - the Drawbar settings for the UPPER and LOWER Keyboards will be shown numerically and the PEDAL Drawbar settings will be shown graphically. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 101: Upper & Lower Patches
Presets / Patches / Favorites UPPER & LOWER Patches After turning the power to the XK-5 “ON,” the UPPER button in the PRESET SELECT section should be “ON” (LED lit). The Information Center Display should look similar to this: Press the UPPER and LOWER PRESET SELECTOR buttons to turn them both “ON” (LEDs lit).
Page 102 When the UPPER and LOWER PRESET SELECT buttons are both “ON,” the Information Center Display will be in Numeric Display - the Drawbar settings for the UPPER and LOWER Keyboards will be shown numerically and the PEDAL Drawbar settings will be shown graphically. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 103: Selecting Patches Using The Value Knob
Selecting Patches using the VALUE knob TRY THIS: Turn the power to the XK-5 “ON.” After the instrument finishes “ booting” (approximately 8 ~ 10 seconds), the Information Center Display should look similar to this: If the display is different from the one shown above, touch the B Preset Key.
Page 104: Preset Banks
Presets / Patches / Favorites PRESET BANKS Each set of 10 registrations or Presets is called a Preset Bank. Your XK-5 contains 10 built-in Preset Banks, each containing 10 preset combinations or Patches, and each representing a different kind of music - Jazz Organ, Gospel Organ, Classical Organ, etc.
Page 105 You can program the Patches with your own settings. You can either: Create and Record a new Patch, or; Use an existing Patch as a starting point, and Edit and Record the Patch with your updated settings. This is explained fully starting on the next page. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 106: Creating And Recording A New Patch
NOTE: Normally, the Patches will perform in the same manner as the Preset Keys of a vintage Hammond Organ, which would change only the Drawbar Registrations. However, if you want to incorporate other playing controls such as Vibrato & Leslie, Reverb, Overdrive, etc., you can do so by using the P.LOAD (Patch Load) feature, which allows you to select which portions of the instrument...
Page 107 Once the LED stops flashing, the Recording process is complete. NOTE: After Patches have been Recorded, they can then be Saved to a USB Flash Drive. This is covered in the USING THE USB PORT section of this Guide. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 108 Once the LED stops flashing, the Recording process is complete. NOTE: After Patches have been Recorded, they can then be Saved to a USB Flash Drive. This is covered in the USING THE USB PORT section of this Guide. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 109 Record it as a new Patch. NOTE: As explained on page 84, your XK-5 contains two categories of Patches - Factory and User. The Factory Patches cannot be overwritten. You may select a Factory Patch to edit; however, it will be Recorded as a User Patch.
Page 110: Naming Your New Patches
(0 ~ 9), Upper-case Letters (“A ~ Z”), and Lower-case Letters (“a ~ z”). After you have finished Naming your Patch, press the ENTER button. The lower line of the Information Center Display will briefly show: When the above message disappears, the Patch is updated with your new Name. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 111: Assigning Your New Patch To A Preset Key
You can now Recall your Patch using the Preset Key you selected. NOTE: After completing the above procedure, the Patch Number shown in the display will correspond to the Patch Number already included in the Preset Key you selected. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 112: Patch Function Mode
Presets / Patches / Favorites PATCH FUNCTION Mode This FUNCTION Mode allows you to modify the tone quality of the musical sounds produced by the XK-5. Accessing the PATCH FUNCTION Mode: From either of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU / EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The word “DRAWBAR”...
Page 113: P.name (Patch Name)
PATCH COPY Copy from UPPER to LOWER This allows you to copy the Patch Name from the UPPER Keyboard to the LOWER Keyboard. From the above screen, press the ENTER button to copy the Patch Name. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 114: Copy From Lower To Upper
NOTE: The Patch Level is Recorded to an UPPER Patch. If only a LOWER Patch is recalled, the Patch Level will not change. NOTE: “P.NAME” and “P.LEVEL” are Patch Parameters and are Recorded to each Patch. They will not be remembered unless they are Recorded to the currently selected Patch. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 115: P.recall (Patch Recall)
NOTE: When each of these Parameters is at its Default setting, the Patches will perform in the same manner as the Preset Keys of a vintage Hammond Organ, which would change only the Drawbar Registrations. NOTE: The following Patch Load Parameters are Bank Parameters. Bank Parameters are common for each Patch in the currently selected Bank and are recorded when the value is set.
Page 116: Pedaltolower
This Parameter allows you to select whether you want Parameters such as Organ Type to change when you select a Patch. Turn the VALUE knob to turn this Parameter ON or OFF. NOTE: For a complete list of Patch Parameters consult pages 307 through 310. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 117: Int (Internal Zone)
Key Octave Lower Split Octave of the area of the Keyboard to the left of the Split point. Key Octave Lower Real Octave of a connected LOWER Manual. Turn the VALUE knob to turn this Parameter ON or OFF. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 118: Ext (External Zone)
EFF (Drawbar Effect) This Parameter allows you to select whether to load Parameters pertaining to Patch Level, Overdrive, Multi- Effects, Equalizer and Matching Transformer. Turn the VALUE knob to turn this Parameter ON or OF (Off). HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 119: Ani (Animation)
Patch. You may select from 0.0s to 1.0s (seconds). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Hold Time. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Hold Time. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 120: Favorit (Favorite)
FAVORITES feature allows you to Record individual Patches to the Preset Keys in any order you desire and recall them the same way. In this case, an individual Patch that has been stored to a Preset Key is referred to as a FAVORITE. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 121: Favo. (Favorite)
The characters on the right side of the upper line should now be flashing. PATCH NUMBER - UPPER This Parameter displays the currently selected Patch Number for the UPPER Keyboard. The bottom line of the display shows the Keyboard and the Name of the currently selected UPPER Patch. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 122: Preset Bank & Preset Key
The characters on the right side of the upper line should now be flashing. PATCH NUMBER - LOWER This Parameter displays the currently selected Patch Number for the LOWER Keyboard. The bottom line of the display shows the Keyboard and the Name of the currently selected LOWER Patch. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 123: Using The Favorit Switch
Center Display should look similar to this: Now press the ENTER button. The lower line of the Information Center Display will briefly show: When the above message disappears, the Patch is updated with your new settings. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 124: Recording A Patch From A Different Bank To The Current Bank
Recorded and the Patch Number will still show 01 and the Name of the Recorded Patch. In other words, the Patch Number will be retained but the Patch in that location will be overwritten with the settings of the Patch you selected. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 125: Editing And Recording A Patch From A Different Bank
Patch you selected. The LED of the Preset Key you selected will flash for approximately 1 second. Also, the lower line of the Information Center Display will briefly show: When the above message disappears and the Preset Key LED stops flashing, the Patch is updated with your new settings. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 126: Favorit" Switch On
Recorded. For example, if you select Patch #74 to copy to Patch #01, both the contents of the Patch and the Patch Number will be Recorded and the number shown will be 74. Patch #01 will not be overwritten as it would be if you Recorded the Patch with the FAVORIT switch set to OFF. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 127: Editing And Recording A Patch From A Different Bank
Patch you selected. The LED of the Preset Key you selected will flash for approximately 1 second. Also, the lower line of the Information Center Display will briefly show: When the above message disappears and the Preset Key LED stops flashing, the Patch is updated with your new settings. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 128: Restoring Patches
MENU Mode displays and the word “DEFAULT” is flashing. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 129 After the above message disappears, the F screen of the MENU Mode will display and your Patch has been restored. NOTE: You can also restore all Patches to their factory settings in one operation. For a fuller explanation, please consult the SPECIAL UTILITY FEATURES chapter of this Guide starting on page 268. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 130: Restoring A Patch Recorded To A Preset Key
The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: Now use the VALUE knob to select the F Patch corresponding to the same number as the Patch you selected. When you have selected the Patch to restore, press the red RECORD button. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 131 Recorded, and the Information Center Display will show the following message for approximately 1 second: When the above message disappears and the Preset Key LED stops flashing, the process is complete. The U Patch is now restored to its factory setting. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
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Page 133: Custom Sets
CUSTOM SETS...
Page 134 CUSTOM SETS CUSTOM SETS Your XK-5 allows you to Record certain Parameters into macro-settings called Custom Sets. There are four groups of Custom Sets: Custom Tone Wheel Custom Leslie Cabinet Custom Pedal Registration Custom Contact Custom Pipe. 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 135: Tonewheel 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 136: 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 XK-5, the extended pitches are designated as “F” (Fold Back) pitches (see the illustration below).
Page 137: What Is "Generator Calibration
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 138: What Are "Custom Tone Wheels
Patch. The XK-5 has a 24 Custom Tone Wheels - 12 Factory (F) and 12 User (U). The Factory Tone Wheels cannot be overwritten; however, you can select a Factory Tone Wheel to edit and Record it as a User Tone Wheel.
Page 139: Accessing The Tonewheel Function Mode Using The Menu / Exit And Direction Buttons
The word “TONEWHEEL" should now be flashing. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: The characters on the left of the bottom line of the display underneath “TONE” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 140: Accessing The Tonewheel Function Mode Using The Value Knob
NOTE: If any of the Custom Tone Wheel Parameters are edited, an asterisk (“*”) will show in the upper left corner of the display. To save the changes you have made, Record them as a Custom Tone Wheel. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 141: Tone Wheel (Organ Type)
Information Center Display, Factory Tone Wheels are designated by the letter F and User Tone Wheels are designated by the letter U. There are 12 Factory Tone Wheels, and you can create and Record up to 12 User Tone Wheels. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 142: Custom Tw Name
Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll backward through the characters. NOTE: This would normally be the final step after you have edited the rest of the Parameters and are satisfied with the results. You should also have Recorded your Parameter settings. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 143: Wheel
Tone Wheels. NOTE: To ensure the correct Tone Wheel is selected, make sure both TRANSPOSE and OCTAVE are set to The data chart on the next page shows how the Tone Wheels are allocated to each Drawbar. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 144 * - 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 124.
Page 145: Level - Tone Wheel Level
0 (zero level) to 127 (loudest level). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Leakage Tone. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Leakage Tone. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 146: Leakage Wheel
On the XK-5, 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 147: Selecting A Fundamental Wheel To Edit
The data chart below shows the options you may select for Leakage Wheels. LEAKAGE WHEEL Options Wheel Number Leakage Wheels Level 61 ~ 91 01 ~ 12, F01 ~ F12, 13 ~ F96 Inf, -92db ~ +4.0db HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 148: Lkg (Leakage Wheel)
Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the level of the selected Leakage Wheel. After you have edited the Tone Wheel Parameters to your preference, you can Record the results as a Custom Tone Wheel. This is explained starting on the next page. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 149: Recording A Custom Tone Wheel
When you have made your selection, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following message flash in the display for approximately 1 second: After the above message disappears, your Custom Tone Wheel has been Recorded. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 150: Leslie Function Mode
Patch. The XK-5 has 16 Custom Leslie Cabinets - 8 Factory (F) and 8 User (U). The Factory Cabinets cannot be overwritten; however, you can select a Factory Cabinet to edit and Record it as a User Cabinet. You can also edit and Record User Cabinets.
Page 151: Accessing The Leslie Function Mode Using The Value Knob
The word “DRAWBAR” should be flashing. Turn the VALUE knob to the right until the C MENU Mode displays and the word “LESLIE” is flashing. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 152: Accessing The Leslie Function Mode Using The Shortcut
NOTE: If any of the Custom Leslie Cabinet Parameters are edited, an asterisk (“*”) will show in the upper left corner of the display. To save the changes you have made, Record them as a Custom Leslie Cabinet. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 153: Custom Cab Number
U8, F8 PR-40 Replicates a Hammond tone cabinet. There are two categories of Custom Leslie Cabinets - Factory and User. The Factory Cabinets are factory- programmed and cannot be changed. User Cabinets are those which you create and Record. In the Information Center Display, Factory Cabinets are designated by the letter “F”...
Page 154: Custom Cab Name
Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll backward through the characters. NOTE: This would normally be the final step after you have edited the rest of the Parameters and are satisfied with the results. You should also have Recorded your Parameter settings. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 155: Model
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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 156: Horn & Drum Settings
Leslie Speaker(s). Additionally, there are different techniques for “miking” a Leslie Speaker for recordings. Your Hammond XK-5 is equipped with a number of Parameters which allow you to customize speed settings and simulate various microphone settings using the built-in digital Leslie effect. These are explained starting below.
Page 157: Horn Time
(Tremolo) speed. You may select from 0.2 through 5 seconds in 0.2-second increments. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Fall Time. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Fall Time. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 158: Brk (Brake Time)
You may select from 0 to 0.8 seconds. 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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 159: Horn Mic
Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Offset. NOTE: The virtual Leslie speaker turns counter clockwise for Horn rotor, and clockwise for Drum rotor. To emphasize the ‘upcoming’, set the ‘+’ value for Horn rotor, and ‘-’ value for Drum rotor. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 160: Dist (Distance)
The choices are given in metric measurements (meters or fractions). You may select from 30 to 200 centimeters. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Distance. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Distance. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 161: Drum Spd
Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Fast Speed. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Fast Speed. NOTE: 372rpm is the factory setting for the FAST Speed for both the Horn and Drum Rotors of a Leslie Cabinet. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 162: Drum Time
(Tremolo) speed. You may select from 0.2 through 5 seconds in 0.2-second increments. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Fall Time. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Fall Time. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 163: Brk (Brake Time)
You may select from 0 to 0.8 seconds. 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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 164: Drum Mic
Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Offset. NOTE: The virtual Leslie speaker turns counter clockwise for Horn rotor, and clockwise for Drum rotor. To emphasize the ‘upcoming’, set the ‘+’ value for Horn rotor, and ‘-’ value for Drum rotor. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 165: Dist (Distance)
When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the volume level of the selected frequencies. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the volume level of the selected frequencies. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 166: Xover (Crossover)
Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. After you have edited the Leslie Parameters to your preference, you can Record the results as a Custom Leslie Cabinet. This is explained starting on the next page. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 167: Recording A Custom Leslie Cabinet
When you have made your selection, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following message flash in the display for approximately 1 second: After the above message disappears, your Custom Pedal Registration has been Recorded. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 168: Ped.reg. Function Mode
Pedal Registration can be Recorded as part of a Patch. The XK-5 has 6 Custom Pedal Registrations - 3 Factory (F) and 3 User (U). The Factory Registrations cannot be overwritten; however, you can select a Factory Registration to edit and Record it as a User Registration. You can also edit and Record User Registrations.
Page 169 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button three times. The word “PED.REG” should now flash. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: The Custom Number on the left of the bottom line of the display should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 170: Accessing The Ped.reg Function Mode Using The Value Knob
NOTE: If any of the Custom Pedal Registration Parameters are edited, an asterisk (“*”) will show in the upper left corner of the display. To save the changes you have made, Record them as a Custom Pedal Registration. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 171: Custom Pr Number
Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll backward through the characters. NOTE: This would normally be the final step after you have edited the rest of the Parameters and are satisfied with the results. You should also have Recorded your Parameter settings. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 172: Pedal Regist (Pedal Registration)
Each Pedal Drawbar has eight (8) Drawbars representing the tones available for Pedals on a vintage Hammond Organ. You may 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 173: Recording A Custom Pedal Registration
When you have made your selection, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following message flash in the display for approximately 1 second: After the above message disappears, your Custom Pedal Registration has been Recorded. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 174: Contacts Of A Tone-Wheel Organ
As explained on page 94, 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 175: What Are "Virtual Multi-Contacts
9 physical contacts is created by software. See the diagram below for a visual representation of how this works. The XK-5 Virtual Multi-Contacts are shown on the left while the 9-contact system of a tone- wheel organ is shown on the right.
Page 176: Accessing The Contact Function Mode Using The Menu / Exit And Direction Buttons
Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The word “CONTACT” should now flash. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: The Custom Number on the left of the bottom line of the display should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 177: Accessing The Contact Function Mode Using The Value Knob
NOTE: If any of the Custom Contact Parameters are edited, an asterisk (“*”) will show in the upper left corner of the display. To save the changes you have made, Record them as a Custom Contact. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 178: Custom Ct Number
Information Center Display, Factory Registrations are designated by the letter “F” and User Registrations are designated by the letter “U.” There are 3 Factory Custom Contacts, and you can create and Record up to 3 Custom Contacts. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 179: Custom Ct Name
Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll backward through the characters. NOTE: This would normally be the final step after you have edited the rest of the Parameters and are satisfied with the results. You should also have Recorded your Parameter settings. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 180: Custom Contact Parameters
NOTE: If you select the B Preset Key, move a Drawbar in either of the B Drawbar sets. The number shown in the Information Center Display will be the number of the note associated with that key and that Drawbar. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 181 NOTE, turn the VALUE knob clockwise until it displays ALL instead of a number. NOTE: None of these Parameter settings will be remembered unless they are Recorded as a Custom Contact. See page 173 for information on how to do this. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 182: What Are "Attack" And "Release
WHAT ARE “ATTACK” AND “RELEASE?” As explained on page 162, a vintage Hammond Organ (B-3, C-3, A-100, etc.) has a series of switch contacts under each playing key. These contacts close and open when a key is pressed and released. Because the sound from the tone wheels is continuously being generated, the contacts may interrupt the sound at different points, resulting in “key clicks”...
Page 183: Release Rate - Center
Key Clicks. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to narrow the range. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to widen the range. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 184: Phy (Physical Contact)
This Parameter allows you to select which physical contact to use for sounding the selected Virtual Contact on the keyboard of the XK-5 or XLK-5. The setting value is 1-~3. Physical contact 1 will sound first, then 2 then 3.
Page 185: Recording A Custom Contact
When you have made your selection, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following message flash in the display for approximately 1 second: After the above message disappears, your Custom Pedal Registration has been Recorded. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 186: Pipe Function Mode
Parameters cannot be Recorded as individual Patch Parameters; however, a Custom Pipe can be included as part of a Patch. The XK-5 has a 6 Custom Pipes - 3 Factory (F) and 3 User (U). For a list of the available Custom Pipes consult page 129 or page 317.
Page 187: Accessing The Pipe Function Mode Using The Value Knob
NOTE: If any of the Custom Pipe Parameters are edited, an asterisk (“*”) will show in the upper left corner of the display. To save the changes you have made, Record them as a Custom Pipe. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 188: Custom Pipe Number
Information Center Display, Factory Registrations are designated by the letter “F” and User Registrations are designated by the letter “U.” There are 3 Factory Custom Pipes, and you can create and Record up to 3 User Custom Pipes. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 189: Custom Pipe Name
Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll backward through the characters. NOTE: This would normally be the final step after you have edited the rest of the Parameters and are satisfied with the results. You should also have Saved your Parameter settings. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 190: Pipe Rank
LOWER 8 Mixture IV LOWER 9 Trompete 8' PEDAL 1 Sub Bass 16' + Gedeckt 8' PEDAL 2 Diapason 8' + Flute 4' Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select the Pipe Voices. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 191: Vol (Volume)
+50 (quarter-step sharp). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the pitch of the selected Pipe Voice. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the pitch of the selected Pipe Voice. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 192: Chiff
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. NOTE: The CHIFF Parameter does not affect the Reed voices (Hautbois 8’ and Trompete 8’). HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 193: Dir (Direction)
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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 194 NOTE: The Pyramid and Inverted Pyramid pipe placement schemes are sometimes referred to as “C-C#” placement due to chromatic notes being separated. The XK-5 gives you 5 different Pipe Imaging choices. The data chart below explains them. PIPE IMAGE Options...
Page 195: Recording A Custom Pipe
When you have made your selection, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following message flash in the display for approximately 1 second: After the above message disappears, your Custom Pipe has been Recorded. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
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Page 197: Special Performance Features
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES...
Page 198: Octave
Special Performance Features SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES Your Hammond XK-5 has a number of Special Performance Features which enable you to change various characteristics of the sound or add effects such as Reverb, Equalization, etc. This chapter explains each of these in detail.
Page 199: Changing The Octave For The Upper Keyboard
Press the DOWN button two times. The Information Center Display will show the following for approximately 2 seconds: Notice the orange LED above the DOWN button is now lit. The UPPER Keyboard will now sound one octave lower. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 200 Press and Hold the LOWER button and press the UP button once. The Information Center Display will show the following for approximately 2 seconds: Notice the orange LEDs above both the UP and LOWER buttons are now lit. The LOWER Keyboard will now sound one octave higher. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 201 To return the LOWER Keyboard to concert pitch, Press and Hold the LOWER button and press the UP button once. The Information Center Display will show the following for approximately 2 seconds: Notice the orange LEDs above the OCTAVE buttons are now “OFF.” The LOWER Keyboard will now sound in the normal Octave. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 202: Transpose
Make sure the instrument is un-transposed or playing in “concert” pitch (TRANSPOSE button LED not lit). Press and Hold the TRANSPOSE button and look at the Information Center Display. This will show you the current TRANSPOSE setting. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 203 To return the instrument to concert pitch, Press and Hold the TRANSPOSE button and press the UP button until the number on the right displays +0. The instrument will return to concert pitch and the LED above the TRANSPOSE button will turn “OFF.” HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 204: Equalization
However, a true equalizer allows you control over more areas of the frequency range than just “highs” and “lows.” Your XK-5 allows you to adjust the tone quality of the Drawbars and other Organ tones to your preference. There are two Equalizer settings on the XK-5: Master Equalizer - This controls the Equalization applied to the entire instrument.
Page 205: Equaliz Function Mode
Special Performance Features EQUALIZ FUNCTION Mode This FUNCTION Mode allows you to modify the tone quality of the individual Patches of the XK-5. Accessing the EQUALIZ FUNCTION Mode using the MENU / EXIT and DIRECTION buttons: From either of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU / EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The word “DRAWBAR”...
Page 206: Accessing The Equaliz Function Mode Using The Value Knob
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 treble frequencies. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the treble frequencies. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 207: Gain
Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select BASS, MID or TREBLE. When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the center frequency. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the center frequency. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 208: Mast (Master Equalizer)
If you move the knob on the panel, the numbers on the screen will change to match the position of the panel knob. NOTE: The sound may distort if gains are raised too high. Adjust accordingly. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 209: Frequency
Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select BASS, MID or TREBLE. When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the center frequency. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the center frequency. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 210: Reverb
The word “EQUALIZ" should now be flashing. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The word “REVERB” should now flash. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The number underneath “DEPTH” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 211: Accessing The Reverb Function Mode Using The Value Knob
You are now in the REVERB FUNCTION Mode. You can now use the DIRECTION buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes to the Reverb for each Voice Section. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 212: Depth
Dark hall, similar to a theatre. Hall 2 Bright hall, similar to an auditorium. Church Large enclosure with a high ceiling. Plate Reverb produced by a steel plate. Spring Hammond spring-type Reverb. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 213: R (Reverb 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. NOTE: You can program the Foot Switch to set the delay time. (P. 122 #1) HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 214: D.fb (Delay Feedback)
Leslie - the rotors will modulate the Reverb as well as the basic Organ tones. Turn the VALUE knob to turn this Parameter ON or OF (Off). NOTE: This Parameter does not affect a connected Leslie Speaker Cabinet. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 215: Overdrive
Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The C MENU Mode will now display. The word “AMP/EFF" should now be flashing. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The word underneath “ROUTING” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 216: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Using The Value Knob
Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The word underneath “ROUTING” should be flashing. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The word underneath “OD” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 217: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Using The Shortcut
Press the OVERDRIVE button or turn the VALUE knob to turn Overdrive ON or OF (Off). For the following explanations, turn the OVERDRIVE SWITCH ON. This is so you may select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the Overdrive as you make them. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 218: Drv (Drive)
OD ONLY 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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 219: Type
Soft clipped sound similar to a vacuum tube (valve) amplifier. 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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 220: Tune Function Mode
Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The word “TUNE” should be flashing. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: The legend underneath the word “MASTER” should now be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 221: Accessing The Tune Function Mode Using The Value Knob
Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: The legend underneath the word “MASTER” should now be flashing. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the pitch. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the pitch. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 222: Control Function Mode
Accessing the CONTROL FUNCTION Mode using the VALUE knob: From either of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU / EXIT button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The word “DRAWBAR” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 223: Accessing The Control Function Mode Using The Shortcut
Theses changes are explained starting below and on the next page. If you followed the instructions on the previous page, the Information Center Display should look similar to this: The legend underneath “CTRL1 MODE” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 224: Foot Ctl (Foot Control 1)
The Foot Switch will play a Pedal note from 1C to 3C (a span of 25 notes). P.CHORD CLOSE,OPEN The Foot Switch will trigger the ProChord function, closed or open voicing. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 225: Ctrl2 Mode
The legend underneath “ON EXP MODE” should be flashing. ON EXP MODE This Parameter allows you to set the Foot Switch function for the Foot Switch on Hammond Expression Pedals EXP-100F and EXP-250. The available options are the same for as CTRL1 MODE. Hammond EXP-100F HA<O>...
Page 226: Expression
Expression Pedal is at minimum. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Minimum Level. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Minimum Level. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 227: Lf (Low Frequency Level)
Pedal is set at minimum. You may select -40dB to 0db as well as OFF. At OFF there is no sound when the Expression Pedal as at minimum. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the level of High Frequencies. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the level of High Frequencies. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 228: Gain
This Parameter allows you to adjust the “curve,” or change of expression value corresponding to the angle of the Expression Pedal when depressed. The figure below illustrates the different curves available. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 229: Rang (Glide Range)
This Parameter allows you to adjust the Glide Range by semitones. You may select from -24 to +12. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Glide Range. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Glide Range. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 230: Time (Glide Time)
This Parameter adds a “fade” along with the Glide, where the volume drops in tandem with the pitch to total silence. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Volume Drop. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Volume Drop. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 231: Damper
Turn the VALUE knob to the left to shorten the amount of Sustain for the selected Keyboard. NOTE: The Release Key-Click does not sound if the Sustain is set at any value from 1 through 5. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 232 Set the Delay Time by tapping the button at the desired speed. If the button is pressed and held, the Delay sound disappears. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select DOWN, UP or LOWER. When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 233: Drawbars
The operation of the B Drawbar set is effective only when B Preset Key is selected. The A# Drawbar set can be used to change any selected Preset from C through A. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 234: Asgn (Assignable Drawbars)
The word underneath “ASGN” should be flashing. ASGN (Assignable Drawbars) You can use the XK-5 to control external MIDI equipment using External Zones. A special feature, called Assignable Drawbar, allow you to use the B Drawbar set for the Lower Keyboard to send various Control Changes to a connected MIDI device.
Page 235: Selecting A Drawbar
Display will be the number of the Leakage Wheel associated with that key and that Drawbar. Notice the bar graphs will change with each Leakage Wheel you select. This will show you the level for each Leakage Wheel. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 236 Turn the VALUE knob to the right to scroll forward through the Control Numbers. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll backward through the Control Numbers. NOTE: The designation, “PHASER” refers to a MIDI Continuous Controller, not to the Phaser Multi-Effect. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 237 Shortcut operation. You may select from 4 to 16 seconds as well as NO. At NO the screen will not return to the previous mode. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to lengthen the Timeout. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to shorten the Timeout. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 238: Using Expression And Leslie Mode
LESLIE buttons may result in a speed setting different from the CU-1 switch position. On the XK-5, the last control used takes priority. (See “Last Event Priority” in the diagram below.) You can check the actual status of the Expression by using the EXPRESSION MONITOR in the CONTROL FUNCTION Mode and the status of the Leslie Mode by checking which of the LESLIE buttons is “ON”...
Page 239: Sustain
“SUSTAIN” must be selected for the connected Foot Switch. NOTE: On an organ, such as the XK-5, the word “SUSTAIN” refers to the amount of time a note continues to sound after a key is released. On a synthesizer this would be called “Release.”...
Page 240: Sustain (Sustain Length)
Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Sustain. NOTE: The Release Key-Click does not sound if the Sustain is set at 1 through 5. NOTE: SUSTAIN can also be added to the PEDAL tones. This is covered in detail starting on page 43. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 241 MIDI...
Page 242: Midi
The above is an example of two-way communication between two MIDI-equipped devices. In this example, the keyboard(s) of either instrument can be used to control the sound generators of the other. NOTE: In some MIDI tutorials, you can also see references to Main and Secondary or Source and Destination. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 243: Audio And Midi Connections
Example: A synthesizer If you connect the MIDI OUT jack of the XK-5 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 XK- 5 keyboard.
Page 244: Usb Midi
Connecting the XK-5 to a computer via USB MIDI If you want to use your XK-5 to control a DAW, you can do so by connecting the USB HOST port on the XK-5 to an open USB port on your computer.
Page 245: Midi Function Mode
Press the DIRECTION “ ” button three times. The D MENU Mode will now display. The word “EQUALIZ" should now be flashing. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button three times. The word “MIDI” should now flash. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 246: Accessing The Midi Function Mode Using The Value Knob
Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You are now in the MIDI FUNCTION Mode. You can now use the DIRECTION buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to change the MIDI performance of your XK-5. This is explained starting on the next page.
Page 247: How Midi Works On The Xk-5
Control Changes, NRPN and System Exclusive (SyxEx) codes. It is also possible to use the XK-5 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 248: Template
When you have made your selection, 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 XK-5, consult the next page. In addition to the specific Parameter settings, the chart also contains explanations for the performing environment each Template is designed for.
Page 249: Midi Templates - Xk-5
MIDI MIDI Templates - XK-5 HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 250: Mast (Master Keyboard)
There are two MIDI IN jacks. This is so you can connect both a MIDI pedal clavier and a MIDI Lower Manual to replicate the performance of a vintage Hammond Organ with two manuals and pedals. This Parameter allows you to set the function of the MIDI IN LOWER/OTHER jack. The data chart below shows the options you may select.
Page 251: Local (Local Control)
LOCAL CONTROL Options Setting Description The XK-5 will play both its internal sounds and the sounds from a connected MIDI device. (NOTE: Incoming MIDI data on the Keyboard channels are used only for playing the internal sounds - they are not retransmitted.) The XK-5 will play only the sounds from a connected MIDI device and the internal sounds are silenced.
Page 252: Nrpn (Non-Registered Parameter Number)
The Hammond XK-5 uses NRPN to control Parameters such as Percussion 2nd and 3rd Harmonic ON/OFF, Vibrato or Chorus ON/OFF, etc. Most of the buttons on the XK-5 have NRPN Controller numbers assigned to them When NRPN is “ON,” NRPN codes are transmitted and received along with other MIDI data.
Page 253: Les (Leslie)
PROGRAM CHANGE Options Setting Description The XK-5 will transmit and receive Program Changes to or from a connected MIDI device. OF (Off) Program Changes are not transmitted or received. Turn the VALUE knob to turn Program Change ON or OF (Off).
Page 254: Regi (Drawbar Registration)
DRAWBAR REGISTRATION Options Setting Description The XK-5 will transmit and receive Drawbar changes to or from a connected MIDI device. Drawbar changes are not transmitted or received. Turn the VALUE knob to turn this Parameter ON or OF (Off). NOTE: Drawbar registration settings and changes are transmitted and received as Control Changes.
Page 255: Prog (External Zone Program Change)
EXTERNAL ZONES CONTROL CHANGE Options Setting Description Control Changes are transmitted from the External Zones. Control Changes are not transmitted from the External Zones. Turn the VALUE knob to turn Control Change ON or OF (Off). HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 256: Tx (Keyboard Channel Transmit)
Turn the VALUE knob to the right to select a higher Channel number. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to select a lower Channel number. NOTE: The UPPER Keyboard Channel will transmit Note data, Controller data, and Leslie data. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 257: Rx (Keyboard Channel Receive)
Turn the VALUE knob to the right to select a higher Channel number. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to select a lower Channel number. NOTE: The UPPER Keyboard Channel will receive Note data, Controller data, and Leslie data. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 258: Multi Cont Tx (Multi Contact Transmit)
When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to turn TX or RX ON or OFF. NOTE: To avoid confusion of MIDI signals, set each MIDI Channel for Keyboard Channels and External Zones to different Channel numbers. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 259: What Is "System Exclusive
MIDI information which may be unique to a particular maker. This Parameter allows you to set the Device ID when transmitting System Exclusive (Sysx) messages. NOTE: Hammond’s ID number is 17 (55h). Turn the VALUE knob to select the Device ID number.
Page 260 The MIDI Dump Parameters are for use when you want to record and save a musical performance to a connected MIDI Data recorder. On the XK-5, the total onboard memory can be transmitted and received as a series of System Exclusive (Sysx) messages called a Memory Dump. This Parameter allows you to select whether or not you want System Exclusive (SysEx) messages received as part of a Sequence.
Page 261: Temporary Dump
Pressing the ENTER button in this mode transmits all the settings (Patch Parameters, Global Parameters, System Parameters, the current setting of the controls and the contents of each Patch and Leslie Cabinets) through the MIDI OUT and USB TO HOST jack. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 262: Zone Function Mode
MIDI equipment from the XK-5. You can use the XK-5 as a MIDI Master Keyboard by using the External Zones. . These allow you to play additional sounds from another MIDI instrument such as a sound module. The External Zones transmit but do not receive MIDI data - in other words, they are MIDI OUT only.
Page 263: Accessing The Zone Function Mode Using The Value Knob
Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You can now use the DIRECTION buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to change the Internal and/or External Zones of your XK-5. This is explained starting on the next page. HA<O>...
Page 264: Internal Zone
Turn the VALUE knob to the right to locate the PEDAL TO LOWER Limit higher on the keyboard. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to locate the PEDAL TO LOWER Limit lower on the keyboard. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 265: Split (Keyboard Split Point)
Turn the VALUE knob to the right or press the OCTAVE UP button on the Control Panel to raise the Octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the left or press the OCTAVE DOWN button on the Control Panel to lower the Octave. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 266: S+0 (Octave Lower On Split)
The sound is one octave above the regular pitch. The sound is two octaves above the regular pitch. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the Octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the Octave. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 267: External Zone
Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select the External Zone you want (XU1, XU2, XU3, XL1, XL2 or XP1). When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to turn the selected Zone ON or OF (Off). HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 268: Midi Channel)
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. Press and Hold the red RECORD button and press the desired note on the keyboard. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 269: Hi (External Zone Upper Note Limit)
The PROG (Program) Parameters allow you to transmit Program Change data to an external MIDI device. Following on the next pages is an explanation of Program Change messages that can be transmitted on the External Zones of the XK-5. HA<O>...
Page 270: What Are "Program Changes" And "Msb" And "Lsb
Change values may bring up different sounds from different instruments. Please consult the Owner’s Manual or Reference Guide for your particular instrument to learn how to use your XK-5 to produce the sound you want from your connected MIDI devices.
Page 271: Bnk-L (External Zone Bank Select Lsb)
XL1, XL2 or XP1). When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to scroll forward through the numbers. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll backward through the numbers. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 272: Oct (Note Octave)
When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the Volume of the selected External Zone. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the Volume of the selected External Zone. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 273: Pan
XL1, XL2 or XP1). When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to scroll forward through the choices. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll backward through the choices. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 274: Min (External Zone Minimum Volume)
Section will sound at its maximum level regardless of the setting of the connected Expression Pedal. NOTE: In the XK-5 default mode, if the Expression Pedal is all the way closed, there is still a small amount of organ volume (minimum volume set at 40). This duplicates the characteristic of the Expression Pedal of a vintage Hammond Organ such as a B-3.
Page 275: Cc# (External Zone Expression Control Number)
Controller #7. This is recommended particularly if you want to use your XK-5 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 If this Parameter is set to 11:EXP, changing the External Zone Volume setting will have no effect.
Page 276 NOTE: Some MIDI messages are specific to each Patch while others are Global messages. This is explained this in more detail. MIDI messages which can be switched Patch by Patch: Note On, Note Off, Expression, Damper. MIDI messages which are switched globally: Bank select, Program change, Volume, Pan. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 277: 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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
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Page 279: Special Utility Features
SPECIAL UTILITY FEATURES...
Page 280: Default Function Mode
Special Utility Features SPECIAL UTILITY FEATURES Your Hammond XK-5 has a number of special features which would not normally be accessed during performance, but which enable you to make certain adjustments to the organ’s playing features, as well as give you specific information about the organ. The following pages explain these features in detail.
Page 281: Accessing The Default Function Mode Using The Value Knob
Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You can now reset the XK-5 to factory-default settings. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select which portions of the instrument will be reset with factory-default settings.
Page 282 This allows you to initialize all Parameters of the XK-5. If any unstable condition occurs on the XK-5 system, initializing ALL will usually clear the problem. After you have made your selection, touch the ENTER Touch Button to reset the instrument to the default settings you have chosen.
Page 283: System Function Mode
Special Utility Features SYSTEM FUNCTION Mode This FUNCTION Mode allows you access to special features of the XK-5 such as POWER AUTO OFF, as well as to see which jacks are active and which software version is currently installed. Accessing the SYSTEM FUNCTION Mode using the MENU / EXIT and DIRECTION buttons: From any of the PLAY Mode Pages, press the MENU / EXIT button.
Page 284: Accessing The System Function Mode Using The Value Knob
You are now in the SYSTEM FUNCTION Mode. You can now use the DIRECTION buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to use the special features contained in the SYSTEM FUNCTION Mode of your XK-5. These are explained starting on the next page. HA<O>...
Page 285: Power Auto Off
The legend underneath “AUTO OFF” should be flashing. POWER AUTO OFF The XK-5 has a special feature called POWER AUTO 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 286: Usb - Usb To Host
Setting Description A connected host computer will treat the Internal Memory of the XK-5 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 287: Is Active
If an EXP-100F is connected, the display will show YES. NOTE: This jack is intended for the Hammond EXP-100F ONLY. Other devices will not be recognized. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to scroll forward and backward through the devices.
Page 288: Software Version
WAVE & INFORMATION DSP 0 PROGRAM DSP 1 PROGRAM SUB PROGRAM FACTORY PATCH CONTROL PANEL NOTE: Software versions earlier than Release 3 will not show the Release number on the second line of the display below “VERSION.” HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 289: Using Memory
USING MEMORY...
Page 290: Using A Usb Flash Drive
Using Memory USING MEMORY As explained in previous sections of this Guide, the XK-5 can be customized in a number of different ways - you can create Custom Tone Wheel settings and Custom Leslie Cabinets, create your own Patches, etc.
Page 291: Preparing A Usb Flash Drive For Use With The Xk-5
Preparing a USB Flash Drive for use with the XK-5 In order to use a USB Flash Drive with the XK-5, several special directories or Folders have to be created on the Flash Drive itself. The XK-5 has a facility that automatically creates these directories for you. The following paragraphs will explain how to do this.
Page 292 NOTE: The above message may display for up to 2 minutes depending on the capacity of the Flash Drive. After the above message disappears, the Information Center Display will show the E Menu: The word “SAVE” should be flashing. The USB Flash Drive will be formatted and ready for use. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 293: Special Note - Macintosh Computers
If you are using a Macintosh-based system with your XK-5, you may find it necessary to Format the USB Flash Drive you wish to use in your computer prior to using it with your instrument. The XK-5 may not recognize USB Flash Drives formatted in a Macintosh-specific format such as APFS. Therefore, you may need to Format a Flash Drive as MS DOS or ExFAT to use it with your XK-5.
Page 294: Preparing A Usb Flash Drive To Update The Software
After the .ZIP file is finished extracting, open the folder which contains the extracted files. You should see a number of files with the extension, .”SYS.” Insert a USB Flash Drive that has been formatted for use with the XK-5 into an open USB port on your computer.
Page 295: Upgrading The Xk-5 Software Using A Usb Flash Drive
Upgrading the XK-5 software using a USB Flash Drive The different components of the software of your XK-5 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 296 The bottom line of the display should be flashing. NOTE: If the bottom line displays, “INTERNAL Mem,” turn the VALUE knob so that the bottom line reads, “USB Flash.” This will ensure the XK-5 system will read from the USB Flash Drive when searching for Update files.
Page 297 When the system software has finished upgrading, the Information Center Display will show: Turn the power to the XK-5 “OFF” then back “ON.” Wait for the system to load. When the system has finished loading your XK-5 will be ready to play with the updated software.
Page 298: Using Internal Memory
Using Memory Using Internal Memory In addition to memory available from a USB Flash Drive, your Hammond XK-5 contains Internal Memory which is accessible via the USB TO HOST port. The following pages will explain how to use this feature.
Page 299 Setting Description A computer connected to the XK-5 via the USB TO HOST port will treat the Internal Memory of the XK-5 as an external Mass Storage device. The host computer will assign a drive letter to the Flash Drive as if it were an HDD/SSD disk, or SD card. The drive letter assigned will be an “open”...
Page 300: Installing A Software Upgrade To The Xk-5 From Internal Memory
(approximately 5 ~ 8 seconds). The Information Center Display will look similar to this: Make sure the XK-5 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 SYSTEM FUNCTION Mode is set to ON.
Page 301 You have now prepared the Internal Memory with all the necessary information for upgrading your XK-5 with the latest system software. The following pages will explain in detail how to upgrade the XK-5 with the new software. In order to access the Internal Memory of your XK-5, the USB MASS STORAGE Parameter from the SYSTEM FUNCTION Mode must be set to OFF.
Page 302 When the system software has finished upgrading, the Information Center Display will show: Turn the power to the XK-5 “OFF” then back “ON.” Wait for the system to load. When the system has finished loading your XK-5 will be ready to play with the updated software.
Page 303: Save, Load And Delete Function Mode
Using Memory SAVE, LOAD and DELETE FUNCTION Mode Your Hammond XK-5 gives you the ability to Save, Load or Delete Setups either from or to a USB Flash Drive or the instrument’s internal memory for later use. What Is A “Setup?”...
Page 304: Save Function Mode - Saving A Setup
If a USB Flash Drive is inserted in the TO FLASH DRIVE Port, use the VALUE knob to select the media from which to Load. You may select either INTERNAL Mem (the instrument’s internal memory) or USB Flash (USB Flash Drive). If you select USB Flash, the display will show: HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 305 Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll backward through the characters. NOTE: If you do not wish to give your Setup a unique name you may skip this step. The XK-5 will automatically assign a generic name such as SETUP01, SETUP02, etc.
Page 306: Saving Multiple Setups
If a USB Flash Drive is inserted in the TO FLASH DRIVE Port, use the VALUE knob to select the media from which to Load. You may select either INTERNAL Mem (the instrument’s internal memory) or USB Flash (USB Flash Drive). If you select USB Flash, the display will show: HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 307: Overwriting A Setup
1 second: When the above message disappears, your new Setup has been Saved and the previously Saved Setup has been overwritten with your new settings. Press the PLAY button to return to the PLAY Mode. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 308: Saving A New Setup
If a USB Flash Drive is inserted in the TO FLASH DRIVE Port, use the VALUE knob to select the media from which to Load. You may select either INTERNAL Mem (the instrument’s internal memory) or USB Flash (USB Flash Drive). If you select USB Flash, the display will show: HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 309 Turn the VALUE knob to the left to scroll backward through the characters. NOTE: If you do not wish to give your Setup a unique name you may skip this step. The XK-5 will automatically assign a generic name such as SETUP01, SETUP02, SETUP3, etc.
Page 310: Load Function Mode - Loading A File
Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: NOTE: You can also navigate to the E Menu and the LOAD FUNCTION Mode by turning the VALUE knob from the A Menu screen until you see the screen shown above. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 311 After you have selected the media from which to Load, press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: The word underneath “TYPE” should be flashing. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 312 Press the ENTER button to complete the Loading procedure. You will see the following message flash in the display for approximately 1 second: When the above message disappears, your file has been Loaded. Press the PLAY button to return to the PLAY Mode. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 313: Delete Function Mode - Deleting A Setup
Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: NOTE: You can also navigate to the E Menu and the DELETE FUNCTION Mode by turning the VALUE knob from the A Menu screen until you see the screen shown above. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 314 NOTE: If there is only one file in memory, no arrows will appear at the top left of the display and you can proceed to the next step. NOTE: If there are no files available to Delete, the display will show, “No Setup File.” Press the PLAY button to return to the PLAY Mode. HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 315 When the above message disappears, your file has been Deleted. Press the PLAY button to return to the PLAY Mode. 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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
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Page 317 APPENDIX...
Page 318: Appendix
Appendix APPENDIX FACTORY COMBINATIONS HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 319: Patch Parameters
Appendix PATCH PARAMETERS HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 320 Appendix HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 321 Appendix HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 322: Favorites
Appendix FAVORITES HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 323: Preset Banks
LOWER 88 8800 000 U27 Full 1 UPPER 88 8435 678 LOWER 84 8000 000 U28 Full 2 UPPER 88 8838 824 LOWER 86 8000 000 U29 Full Overd UPPER 88 8888 888 LOWER 88 8888 888 HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 324 UPPER 00 8888 800 LOWER 00 6634 001 U57 Sesquialtr UPPER 00 8060 400 LOWER 00 6240 000 U58 Chrs&Mix UPPER 00 7885 455 LOWER 00 6654 033 U59 Sforzando UPPER 80 8888 088 LOWER 24 8888 066 HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 325 U85 Dim.Trill UPPER 88 8000 006 LOWER U86 [REV]Loop UPPER 88 8000 006 LOWER U87 Jimmy1A100 UPPER 88 8000 000 LOWER U88 Jimmy1 B-3 UPPER 88 8000 000 LOWER U89 Jimmy1 C-3 UPPER 88 8000 000 LOWER HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 326 Appendix SPECIAL NOTE: The Patches in the A Bank replicate the factory settings for the Preset Keys on a vintage Hammond Organ (B-3, C-3, A-100, etc.). Preset Bank Category Preset Key Number / Name Drawbar Registration Liturgical Presets U90 UPPER Cancel...
Page 327: Drawbar Data List 1
Appendix DRAWBAR DATA LIST 1 DRAWBAR DATA LIST 2 HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 328: Drawbar Organ Types
Appendix DRAWBAR ORGAN TYPES HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 329: Custom Sets
Appendix CUSTOM SETS HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 330: Custom Tone Wheel Parameters
Appendix CUSTOM TONE WHEEL PARAMETERS CUSTOM CONTACT PARAMETERS CUSTOM PEDAL REGISTRATION PARAMETERS CUSTOM PIPE PARAMETERS HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 331: Custom Leslie Parameters
Appendix CUSTOM LESLIE PARAMETERS HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 332: Global Parameters
Appendix GLOBAL PARAMETERS HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 333: System Parameters
Appendix SYSTEM PARAMETERS HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 334: Midi Templates
Appendix MIDI TEMPLATES HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 335: Midi Information
Appendix MIDI INFORMATION HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 336: Midi Implementation Chart
Appendix MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 337: Midi Channels And Messages
Appendix MIDI CHANNELS AND MESSAGES HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 338: System Exclusive Messages
Appendix SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES HA<O> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 339: General Midi
NOTE: The General MIDI information provided here is to assist you when transmitting to a MIDI device such as a sound module or synthesizer, particularly if you are using External Zones. The MIDI mapping of the XK-5 is “product-specific” and so is not compatible with General MIDI.
Page 340: 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> XK-5 Reference Guide...
Page 341: What Is "Bank Select
Program Number to represent multiple varieties or Variations of a basic sound such as Piano, Vibes, Trumpet, etc. The method employed on the XK-5 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 342 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.

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