Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Manual

Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Manual

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DRAWBAR KEYBOARD
Quick Features Guide
HAMMOND SUZUKI, LTD.
Hamamatsu, Japan

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  • Page 1 HA<O> DRAWBAR KEYBOARD Quick Features Guide HAMMOND SUZUKI, LTD. Hamamatsu, Japan...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    "AC" wall receptacle is not faulty. the product is used near children. In the event that the instrument is still inoperable, your Hammond Dealer is best qualified to provide competent Do not use this product near water. service. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST Your Hammond XK-2 Drawbar Keyboard is designed to give you the true and authentic sound of Hammond Harmonic Drawbars, as well as provide you a large variety of features to allow great flexibility in how you want to use the keyboard.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Organ Zone Key Map ........92 Upper and Lower Manuals on the XK-2 ......30 Master Tune .
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Plug the other end of the Power Cord into an A.C. power outlet. Ë Audio Connections In order to hear the sounds produced by the XK-2, you will need to connect it to an amplifier or other external sound source. You can either: Connect the XK-2 to an amplifier, or;...
  • Page 6: Connecting A Leslie Speaker

    Ë MIDI Connections In order to play the sounds produced by your XK-2, the unit must be connected via MIDI to a keyboard or other MIDI- compatible device. See the MIDI section starting on page 54 for more information about MIDI connections and your Hammond XK-2.
  • Page 7: Connecting The Hammond Exp-100 Expression Pedal

    Ë Connecting an External Sound Source You may connect an external sound source such as a Sound Module to the XK-2. In this way, both the XK-2 and the external sound source can be heard through the same speaker system. If you wish to do this: Locate two audio cables with "...
  • Page 8: Basic Controls

    Facing the keyboard, the ON / OFF Power Switch is located on the back right side of the rear panel. Push this switch in at the top to turn the XK-2 "ON.” To turn the unit "OFF,” push the switch in at the bottom.
  • Page 9: Master Volume Control

    MIDI Controller. For more information about this function, see page 62. To control certain internal functions of the XK-2 such as Leslie Slow/Fast. For more information about this function, see page 91.
  • Page 10: Information Center Display 6 Midi

    There are two (2) screen displays to the Play Mode - Graphic with parameters, and Numeric with parameters. Ë Play Mode - Graphic Display When the XK-2 is turned "ON,” the LCD screen should look like this. This information is only displayed for a short time. The B-3 World of...
  • Page 11: Menu Mode

    Information Center Display Menu Mode There are eight (8) Menus on the XK-2. Each of these Menus allows you to access Advanced Features. These Advanced Features allow you to change parameters, turn something “ON” or “OFF,” modify values, etc. These functions are explained in detail throughout this Guide.
  • Page 12: Drawbar Select Touch Buttons

    DRAWBAR SELECT Touch Buttons These Touch Buttons allow you to use the XK-2's Drawbar set to control sounds for Upper Manual, Lower Manual and Pedal. If an LED above a Touch Button is lit, the Drawbars will control the tones represented by that Touch Button.
  • Page 13: Drawbar Registration

    Ë Drawbar Registration If, while you are editing, you want to verify the Drawbar Registrations for each section of the XK-2 (Upper Manual, Lower Manual and Pedal Keyboard), you can use the Drawbar Registration feature of the Information Center Display. This makes it easier to make all your changes during one editing session.
  • Page 14: Drawbars

    Drawbars a few words of explanation about the Drawbars themselves are in order. Drawbars, often called Tonebars, are the heart and the basis of the renowned Hammond Sound and have been used since the first Hammond Organ Model A introduced in 1935. There are approximately 253,000,000 possible sound combinations that can be produced by these Drawbars.
  • Page 15: Color Groups

    Hold down middle "C" on the manual. Pull the first white Drawbar, marked “8'”, all the way out. Now pull the 3 Black Drawbars all the way out. The sound produced by the Drawbars is that of a clarinet. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 16: 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 17: Flute Family

    00 7654 321 Kinura 8' 00 0172 786 Oboe 8" 00 4764 210 Trombone 8' 01 8777 530 Trumpet 8' 00 6788 650 Tuba Sonora 8' 02 7788 640 Vox Humana 8' 00 4720 123 Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 18: 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 Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 19: Drawbar Volume

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 20: Drawbar Attack

    Ë Drawbar Attack - Key Click Volume Each time a key was depressed on a tone-wheel Hammond Organ, a key-pop or click was produced. With the Attack Advanced Feature, you can change the type of attack or the personality of the key click. You can select “SLOW ATTACK,”...
  • Page 21: Drawbar Sustain

    Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to scroll down through the options. This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 22: Drawbar Voice Mode

    Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to scroll down through the Drawbar Voicing options. This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 23: Drawbar Fold Back

    Ë Drawbar Fold Back There are two function selections to the Drawbar Fold Back Advanced Feature Menu of the XK-2: (1) Select how low the Sub-Fundamental Drawbar will play on each manual (from “2C” down to “1C”). (2) Set the upper frequency limit for each manual (from “4G”...
  • Page 24: Percussion

    Hammond Touch-Response Percussion Control. This feature is found on Hammond Organs containing a "3" as part of their model number (B-3, C-3, M-3, RT-3) as well the A-100 and D-100 series. On later tone-wheel Hammond models, the Percussion feature consisted of preset voices rather than harmonics. The Percussion feature on the XK-2 recreates the original implementation of Percussion.
  • Page 25: Percussion Slow Decay

    Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to scroll down through the numbers. This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 26: Percussion Fast Decay

    Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to scroll down through the numbers. This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 27: Percussion Normal Level

    Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to scroll down through the numbers. This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 28: Percussion Soft Level

    Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to scroll down through the numbers. This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 29: Percussion Touch

    Any degree of detachment is sufficient. The “OFF” mode replicates the “legato” Percussion function on the H-100, X-66, Concorde and later model Hammond Organs. Each key will sound when played regardless of whether other keys are being held. The default setting is “ON.”...
  • Page 30: Percussion Velocity Sensitivity

    Use either the VALUE ">" or the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to turn Percussion Velocity "ON" or "OFF.” This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 31: Percussion Drawbar Cancel

    Ë Percussion Drawbar Cancel On the original Hammond Organs with Touch-Response Percussion Control, such as the B-3, C-3 and RT-3, when the Swell Manual "B" Preset Key is engaged, and Percussion is "ON,” the sound produced by the 8th harmonic Drawbar (1') is canceled.
  • Page 32: Percussion Drawbar Level

    Ë Percussion Drawbar Level On the original Hammond Organs with Touch-Response Percussion Control, such as the B-3, C-3, RT-3 and A-100, when the Swell Manual "B" Preset Key is engaged, Percussion is "ON" at normal volume and a Drawbar setting is used, the volume of the Swell Manual Drawbars is reduced slightly in order to preserve the musical balance between Swell and Great Manuals.
  • Page 33: Percussion Key Tracking

    Advanced Features - Percussion Ë Percussion Key Tracking On the original Hammond Organs with Touch-Response Percussion Control, such as the B-3, C-3, RT-3 and A-100, the Percussion sounds would taper off slightly at higher frequencies. This Advanced Feature is designed to replicate this characteristic of the Percussion.
  • Page 34: Manual Split

    Lower Manual would be played by the left hand. Therefore, when Split is “ON,” the area to the right of the Split Point is referred to on the XK-2 as the Upper Manual and is abbreviated, “UM.” The area to the left of the Split Point is designated as the Lower Manual and bears the abbreviation, “LM.”...
  • Page 35: Advanced Features - Manual Split

    Button LED will stop flashing and your Split Point setting will be stored. This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 36: Split Mode

    Ë Split Mode This Advanced Feature allows you to select how the XK-2 will function when Split is active. You can select from : “UM + LM” (Upper Manual to the right of the Split Point and Lower Manual to the left of the Split Point), “UM + PK (Upper Manual right of Split and Pedal Keyboard left of Split) or “LM + PK”...
  • Page 37: Lower Manual Octave

    “concert” pitch). This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 38: Effects

    Effects EFFECTS The XK-2 has the effects of Vibrato, Chorus, Leslie, Reverb, Overdrive, Treble adjustment and Oscillator Phase Control. By adding such effects, you can enhance the sound of your music. Vibrato Your Hammond XK-2 has three Touch Buttons which control the degrees of Vibrato and Chorus.
  • Page 39: C3 - (Full Chorus)

    Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to scroll down through the options. This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 40: Leslie

    Your Hammond XK-2 has a built-in digital Leslie effect that replicates the sound of a Leslie Speaker cabinet. In addition, the XK-2 can also be used with a variety of different Leslie Speaker cabinets. There is a full explanation of how to use the XK-2 with a Leslie Speaker cabinet starting on page 46.
  • Page 41: Leslie Parameters

    Ë Leslie Presets Your Hammond XK-2 contains five different Leslie Presets which you can use to store different settings for all of the above Leslie Parameters. These Leslie Presets can then be assigned to Presets. This makes it very convenient to call up the Leslie performance characteristics you want all at once.
  • Page 42 This data can be included as part of a Leslie Preset, then the Leslie Preset can be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Leslie Parameters, see the Leslie Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 43 This data can be included as part of a Leslie Preset, then the Leslie Preset can be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Leslie Parameters, see the Leslie Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 44 This data can be included as part of a Leslie Preset, then the Leslie Preset can be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Leslie Parameters, see the Leslie Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 45 This data can be included as part of a Leslie Preset, then the Leslie Preset can be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Leslie Parameters, see the Leslie Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 46: Leslie Brake Time

    This data can be included as part of a Leslie Preset, then the Leslie Preset can be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Leslie Parameters, see the Leslie Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 47: Leslie Volume Balance

    This data can be included as part of a Leslie Preset, then the Leslie Preset can be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Leslie Parameters, see the Leslie Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 48: Leslie Microphone Setting

    Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to decrease the number setting. NOTE: Both these are subtle effects and may require careful listening to detect the differences among the various settings. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 49: Leslie Percussion Setting

    Now select the option you wish by doing the following: Use either the VALUE ">" or the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to turn this feature “ON” or “OFF.” NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 50: Using A Leslie Speaker Cabinet

    Using a Leslie Speaker Cabinet Your Hammond XK-2 is designed to directly interface with a Leslie Speaker Cabinet. A Leslie Speaker cabinet, in addition to amplifying the basic sound, also uses mechanical rotors which turn at different speeds to add different animation effects. The data chart below shows the options available.
  • Page 51: Reverb

    Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to scroll down through the options. This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 52: Reverb Level

    Rotary Control allows you to control the total or maximum volume of Overdrive. Turn this control to the right to increase the amount of Overdrive, and to the left to decrease the amount of Overdrive. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 53: Overdrive Level

    Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to scroll down through the numbers. This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 54: Treble Level

    Effects Treble Level This Advanced Feature allows you to adjust the overall brightness of the sound from the XK-2. You can select from “1" through “6.” The default Setting is “5". TRY THIS: Touch the EDIT Select Touch Button. The red LED will light, and the Information Center Display...
  • Page 55: Oscillator Phase Control

    Oscillator Phase Control This Advanced Feature allows you to subtly adjust the sound of the XK-2 Drawbar sounds by altering the “phase” relationship between notes played on the different manual settings. When this setting is “ON,” all notes played will automatically be “in phase”...
  • Page 56: Cancel Mode

    Touch the white CANCEL Touch Button. The Information Center Display should look similar to this: A-/ CANCEL L#1 UM The XK-2 is now in CANCEL Mode. You now have control over Drawbar settings, Touch Button settings such as Vibrato and Percussion, and Advanced Feature settings. Preset Banks You can select from among 8 different Preset Banks.
  • Page 57: Recording Your Own Presets

    NUMBER Touch the Preset Select Touch Button that represents the number you want to save to. The Information Center Display will flash, “Data Recording,” then return to Play Mode. Your new preset is now saved. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 58: Midi Connections

    In the above example, the MIDI data goes from the sending instrument (MIDI OUT) to another instrument (MIDI IN), which receives the data and passes it along to a third instrument via the MIDI THRU connection. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 59: Typical Applications

    Ë Example 2: The XK-2 sounding through a self-contained keyboard instrument. If you connect the audio output from the XK-2 to the INPUT jack(s) of an instrument with self-contained speakers, such as an organ or electronic piano,, you will be able to hear the XK-2 through the speaker system of the other instrument.
  • Page 60: Midi Channels

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 61 MIDI Channel only. By using this parameter, you can select on which MIDI channel the XK-2 will receive. In this way, all sounds from the XK-2 can be under expression while receiving Expression data on only one MIDI Channel.
  • Page 62: Omni Mode

    This Advanced Feature allows you to turn “ON” or “OFF” Omni Mode. When Omni Mode is “OFF,” the XK-2 will recognize MIDI data being sent to it on MIDI Channel 1. When Omni Mode is “ON,” the XK-2 recognizes MIDI data being sent to it from any MIDI Channel.
  • Page 63: Local Control

    This Advanced Feature allows you to turn Local Control "ON" or "OFF.” When Local Control is "ON,” the XK-2 will play both its internal sounds and the sounds from a connected MIDI device. When Local Control is "OFF,” the XK-2 will play only the sounds from a connected MIDI device and the XK-2's internal sounds are silenced.
  • Page 64: Nrpn

    The Hammond XK-2 uses NRPN to allow you to control such parameters as Percussion 2nd and 3rd Harmonic ON/OFF, Vibrato or Chorus ON/OFF, Leslie ON/OFF and Leslie Slow/Fast.
  • Page 65: Foot Switch Controller Number

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 66: Modulation Wheel Controller Number

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 67 This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 68 This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 69: Program Change

    This Advanced Feature allows you to turn the MIDI Program Number Gate "ON" or "OFF.” When this switch is "ON,” incoming Program changes made during performance are recognized by the XK-2. When this switch is "OFF,” the XK-2 ignores all incoming Program change messages. The default setting is “ON.”...
  • Page 70: Drawbar Change

    This Advanced Feature allows you to turn the MIDI Drawbar Change Gate "ON" or "OFF.” When this switch is "ON,” incoming Drawbar changes made during performance (Controllers #50, 51 & 52) are recognized by the XK-2. (These are treated separately from the other Controllers such as Volume, Modulation, Expression, etc. See the next page for information about MIDI Control Change.
  • Page 71: Control Change

    Control changes made during performance, such as Volume, Modulation, Expression, etc., are recognized by the XK-2. When this switch is "OFF,” the XK-2 ignores all incoming Control change messages other than Drawbar changes. (See the previous page for information about MIDI Drawbar Change. See the MIDI Controller List for a complete listing of Controllers.) The default setting is “ON.”...
  • Page 72: Transmit Bender Data On / Off

    This Advanced Feature allows you to select whether you want a connected MIDI instrument to receive Pitch Bend data sent from the XK-2. When this switch is "ON,” Pitch Bend data will be sent from the XK-2 when the Pitch Bend Wheel is moved.
  • Page 73: Transmit Modulation Wheel Data On / Off

    This Advanced Feature allows you to select whether you want a connected MIDI instrument to receive Modulation data sent from the XK-2. When this switch is "ON,” Modulation or other MIDI data will be sent from the XK-2 when the Modulation Wheel is moved.
  • Page 74: Receive Breath Controller Data On / Off

    MIDI Receive Breath Controller Data ON / OFF Your Hammond XK-2 can receive Breath Control (Controller #2). This is so that the XK-2 can be played using a MIDI wind controller. This Advanced Feature allows you to select whether you want the XK-2 to receive Breath Control. The default setting is “OFF.”...
  • Page 75: Receive After Touch Data On / Off

    MIDI Receive After Touch Data ON / OFF This Advanced Feature allows you to select whether you want the XK-2 to receive After Touch data, and how you want the XK-2 to respond to After Touch data. You may select “OFF,” Leslie Slow/Fast control, Overdrive or Pitch Bend. The default setting is “OFF.”...
  • Page 76: Maximum Volume

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 77: Minimum Volume

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 78: Receive Transpose On / Off

    Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to lower the pitch by semitones. NOTE: This setting DOES NOT affect the pitch of the XK-2 Drawbar or Percussion tones. For information on how to transpose the XK-2 itself, see page 95.
  • Page 79: Soft Thru On/Off

    THRU and can be useful if you are recording sequences and want to listen to previously recorded tracks as well as a track you are currently recording. Your Hammond XK-2 has MIDI SOFT THRU which can be turned “ON” or “OFF” using this Advanced Feature.
  • Page 80: External Zones

    MIDI Channel numbers, Program Numbers, “low” and “high” limits and other MIDI data. These Zones allow you to control additional sounds from the XK-2 keyboard, thereby giving your XK-2 the ability to function as a MIDI Master Controller for a sequencer, sound modules, or whatever you wish. For example, you could have Piano on one part of the keyboard, Strings playing from another part of the keyboard, Wood Bass from another area of the keyboard and Trumpet from still another portion of the keyboard.
  • Page 81: Program Number

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 82: Program Bank

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 83: Key Map

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 84: Key Octave

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 85: Maximum Volume

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 86: Minimum Volume

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 87: Velocity Curve 1

    Ë External Zone Velocity Curve The XK-2 can transmit MIDI Key Velocity information. This Advanced Feature allows you to select the Velocity Curve you wish for each External Zone. You may select from 6 different curves plus “OFF” (all Note data sent at a velocity of 100).
  • Page 88: Bender

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 89: Modulation

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 90: Damper

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 91: Midi Implementation Chart

    PEDAL ch : 3 ZONE2 ch : OFF Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO • : Yes Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO × : No Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 92: Midi Implementation - Each Channel

    If different MIDI channels contain different Expression data, each Manual will respond with whatever Expression data is contained in each MIDI channel. Note 3: If the Expression data controller number is changed to 7, Volume data will be transmitted along with Expression data. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 93: Drawbar Midi Data

    Packet Number (High) [PNL] Packet Number (Low) End of Exclusive The organ will wait for the data for 20ms is no acknowledge is received and transmit the next data of the packet number. (ONE WAY TRANSFER) Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 94: Special Advanced Features

    Use the VALUE ">" Select Touch Button to scroll up through the numbers. Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to scroll down through the numbers. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 95: Modulation Mode

    Modulation Mode This Advanced Feature allows you to assign the internal function of the XK-2 that the Modulation Wheel will control. You can select “OFF,” “LES S/F” (the LESLIE FAST Touch Button will turn “ON” or “OFF”) or “OVERDRIVE”. The default setting is "OFF.”...
  • Page 96: Organ Zone Key Map

    Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to scroll down through the choices. This data CAN be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all Preset Parameters, see the Preset Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 97: Master Tune

    Touch the SYSTEM Select Touch Button once. The Information Center Display should look like this: MASTER TUNE 440Hz To change the pitch of the XK-2, do the following: Use the VALUE ">" Select Touch Button to raise the pitch. Use the VALUE "?" Select Touch Button to lower the pitch.
  • Page 98: Tune Mode

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 99: Transpose

    This Advanced Feature allows you to shift the musical key of the entire instrument. This is useful if you have a piece of music written in one key but which needs to sound in another key. You can transpose the XK-2 up or down 6 half-steps (-6 ~ +6).
  • Page 100: Foot Switch Function

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 101: Foot Switch Press "On"/Press "Off

    This Advanced Feature allows you to select different modes of operation for the Foot Switch. "PRESS ON" refers to a foot switch that "closes,” or makes contact, when depressed, such as the Hammond model FS-9H foot switch. Some foot switches from other manufacturers "open,” or break contact, when depressed. Use this Advanced Feature to select the correct mode of operation for your particular Foot Switch.
  • Page 102: Foot Switch Alternate/Momentary

    This is a System Parameter, and this data CAN NOT be stored to a Preset. To see a total listing of all System Parameters, see the System Parameter List. NOTE: You can exit by touching the EDIT Select Touch Button. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 103: Special Utility Features

    Special Utility Features SPECIAL UTILITY FEATURES Memory Dump - All Data This Advanced Feature allows you to save and retrieve the XK-2's Preset, Global and Leslie Parameters to and from a MIDI Data recorder. TRY THIS: Touch the EDIT Select Touch Button. The red LED will light, and the Information Center Display...
  • Page 104: Memory Dump - Current Settings

    `3 CURRENT DUMP DB&SW. DATA OUT Make sure that the XK-2 is connected to a MIDI Data recorder before you send or receive MIDI data and that the MIDI recorder is ready to receive data (RECORD). Touch the VALUE ">" Select Touch Button, then touch it again to start the Data Dump to the MIDI Data recorder.
  • Page 105: Preset Copy

    After you have made your selections, touch the PAGE "<" Select Touch Button. The Information Center Display should look like this: `4 PRESET COPY press VALUE(~) Touch the VALUE ">" Select Touch Button. When the Information Center Display flashes, “Data completed!”, the Preset Copy process is complete. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 106: Preset Back To Default

    Display should look like this: `5 PRESET BACK press VALUE(~) Touch the VALUE ">" Select Touch Button. When the Information Center Display flashes, “Data completed!”, the Preset will have been restored to its default settings. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 107: Reset Procedure

    Display will briefly display the opening message and the XK-2 will be reset. Ë Quick All Reset Procedure If you already know that you want to reset all of the XK-2's parameters to their factory default settings, do the following: Turn the XK-2 “OFF.”...
  • Page 108: Expression Monitor

    2, this number should be “127" or the maximum setting. If you are using an Expression Pedal, moving it will cause the number to change, or, if you are playing back MIDI data from a sequencer, you will see the number change in response to incoming MIDI data. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 109: Demo Songs

    “ON” to “OFF” and stop the music. The XK-2 contains 3 Demo Songs which will play one after the other in a continuous chain (“1,” “2,” “3,” “1,” “2,” “3.” etc.). If you would like to start the chain with a particular song: Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 above.
  • Page 110: Important Note - Battery

    !!! WARNING !!! <CHECK BATTERY> After the above message is displayed, the XK-2 will re-initialize itself, and the factory default settings will be restored. Therefore, it is a good idea to periodically back up your data. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 111 Although every attempt has been made to insure the accuracy of the descriptive contents of this 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:...
  • Page 112: Appendix A - System Parameter List

    7B (123) 0 ~ -12db: 00 ~ 0C Microphone Angle 7C (124) 0 ~ 180B: 00 ~ 06 Microphone Distance 7D (125) 0.3 ~ 2.7m: 00 ~ 09 Leslie Percussion 7F (126) Off: 00 On: 7F Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 113: Appendix C - Preset Parameter (Nrpn) List

    Drawbar Foldback Upper High 5C (92) 4G ~ 5C: 2B ~ 30 Drawbar Foldback Lower Low 5D (93) 1C ~ 2C: 00 ~ 0C Drawbar Foldback Lower High 5E (94) 4G ~ 5C: 2B ~ 30 Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 114 None Zone 2 Maximum Volume None None Zone 2 Minimum Volume None None Zone 2 Velocity Curve None None Zone 2 Pitch Bend None None Zone 2 Modulation None None Zone 2 Damper None None Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 115 Paristo vo§ r~j~ht~~, jos se on virheelliseeti ansennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin, H~v§t~ k~ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for loss of memory caused by damage to the unit after purchase, such as power surges, battery replacement, repair, etc. Hammond XK-2 Quick Features Guide...
  • Page 116 HAMMOND SUZUKI, LTD., Hamamatsu, Japan...

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