Hammond SKX Reference manual

INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION
ËBasic Hook-Up
All connections are found on the Accessory Panel on the back of the SKX.
A.C. Power
Your Hammond SKX is shipped from the factory set for 120 V.A.C. power. To connect the SKX keyboard to A.C.
power:
a. Locate the A.C. Power Cord and A.C. Power Adapterthat came with your SKX.
b. Plug the A.C. Power Cord into the Adapter.
c. Plug the female end of the Adapter into the receptacle on the SKX marked, “AC IN.”
d. Secure the cord through the strain-relief next to the AC IN socket to prevent the A.C. adapter from
accidentallybeing unplugged fromthe instrument.
e. Plug the 3-pronged Power Cord into an A.C. power outlet.
Audio Connections
You can either:
1. Connect the SKX to an amplifier, or;
2. Connect the SKX to a Leslie Speaker cabinet.
Connecting to an Amplifier
1. Use two audio cables with 1/4" plugs on both ends of each cable.
2. Connect one endof each of the audio cables to the audio output connectors (marked LINE OUT) on
the AccessoryPanel.
3. Connect the other ends of each cable to the female 1/4"audio input connectors of your amplifier.
If your amplifier has onlya single (1) female 1/4" phono plug audio input, you can connect one end of
one cable to the L/MONO audio output connector on the SKX, and the other end to the female 1/4"
audio input connector of your amplifier.
NOTE: If you wish to use the L/MONO output only, you should set the Audio Mode of your instrument to
MONO. This is covered in the SPECIAL UTILITY FEATURES section.
Connecting a Leslie Speaker
The 11-pin Leslie socket on your SKX allows you to plug directlyinto any Leslie speaker having an 11-pin interface.
If you wish to use a Leslie Speaker with your SKX, the Leslie Speaker should be connected before turning the power
"ON." To do this:
1. Locate an 11-pin Leslie Connector Cable.
2. Plug one end of the Connector Cable into the receptacle on the Leslie Speaker.
3. Plugtheotherend oftheConnectorCableintothe 11-pinLesliesocketfoundontheAccessoryPanel
of the SKX.
Both the Leslie connections are "keyed,” that is, each connection contains a notch which insures that the pins
properlymatch up.

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NOTE: The 11-pinLesliesocketonyourSKX allows you to plug directlyinto anyLeslie speaker having an 11-pin
interface. Currentmodelsincludethe2101,3300,122XBand981. However,whenpluggingtheSKX intoasingle-
channel Leslie cabinet such as a 3300, only the Drawbars will sound through the Leslie.
NOTE: To connect the SKX to a Leslie Speaker having a different pin configuration such as an older 6-pin 122
or147ora9-pincabinetsuchas the760,770or900seriescabinets,youwillneedanadapterkitand/orConnector
Cable. ContactyourHammondDealerformoreinformationregardingwhichadapterkitand/orcableyoumayneed.
Connecting a Foot Switch
YoucanconnectanoptionalfootswitchsuchastheHammondmodelFS-9HfootswitchtoyourSKX.
Connect the foot switch plug to the jack marked "FOOT SW" on the back of the SKX.
NOTE: In order to insure proper operation of the Foot Switch, be sure to connect it when the
power to the SKX is “OFF.”
NOTE: The FOOT SW jack on your SKX instrument is “TRS-compatible,” meaning that by using a Stereo input
plug more than one Foot Switch can be used. For a complete explanation of this, consult the SPECIAL
PERFORMANCE FEATURES section.
Connecting the CU-1 Leslie Speed Switch
The CU-1 (Control Unit - 1) switch, available as an optional accessory, allows you to control the
speedseitherofaconnectedLeslieSpeakeroroftheinternaldigitalLeslie. Connectthe1/4"plugto
the jack marked "FOOT SW" on the back of the SKX.
NOTE: In order to insure proper operation of the CU-1, the FOOT SW parameter in the
CONTROL Edit Menu must be set to “CU-1.” For more information, please consult page 4 of the SPECIAL
PERFORMANCE FEATURES section.
Connecting a Damper Pedal
To connect a Damper (piano sustain) Pedal, connect the plug from the pedal into the jack marked "DAMPER" on the
back of the SKX.
Connecting an EXP-50 Expression Pedal
IfyouwishtouseaHammondEXP-50ExpressionPedal,connecttheplugfromtheEXP-50intotheEXP.PEDALjack.
Connecting a MIDI Pedalboard
IfyouwishtouseaHammondMIDIPedalboard,useaMIDIcabletoconnecttheMIDIOUTportfromthePedalboard
to the MIDI IN port of the SKX.
NOTE: If you are using an XPK-100 Pedalboard,the MIDI Channelshould beset to “3.” Also for best results, the
ControlChannelshouldbesetto“16.” PleaseconsultyourXPK-100QuickFeaturesGuideforfurtherinstructions.
Other MIDI Connections
Your SKX caninterfacewithagreat numberofMIDI-compatibledevices. SeetheMIDIsection for more information
about MIDI connections and your Hammond SKX.
Connecting a Set of Headphones
AstereoheadphonejackisprovidedontheAccessoryPanelnexttotheLINEOUTjackssothatyoumayplayorpractice
in privacy. Connect the plug froma set of stereo Headphones into the Headphone jack.
NOTE: Be sure that your headphone set has either a ¼” plug or an adapter for a ¼” plug.

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ËBasic Controls
The panel controls on the SKX include Drawbars, Rotary Controls, Touch Tabs and Touch Buttons. These controls
allow you to make adjustments and changes on the instrument.
ON / OFF Power Switch
The ON / OFF Power Switch islocated at the rear of the instrument on the left side of the
AccessoryPanel (the right side if you’re in front of the keyboard(s). When this switch is in the
"ON"(pushed in at the top) position, the Information Center Displayas well as some LED's
(Light Emitting Diodes) will light up showing that the instrument is "ON".
MASTER VOLUME Rotary Control
The MASTER VOLUME Rotary Control is located on the extreme left of the Control Panel.
With this RotaryControl, youcancontrol the total or maximumvolume of the entire instrument.
Turn this control to the right to increase the total volume, and to the left to decrease the total volume.
NOTE: If you have an Expression Pedal connected, it will express up to the amount
determined by the setting of the MASTER VOLUME Rotary Control.
Information Center Display
The Information Center Displayis located ontheleft side of the Control Panel.
The Information Center Display has two modes: (1) the PLAY mode and (2) the MENU MODE. The PLAY Mode
allows you to graphically see Drawbar settings, Extra Voice settings, Patch Numbers and Patch Names. The MENU
Mode allows you to change and edit the SKX's software parameters such as Drawbar Voicing, MIDI parameters and
other advanced functions.
NOTE: The PLAY and MENU Modes are covered in the Information Center Display section of this Guide.

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Drawbars
TheDrawbarsaretheheartandsouloftheHammondSound. TherearetwosetsofnineDrawbars,some-
times referred to as Tonebars, for Upper and Lower Keyboard functions, and two Drawbars for Pedal
tones, located between theUpper and Lower Keyboard Drawbar sets.
PullingaDrawbarout (towardsyou)willincreasethevolumefrom0(nosound)to8(maximumvolume).
Pushing the Drawbar in (awayfromyou) decreases the volume of that Drawbar.
Please refer to the DRAWBARS & PERCUSSION section of this Reference Guide for a complete
explanation of Hammond Drawbars.
Touch Tabs
Touch Tabs have red LED's or lights themthat will light up indicating "ON".
“OFF” “ON”
NOTE: The Touch Tabs in the EXTRA VOICE Section do not all turn off, at least one LED in each of these five
Sections will always remain lighted.
Touch Buttons
Touch Buttons are the buttons found in the Information Center Display.
Touch Buttons have two different functions.
1. Select Touch Buttons will allow you to select among multiple functions such as selecting a Menu
Page.
2. Touch ON / Touch OFF Touch Buttons turn"ON"or"OFF" specificfunctions suchasSUSTAIN.
NOTE: Moredetailabouteachof thesesectionsiscoveredlaterinthisOwner'sPlayingGuide. RefertotheTable
of Contents for the page numbers.

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ËUSB Port
TheUSB Port islocatedinthemiddleoftheAccessoryPanel. ItisdesignedtoacceptaUSBFlashDrive,whichallows
you to:
1. PlayMP3-format files,
2. Play.WAV-format files,
3. Save Setups,
4. Load previouslystored Setups froma USB Flash Drive into the SKX,
5. Install software upgrades into the operating system,
6. Load new Extra Voices into the Voice Library.
For more information about the USB port, see USING THE USB PORT.

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Playing the instrument
The SKX is adouble-manual instrument which functions in a manner similar to a conventional two-keyboard organ.
On an organ, the UPPER Keyboard is usually used for the melody, and is played with the right hand. The LOWER
Keyboardisusuallyusedtoprovideaccompaniment,orharmonicsupportforthemelodyandisplayedbythelefthand.
The PEDAL Keyboard, or clavier, is used to playthe bass notes and is most commonly played bythe left foot.
NOTE: You may connect a MIDI Pedal clavier to the SKX in order to play the instrument as a complete two-
manual-and-pedalorgan. AlthoughwerecommendoneoftheHammondpedalboards,anyMIDI-compatiblepedal
clavier may be used; however, some initial setup may be required. Please consult the MIDI section of this
Reference Guide for more information.
On the SKX, this playing style canbe faithfully replicatedbyplaying theUpper and Lower Manuals in much the same
fashion as you would a conventional two-manual organ, although it is recommended that for maximum flexibilityyou
registeronemanualwithDrawbarsoundsandtheothermanualwithanExtraVoiceregistration suchasPiano, Strings,
etc.
TheLOWERTOPEDALTouchTab,locatedontherightofthecontrolpanel,isused
to enhance the tones played fromthe Pedals. When the LOWER TO PEDALTouch
Tab is “ON,” (LED lit), the registration set for the Lower Manul will play from the
Pedals.