Hammond XK-7D

Traditional Hammond organs produced subtle tonal variations and noise when multiple keys were played simultaneously, caused by the flow of current and voltage changes within the instrument. These distinctive sounds, which might be considered errors, are instead regarded as part of the organ's charm. By modeling these analog circuits and their real-time behavior, even chordal playing faithfully reproduces the vintage sound. Physical phenomena such as volume fluctuations caused by tonewheel eccentricity are also modeled, achieving an exceptional level of realism.

Vintage Hammond organs used a matching transformer to connect the tonewheels and the preamp, along with the tube preamp "AO-28". This not only adjusted the volume but also created saturation and compression effects on the sound. On the XK-7 and XK-7D, these components are faithfully recreated using modelling technology to deliver the same warm and powerful sound characteristics of their vintage ancesters.

The newly introduced 6L keyboard on the XK-7 and XK-7D features six contacts per key, providing the nuanced multi-contact feel of vintage organs.

Organ performance truly comes to life when the instrument is played as a complete set, including the pedal keyboard. The XPK-250W mk3 features 3-contacts and connects to the XK-7 and the XK-7D via a dedicated H-BUS cable...

Since the XK-3C model, single-keyboard models could be expanded into dual-keyboard setups by connecting an optional lower keyboard. This time, however, we have made both the single-keyboard XK-7 and the dual-keyboard XK-7D part of the standard lineup. The functionality of both models remains the same, and some of the functions located on the lower keyboard panel of the XK-7D can be accessed via other switches on the XK-7. You can simply choose the model that suits your preferred playing style and start performing right away.

The Leslie speaker creates an immersive sound space with its distinctive rotational effect. The XK-7 and XK-7D are equipped with an 11-pin Leslie connector, allowing direct connection to a Leslie speaker. When a Leslie speaker is not available, the built-in Leslie-effect takes over. The XK-7 and XK-7D feature an advanced Leslie simulator that faithfully models the sound reflections inside the cabinet, delivering an even more realistic Leslie sound. You can select the microphone-type and adjust the virtual horizontal microphone-position, allowing you to tailor the sound from gentle jazz tones to powerful rock timbres according to your preference.

The color display improves visibility, allowing you to quickly check settings and perform intuitive operations and edits with ease. The top panel is equipped with assignable controls for both the built-in sound engine and external devices, as well as a master equalizer for venue-specific adjustments. With the control knobs, you can instantly adapt to any performance environment.

XK-7 and XK-7D are equipped with a song function that allows performance data to be recorded directly to and/or played back from a USB memory device connected to the unit, using MIDI data. Operations such as drawbar movements and Leslie slow/fast switching are also recorded, and during playback the display indications and the on/off status of the panel LED's follow and change accordingly. In addition to everyday practice, this function is convenient for uses such as checking your own sound from the audience area during live rehearsals. If performance data played by a professional musician on the XK-7 or XK-7D is available, you could enjoy that professional performance at home on your own XK-7 or XK-7D. It also enables communication among XK-7 or XK-7D users by sharing performance data with one another. Playback supports either single-song playback or loop playback of all songs.

Originally designed for tone switching, the preset keys on vintage organs took advantage of having two sets of drawbars for both the upper and lower manuals. This allowed players to prepare registrations for the next phrase during performance and switch instantly when the time came - a technique that became standard in vintage organ playing. The XK-7 and XK-7D fully support this playing style. Of course, the percussion switch includes a standard function to cancel the 1' bar sound, preserving the familiar operation for those accustomed to vintage organs.

• Connection to the 25-key pedalboard XPK-250W mk3 is possible with a single H-BUS cable. • Many of the accessories you might already own for an XK-3c or an XK-5 can also be used. • The XK-7 and XK-7D are equipped with LINE OUT L&R, a headphone jack, a ROTARY OUT jack for outputting the rotary channel, and a BASS OUT jack for extracting and outputting the low range of either the pedal part or the rotary channel—allowing flexible connection to a wide variety of amps and speakers. • USB A/B compatible: You can save setups, patches, and custom tonewheels to a USB memory stick, and also connect directly to a PC with a single USB cable for MIDI. It also works in applications like DTM, offering new ways to enjoy beyond what vintage organs provide. • Leslie 11-pin jack: You can connect a Leslie speaker using a dedicated 11-pin Leslie speaker cable (sold separately). When using a single-channel Leslie speaker, the drawbar organ sound is sent through the Leslie, while the sound bypassing the Leslie effect or pipe organ tones are output from the line-out jacks. • Dedicated Leslie switch jack: Simply connect an optional Leslie switch (such as the CU-1) and use immediately — no complicated setup required.