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XK-5
Owner’s Playing Guide
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Diagram of a typical Leslie Speaker
LESLIE
The Hammond XK-5 has a built-in digital Leslie effect that replicates the sound of a twin-rotor Leslie Speaker cabinet. In addition, the
instrument can also be used with a variety of different Leslie Speaker cabinets.
STATUS CHART OF EACH BUTTON
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WHAT IS THE LESLIE EFFECT?
When the Hammond Organ was first introduced in the mid 30’s, the sound-producing apparatus was not contained within the console.
A separate “tone cabinet” had to be connected to the organ console via a special cable. For many years, Hammond manufactured tone
cabinets specifically for use with Hammond Organs. The best known of these is probably the PR-40 model.
In the late 30’s, an independent engineer and organ enthusiast named Donald J. Leslie found that rotating a baffle in front of a station-
ary speaker created the effect of a tremulant (the well-known “Doppler effect) and called the subsequent speaker the “Vibratone.” (The
“Vibratone” designation was eventually dropped and subsequent models would be known simply as Leslie Speakers.) Many models of
Leslie Speakers have been made over the years; probably the best known being the models 122, 142, 145 and 147.
The built-in digital Leslie effect on the XK-5 reproduces all three modes - Fast, Slow and Off. In addition, all three modes are available
when the XK-5 is connected to an 11-pin Leslie Speaker cabinet.
[FAST] Touch Tab
Toggles between “FAST” (LED lit) and “SLOW” (LED not lit).
[STOP] Touch Tab
To toggle between “FAST” and “SLOW” when the [FAST] Touch Tab is pressed, turn this button “OFF” (LED not lit).
To toggle between “FAST” and “STOP” when the [FAST] Touch Tab is pressed, turn this button “ON” (LED lit).
[BYPASS] Touch Button
When the LED for this button is “OFF,” the sound is output from the rotary channel (Leslie effect).
To bypass the Leslie effect, press this button and LED will light. Regardless of the status of the [FAST] or [STOP] Touch Tabs, the sound
will be heard from the Stationary channel.
NOTE: You can customize the digital Leslie to your preference. This is explained starting on the next page.
BUTTON
MODE
BYPASS STOP FAST
CH=1
CH=3,
on-board
Leslie effect
Off
Off
On
Fast
Off
Off
Off
Slow
Off
On
On
Fast
Off
On
Off
Stop
On
On
On
Fast
Bypass
On
On
Off
Stop
On
Off
On
Fast
On
Off
Off
Slow
Summary of Contents for XK-5
Page 5: ...5 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide INTRODUCTION...
Page 17: ...17 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide MAKING THE CONNECTIONS...
Page 27: ...27 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide TURN ON PLAY...
Page 35: ...35 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide INFORMATION CENTER...
Page 45: ...45 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide DRAWBARS PERCUSSION...
Page 63: ...63 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide DRAWBAR EFFECTS...
Page 87: ...87 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide CUSTOM TONE WHEELS...
Page 95: ...95 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide VIRTUAL MULTI CONTACTS...
Page 101: ...101 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide PATCHES FAVORITES...
Page 113: ...113 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide SPECIAL ADVANCED FEATURES...
Page 123: ...123 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide MIDI USB...
Page 137: ...137 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide USING THE USB PORTS...
Page 151: ...151 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
Page 153: ...153 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide APPENDIX...
Page 173: ...173 HA O XK 5 Owner s Playing Guide...
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