Hammond SKX PRO
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Hammond
SKX PRO
Product Info
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The SKX PRO is a seriously impressive instrument for Hammond aficionados and keyboardists wanting versatility. The organ engine nails that vintage vibe, while the piano/ensemble and mono synth sections open up unexpected sonic territory. It's a premium-priced, professional-grade tool ideal for gigging musicians and studio work who need a comprehensive keyboard solution.
Product Description
- Hammond SKX PRO
- Two-manual Organ
- 61-Key Hammond Waterfall Keyboard
- Three different sound engines: organ
- piano/ensemble and mono synth
- Organ section with MTW1 sound engine
- 3 Parts (upper
- lower
- pedal) with 9 drawbars and 61-voice polyphonic
- Piano/ensemble section: 128-voice polyphonic with category keys and in-depth sound editing options (sample selection
- filter
- envelope
- etc.)
- Mono Synth section: monophonic with 6 different oscillators
- 4 filter types
- LFO and two envelopes
- 100 Preset and 100 user patches for organ and mono synth section
- 300 Preset and 400 user patches for piano/ensemble section
- With integrated effects
- With 320 x 240 pixel display
- Connections: USB connection for an external storage medium
- USB MIDI I/O
- DIN MIDI In and Out
- 2 x 6.3 mm Jack Line-Out L/R
- 2 x 6.3 mm Jack Individual Line-Out
- Organ Pedal and Rotary 6.3 mm jack Out
- Headphone connection
- 11-Pin Leslie connection
- Footswitch
- damper and expression pedal connection
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 1002 x 474 x 183 mm
- Weight: 18 kg
PROS
- • Authentic Hammond MTW1 engine delivers classic, nuanced organ tones.
- • Piano/ensemble engine offers surprising depth with extensive editing.
- • Mono synth provides unexpected creative possibilities beyond traditional organ sounds.
- • Robust build quality; feels solid and durable for gigging.
CONS
- • The display is small and can be difficult to read in bright light.
- • The SKX PRO's weight makes transport a two-person job.
- • Mono synth section, while capable, isn’t a replacement for a dedicated synth.
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Key Features
Keys
61
Manuals
2
Drawbars
9 per manual
Effects
Integrated digital effects (chorus, Leslie, reverb)
Speakers
None – designed for external amplification
Weight
75 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The MTW1 is a meticulously modeled engine, capturing the essential character and nuances of vintage Hammonds, but without the physical components, offering a more consistent and reliable experience.
No, the SKX PRO is self-contained; it doesn't support external VST plugins, relying entirely on its internal sound engines and effects.
While not a dedicated piano workstation, the piano/ensemble engine is surprisingly capable, offering detailed editing and a wide range of realistic piano and ensemble sounds.
