Hammond XK-5
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Hammond
XK-5
Product Info
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The XK-5 is a seriously impressive Hammond recreation, nailing the classic sound and feel with its MTW engine and real keys. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians and studio players wanting a portable, authentic Hammond experience—especially those focused on classic rock, blues, and jazz. Just be aware of the size and the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Hammond XK-5
- Organ Keyboard with Real Multicontact System
- 73-Key waterfall keyboard (61 + 12 preset keys)
- Sound engine: MTW (Virtual Tonewheel Modelling)
- 5 Drawbar sets - 4 for manuals and 1 for pedal
- Upper manual: 2 Sets with 9 drawbars
- Lower manual: 2 Sets with 9 drawbars
- Pedal 2 drawbars (footage)
- Custom tone wheel
- Touch response percussion
- Chorus
- Vibrato and overdrive
- Multi effects like tremolo
- wah-wah
- phaser
- flanger
- delay and reverb
- Preset keys: 9 Buttons + cancel for both manuals
- 2 Freely selectable presets per manual
- 9 Programmable preset banks
- 100 Factory + 100 User Patches
- Tube preamplifier (12AU7/12AX7 tubes)
- Matching transformer
- Master equaliser
- Leslie with adjustable slow & fast speeds
- Rise and fall times
- Rotor / drum / subwoofer volume balance and microphone settings
- OLED display
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1190 x 400 x 120 mm
- Weight: 15.7 kg
*Connections:*
- 2 Line outputs 6.3 mm jack (L / Mono
- Stereo headphone output 6.3 mm jack
- USB (A + B)
- 2 MIDI inputs
- 1 MIDI output
- 11 Pin Leslie input
- H-Bus connector (expression pedal)
- 2 Footswitch inputs
- 8-Pin DIN input for expression pedal EXP-100F (#182666#) (not included)
PROS
- • MTW engine convincingly replicates classic Hammond tone and feel
- • Real multicontact keys offer superb responsiveness and expression
- • Tube preamp adds warmth and subtle harmonic richness
- • Extensive effects suite expands sonic possibilities beyond traditional organ sounds
CONS
- • 73-key layout limits space for complex voicings and arrangements
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many keyboardists
- • Leslie speaker simulation, while good, isn't a true rotating speaker
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
73-key waterfall, with 12 preset keys
Manuals
Two manuals with independent drawbar sets
Drawbars
Five drawbar sets: four for manuals, one for pedal
Effects
Tremolo, wah, phaser, flanger, delay, reverb, overdrive
Speakers
Leslie speaker simulation with adjustable speeds and volume balance
Weight
Approximately 52 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's remarkably close, capturing the complexity and subtle imperfections, but lacks the slight physical variation inherent in vintage B3s.
Yes, they function as a second set of drawbars, allowing for layered sounds and unique voicings—a clever and useful feature.
It’s a subtle but noticeable enhancement, adding a warmth and a touch of vintage character that complements the MTW engine beautifully.
