Hammond XPK-130G
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Hammond
XPK-130G
Product Info
Article Number:
454936
Brand:
Hammond
Model:
XPK-130G
Category:
Synthesizer Peripherals
Price:
$977.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The XPK-130G is a clever little unit for organists and keyboard players wanting a dedicated, expressive bass pedal without hauling around a full bass rig. It’s a premium-priced solution, but the integrated sounds and MIDI capabilities make it a solid choice for live performance or studio work where space is at a premium.
Product Description
- Hammond XPK-130G
- Universal MIDI Bass Pedal
- With integrated tone generator and own bass sounds
- 13-Tone bass pedal with touch response
- 5 Different tones
- Settings: Voice
- Volume
- Cuttoff
- Release
- Connections: MIDI Out
- Merge In
- Sound In
- Line Out
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 560 x 400 x 105 mm
- Weight: 7.7 kg
PROS
- • Solid build quality with robust metal pedal and casing.
- • Integrated tone generator provides surprisingly usable bass sounds.
- • Touch-sensitive pedal offers expressive playing capabilities.
- • MIDI Merge input expands connectivity for complex setups.
CONS
- • The 13-tone range is limited for extended basslines and experimentation.
- • Relatively heavy for a pedal, portability is somewhat compromised.
- • Tone generator, while decent, won't replace a dedicated bass instrument.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Universal MIDI Bass Pedal
Compatibility
Compatible with most MIDI keyboards, synthesizers, and modules
Connection
MIDI Out, Merge In, Sound In, Line Out
Power
External Power Supply (not included, standard 9V DC)
Weight
7.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The touch response is sensitive and allows for some dynamic control, but it lacks the nuanced feel of a mechanical bass pedal – it’s more akin to a synth pedal's response.
Yes, you can feed external bass sounds into the Sound In jack, effectively bypassing the internal tone generator and using it as a MIDI bass pedal.
Absolutely; Merge In allows you to combine the XPK-130G’s output with another MIDI bass signal, creating richer, more complex bass textures.
