I use it on slow songs and it's great. Store Hours, If you have any questions, please call us at Can't wait to hear it in the mix with my band this coming weekend, paired with my Kurz PC3. When I first brought the Hammond SK1 home, I was amazed at the ease with which I was able to create my own Hammond sounds. There is just a lot more opportunity to tweak if you want. I'm re-learning the drawbar set up I used to use. 
The Leslie simulation is amazing on the Hammond. The Hammond SK1 is pretty much the s#!+. We develop trading and investment tools such as stock charts for Private Investors. Midi setup was easy and the keyboard has a good feel to it. Still love it anyway. Learn More. For the Hammond lovin' keyboardists, this is what we've been waiting for. I'm a bass player in a reggae band and we can't find a keys player, and I used to play. The screw was put back to the original place, but it was loose again in the next 2-3 weeks. Very happy I bought this one. I won't buy music gear from another large music store. on December 7, 2020. I downloaded a custom set of tonewheels from JimAlfredson, a Hammond endorsee, and keyboard player with Janiva Magness Bqnd and Organissimo. This thing blows all the keyboard ORGANS away! from Anderson, SC on February 7, 2013, By Bill Slack I think the sound you can get out of the Hammond is far more versatile than the Nords. The Musician's Friend Team is dedicated to delivering musical instrument and pro audio industry news, performances, interviews, product reviews and more. The organ is excelkent, the less simulation great . But the authenticity of the sound, including the leslie, and the feel of the keys makes it work like the real deal. from Boise, ID on February 22, 2013, Music Background: former semi-pro musician, now hobbyist, By Jerry Crane from DePue, IL on September 10, 2011, By Paul Svenson 
I typically use a real Leslie and, with that configuration, I prefer the Nord C2 hands down. the nord electro 4 is also a good optionespecially if you need other sounds such as a rhodes, wurly or piano. The Sk1 plays and feels like a Hammond. Our Gear Advisers are available I like the recorded music import feature as i have backup music i can play lead with. A $ mistake. I play a Nord Electro 3 that can do all that the OP is looking for. 16LBS!!!!! Every possible classic Hammond Organ sound is there, plus you can create your own. Another tactic is to re-create the B3's sound in virtual form on the computer, an especially attractive option for computer-based composers. VR-09 is also lowest cost at $900. It has great sounds and more program options then I will ever use. The other sounds are fun and sound good - farfisa, wurlizer, rhodes etc. But the SK1 caught my attention a few weeks ago, so down the YouTube rabbit hole I went, listening to every performance I could find. Search for "clonewheels" for sound comparisons. Lots of stuff can get very close to the drawbar result and the key click, etc. Even better than the XK-1), and easy to use. Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple promotional financing. At this point, I am have put away my other two keyboard and am using only the SK1. Your solution for that combination would likely be a Nord. Got it from Sweetwater Feb. 2020. With a lot of pedals, it is longer to setup and more wires are seen. I find the manual a little confusing, and I am still in the process of learning how to move around the keyboard. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. I use a Kurzweil PC3 which has a good compromise Keybed for organ or piano and play pianoteq, B4 and zebra out of the computer with the PC3 sounds available when needed. I have not check out every part completely, but what i have check out is very professional. The piano can sound good if you don't attack it too hard otherwise it gets kind of tinny and thin sounding. This is the first priority why I chose it. It sounds really awesome! 
Best bang for your buck guitar right now. Have an account? And the history is wonderful be sure to check out Killer B3 on you tube for a history lesson. Would you consider this overplaying the bass line. from St. Joseph MI on February 5, 2014, By cl The more I play the SK, the more I like it. I tried several other boards because I wanted Elec piano too. Very good B-3 with nice action and internal Leslie sim. The Gator GK-49 (49-Key) case is the perfect size for the SK-1 with room for small items in the case and storage in the external pocket for accessories too. It's also very intuitive in that the left side is where you find all of the traditional organ controls, (such as vibrato/chorus, leslie controls, and drawbars), while the right side has all of the "extras." to guide you through your entire shopping experience. I have a K5000s and it is an excellent synth but it isn't even close to as good as a Hammond XK-3c for B3 stuff. The SK is an ultra-light package, but don't equate
The real tube overdrive is fantastic. After previously owning a B-3 and a 122rv Leslie, I can say I'm impressed with the sound with this organ and Leslie. Overall, the SK1 is a great instrument - whether someone is new to Hammond organs, or an experienced player. The Electro-Harmonix B9 Organ Machine has nine presets that closely emulate signature B3 sounds. This is a toy - do not be fooled. I have read the instructions to load the "Bonus" voices 12 times, and I still cannot get them all to load. HATE, HATE this keyboard. It gives me the second manual plus a GREAT assortment of other keyboards. I felt the need to do some tweaking of the on-board sim parameters out of the box but was successful in zeroing in on the sound my ears were looking for. I love this Hammond. I am glad I bought the SK1 and, as always, my longtime Sweetwater sales engineer made it an easy purchase. Though the end pieces are plastic, the control panel and chassis are all metal and it feels solid. The driver for all Investors is the continuous search for investment opportunities. See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners! If you are looking to augment your keyboard setup with organ as well as piano or use it with a master controller, then the SK1 is definitely worth a look. 
One of the most realistic Leslie simulator I've ever played. The b3 is in essence, an additive synth. It is similar to the VR-09 in size and weight, but a lot more money. I like the Hammond Hammond XK-1c. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Very convincing B3, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Clavinet, and Acoustic Piano sounds. It"s really cool to have a real authentic Hammond Organ inside such a small package!! JavaScript is disabled. I would take a hammer to this thing if it had not cost so much money. However, at 400 lb., moving a real B3 not to mention the Leslies around takes some serious grunt-work and requires a truck to transport. But its heavier so the VR-09 is the one that usually leaves the house with me. Interviews & from United States on October 16, 2014, Music Background: sound designer and musician, By Shenandoah Valley Hank 
Saying this though, I must say that the other voices in the board are mediocre. By Farfisa Meister Killer Leslie sound once dialed. Everything you love about Sweetwater in the palm of your hand. Hammond Xk-3c. I can now drop my old Minidisc player and just insert a thumbdrive and the playback section on the Hammond will now become my background music player. I do not recommend this keyboard - too much money for too little. It isn't that heavy or difficult to set up. These are a great addition to the rig..I only wish I had been able to afford th -2 version, double manual. Sign in to see your saved items. I'm an easy customer though - for these shows usually all I want or need is a good B3 sound (which is why I tend to use another band's keyboard for these kinds of shows), and I'm usually playing with a band that's so loud and noisy I can't even hear if it's an accurate representation or not. Have you tried the CRUMAR MOJO? Thank you for your support! Very easy to use. The B3 patches are great and I like the split keyboard function. from Morristown, TN on November 20, 2012, By Chuck Wiltshire 
As long as you start early and don't play into the wee hours of the morning. Feels fantastic, sounds fantastic. This keyboard is excellent. Hearing the demos and stage performances just blew me away. I'm just looking for a Keyboard that when I want a Horn Section, or String Section, B3 Organ, and Electric and Acoustic Pianos, and some Synthesizer Sounds, When I hit that Key, I want it to sound Exactly like the sounds I mentioned, not Cheesey, Toy, Almost, etc., But Exactly!!! The non-organ sounds are great. Body. All this makes a tremendous difference when you play. Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. We love this thing. Drawbars are all there and give exactly what you expect from a true Hammond. The Nord would be a much simpler setup but also a lot more dollars. This is a great addition to my keyboard arsenal! This is a Hammond with cool other voices, but it's all Organ. I was conned. By John st. John Cons: They have it all down. The ability to modify/build your own organ/pipe/etc from custom tonewheels etc is a very nice feature. All voices will need tweaking to your tastes, as any will. You will appreciate its light weight if you take it to rehearsals and gigs. All in less than 20 pounds. A bit of a stretch for me cost-wise but well worth the $$. How low frequency wise should your subwoofer go? The staff and tech crew at Sweetwater called me back right away, ran me through rebooting- troubleshooting procedures and immediately sent me a label to ship it back. It was opened in year 3 to remove this screw by a technician because the screw got caught on one of the key (and jammed that key). - Since the week 1-2 having it, there was a loose screw. Plus, it weighs 16 lbs. They are not cheap but it is a quality piece of gear. Ryan Holquist took super good care of me and was awesome to deal with. It screams, it purrs, and produces smiles like the real thing. This is truly a portable B3 in all ways. Apologies to the purists! Very nice leslie emulation (the best Hammond has come out with so far), and very tweekable sounds. This company (the guys) has been great which I consider just as important as the instrument itself. Another vote for Nord. I have the Hammond SK-1. Pros: from Virginia on September 12, 2013, By Wayne Marsh They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it. Right out of the box,this keyboard blew me completely away! Fortunately for today's players, there are some great instruments that capture much of the B3's great sound in configurations that are much easier to get to the gig. on August 9, 2020, Music Background: Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, By Jamel The Nords have an excellent keybed but it doesn't feel like a B3. 
So we created Beyond Charts to put you on the right path. The digital leslie when run stereo through the PA is pretty awsome. 
I velcro the heck out of things to the board no much unused room to do so). The way the SK1 is laid out makes it very easy to understand how to start building your own sounds. This SK1 is more then I ever could hope for. Is the Roland VK8 good in 2014, ive seen reviews from 2002 that say it's the best in business, do hings move on? (800) 222-4700. Been a Hammond plyer for 46 years. It has the VK-8 sound, synth style keys and drawbars are slider pots so it is not as authentic in feel, but the light weight of 12 pounds wins the day for me. My Korg CX-3 died a few years ago so it's fun having an organ back in the band.
The Leslie simulation is amazing on the Hammond. The Hammond SK1 is pretty much the s#!+. We develop trading and investment tools such as stock charts for Private Investors. Midi setup was easy and the keyboard has a good feel to it. Still love it anyway. Learn More. For the Hammond lovin' keyboardists, this is what we've been waiting for. I'm a bass player in a reggae band and we can't find a keys player, and I used to play. The screw was put back to the original place, but it was loose again in the next 2-3 weeks. Very happy I bought this one. I won't buy music gear from another large music store. on December 7, 2020. I downloaded a custom set of tonewheels from JimAlfredson, a Hammond endorsee, and keyboard player with Janiva Magness Bqnd and Organissimo. This thing blows all the keyboard ORGANS away! from Anderson, SC on February 7, 2013, By Bill Slack I think the sound you can get out of the Hammond is far more versatile than the Nords. The Musician's Friend Team is dedicated to delivering musical instrument and pro audio industry news, performances, interviews, product reviews and more. The organ is excelkent, the less simulation great . But the authenticity of the sound, including the leslie, and the feel of the keys makes it work like the real deal. from Boise, ID on February 22, 2013, Music Background: former semi-pro musician, now hobbyist, By Jerry Crane from DePue, IL on September 10, 2011, By Paul Svenson I typically use a real Leslie and, with that configuration, I prefer the Nord C2 hands down. the nord electro 4 is also a good optionespecially if you need other sounds such as a rhodes, wurly or piano. The Sk1 plays and feels like a Hammond. Our Gear Advisers are available I like the recorded music import feature as i have backup music i can play lead with. A $ mistake. I play a Nord Electro 3 that can do all that the OP is looking for. 16LBS!!!!! Every possible classic Hammond Organ sound is there, plus you can create your own. Another tactic is to re-create the B3's sound in virtual form on the computer, an especially attractive option for computer-based composers. VR-09 is also lowest cost at $900. It has great sounds and more program options then I will ever use. The other sounds are fun and sound good - farfisa, wurlizer, rhodes etc. But the SK1 caught my attention a few weeks ago, so down the YouTube rabbit hole I went, listening to every performance I could find. Search for "clonewheels" for sound comparisons. Lots of stuff can get very close to the drawbar result and the key click, etc. Even better than the XK-1), and easy to use. Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple promotional financing. At this point, I am have put away my other two keyboard and am using only the SK1. Your solution for that combination would likely be a Nord. Got it from Sweetwater Feb. 2020. With a lot of pedals, it is longer to setup and more wires are seen. I find the manual a little confusing, and I am still in the process of learning how to move around the keyboard. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. I use a Kurzweil PC3 which has a good compromise Keybed for organ or piano and play pianoteq, B4 and zebra out of the computer with the PC3 sounds available when needed. I have not check out every part completely, but what i have check out is very professional. The piano can sound good if you don't attack it too hard otherwise it gets kind of tinny and thin sounding. This is the first priority why I chose it. It sounds really awesome! Best bang for your buck guitar right now. Have an account? And the history is wonderful be sure to check out Killer B3 on you tube for a history lesson. Would you consider this overplaying the bass line. from St. Joseph MI on February 5, 2014, By cl The more I play the SK, the more I like it. I tried several other boards because I wanted Elec piano too. Very good B-3 with nice action and internal Leslie sim. The Gator GK-49 (49-Key) case is the perfect size for the SK-1 with room for small items in the case and storage in the external pocket for accessories too. It's also very intuitive in that the left side is where you find all of the traditional organ controls, (such as vibrato/chorus, leslie controls, and drawbars), while the right side has all of the "extras." to guide you through your entire shopping experience. I have a K5000s and it is an excellent synth but it isn't even close to as good as a Hammond XK-3c for B3 stuff. The SK is an ultra-light package, but don't equate
The real tube overdrive is fantastic. After previously owning a B-3 and a 122rv Leslie, I can say I'm impressed with the sound with this organ and Leslie. Overall, the SK1 is a great instrument - whether someone is new to Hammond organs, or an experienced player. The Electro-Harmonix B9 Organ Machine has nine presets that closely emulate signature B3 sounds. This is a toy - do not be fooled. I have read the instructions to load the "Bonus" voices 12 times, and I still cannot get them all to load. HATE, HATE this keyboard. It gives me the second manual plus a GREAT assortment of other keyboards. I felt the need to do some tweaking of the on-board sim parameters out of the box but was successful in zeroing in on the sound my ears were looking for. I love this Hammond. I am glad I bought the SK1 and, as always, my longtime Sweetwater sales engineer made it an easy purchase. Though the end pieces are plastic, the control panel and chassis are all metal and it feels solid. The driver for all Investors is the continuous search for investment opportunities. See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners! If you are looking to augment your keyboard setup with organ as well as piano or use it with a master controller, then the SK1 is definitely worth a look. One of the most realistic Leslie simulator I've ever played. The b3 is in essence, an additive synth. It is similar to the VR-09 in size and weight, but a lot more money. I like the Hammond Hammond XK-1c. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Very convincing B3, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Clavinet, and Acoustic Piano sounds. It"s really cool to have a real authentic Hammond Organ inside such a small package!! JavaScript is disabled. I would take a hammer to this thing if it had not cost so much money. However, at 400 lb., moving a real B3 not to mention the Leslies around takes some serious grunt-work and requires a truck to transport. But its heavier so the VR-09 is the one that usually leaves the house with me. Interviews & from United States on October 16, 2014, Music Background: sound designer and musician, By Shenandoah Valley Hank Saying this though, I must say that the other voices in the board are mediocre. By Farfisa Meister Killer Leslie sound once dialed. Everything you love about Sweetwater in the palm of your hand. Hammond Xk-3c. I can now drop my old Minidisc player and just insert a thumbdrive and the playback section on the Hammond will now become my background music player. I do not recommend this keyboard - too much money for too little. It isn't that heavy or difficult to set up. These are a great addition to the rig..I only wish I had been able to afford th -2 version, double manual. Sign in to see your saved items. I'm an easy customer though - for these shows usually all I want or need is a good B3 sound (which is why I tend to use another band's keyboard for these kinds of shows), and I'm usually playing with a band that's so loud and noisy I can't even hear if it's an accurate representation or not. Have you tried the CRUMAR MOJO? Thank you for your support! Very easy to use. The B3 patches are great and I like the split keyboard function. from Morristown, TN on November 20, 2012, By Chuck Wiltshire As long as you start early and don't play into the wee hours of the morning. Feels fantastic, sounds fantastic. This keyboard is excellent. Hearing the demos and stage performances just blew me away. I'm just looking for a Keyboard that when I want a Horn Section, or String Section, B3 Organ, and Electric and Acoustic Pianos, and some Synthesizer Sounds, When I hit that Key, I want it to sound Exactly like the sounds I mentioned, not Cheesey, Toy, Almost, etc., But Exactly!!! The non-organ sounds are great. Body. All this makes a tremendous difference when you play. Exclusive deals, delivered straight to your inbox. We love this thing. Drawbars are all there and give exactly what you expect from a true Hammond. The Nord would be a much simpler setup but also a lot more dollars. This is a great addition to my keyboard arsenal! This is a Hammond with cool other voices, but it's all Organ. I was conned. By John st. John Cons: They have it all down. The ability to modify/build your own organ/pipe/etc from custom tonewheels etc is a very nice feature. All voices will need tweaking to your tastes, as any will. You will appreciate its light weight if you take it to rehearsals and gigs. All in less than 20 pounds. A bit of a stretch for me cost-wise but well worth the $$. How low frequency wise should your subwoofer go? The staff and tech crew at Sweetwater called me back right away, ran me through rebooting- troubleshooting procedures and immediately sent me a label to ship it back. It was opened in year 3 to remove this screw by a technician because the screw got caught on one of the key (and jammed that key). - Since the week 1-2 having it, there was a loose screw. Plus, it weighs 16 lbs. They are not cheap but it is a quality piece of gear. Ryan Holquist took super good care of me and was awesome to deal with. It screams, it purrs, and produces smiles like the real thing. This is truly a portable B3 in all ways. Apologies to the purists! Very nice leslie emulation (the best Hammond has come out with so far), and very tweekable sounds. This company (the guys) has been great which I consider just as important as the instrument itself. Another vote for Nord. I have the Hammond SK-1. Pros: from Virginia on September 12, 2013, By Wayne Marsh They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you need it. Right out of the box,this keyboard blew me completely away! Fortunately for today's players, there are some great instruments that capture much of the B3's great sound in configurations that are much easier to get to the gig. on August 9, 2020, Music Background: Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, By Jamel The Nords have an excellent keybed but it doesn't feel like a B3. So we created Beyond Charts to put you on the right path. The digital leslie when run stereo through the PA is pretty awsome. I velcro the heck out of things to the board no much unused room to do so). The way the SK1 is laid out makes it very easy to understand how to start building your own sounds. This SK1 is more then I ever could hope for. Is the Roland VK8 good in 2014, ive seen reviews from 2002 that say it's the best in business, do hings move on? (800) 222-4700. Been a Hammond plyer for 46 years. It has the VK-8 sound, synth style keys and drawbars are slider pots so it is not as authentic in feel, but the light weight of 12 pounds wins the day for me. My Korg CX-3 died a few years ago so it's fun having an organ back in the band.