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'Rock Baby' Compact Hammond Organ Sound in a Lightweight Package
De Hammond XK-1c, also known as the 'Rock Baby', is the ultimate compact solution for the legendary Hammond B-3 organ sound. Where once a whole moving van and strong porters were needed to move a real Hammond B-3 and Leslie Speaker, that is now a thing of the past. Weighing in at only 7,5 kg The XK-1c brings the majestic and versatile sound of the B-3 to a portable size, perfect for the modern musician on the go.
Most important features:
- Weight: Only 7,5 kg
- Tests: 61 'waterfall' keys for optimal touch and response
- Realistic Hammond experience: Using the Virtual Tonewheel engine, based on the B-3 mk2 Console Organ
- Real mechanical drawbars: For precise tone control
- Digital Leslie™ simulation: For the classic rotating speaker sound
- 64 factory patches and 64 user patches: Extensive library of Hammond, combo and pipe organ sounds
Specifications:
- Custom Tone Wheel Set: Determine how loud each virtual tone wheel sounds for maximum personalization
- Vibrato and percussion: Featuring authentic Hammond Chorus/Vibrato and Touch-Response Percussion
- User interface: New design with retro wooden sides and aluminum reinforced housing
- Transistor combo organs: Includes popular transistor combo organ sounds
- Classical pipe organ: 28 registers of classical pipe organ sounds
- Adaptability: Extensive customization options, including popular 'Hot Rod' modifications
De Hammond XK-1c is more than just a light and compact version of the iconic Hammond B-3 organ. With its impressive adaptability, great patches and realistic Leslie simulation, it is an essential tool for any keyboardist in any musical genre. The XK-1c delivers the true Hammond experience in an ultra-light and portable package, without compromising the authentic sound that Hammond has been known for for nearly 80 years.
