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  • Page 1 REFERENCE GUIDE...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ Your Hammond SK PRO is designed to give you the true and authentic sound of Hammond Harmonic Drawbars, as well as provide you a large variety of other sounds and features to allow great flexibility in how you want to play.
  • Page 5 TABLE CONTENTS...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    VEL - Velocity Curve ................42 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 7 What Is A “BUNDLE?” ..................104 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 8 DEPTH - PERCUSSION................153 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 9 HARPSI ..................199 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 10 PITCH EG ..................242 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 11 SYNC ..................275 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 12 MOD SOURCE ................316 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 13 SET....................363 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 14 Accessing the MULTI EFFECT 2 FUNCTION Mode Page for the ORGAN Voice Section using the Shortcut ......418 Accessing the MULTI EFFECT 2 FUNCTION Mode Page for the PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections using the MENU/EXIT button ... 419 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 15 PITCH BEND ................... . . 476 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 16 VEL - External Zone Velocity ..............524 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 17 Installing a software upgrade to the SK PRO from a USB Flash Drive ......
  • Page 18 *** THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK TO PRESERVE PAGE FORMATTING *** HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 19 INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 20: Introduction

    Connecting a Leslie Speaker The 11-pin Leslie socket on your SK PRO allows you to plug directly into any Leslie speaker having an 11-pin interface. If you wish to use a Leslie Speaker with your SK PRO, the Leslie Speaker should be connected before turning the power "ON."...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Foot Switch

    SK PRO. Connect the foot switch plug to one of the jacks marked "FOOT SW" on the back of the SK PRO. NOTE: In order to insure proper operation of the Foot Switch, be sure to connect it when the power to the SK PRO is “OFF.”...

  • Page 22: Basic Controls

    Mode.. The PLAY Mode allows you to graphically see Drawbar settings, Extra Voice settings, Patch Numbers and Patch Names. The MENU Mode allows you to access the various change and edit the SK PRO's software parameters such as Drawbar Voicing, MIDI parameters and other advanced functions.

  • Page 23: Drawbars

    Drawbars are the heart and soul of the Hammond Sound. The SK PRO has nine Drawbars, sometimes referred to as Tonebars. When the Keyboard SPLIT feature is active, these same nine Drawbars are used to control the sound registrations for both UPPER Keyboard, (left of the SPLIT Point) and LOWER KEYBOARD (right of the Split Point) as well as Pedal tones.

  • Page 24: Additional Controls

    NOTE: The SK PRO is compliant with USB AUDIO Class 1.0, the generic device driver which comes pre-installed on both PC and Mac computers. This means you can use the USB TO HOST Port to connect the SK PRO to a computer and transmit and receive a MIDI data stream without an exclusive device driver.

  • Page 25: Playing The Instrument

    Playing the instrument Although the SK PRO is a single-keyboard instrument, it can be made to function in a manner similar to an instrument with two keyboards and a pedal keyboard, such as an organ. This is the reason for the references to UPPER, LOWER and PEDAL on the instrument.

  • Page 26: Power - Auto Off

    POWER - AUTO OFF The SK PRO has a special feature called AUTO POWER OFF which automatically turns the power to the instrument “OFF” if no keys or buttons are pressed for 30 minutes. This is done for safety reasons and under most normal conditions we do not recommend disabling this feature;...
  • Page 27 The AC power to the instrument will turn “OFF” after 30 minutes have elapsed with no keys or buttons being pressed. Disable The instrument will turn “ON” or “OFF” with the AC Power Switch, but not turn “OFF” automatically. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 28 *** THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK TO PRESERVE PAGE FORMATTING *** HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 29 INFORMATION CENTER DISPLAY...

  • Page 30: Information Center Display

    This button allows you to confirm that you want to Record or overwrite a setting you have edited. NOTE: More information about editing Parameters and Recording edits will be covered extensively in later chapters of this Guide. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 31: Direction And Page Buttons

    The two PAGE buttons LEFT (“ ”) and RIGHT (“ ”) allow you to select FUNCTION Modes within each MENU page. NOTE: More information regarding how to use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons will be covered later in this section of the Guide. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 32: Display Modes

    NOTE: A Combination is a preregistered group of Patches and effects. More information is covered in the Combinations, Patches and Bundles section. NOTE: A Patch is a preregistered group of sounds and effects unique to a particular Voice Section. More information is covered in the Combinations, Patches, Bundles and Favorites Chapter. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 33: Play Modes

    Information Center Display IMPORTANT: It is assumed at this point that you have just turned the SK PRO "ON" and have not Pressed either the PLAY or MENU/EXIT button. If you have, press the PLAY button once. Also the Drawbars should be "OFF" (pushed "in").

  • Page 34: Play Mode - Organ Display

    The Category of the selected PIANO Patch, The Number and Name of the selected PIANO Patch, The Part, Octave, Velocity and Volume settings for the PIANO patch. The SPLIT Setting and Range on the Keyboard (if SPLIT is active). HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 35: Play Mode - Ensemble Patch Display

    Other SYNTH Parameters displayed with violet-colored graphics The SPLIT Setting and Range on the Keyboard (if SPLIT is active). These are the PLAY Screens. See the following pages for an explanation of the MENU Mode. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 36: Menu Mode

    COMBINATION - Allows you to edit Combination Parameters. ORGAN - Allows you to edit ORGAN Patches. PIANO - Allows you to edit PIANO Patches. ENSEMBLE - Allows you to edit ENSEMBLE Patches. SYNTH - Allows you to edit MONO SYNTH Patches. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 37: Custom

    DEFAULT - This allows you to return all or a portion of the instrument to factory settings. INFORMATION - This allows you to see which jacks or portions of the instrument are active and to see and update the software. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 38: File

    Sometimes it may be desirable to access a FUNCTION Mode Page more quickly than can be done by using the buttons on the Information Center Display. Because of this, your Hammond SK PRO has what are called “Shortcuts” to many FUNCTION Mode Pages. You can “shortcut” to a FUNCTION Mode Page associated with a particular function by pressing and holding a button controlling that function.

  • Page 39: Function Mode

    From any of the PLAY Mode screens, press the MENU/EXIT button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: This is the PATCH EDIT Menu, which will be the first one displayed. The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 40 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “LESLIE” box will now be highlighted. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select FUNCTION Modes within the CUSTOM EDIT Menu. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 41 Now press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “DELETE” box will now be highlighted. Use the DIRECTION (“ ”) (“ ”) (“ ”) (“ ”) buttons to select FUNCTION Modes within the SYSTEM Menu. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 42 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “SAVE” box will now be highlighted. Use the DIRECTION (“ ”) and (“ ”) buttons to select FUNCTION Modes within the FILE Menu. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 43: Selecting Function Modes

    Now, let us assume you want to edit the current PIANO Voice. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “PIANO” box will now be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 44 When you have found the FUNCTION Mode Page you want, use the four DIRECTION (“ ” “ ” “ ” “ ”) buttons to select the specific Parameter you want to edit. To return to PLAY Mode, Press the PLAY button. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 45 ALLOCATING VOICE SECTIONS...

  • Page 46: Allocating Voice Sections

    “OFF.” A red LED will light when the Section is “ON.” However, because the SK PRO Keyboard can be SPLIT and the instrument can also interface with a second MIDI Keyboard as well as a set of MIDI Bass Pedals, the ALLOCATE button section has been set up so you can easily assign Voice Sections to the LOWER and PEDAL Parts.

  • Page 47: Allocating Extra Voices - Upper (Single Keyboard)

    Allocating Extra Voices - UPPER (single Keyboard) TRY THIS: Make sure the SK PRO is in PLAY Mode. If in doubt, touch the PLAY button. Also make sure the second line from the top reads, “F001 Vintage B-3 DLS.” Press the PIANO button. A red LED will light. If any other ALLOCATE buttons are “ON” they should turn “OFF,”...

  • Page 48: Allocating Extra Voices - Lower (Split)

    Allocating Extra Voices - LOWER (SPLIT) TRY THIS: Make sure the SK PRO is in PLAY Mode. If in doubt, touch the PLAY button. Also make sure the second line from the top reads, “F001 Vintage B-3 DLS.” Press the PIANO button. A red LED will light. If any other ALLOCATE buttons are “ON” they should turn “OFF,”...
  • Page 49 Notice the LED of the PIANO button is now red. This indicates the PIANO will now play on the UPPER portion of the Keyboard. The ENSEMBLE button is still lit green, indicating the ENSEMBLE Voice will play from the LOWER portion of the Keyboard. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 50: Using Two Or More Voice Sections Simultaneously

    Sections together without taking your fingers from the keys. You can do this by setting the ALLOCATE buttons to be additive instead of cross-canceling, as they are in this example. To do this, follow the instructions on the next page. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 51 Press the PAGE “ ”button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the DIRECTION “ ”) button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 52 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The ALLOCATE Parameter should be highlighted: The highlighted box should show X.Cancel. This means the ALLOCATE buttons are ‘cross- canceling,” meaning that if one button is “ON” and another one is Pressed, the first button will turn “OFF.” HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 53 Press the PIANO button to turn it “ON.” Press the ENSEMBLE button. Notice the PIANO button is still “ON.” Play some notes on the Keyboard. You will now hear the ENSEMBLE Voice together with the PIANO Voice. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 54 *** THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK TO PRESERVE PAGE FORMATTING *** HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 55 COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES...

  • Page 56: Combinations / Patches / Bundles / Favorites

    COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES Your SK PRO contains a large number of different types of sounds and a large number of ways to customize and tailor those sounds. In addition, many of the different types of sounds can be blended or mixed with each other to produce many unique tone colors.

  • Page 57: Accessing The Combination Function Mode Via The App Menu

    Voice Section, although a few are duplicated in the FUNCTION Mode Pages for each Voice Section. You may now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes to the Combinations. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 58: Setting

    This Parameter allows you to select Patch Numbers for the currently selected Combination. Setting Range: B001 ~ B100 (Bundle) F001 ~ F100, U001 ~ U100 (Organ / Mono Synth) F001 ~ F300, U001 ~ U400 (Piano / Ensemble). HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 59: Alloc (Allocate)

    Voice Section will light green. (The SPLIT button must be “ON” in order to hear the sound.) Pedal The selected Voice Section will sound from the PEDAL Part. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 60: Vol - Volume

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: This Parameter is not available for the ORGAN Voice Section, because with Organ tones, the note or notes sound at the same volume regardless of key velocity.. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 61: Oct - Octave

    NOTE: The actual sounding octave will be the sum of this Parameter plus the Octave setting controlled by the OCTAVE buttons on the Control Panel. For more information, consult the SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES chapter of this Guide. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 62: Xpose - Transpose

    Control Panel transposes the entire instrument and its setting cannot be Recorded as part of a Combination, but can be saved as part of a Setup. For more information about Setups, please consult the USING MEMORY chapter of this Guide starting on page.561). HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 63: Key Lo - Key Range Low

    This Parameter allows you to set the High note ranges for the selected Section. You can select from select from -2C to 8G. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to set the High Key Range higher. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to set the High Key Range lower. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 64: Control

    DAMPER Settings Parameter Description A connected Damper Pedal will not affect the selected Section. A connected Damper Pedal will sustain or “damp” the selected Section. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 65: P.bend - Pitch Bend

    0 ~ 12 The Pitch Bend Range settings for the individual Voice Sections are overridden and one Pitch Bend Range setting is applied to all Voice Sections universally. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 66: Mod - Modulation Wheel

    Controls the amount of Overdrive. MFX 1 Controls the amount of the selected Multi Effects 1 setting. MFX 2 Controls the amount of the selected Multi Effects 2 setting Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 67: Reverb

    Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - COMBINATION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 68: Accessing The Reverb Function Mode Page Using The Shortcut

    NOTE: This switch affects both the ORGAN and the PIANO / ENSEMBLE / MONO SYNTH Reverbs. Turn the VALUE knob or touch the REVERB button on the Control Panel to turn Reverb “ON” or “OFF.” HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 69: Depth

    Turn either the VALUE knob or the REVERB DEPTH Rotary Control on the Control Panel to the right to increase the amount of Reverb. Turn either the VALUE knob or the REVERB DEPTH Rotary Control on the Control Panel to the left to decrease the amount of Reverb. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 70: Level

    Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Reverb Level for the highlighted Voice Section. NOTE: The DEPTH Parameter described on the previous page controls the entire REVERB section. This Parameter allows you to raise or lower the amount or “send level” of REVERB for each Voice Section independently. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 71: Type

    Reverb produced by a steel plate. Spring Hammond spring-type Reverb. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to highlight the Voice Section you want to modify. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 72: Time

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Reverb Decay Time for the highlighted Voice Section. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Reverb Decay Time for the highlighted Voice Section. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 73: Pre-Lpf (Low Pass Filter)

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to highlight the Voice Section you want to modify. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to make the Reverb brighter. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to make the Reverb darker. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 74: Internal Zones

    Press the PAGE “ ” button three times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You may now use the DIRECTION buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make changes to the Internal Zones of your SK PRO. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 75: Oct(Split) - Lower Octave Setting For Split

    FUNCTION Mode. The box to the right of “OCT(SPLIT)” should be highlighted. Notice the three Keyboard graphics. The top keyboard represents the SK PRO, the middle one represents a connected MIDI keyboard used as part of an expanded MIDI system and the small one on the left represents a connected MIDI pedalboard such as the Hammond XPK-130G.

  • Page 76: Oct(Real) - Lower Octave Setting For Expanded Keyboard

    The sound is one octave above the regular pitch. The sound is two octaves above the regular pitch. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the Octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the Octave. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 77: Oct Pedal - Pedal Octave Setting

    The sound is one octave above the regular pitch. The sound is two octaves above the regular pitch. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the Octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the Octave. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 78: Pedal To Lower Limit

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to locate the Manual Bass Split Point higher on the manual. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to locate the Manual Bass Split Point lower on the manual. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 79: Pedal To Lower Mode

    The bass tone will sound on all notes depressed. Playing keys on the LOWER Part with PEDAL TO LOWER “ON” will allow you to hear the effects of the Mode setting. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 80: Sw - Pedal Sustain Switch

    You can select from 1 (shortest) to 5 (longest). Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: The PEDAL SUSTAIN Switch (SW) must be “ON” in order to enable this feature. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 81: Pedal Mode

    Polyphonic - more than one pedal note can sound at a time, as on a vintage organ. LAST Monophonic low-note select - if more than one pedal is played only the lowest note will sound. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 82: Split - Keyboard Split Point

    6C (the highest note on the keyboard). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to locate the Split Point higher. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to locate the Split Point lower. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 83: Oct - Upper Octave Setting

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right or press the OCTAVE UP button on the Control Panel to raise the Octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the left or press the OCTAVE DOWN button on the Control Panel to lower the Octave. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 84: External Zones

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Hammond’s standard protocol is to transmit and receive UPPER, LOWER and PEDAL MIDI data on MIDI Channels 1, 2 and 3 respectively. If you connect the SK PRO to the MIDI device you want to control, all MIDI messages from the SK PRO - Note On/Note Off, Program Changes, Controller Changes, etc. - will be “mirrored”...
  • Page 85 Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” The External Zone Parameters are identical for all three External Zones; therefore for the sake of brevity only “1" screens will be shown and described. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 86: Sw - External Zone Switch

    This Parameter allows you to select the MIDI Channel on which MIDI data from the selected External Zone will be transmitted. You can select from “1" through “16.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 87: Bnk-M - External Zone Bank Select Msb

    The box underneath “BNK-L” should be highlighted. BNK-L - External Zone Bank Select (LSB) This Parameter allows you to set the value for Controller #32 - Least Significant Bit. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 88: Prog - External Zone Program Number

    External Zone ALLOCATE Options Description Function Use this setting if you are using the SK PRO with no Lower Manual or MIDI pedalboard. Use this setting if you are using SPLIT, or a connected MIDI keyboard as a Lower Manual on the SK PRO.

  • Page 89: Oct - External Zone Octave

    The sound is one octave above the regular pitch. The sound is two octaves above the regular pitch. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the Octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the Octave. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 90: Xpose - External Zone Transpose

    This Parameter allows you to set the lower note limit for the External Zone. You can select from “-2C” to “8G.” Turn the VALUE knob to the right to locate the note range higher. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to locate the note range lower. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 91: High - External Zone Upper Note Limit

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: In order for this Parameter to work, the Expression Control Number must be set to 7:VOL.” If the Expression Control Number is set to “11:EXP,” changing this parameter will have no effect. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 92: Pan - External Zone Pan

    This Parameter allows you to sets the character of the velocity to send to this zone. Th e setting range is OF and 1 to 4. At OF, the velocity is fixed at 100. The “press” (velocity response) of the keyboard progresses from 1 (heavier) through 4 (lighter). Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 93: Damp - External Zone Damper

    BEND - External Zone Pitch Bend This Parameter allows you to select whether you want to send Pitch Bend information as part of the selected External Zone. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 94: Mod - External Zone Modulation Wheel

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the volume level when the Expression Pedal is “closed,” or set at minimum. You can select from “0" through “63.” At “0" no sound will be heard. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 95: E.max - External Zone Maximum Volume

    Controller #11 (Expression) to make variations (such as crescendi or diminuendi) against the overall level set by Controller #7. This is recommended particularly if you want to use your SK PRO as a MIDI input device to record a sequence.

  • Page 96: Selecting A Combination

    Selecting a Combination TRY THIS: Turn the power to the SK PRO “ON.” After the instrument finishes “booting” (approximately 55 seconds), the Information Center Display will look like this: This is PLAY Mode, which is the normal performance mode. The following paragraphs explain each line of the display.
  • Page 97 Combinations There are two categories of Combinations on the SK PRO - Factory and User. The Factory Patches are permanently factory-programmed and cannot be overwritten. User Patches are Patches which you create and Record, either by editing a Factory Patch and Recording the result as a User Patch or by using the MANUAL button to start from scratch and create and Record an entirely new Patch.
  • Page 98 However, you can press the SYNTH ALLOCATE button to turn it “ON,” and the SYNTH line will change from grey to white. You can now play the SYNTH Section along with the other Voice Sections. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 99: Selecting A Patch Within A Combination

    ALLOCATE buttons and you will hear a Patch from each Voice Section appropriate for the selected Patch. TRY THIS: After the power to the SK PRO has been turned “ON,” press the PLAY button so that the Information Center Display looks like this: As explained previously, this is PLAY Mode.
  • Page 100 “OFF.” However, the ALLOCATE buttons can be made “additive” - if one is turned “ON” any others also “ON” will remain “ON.” For more information consult the SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES chapter of this Guide. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 101: Creating A User Combination

    Patch within a Combination. TRY THIS: After the power to the SK PRO has been turned “ON,” press the PLAY button so that the Information Center Display looks like this: From the above screen, press the ORGAN and PIANO ALLOCATE buttons together.

  • Page 102: Example Of Recording A User Combination

    Combination. For this example, leave the value set at U001. NOTE: A User Combination Number which has not been previously Recorded will display, Empty. This is a safeguard against overwriting a previous Recorded Combination accidentally. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 103 NOTE: After you have created and Recorded a User Combination, you can assign it to a FAVORITE for quick access. More information can be found starting on page 108. When the SK PRO is first turned “ON” and finishes loading the operating system, NOTE: Combination F001 is automatically assigned as the default Combination.

  • Page 104: Patches

    “Tone” or “Voice” to describe collections of sounds and parameters). On the SK PRO, a Patch is defined as a collections of Parameter settings for each Voice Group. For example, the ORGAN Voice Section has sounds and Parameters which together constitute an Organ Patch and the PIANO Voice Section has sounds and Parameters which make up a Piano Patch.
  • Page 105 ORGAN Voice Section. Pressing it multiple times will highlight the other Voice Sections individually. Press DIRECTION “ ” once: Press DIRECTION “ ” two times: Press DIRECTION “ ” three times: Press DIRECTION “ ” four times: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 106 VOICE SECTIONS or MONO SYNTH VOICE SECTION chapters of this Guide for more information. The APPENDIX will also provide a list of all available Parameters for each Voice Section. NOTE: You can also create User Combinations from existing Factory Patches. For more information please consult page 81. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 107: Creating A User Patch

    Record MONO SYNTH Parameters to a SYNTH Patch. Bundles and Combinations contain multiple Parameters from different Voice Groups. To Record a Patch for one of the Voice Groups, use the VALUE knob to select ORGAN, PIANO, ENSEMBLE or SYNTH Patches. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 108 NOTE: A User Patch Number which has not been previously Recorded will display, Empty. This is a safeguard against overwriting a previous Recorded Patch accidentally. When you have made your selection, use the DIRECTION “ ” button to move the cursor to the RECORD box. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 109 After the “Recording...” message disappears, you will see the Number of the Patch you are working with change from Fnnn to Unnn. This indicates that a User Patch is now active. If you Rename a Patch, the new Name will display to the right of the Patch Number. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 110: Editing A Factory Patch

    You can now use the VALUE knob to select the User Number which will contain your User Patch. NOTE: The box underneath “CONTENTS” will show the Voice Section you are currently editing - Organ Patch, Piano Patch, Ensemble Patch, or Synth Patch. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 111 B and touching it a third time will display C. You can also turn the VALUE knob to select characters. If you wish to do this, use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move through the characters. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 112 Rename a Patch, the new Name will display to the right of the Patch Number. NOTE: If you DO NOT wish to Record, press the MENU/EXIT or PLAY button instead of the ENTER button. Press the PLAY button to return to the PLAY mode. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 113: Recording A User Patch To A Combination

    ALLOCATE button for that Voice Section “ON” and use the DIRECTION “ ” or “ ” buttons to highlight the Voice Section you want. Use the VALUE knob to select the User Patch you want to include in your User Combination. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 114 You can now use the VALUE knob to select the User Number which will contain your User Combination. For this example, leave the value set at U001. From the above screen, use the DIRECTION “ ” button to move the cursor to the RECORD box. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 115 B and touching it a third time will display C. You can also turn the VALUE knob to select characters. If you wish to do this, use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move through the characters. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 116 Press the PLAY button to return to the PLAY mode. The Combination will show in the display as “Uxxx” followed by the Name. NOTE: After you have created and Recorded a User Combination, you can assign it to a FAVORITE for quick access. More information can be found starting on page 108. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 117: Patch Load Function Mode

    Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The “SOUND” box should be highlighted. You are now in the SYSTEM Menu. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button three times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 118: Other

    Combination is selected. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the OTHER Sections. Turn the VALUE knob to turn the selected Section “ON” or “OFF.” HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 119: Organ Patch Load

    ORGAN Patch is selected. NOTE: If you turn all ORGAN PATCH LOAD Parameters “OFF” except REG.UPPER, the ORGAN Patches will function like the Preset Keys of a vintage Hammond Organ, which would change only the Drawbar Registrations. REG.UPPER This Parameter allows you to select whether you want the Drawbar registration for the UPPER Part to change when you select an ORGAN Patch.

  • Page 120: Db Param

    This Parameter allows you to select whether you want the Animation for the ORGAN Section (Vibrato and Chorus, Leslie, etc.) to change when you select an ORGAN Patch. Turn the VALUE knob to turn this Parameter “ON” or “OFF.”. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 121: Percussion

    This Parameter allows you to select whether you want ORGAN Section Effects (Multi Effects 1&2, Overdrive, Equalizer and Matching Transformer) to change when you select an ORGAN Patch. Turn the VALUE knob to turn this Parameter “ON” or “OFF.” HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 122: Bundles

    User ORGAN Patches or SYNTH User Patches. (If you want to include Factory ORGAN or SYNTH Patches in your Bundle you may skip this step.) After you have made your changes to a Combination and/or to Patches, press the red RECORD button. The RECORD Page will display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 123 You can now use the VALUE knob to select the User Number which will contain your Bundle. From the above screen, use the DIRECTION “ ” button to move the cursor to the RECORD box. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 124 B and touching it a third time will display C. You can also turn the VALUE knob to select characters. If you wish to do this, use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move through the characters. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 125 Name. You can now use the Bundle “as is” or include it in a Combination if you want also to include PIANO and/or ENSEMBLE settings as part of the total registration. NOTE: See page 84 for more information on how to Record a Combination. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 126: Favorites

    Favorites FAVORITES In order to make Patches - both Factory and User - easier to use in real-time performance, the SK PRO gives you the ability to use the FAVORITES buttons to access the Combinations you use most frequently quickly.
  • Page 127 Although the FAVORITE buttons have Combinations pre-assigned to them, you can load other Factory Combinations or your own User Combinations to be recalled by FAVORITE buttons. The SK PRO contains ten (10) Banks of ten (10) Combinations each for a total of 100 Combinations.

  • Page 128: Bank Button

    Combination from that FAVORITE button. FAVORITE BANKS Your SK PRO contains 10 Banks of Combinations with 10 Favorites per Bank. This gives you a total of 100 Combinations you can access using the FAVORITE buttons.
  • Page 129 The FAVORITE buttons are now loaded with the Combinations from the Favorite Bank you selected. NOTE: You can also assign Favorites and Favorite Banks from the BANK FUNCTION Mode Page. This is explained starting on page 114. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 130 Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The “SOUND” box should be highlighted. You are now in the SYSTEM Menu. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 131: Access

    Combination 099, simply touch “0,” “9" and “9" and the ENTER button. (NOTE: This mode cannot associate a numbered FAVORITE button to a Combination.) Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 132: Bank

    Use the PAGE “ ” and “ ” buttons to move back and forth through the FAVORITE Banks (1 ~ 10). Turn the VALUE knob to select from among the available Combinations. You will see the Name change when you select a different Combination. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 133 Now, suppose you want to replace Combination F001 with F064 (Oct Saw Lead). Turn the VALUE knob to the right. The Combination Number will change. Continue to turn the Value control until you see Oct Saw Lead in the middle portion of the display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 134 Repeat this procedure as many times as you wish, using the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select FAVORITE Numbers and turning the VALUE knob to select Factory Combinations, User Combinations or Bundles. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 135: Menu

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down through the FAVORITE Numbers. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: The above Parameter allows you to specify the MENU only. The PAGE Parameter must also be selected. This is explained on the next page. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 136 NOTE: These settings are Saved as part of a Setup. NOTE: You can also associate a numbered button and a display page by pressing a numbered button while holding the SHIFT and RECORD buttons together. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 137 ORGAN VOICE SECTION...

  • Page 138: Organ Voice Section

    Drawbars, sometimes called Tonebars, are the heart and basis of the renowned Hammond Sound and have been used since the first Hammond Organ Model A introduced in 1935. An explanation of how to use these Drawbars is given later in this chapter of the Guide.

  • Page 139: Drawbar Select Buttons

    Create a Drawbar registration - for example, 88 8800 008. You can confirm the registration by consulting the Information Center Display. Play some notes on the manual. You will hear the notes play with the Drawbar registration you just set up. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 140 You will now hear the notes play with Pedal tones added. Please Read On the SK PRO, Drawbar Parameter changes for the PEDAL Part (“P”) will not be heard unless both the 3 PART ORGAN, Split and PEDAL TO LOWER buttons are “ON” or a MIDI Pedal clavier is connected.

  • Page 141: Patch Edit - Organ

    From any of the PLAY Mode screens, press the MENU/EXIT button to see the PATCH EDIT screen. The COMBINATION box will be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button to highlight ORGAN. Press the ENTER button. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 142: Accessing The Patch Edit - Organ Function Mode Using A Shortcut

    NOTE: The APP MENU may not display all Voice Sections, depending on which Voice Sections are active for the selected Combination. Press the DIRECTION “ ”ENTER button once. The box “EDIT ORGAN” should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 143: General

    This FUNCTION Mode Page allows you to: Adjust the overall Loudness or volume of the selected ORGAN Patch, Adjust the Upper limit of the Pitch Bend Wheel, Adjust the Lower limit of the Pitch Bend Wheel. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 144: Loudness

    The default setting is 2. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Plus Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Plus Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 145: Pitch Bend - Minus Depth

    The default setting is 2. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Minus Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Minus Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 146: Drawbars Parameters

    Drawbar or Drawbars you moved. NOTE: Pressing the MANUAL button “ON” (LED lit) will cause the Drawbar registration in the screen to correspond to the physical Drawbar setting. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 147: Upper & Lower Organ Type

    The A-100, B-3 and C-3 Organ Types are traditional Tone-Wheel™ settings modeled from vintage Hammond Organs. You can customize each one of these Organ Types to your liking. This is explained in the CUSTOM TONE WHEEL section of this chapter of the Guide.

  • Page 148: Upper & Lower Attack & Release Envelope

    WHAT IS “KEY CLICK?” On a tone-wheel Hammond Organ, each time a key is depressed with an active Drawbar registration, a Key Click (or Key Pop) is heard just before the note sounds. This is because, unlike other electrical or electronic musical instruments, the sound is always present at the key contacts.

  • Page 149: Upper & Lower Leakage Level

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the total volume of the Leakage tone. WHAT IS “LEAKAGE?” In a vintage Hammond Organ, each tone-wheel rotates next to a magnet. These are mounted in separate bins to isolate them from each other and prevent the magnets from intercepting frequencies from neighboring wheels;...

  • Page 150: Pedal Type

    NOTE: When one of the Transistor Organs (Vx. , Farf. or Ace.) is selected for the [UPPER & LOWER], Muted is automatically selected for the PEDAL Part. NOTE: When the Pipe Organ Type is selected, the Pedal tones automatically become Pipe Organ tones and this Parameter is disabled. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 151: Pedal Attack & Release Envelope

    NOTE: In addition to the above Parameters, the PEDAL Part can also receive Pedal Sustain, a popular effect for organ bass which adds a smooth decay reminiscent of a string bass. This feature is described in the COMBINATIONS / PATCHES / BUNDLES / FAVORITES chapter of this Guide. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 152: Pedal Registration

    “U” for “User.” You can save up to three (3) Custom Pedal Registrations. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: See the CUSTOM PEDAL REGISTRATION chapter of this chapter of the Guide for information about how to create and Record your own Custom Pedal Registrations. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 153: Contact / Sustain Parameters

    ORGAN Voice Section 135 CONTACTS OF A TONE-WHEEL ORGAN & VIRTUAL MULTI-CONTACTS As explained in the CUSTOM SETS chapter of this Guide, the basis for the “Hammond Sound” is the tone- or phonic-wheel generator. When a key is pressed on a tone-wheel Hammond Organ, it closes 9 small electrical switch contacts. These 9 contacts represent the 9 pitches provided by the Drawbars - the fundamental tone plus eight harmonics.

  • Page 154: Offset Time

    NOTE: This Parameter can be used as a “tone-control” for the Key Click. If the Key Click is too bright or “noisy,” adjust this Parameter to “smooth” the waveform and make the Key Click more mellow. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 155: Mode

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the amount of time for each VMC to sound when a key is depressed. You can select from 0 to 127. At 0 all the VMC’s sound simultaneously. A higher value will result in a longer time interval between contacts. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 156: Impedance Amount

    When keys are depressed and held and other notes are played, the volume of the notes being held is reduced by the full amount. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: The Half setting is designed to replicate the performance of a vintage Hammond Organ such as B-3, C-3, etc. HA<O>...

  • Page 157: Sustain Upper On / Off

    1 (shortest amount) to 5 (longest amount) as well as 0. At 0 there is no Sustain. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the UPPER Sustain Length. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the UPPER Sustain Length. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 158: Sustain Lower On / Off

    1 (shortest amount) to 5 (longest amount) as well as 0. At 0 there is no Sustain. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Lower Sustain Length. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Lower Sustain Length. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 159: Vibrato & Chorus

    Controls - The Vibrato and Chorus controls on vintage Hammond console organs with either a “2" or a “3" as part of their model designation (B-2, B-3, etc.) consist of two tilt tablets and a six-position rotary Rotary Control to the left of the Drawbars.
  • Page 160 To turn the Vibrato or Chorus effect "ON" on the UPPER Swell Manual of a vintage B-3 / C-3, press the top Part of the SK PRO, press the UPPER button "ON" (LED of the VIBRATO SWELL tilt tab. lit).

  • Page 161: Amount Of Vibrato And Chorus

    Remember, either one or both of the UPPER or LOWER buttons must be "ON" (orange LED lit) to allow you to hear the selected Vibrato effect for each Part. In addition, the SPLIT button must be “ON” in order to hear the Vibrato effect for the LOWER Part. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 162: Chorus

    6 degrees of Vibrato for the Vx., Farf. and Ace ORGAN Types and 6 degrees of Tremulant for the Pipe ORGAN Types. V-1 provides the smallest amount while C-3 gives the largest amount of Vibrato or Tremulant. The other modes provide various degrees between these two settings. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 163: Vibrato & Chorus Function Mode Page

    Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The “ORGAN” box should be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - ORGAN FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 164: Accessing The Vibrato & Chorus Function Mode Page Using The Shortcut

    VIBRATO & CHORUS controls on the Control Panel. When either the UPPER or LOWER buttons are “ON” (LED lit), the corresponding icon will light. Also, the MODE shown will correspond to the Mode setting on the Control Panel. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 165: Type

    In this screen, the box to the right of “TYPE” should be highlighted. TYPE Hammond tone-wheel organs with Vibrato & Chorus were manufactured from 1949 through 1975. During that time, several different types of vibrato circuits were employed, particularly line boxes of different construction.

  • Page 166: Mix

    This Parameter allows you to select whether you want Vibrato to also affect the Pedal Drawbar tones when the VIBRATO LOWER Press Tab is “ON.” This replicates the Vibrato function on a vintage Hammond Organ. Turn the VALUE knob to turn Vibrato On or Off for the Pedal Drawbar tones.

  • Page 167: Tr.organ (Transistor Organ) Rate

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to make the Tremulant Rate faster. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to make the Tremulant rate slower. NOTE: More information about Pipe Voices can be found starting on page 177. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 168: Matching Transformer Parameters

    Center Display should now look like this: WHAT IS A “MATCHING TRANSFORMER?” The primary purpose of the Matching Transformer in a Hammond tone-wheel organ is to “match” the low Impedance of the generator and key circuits to the high impedance amplifier input. However, in the B-3/C-3/A- 100 family of Hammond Organs it performs the additional function of combining the individual tones from each Drawbar into one complex musical tone.

  • Page 169: Drive Level

    A higher value will result in more saturation at low volume levels (see the illustration below). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Saturation. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Saturation. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 170: Hysteresis

    Hysteresis refers to the fact that all of the values of a given event can change at different rates (see the illustration below). In the case of a Hammond Organ, as discussed previously, each Drawbar has 8 degrees of volume. When a Drawbar is moved, not only the volume but the sound quality changes because of the artifacts introduced by the Matching Transformer.

  • Page 171: Depth - Organ Upper

    The box to the right of “PERCUSSION” should be highlighted. DEPTH - PERCUSSION This Parameter allows you to set the amount of the Matching Transformer modeling for the PERCUSSION. You can select from “0" to “127.” A higher value creates a deeper effect. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 172: Depth - Organ Lower

    DEPTH - ORGAN PEDAL This Parameter allows you to set the amount of the Matching Transformer modeling for the PEDAL tones. You can select from “0" to “127.” A higher value creates a deeper effect. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 173: Leslie

    Your Hammond SK PRO has a built-in digital Leslie effect that replicates the sound of a twin-rotor Leslie Speaker cabinet. In addition, the SK PRO can also be used with a variety of different Leslie Speaker cabinets. There is a full explanation of how to use the SK PRO with a Leslie Speaker cabinet starting on page 20.

  • Page 174: What Are "Horn" And "Bass

    Bass. The newer motor design reduces the total number of motors from four to two, and also allows for “Brake” mode, or the ability to shut the rotors completely off (previously a special “brake kit” had to be added to the cabinet to permit this feature). HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 175: Leslie Buttons

    New digital technology has now made it possible to recreate the Doppler effect without using moving parts. This technology has been incorporated into the SK PRO. The following pages explain how the internal digital Leslie of your Hammond SK PRO works.

  • Page 176: Leslie Parameters

    Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The “ORGAN” box should be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - ORGAN FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 177: Accessing The Leslie Function Mode Page Using The Shortcut

    The four small icons at the top of the display correspond to the LESLIE buttons to the left of the keyboard. When any of the LESLIE buttons is “ON” (LED lit), the corresponding icon will light. If none of the LESLIE buttons is “ON,” the SLOW icon will light. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 178: Leslie On Reverb

    Leslie - the rotors will modulate the Reverb as well as the basic Organ tones. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: This Parameter DOES NOT affect a connected Leslie Speaker Cabinet. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 179: Custom

    (see the example below). However, the value of a disabled Parameter can still be adjusted using the VALUE knob. NOTE: All of the Organ Types except Pipe can be played either with the built-in digital Leslie or through a connected Leslie Speaker Cabinet. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 180: Multi Effect 1&2, Overdrive And Equalizer

    EQUALIZER chapter of this Guide since each Voice Section has these Parameters. However, the MULTI EFFECT / OVERDRIVE / EQUALIZER Parameters are controlled separately - adjusting one of these Parameters for one Voice Section will affect that Voice Section only. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 181: Organ Types

    ORGAN Voice Section 163 ORGAN TYPES In addition to traditional Hammond Drawbar tones, the Drawbars on the SK PRO can control a number of models of Combo Organs as well as different types of Pipe Organs. This Parameter allows you to select which type of organ sounds you want the Drawbars to control.

  • Page 182: A-100," "B-3," "C-3," "Mellow

    You can now use the VALUE knob to select what type of organ sound will be associated with the Drawbars. The first four Drawbar Organ Types are traditional vintage Hammond settings. However, the last four Organ Types allow you to use the Drawbars to register other types of organ sounds. The Organ Types are explained starting below.

  • Page 183: Sound Groups

    While still holding the “C” chord down, pull each of the brown Sub Drawbars out until you like the sound. Now do the same with the Brilliance Drawbars. It's that easy to create your own custom Drawbar settings. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 184: Color Groups

    As you add each Drawbar, you will hear the addition of the same note an octave higher in each case. Black Drawbars The Black Drawbars on the Hammond Organ represent the dissonant (discordant) harmonics which are also necessary in building rich tone colors. The mellowness of a horn, the...

  • Page 185: Brown Drawbars

    With the Hammond Organ Drawbars, a Press of a finger is all that is needed to make the tone quality softer or more brilliant, richer in one harmonic or another.

  • Page 186: Typical Drawbar Registration Patterns

    00 7654 321 Kinura 8' 00 0172 786 Oboe 8" 00 4764 210 Trombone 8' 01 8777 530 Trumpet 8' 00 6788 650 Tuba Sonora 8' 02 7788 640 Vox Humana 8' 00 4720 123 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 187: Diapason Family

    00 1464 321 Salicional 8' 00 2453 321 Solo Viola 8' 00 2474 341 Solo Violin 8' 00 3654 324 Viola da Gamba 8' 00 2465 432 Violina 4' 00 0103 064 Violone 16 26 3431 000 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 188: Jazz And Pop Drawbar Registrations

    There are many Drawbar combination which are not imitative of any instrument, but which are immediately recognized as "Hammond Sounds.” The basic Hammond Organ jazz sound is obtained with the first three Drawbars, such as 88 8000 000. When the last white Drawbar is used along with the first three Drawbars, a very pleasing effect is created.
  • Page 189 The box to the right of “TYPE” should be highlighted. Turn the VALUE knob so the Information Center Display shows the following: You may now use the Drawbars to control vintage British combo organ tones. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 190 The type of combo organ replicated by “Vx” mode had drawbar-type controls, but they functioned differently from Hammond Harmonic Drawbars. The first four Drawbars control individual pitches, while the next three are “Mixture” Drawbars which cause multiple pitches to sound. “II,” “III” and “IV” refer to the number of pitches represented by that Drawbar.

  • Page 191: Farf

    The box to the right of “TYPE” should be highlighted. Turn the VALUE knob so the Information Center Display shows the following: You may now use the Drawbars to control vintage Italian combo organ tones. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 192 The above configuration follows the layout of the “Combo Compact” series of combo organ, which used rocker-type tilt tablets rather than Drawbars to turn voices “on” and “off.” On the SK PRO, the Drawbars are used to control the same sounds. To replicate the effect of tablets, simply pull the Drawbar(s) representing the tone(s) you want “out”...

  • Page 193: Ace

    The box to the right of “TYPE” should be highlighted. Turn the VALUE knob so the Information Center Display shows the following: You may now use the Drawbars to control vintage Japanese combo organ tones. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 194 The above configuration follows the layout of the “TOP7” combo organ, which used rocker-type tilt tablets rather than Drawbars to turn voices “on” and “off.” On the SK PRO, the Drawbars are used to control the same sounds. To replicate the effect of tablets, simply pull the Drawbar(s) representing the tone(s) you want “out”...

  • Page 195: Pipe

    Shortcut shown below: Press the PAGE “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The box to the right of “TYPE” should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 196: F1 - Classic

    - pulling a Drawbar “out” will turn the associated Pipe Voice “ON” while pushing the Drawbar “in” will turn the Pipe Voice “OFF.” The Pipe Voices do not have gradations of volume - they are either “ON” or “OFF.” HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 197: Pipe" (Theatre)

    Press the PAGE “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The box to the right of “TYPE” should be highlighted. Turn the VALUE knob so the Information Center Display shows the following: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 198 Theatre 1 is a stop complement similar to a Wurlitzer “Style 210" while Theatre 2 is derived from the stops from a Wurlitzer “Style 260 Special” including English Post Horn. The figures on the next page show how the Drawbars are allocated in this mode. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 199: F2 - Theatre 1

    - pulling a Drawbar “out” will turn the associated Pipe Voice “ON” while pushing the Drawbar “in” will turn the Pipe Voice “OFF.” The Pipe Voices do not have gradations of volume - they are either “ON” or “OFF.” HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 200 *** THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK TO PRESERVE PAGE FORMATTING *** HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 201 3PART ORGAN...

  • Page 202: 3Part Organ

    Disable all other Voice Sections except ORGAN, and Enable a Connected MIDI pedalboard to play the Pedal Part. In this way, with the touch of one button causes the SK PRO to function in a manner like a vintage Hammond Organ such as B-3, C-3, A-100, etc.

  • Page 203: Using 3Part Organ

    Example 1 TRY THIS: Make sure the SK PRO is in PLAY Mode. If in doubt, touch the PLAY button. Also make sure the second line from the top reads, “F001 Vintage B-3 DLS.” The Information Center Display should look like this: Notice the keyboard graphic at the bottom of the screen shows a single keyboard..

  • Page 204: Example 2

    Example 2 TRY THIS: Make sure the SK PRO is in PLAY Mode. If in doubt, touch the PLAY button. Also make sure the second line from the top reads, “F005 A,Piano D.” The Information Center Display should look like this: Notice only the PIANO ALLOCATE button turns “ON”...
  • Page 205 Notice the ORGAN ALLOCATE button LED is now red, and the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen shows a single keyboard. Notice the LOWER and PEDAL Drawbar icons are now “greyed out,” indicating SPLIT is “OFF.” The PART icon will show only UPPER. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 206: 3Part Organ Allocate

    The COMBINATION box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: This is the SYSTEM Menu Mode. The SOUND box should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 207 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the PAGE “ ” button eight times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 208: 3Part Organ

    All On When the 3PART ORGAN button is turned “ON,” all ORGAN Parts turn “ON”• the SPLIT button turns “ON” and other Voice Sections are turned “OFF” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 209 UPPER PERCUSSION...

  • Page 210: Upper Percussion - Touch-Response Percussion

    The PERCUSSION controls on the SK PRO consist of four separate buttons, located immediately to the right of the Drawbars, which control harmonic Percussion tones playable from the UPPER Part. They control all the same functions as the tilt tablets on a vintage Hammond.

  • Page 211: Percussion Edit Menu

    Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The “ORGAN” box should be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - ORGAN FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 212: Accessing The Percussion Edit Menu Using The Shortcut

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either SOFT or NORMAL (Normal). When you have made your selection: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Level. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Level. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 213: Decay

    B-3, C-3, RT-3 or A-100. Each key will sound when played regardless of whether other keys are being held. This replicates the Percussion function on the X-66, Concorde and later model Hammond Organs. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection.

  • Page 214: 1' Cancel

    When Percussion Drawbar Cancel is turned “ON,” the 8th harmonic Drawbar will be canceled when Percussion is "ON". This replicates the original Hammond Organs with Touch-Response Percussion Control, such as the B-3, C-3, RT-3, A-100 and D-100 series. When this feature is turned “OFF,” the 8th harmonic Drawbar (1') will continue to sound while Percussion is "ON".
  • Page 215 PIANO / ENSEMBLE VOICE SECTIONS...

  • Page 216: Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections

    PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections The SK PRO, in addition to being able to duplicate the sound of a vintage Hammond Organ as well as other organ sounds, has an inbuilt library of 163 high-quality waveforms representing various instruments (Piano, Guitar, Strings, Trumpet, Saxophone, Drums, etc.) These waveforms in turn are incorporated into Patches along...

  • Page 217: Piano Category Buttons

    This category contains chromatic percussion instruments such as Xylophone, Marimba, Glockenspiel, etc. OTHER 1 This category contains Voice Categories such as Guitar, Wind, Strings, etc. These voices can be used either in combination with the other Voice Sections or by themselves. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 218: Ensemble Category Buttons

    These voices can be used either in combination with the other Voice Sections or by themselves. There is a total of 163 Wave tables available for creating Piano / Ensemble Patches. These are listed on the next page and also in the APPENDIX of this Guide. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 219: Piano / Ensemble Waveform List

    WG Pad Mellow Orch Harp Noise Choir OH Whole Tone C Bass Acoustic Bs On OH Whole Tone F Acoustic Bs Off Pizzicato Str. Finger Bs Jz Ethnic Dulcimer Finger Bs Pr Sitar Pick Bs Jz Tanpura HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 220: Selecting A Voice

    Press the PIANO button in the ALLOCATE Section. The red LED will light. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: Play some notes. You will now hear the sound of a concert grand piano. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 221 Play some notes. You will now hear the sound of an electric piano. Now press the OTHER button in the PIANO CATEGORY Group. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: Play some notes. You will now hear the sound of a nylon-string guitar. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 222: Ensemble Voice Section

    Press the ENSEMBLE button in the ALLOCATE Section. The red LED will light. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: Play some notes. You will now hear the sound of a string section. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 223 Play some notes. You will now hear the sound of a brass section. Now press the OTHER 2 button in the ENSEMBLE CATEGORY Group. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: Play some notes. You will now hear the sound of a synthesizer. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 224: Piano / Ensemble Function Modes

    The word “COMBINATION” should be highlighted. PIANO Voice Section: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The word “PIANO” should be highlighted. ENSEMBLE Voice Section: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button three times. The word “ENSEMBLE” should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 225: Accessing The Piano / Ensemble Patch Edit Function Mode Using The Shortcut

    Center Display should now look like this: The box “EDIT COMBINATION” should be highlighted. NOTE: The APP MENU may not display all Voice Sections, depending on which Voice Sections are active for the selected Combination. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 226 VALUE knob to make various changes to the Patches. These changes are explained starting below. NOTE: The Parameters for the PIANO and ENSEMBLE Parameters are identical: therefore, for the explanation of each Parameter the PIANO Patch will be shown at the top of the screen. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 227: General Parameters

    Patch up. You can select from 1 to 12 semitones, 12 semitones being a full octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Range. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Range. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 228: Range Down

    NOTE: Portamento refers to a smooth transition or “sliding” from one note to another. NOTE: The PORTAMENTO button to the left of the Keyboard must be “ON” (orange LED lit) to hear the Portamento effect. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 229: Mode

    Intermediate rates will cause the pitch to rise or fall at rates between 0 and 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Portamento Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Portamento Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 230: Mono/Poly

    “Monophonic” - if more than one key is depressed, only one note will sound) Rel.C “Release Cancel” - More than one note can be played; however, the last note released will be erased by the next note played. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 231: Mono Priority

    If the selected Patch is used alone, the last played note will sound. Last The last played note will sound. Lowest The lowest note played will sound. Highest The highest note played will sound. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 232 (Major, Minor, Augmented, etc.). The ProChord feature on the SK PRO will recognize 26 different Chord Types in response to notes played on the LOWER Part. The following page will show how to play the five basic Chord Types using a minimum number of notes.
  • Page 233 Play a chord progression of your choice, and continue to play a melody on the UPPER Part. You will hear the harmony change in response to the chords you are playing on the LOWER Part. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 234: Pro Chord

    ProChord Type or harmony pattern selected. NOTE: The keyboard must be “SPLIT” (SPLIT button “ON,”) in order to utilize the ProChord feature. NOTE: The ProChord feature works on the UPPER Part only. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 235: Switch

    The ProChord feature recognizes 26 different Chord Types. For a complete list of Chord Types, consult the APPENDIX chapter of this Guide. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 236: Type

    4-part Closed harmony is added to single notes played on the UPPER Part. 5 Part Open 5-part Open harmony is added to single notes played on the UPPER Part. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 237: Disabled

    Pro Chord - DISABLED Parameter Description Single Component 1 only will sound. Unison All Components will sound. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: For a fuller explanation of Components, see page 224. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 238: Lfo 1

    The LFO of each note oscillates individually. Each LFO will start its cycle when a key is depressed. Free Pressing a key will intercept the LFO at whatever point it happens to be in its cycle. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 239: Waveform

    A sawtooth wave which ramps downward to a zero voltage and rises sharply. Sample/Hold - samples the input analog signal and hold the sampled signal for a specified time. Fluctuation Random waveform with no periodicity. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 240: Rate

    You can select from 0 (the LFO begins immediately) to 127 (maximum time). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Delay Time. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Delay Time. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 241: Attack Rate

    0 (no Key Tracking) to 127 (maximum Key Tracking - the Attack Rate increases as higher notes are played). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Attack Key Tracking. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Attack Key Tracking. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 242: Component Pitch Depth

    These Parameters allow you to control the characteristics of the LFO 1 for each Component. WHAT IS A “COMPONENT?” The PIANO / ENSEMBLE Patches contain what are called Components. The SK PRO contains 300 pre- programmed Patches for the PIANO and ENSEMBLE Voice Sections. Each individual Patch can contain up to four (4) sounding Components.

  • Page 243: Component Pitch Mod Depth

    Us the 1. 2, 3 and 4 numbered buttons to turn Components “ON” or “OFF.” Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Pitch Modulation Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Pitch Modulation Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 244: Component Filter Depth

    Us the 1. 2, 3 and 4 numbered buttons to turn Components “ON” or “OFF.” Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Filter Modulation Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Filter Modulation Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 245: Component Amplitude Depth

    Us the 1. 2, 3 and 4 numbered buttons to turn Components “ON” or “OFF.” Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Amplitude Modulation Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Amplitude Modulation Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 246: Lfo 2

    Oscillators). These can be used to modulate various Components. All of the Parameters for LFO 1 apply equally to LFO 2. From the above screen, press the PAGE “ ” button once. You are now in the FUNCTION Mode Page for editing Components. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 247: Component

    NOTE: When editing a Component be sure the box next to its number in the display is highlighted; otherwise you will not hear the effect of your edit(s). Also, be sure to notice the KEY LO and KEY HI settings, which are explained on page 231. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 248: Volume

    The box to the right of “OUTPUT BUS” should be highlighted. OUTPUT BUS This Parameter allows you to select whether Section Effects are enabled or disabled for this Component. Turn the VALUE knob to select Dry (disabled) or Effect (enabled). HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 249: Key Range High

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to set the range lower. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to set the range higher. NOTE: The note ranges on the keyboards of the SK PRO are C1 to C6 for the SK PRO and E0 to E6 for the SK PRO-73.

  • Page 250: Velocity Range High

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the high sounding point of the selected Component. You can select from 0 to 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the High Point. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the High Point. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 251: Velocity Offset

    A higher setting will produce higher volumes from the lowest key velocities (the upper velocity level is fixed). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Offset. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Offset. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 252: Velocity Depth

    You can select from 0 to 200%. At 0 there is no change in velocity. At 200%, the volume is changed by the maximum amount in proportion to the velocity. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 253: Oscillator

    WAVEFORM CATEGORIES Number Description Acoustic Piano Electric Piano Harpsichord Clav Chromatic Percussion Guitar Ethnic SFX (Special Effects) Wind Strings Choir Synth Pad Bass Synth Lead Free Reed Percussion Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 254: Waveform Number

    Bass S.Ld Synth Lead F.Rd Free Reed Perc Percussion Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: For a complete list of Waveform Numbers, consult the APPENDIX chapter of this Guide on page 585. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 255: Transpose

    This Parameter allows you to select whether the Pitch Bend Wheel will bend the pitch of the selected Component. Turn the VALUE knob to select Off (the Pitch Bend Wheel will not affect the selected Component) or On (the Pitch Bend Wheel will bend the pitch of the selected Component). HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 256: Pitch Key Track

    -100 to +100. At “-100" the pitch will be one half-step flat. At “+100" the pitch will be one half-step sharp. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Plus Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Plus Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 257: Stretch Tune Depth

    NOTE: This Parameter must be set to some value other than 0 to hear the effect produced by the PITCH EG, which is explained starting on the next page. NOTE: A large amount of pitch change may produce artifacts such as “step noise.” HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 258: Eg Vel Track

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Pitch variation. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Pitch variation. NOTE: The Pitch EG is explained in more detail starting on the next page. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 259 Parameters. You will see their shapes change in response to the edits you make. NOTE: As a reminder, use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select the Component you want to edit. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 260: Pitch Eg

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the time from the peak amount to the Breakpoint Level (explained on the next page). You can select from 0 to 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Decay Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Decay Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 261: Breakpoint Level

    0 to 127. A higher value decreases the time required for the pitch to return to the base frequency. A lower value increases the time. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Slope Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Slope Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 262: Sustain Level

    You can select from 0 to 127. A higher value will result in a longer Release time. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 263: Attack Rate Key Track

    Pitch EG. 127 will cause the envelope to respond by the maximum amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Decay Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Decay Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 264: Slope Rate Key Track

    Pitch EG. 127 will cause the envelope to respond by the maximum amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 265: Attack Rate Velocity Track

    Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release. NOTE: The Velocity Parameter in the COMBINATION Edit Menu must be “ON” (values 1 ~ 4) in order to hear the effect of Velocity Tracking. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 266: Delay

    NOTE: Using one of the Note Off settings may cause played notes to cipher or “stick on.” To avoid this, set the Sustain Level of the Amplitude EG at 0 if you are using one of the Note Off settings. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 267: Threshold Source

    Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Threshold Level. NOTE: The two THRESHOLD Parameters will allow you to replicate the release characteristics of an acoustic piano. They are intended to be used only with voices having a Percussive envelope such as Piano, etc. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 268: Note On Delay Time

    You can select from 0 to 127 (0 to 5 seconds). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Note Off Delay Time. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Note Off Delay Time. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 269: Mode

    This Parameter allows you to select the filter method. The data chart below shows the options you may select. FILTER MODE OPTIONS Description Function LP12 Low-Pass 12dB - reduces the higher frequencies at 12dB/octave. HP12 High-Pass 12dB - reduces the lower frequencies at 12dB/octave Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 270: Cutoff Frequency

    This Parameter allows you to add a controlled amplification to the Cutoff Frequency, coloring the original pitch. You can select from 0 to 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Filter Resonance. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Filter Resonance. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 271: Key Track Cutoff

    -100% to +100%. At 0 the Cutoff Frequency does not change. At 100%, the Cutoff Frequency changes by a wide amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 272: Track

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the time for the Cutoff Frequency to increase to its peak value beginning when a key is depressed. You can select from 0 to 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 273: Decay Rate

    0 to 127. A higher value will set a higher pitch as the Breakpoint. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Breakpoint Level. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Breakpoint Level. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 274: Slope Rate

    0 to 127. A higher value will set a higher pitch as the Breakpoint. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Sustain Level. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Sustain Level. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 275: Release Rate

    Filter EG. 127 will cause the envelope to respond by the maximum amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Attack Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Attack Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 276: Decay Rate Key Track

    Filter EG. 127 will cause the envelope to respond by the maximum amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Slope Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Slope Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 277: Release Rate Key Track

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the Attack Rate of the Filter EG by key velocity. You can select from 0 to 127. A higher velocity will result in a more rapid Envelope. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Attack Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Attack Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 278: Release Rate Velocity Track

    +100%. At 0 there is no change in volume. At +100%, the volume is changed by the maximum amount corresponding to velocity. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Velocity Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Velocity Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 279: Pan

    Inverted Notes played chromatically going up on the keyboard will start at one end and alternate between left and right until they meet in the center. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 280: Amplitude Eg

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the time from the peak amount to the Breakpoint Level. You can select from 0 to 127. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Decay Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Decay Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 281: Breakpoint Level

    0 to 127. A higher value decreases the time required for the sound to return to the base frequency. A lower value increases the time. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Slope Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Slope Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 282: Sustain Level

    You can select from 0 to 127. A higher value will result in a longer Release time. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 283: Attack Rate Key Track

    At 0 each note will sound the same Filter EG. 127 will cause the envelope to respond by the maximum amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Decay Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Decay Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 284: Slope Rate Key Track

    0 to 127. At 0 each note will sound the same Amplitude EG. 127 will cause the envelope to respond by the maximum amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 285: Attack Velocity Track

    Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Time. NOTE: The Velocity Parameter in the COMBINATION Edit Menu must be “ON” (values 1 ~ 4) in order to hear the effect of Velocity Tracking. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 286: Attack Coefficient

    A higher value creates a linear taper suitable for an “upward” level. A lower value creates an exponential taper suitable for a “downward” level. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Attack Contour. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Attack Contour. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 287: Decay Coefficient

    A higher value creates a linear taper suitable for an “upward” level. A lower value creates an exponential taper suitable for a “downward” level. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Contour. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Contour. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 288: Multi Effect 1

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the Multi Effects 1 (Tremolo, Wah-Wah, Ring Modulator, Compressor) for each PIANO/ENSEMBLE Patch. From the above screen, press the PAGE “ ” button once. The OVERDRIVE Page should now display. OVERDRIVE This Parameter allows you to adjust the Overdrive effect in this Section. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 289: Multi Effect 2

    NOTE: The MULTI EFFECT 1&2, OVERDRIVE and EQUALIZER effects work the same way for all Voice Sections of your SK PRO. For information about these effects and the Parameters associated with each of them, please consult the MULTI EFFECTS / OVERDRIVE / EQUALIZER chapter of this Guide.
  • Page 290 *** THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK TO PRESERVE PAGE FORMATTING *** HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 291 MONO SYNTH VOICE SECTION...

  • Page 292: Mono Synth Voice Section

    OCTAVE buttons These controls allow you to select the Octave range in which the MONO SYNTH will play. You can select from -2 (up to two octaves down) to +2 (up to two octaves up). HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 293: Oscillator Controls

    OSCILLATOR TYPE The SK PRO has 6 audio oscillator settings which can be manipulated to produce a wide variety of tones. These are explained starting below. This setting utilizes two different pitched Oscillators. The first Oscillator (OSC1) sounds at “true pitch,” while the second Oscillator (OSC2) can be transposed up or down by one (1) octave in half-step increments.

  • Page 294: Lfo Rate Rotary Control

    This control allows you to Emphasizes the portion of the sound in the region of the cutoff frequency. FILTER EG DEPTH Rotary Control This control allows you to adjust the depth of the filter envelope. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 295: What Is "Adsr

    Envelope refers to the behavior of the ADSR Parameters over time as a key is pressed and held. The eight sliders on the SK PRO allow you to adjust Pitch, Filter and Amplitude Envelopes. The Pitch Envelope allows you to control the pitch of the sound, the Filter Envelope will control the quality or timbre of the sound and the Amplitude Envelope allows you to control the volume of the sound.

  • Page 296: Selecting A Mono Synth Patch

    Press the SYNTH button in the ALLOCATE Section. The red LED will light. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: Play some notes. You will now hear the current registration for the MONO SYNTH. Notice the Patch number underneath “SYNTH” is highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 297: Patch Edit - Synth

    From any of the PLAY Mode screens, press the MENU/EXIT button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The word “COMBINATION” should be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The word “SYNTH” should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 298: Accessing The Patch Edit - Synth Function Mode Using The Shortcut

    Press and Hold the HOLD TO EDIT button in the MONO SYNTH Voice Section, depending on which Voice you want to edit. You will see the OSCILLATOR screen: NOTE: The OSCILLATOR screen is actually the third screen of the PATCH EDIT - SYNTH FUNCTION Mode. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 299: Accessing The Patch Edit - Synth Function Mode Via The App Menu

    You are now in the PATCH EDIT - SYNTH FUNCTION Mode. You may now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes to the Patches. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 300: General Parameters

    Patch up. You can select from 1 to 12 semitones, 12 semitones being a full octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Range. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Range. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 301: Range Down

    This Parameter allows you to turn the Portamento effect “ON” or “OFF” for the selected Patch. Turn the VALUE knob to turn Portamento “ON” or “OFF.” NOTE: As explained on page 276, Portamento refers to a smooth transition or “sliding” from one note to another. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 302: Mode

    The Portamento will be heard with every keypress. Legato The Portamento will be heard only when keys are played “legato” (a key is depressed while another key is held). Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 303: Rate

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Portamento Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Portamento Rate. NOTE: The PORTAMENTO button must be “ON” (orange LED lit) to hear the Portamento effect. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 304: Key

    Sounds highest note played when used with other Sections. Sounds last played note when used alone. Last The last played note will sound Lowest The lowest note played will sound. Highest The highest note played will sound. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 305: Eg Trigger

    The LFO of each note oscillates individually. Each LFO will start its cycle when a key is depressed. Free Pressing a key will intercept the LFO at whatever point it happens to be in its cycle. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 306: Lfo

    The LFO of each note oscillates individually. Each LFO will start its cycle when a key is depressed. Free Pressing a key will intercept the LFO at whatever point it happens to be in its cycle. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 307: Waveform

    A sawtooth wave which ramps downward to a zero voltage and rises sharply. S/H (Sample/Hold) Samples the input analog signal and holds the sampled signal for a specified time. Fluctuation Random waveform with no periodicity. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 308: Rate

    You can select from 0 (the LFO begins immediately) to 127 (maximum time). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Delay Time. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Delay Time. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 309: Attack Rate

    0 (no Key Tracking) to 127 (maximum Key Tracking - the Attack Rate increases as higher notes are played). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Attack Key Tracking. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Attack Key Tracking. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 310: Lfo Depth

    Allows you to adjust the depth of the LFO for controlling the Filter Allows you to adjust the depth of the LFO for controlling Amplitude or Level. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 311 Allows you to adjust the maxmum depth of the LFO for controlling the Filter Allows you to adjust the maximum depth of the LFO for controlling Amplitude or Level. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 312: Type

    Oscillator. Each time a different Oscillator is selected you will see different Parameters displayed according to which Parameters apply to that particular Oscillator Because each Oscillator has different Parameters, each Oscillator will be detailed and its Parameters explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 313: Octave

    0 to +100. At +100 the musical distance between any two adjacent notes will be 100 cents or one half-step. This is the normal setting. At +50 the notes will be one quarter-step apart. At 0, every note on the keyboard will sound the same pitch. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 314: Eg Depth

    At 0 there is no pitch change. At -64 the pitch will change down one octave. At +63 the pitch will change up one octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the Pitch by the Pitch Envelope. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the Ptch by the Pitch Envelope. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 315: Oscillator Types

    Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to transpose the instrument Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to transpose the instrument down. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 316: Osc2 Volume

    Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Volume. Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Volume. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 317: Osc1 Wave

    A waveform containing only odd-numbered harmonics, so named because of its shape. Its sound closely resembles that of a clarinet. Saw+Sqr A sawtooth and square wave mixed together, creating a sound midway in between a sawtooth and square wave. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 318: Osc2 Wave

    A waveform containing only odd-numbered harmonics, so named because of its shape. Its sound closely resembles that of a clarinet. Saw+Sqr A sawtooth and square wave mixed together, creating a sound midway in between a sawtooth and square wave. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 319: Unison

    Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Detune. Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Detune. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 320: Unison Num

    Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the number of Oscillators. Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the number of Oscillators. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 321: Osc1 Wave

    A waveform containing only odd-numbered harmonics, so named because of its shape. Its sound closely resembles that of a clarinet. Saw+Sqr A sawtooth and square wave mixed together, creating a sound midway in between a sawtooth and square wave. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 322: Unison Wave

    A waveform containing only odd-numbered harmonics, so named because of its shape. Its sound closely resembles that of a clarinet. Saw+Sqr A sawtooth and square wave mixed together, creating a sound midway in between a sawtooth and square wave. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 323: Pulse

    Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Pulse Width. Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Pulse Width. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 324: Mod.depth

    Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Modulation Depth. NOTE: This Parameter will affect the Pulse Wave in different ways depending on the MOD.SOURCE setting. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 325: Mod.source

    The Modulation changes by note. The duty cycle or tonality of the waveform will change as keys are played higher or lower on the keyboard. Use the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider to adjust the amount of change from note to note. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 326: Sync

    Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Pitch. Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Pitch. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 327: Mod.depth

    Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Modulation Depth. Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Modulation Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 328: Mod.source

    The Modulation changes by note. Lower notes will receive slower or less Modulation while higher notes receive faster or more Modulation. Use the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider to adjust the amount of change from note to note. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 329: Osc2 Pitch

    Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to adjust the Pitch higher. Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to adjust the Pitch lower. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 330: Mod.depth

    Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Modulation Depth. Move the OSCILLATOR DEPTH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Modulation Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 331: Feedback

    Increases the harmonic content of the tone, depending on the MOD.DEPTH setting. Full Creates sounds with more “noise” content, particularly at higher settings of the MOD.DEPTH Parameter. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 332: Noise

    Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider up or turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Sampling Rate. Move the OSCILLATOR PITCH slider down or turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Sampling Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 333: Mod Depth

    Red noise. White Random noise which contains all audible frequencies at the same amplitude or intensity. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 334: Mod Source

    The Modulation is controlled by the Low-Frequency Oscillator (LFO) Note The Modulation changes by note. Lower notes will receive slower or less Modulation while higher notes receive faster or more Modulation. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 335: Filter

    DAMPER Settings Parameter Description LP12 / LP24 Low-Pass 12(24)dB; reduces above the Cutoff Frequency at 12(24)dB/octave. HP12 / HP24 High-Pass 12(24)dB; reduces below the Cutoff Frequency at 12(24)dB/octave. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 336: Cutoff Frequency

    The box to the right of “RESONANCE” should be highlighted. RESONANCE This Parameter allows you to add a controlled amplification to the Cutoff Frequency, coloring the original pitch. You can select from 0 to 127. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 337: Key Track

    Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount the Filter will change. NOTE: The Velocity Parameter in the COMBINATION Edit Menu must be “ON” (values 1 ~ 4) in order to hear the effect of Velocity Key Tracking. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 338: Eg Depth

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the signal level going into the Filter. You can select from 0 to 127. 64 is a “clean” signal with no distortion. A higher value adds distortion. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Drive Level. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Drive Level. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 339: Pitch & Filter Eg

    You can select from 0 to 127. A higher value will result in a longer Release time. Move the PITCH & FILTER EG RELEASE slider up to increase the Release Rate. Move the PITCH & FILTER EG RELEASE slider down to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 340: Amplitude

    127 (the volume changes the maximum amount in proportion to the velocity). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the change in Velocity. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the change in Velocity. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 341: Amplitude Eg

    You can select from 0 to 127. A higher value will result in a longer Release time. Move the AMPLITUDE ENVELOPE RELEASE slider up to increase the Release Rate. Move the AMPLITUDE ENVELOPE RELEASE slider down to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 342: Multi Effect 1

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the Multi Effects 1 (Tremolo, Wah-Wah, Ring Modulator, Compressor) for each PIANO/ENSEMBLE Patch. From the above screen, press the PAGE “ ” button once. The OVERDRIVE Page should now display. OVERDRIVE This Parameter allows you to adjust the Overdrive effect in this Section. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 343: Multi Effect 2

    NOTE: The MULTI EFFECT 1&2, OVERDRIVE and EQUALIZER effects work the same way for all Voice Sections of your SK PRO. For information about these effects and the Parameters associated with each of them, please consult the MULTI EFFECTS / OVERDRIVE / EQUALIZER chapter of this Guide.
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  • Page 345 CUSTOM SETS...

  • Page 346: Custom Sets

    CUSTOM SETS - Tone Wheel CUSTOM SETS The SK PRO allows you to Record certain Parameters into macro-settings called Custom Tone Wheels, Custom Pipes, Custom Pedal Registrations and Custom Leslie Cabinets. In this way you can include multiple Parameter settings as part of a Combination, Patch or Bundle, and include the same settings in multiple Patches.

  • Page 347: Registering A Custom Edit Function Mode Page To A Favorite

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select the CUSTOM EDIT Page you want to work with and press the ENTER button once. For example, if you select TONE WHEEL and press the ENTER button, the Information Center Display will look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 348 DIRECTION “ ”button to highlight the REGISTER icon: Press the ENTER button. You will see a message, “Recording... then “Completed.” You can now access your FUNCTION Mode Page by holding the SHIFT button while pressing the numbered FAVORITE button. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 349: Custom Tone Wheel Function Mode Page

    This FUNCTION Mode allows you to select from among a library of different Tone Wheel settings so that each of the Hammond ORGAN Types will have the sound you want, as well as create your own Custom Tone Wheels. What Are “Tone Wheels?”...

  • Page 350: What Is "Leakage

    NOTE: The Mellow ORGAN Type is included in this FUNCTION Mode because the sounds it produces are controlled by Hammond Drawbars in the same way as on a tone-wheel organ; however, it is intended to replicate Drawbar sounds from a non-tone-wheel Hammond Organ such as a Concorde or an X-5 combo organ.

  • Page 351: Set

    After you have made your selection, press the DIRECTION “ ” button to access the choices for the selected ORGAN Type: There are three choices available for each TONE WHEEL ORGAN Type The data chart on the next page shows the options you may select. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 352: Fold Back

    On the earliest model Hammond Organs, the Sub-Fundamental Drawbar (the one marked, “16'”) would continue to play all the way down to the lowest "C" ("1C"). Newer models such as the Hammond Models X-66, X-77 and Concorde do the same, however, the 8th harmonic Drawbar (the one marked “1'”) continues to play up the manual to the next to highest "C"...

  • Page 353: Each Wheel

    At the Hammond tone-wheel factory, the distance of each magnet to each tone wheel - as well as the number of windings for each coil - was very carefully controlled to insure that each frequency would play at the correct volume.

  • Page 354: Selecting A Tone Wheel To Edit

    *Wheels 49 ~ 96 + - The Lower note limit of this Drawbar is determined by the Drawbar FOLD BACK setting. * - The Upper note limit of this Drawbar is determined by the Drawbar FOLD BACK setting. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 355 Drawbar. You can now edit the selected Tone Wheel. After you have selected a Tone Wheel to edit, you can change the characteristics of that Tone Wheel. This is explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 356: Lv(Db) - Tone Wheel Level

    127 (low frequencies at their highest level). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to boost the low frequencies. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to reduce the low frequencies. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 357: Leak - Leakage Amount

    IMPORTANT NOTE: If you change any of the Custom Tone Wheel settings, you must save them in order for them to be remembered. If the changes are not saved, they will be lost when power to the instrument is switched “OFF.” HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 358: Creating Your Own Custom Tone Wheels

    Many characteristics of the Hammond Organ, especially as heard in much jazz and rock music, have to do with the overall condition of the instrument - whether it has been in a home for the bulk of its life and played only rarely, whether it has been used by a touring musical ensemble and been moved frequently, perhaps even dropped occasionally, or even whether it has sat in a recording studio with sporadic or no maintenance, etc.

  • Page 359: Recording A Custom Tone Wheel

    Turn the VALUE knob to select the Custom Set you want to modify Make whatever changes you want to the editable Parameters. For a complete list of the Parameters that can be modified for a Custom Tone Wheel set, consult the Appendix of this Guide. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 360 Display will look similar to this: Turn the VALUE knob to select the Custom Tone Wheel Number. When you have made your selection, use the DIRECTION “ button to move the cursor to the “RECORD” box. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 361 “ ” and “ ” buttons to move back and forth through the characters. When you have finished the Naming procedure, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following messages flash in succession for approximately 1 second each: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 362: Custom Leslie Function Mode Page

    Recorded as part of a Patch. The SK PRO has 8 different Custom Leslie Cabinets. These are Factory Cabinets (indicated by an “F”) which are permanently written in memory. However, you can create and Record up to 8 User Cabinets (which will be indicated by a “U.”...
  • Page 363 You are now in the CUSTOM EDIT - LESLIE FUNCTION Mode. You may now use the DIRECTION and PAGE buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make various changes. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 364: Cabinet

    Record them. Creating and Recording Custom Cabinets will be covered later in this Chapter. NOTE: As explained on page 155, the design of Hammond tone cabinets represented the sound quality desired by the Hammond Organ Company and do not contain rotating tremulants as do Leslie Speaker cabinets.

  • Page 365: Speaker

    Leslie 122 Cabinet positioned so that the front of the cabinet is facing front. L122 Rear Leslie 145 Cabinet positioned so that the rear of the cabinet faces out. Cone Type Solid-state “combo” Leslie Cabinet such as model 760, etc. PR-40 Type Hammond PR-40 tone cabinet. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 366: Rotor

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either “HORN” or “DRUM.” Turn the VALUE knob to select the Speed setting you prefer. NOTE: 372rpm is the factory setting for the FAST Speed for both the Horn and Bass Rotors of a Leslie Cabinet. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 367: Slow Speed - Horn / Drum

    You can select from 0.8 to 12.5 seconds for the HORN rotor and from 1.0 to 12.5 seconds for the DRUM rotor. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either HORN or DRUM. Turn the VALUE knob to select the Rise Time you prefer. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 368: Fall Time - Horn / Drum

    You can select from 0.8 to 12.5 seconds for the HORN rotor and from 1.0 to 12.5 seconds for the DRUM rotor. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either “HORN” or “DRUM.” Turn the VALUE knob to select the Brake Time you prefer. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 369: Delay Time - Horn / Drum

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select HORN, DRUM or SUB. Turn the VALUE knob to select the Volume you prefer. NOTE: The Sub Bass sound is “dry” - not modulated. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 370: Width - Horn / Drum

    NOTE: On a Leslie Speaker Cabinet the Horn Rotor rotates counter-clockwise and the Drum Rotor rotates clockwise. The digital Leslie replicates this feature. To emphasize the ‘upcoming’, set a ‘+’ value for the Horn rotor, and a ‘-’ value for the Drum rotor. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 371: Distance - Horn / Drum

    30 to 200 centimeters (cm). A lower value results in a deeper effect. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select HORN or DRUM Turn the VALUE knob to select the Distance setting you prefer. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 372: Recording A Custom Leslie Cabinet

    Display will look similar to this: Turn the VALUE knob to select the Custom Tone Wheel Number.. When you have made your selection, use the DIRECTION “ ” button to move the cursor to the “RECORD” box. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 373 When you have finished the Naming procedure, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following messages flash in succession for approximately 1 second each: After the above message disappears, your Custom Leslie Cabinet has been Recorded. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 374: Custom Pedal Registration Function Mode Page

    Registration can be Recorded as part of an ORGAN Patch. The SK PRO has 3 different Factory Custom Pedal Registrations, indicated by an F which are permanently written in memory. You can create and Record up to 3 User Custom Pipes which will be indicated by a U.
  • Page 375 The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button once. You will now see the CUSTOM EDIT FUNCTION Mode Press the DIRECTION “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 376: Set

    The box underneath “CUSTOM” should be highlighted. This Parameter allows you to select the Custom Pedal Registration to edit. Turn the VALUE knob to select B-3 A27563, B-3 #364839 or A-100 #33339. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 377: Each Pedal Drawbar

    This Page allows you to create a Custom Pedal Registration by changing the characteristics of each tone-wheel used for the Pedal Registration individually. Each Pedal Drawbar has eight (8) Drawbars representing the tones available for Pedals on a vintage Hammond Organ. You can select from 0 (no volume or Off) to 8 (maximum volume).

  • Page 378: Recording A Custom Pedal Registration

    Display will look similar to this: Turn the VALUE knob to select the Custom Pedal Registration. When you have made your selection, use the DIRECTION “ ” button to move the cursor to the “RECORD” box. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 379 When you have finished the Naming procedure, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following messages flash in succession for approximately 1 second each: After the above message disappears, your Custom Pedal Registration has been Recorded. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 380: Custom Pipe Function Mode Page

    ORGAN Patch. The SK PRO has 3 different Factory Custom Pipes, indicated by an “F” which are permanently written in memory. You can create and Record up to 3 User Custom Pipes which will be indicated by a “U”...

  • Page 381: Set

    This Parameter allows you to select the ORGAN Type to edit. Turn the VALUE knob to select Classic, Theatre 1, or Theatre 2. The following pages show how the Pipe Voices are allocated to the Drawbars for each Custom Set. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 382: Classic

    Hautbois 8' LOWER: Principal 16' Principal 8' Melodia 8' Rohr Flute 8' Prestant 4' Flute 4' Super Octave 2' Mixture 4 ranks Trompette 8' PEDAL: Sub Bass 16' & Gedeckt 8' Diapason 8' & Flute 4' HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 383: Theatre 1

    Style “D” Trumpet 8' Open Diapason 8' Clarinet 8' Viol d’Orchestre 8' Flute 8' Vox Humana 8' Open Diapason 4' Tibia Clausa 4' Vox Humana 4' PEDAL: Tibia 16' + Flute 8' Diapason 8' + Flute 4' HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 384: Theatre 2

    Brass Trumpet 8' Principal 8' Clarinet 8' Viol Celeste 8' Oboe 8' Flute Harmonique 8' Vox Humana 4' Viol Celeste 4' Flute Harmonique 4' PEDAL: Tibia 16' + Flute 8' Diapason 8' + Flute 4' HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 385: Stop Set

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down through the Drawbar assignments. You can select from 1 through 9. The data chart on the next page shows the available Pipe Voices. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 386 Cornopean Reserved Reserved Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select UPPER, LOWER or PEDAL Stop Sets. Turn the VALUE knob to select the Pipe Voice to assign to the selected Drawbar. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 387: Vol(Db) - Pipe Voice Volume

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select UPPER, LOWER or PEDAL Stop Sets. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the volume of the selected Pipe Voice.. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the volume of the selected Pipe Voice. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 388: Ftg - Pipe Voice Footage

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select UPPER, LOWER or PEDAL Stop Sets. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to make the pitch of the selected Pipe Voice flat. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to make the pitch of the selected Pipe Voice sharp. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 389: Trem - Pipe Organ Tremulant

    NOTE: As explained on page 144, the VIBRATO & CHORUS Controls will provide 6 degrees of Tremulant for the Pipe ORGAN Voices. This Parameter must be set to “ON” in order to add Tremulant to the selected Voice using the VIBRATO & CHORUS Controls. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 390: Chiff

    Select the Chiff setting you want by doing the following: Turn the VALUE knob to the right to add more Chiff to the selected Pipe Voice. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to add less Chiff to the selected Pipe Voice. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 391: C.off - Pipe Voice Cutoff

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to move the sound of the selected Pipe Voice left. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to move the sound of the selected Pipe Voice right. NOTE: Setting this parameter to “-C-" will locate the sound in the center. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 392: Image - Pipe Voice Imaging

    The pipes of each rank are supported by an assembly called a chest. The pipes can be arranged in many different ways on the chest. The pipe arrangement chosen by the maker depends on several things - aesthetics, musical, etc. - but the four most common ones are shown on the next page. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 393 NOTE: The above two pipe placement schemes are sometimes referred to as “C-C#” placement due to chromatic notes being separated. The SK PRO gives you five different Pipe Imaging choices. The data chart below explains them. Pipe Image Settings Description Function Chromatic arrangement Left to Right (see drawing).

  • Page 394: Recording A Custom Pipe

    Display will look similar to this: Turn the VALUE knob to select the Custom Tone Wheel Number.. When you have made your selection, use the DIRECTION “ ” button to move the cursor to the “RECORD” box. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 395 When you have finished the Naming procedure, press the ENTER button to complete the Recording procedure. You will see the following messages flash in succession for approximately 1 second each: After the above message disappears, your Custom Pipe has been Recorded. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
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  • Page 397 MULTI EFFECTS / OVERDRIVE / EQUALIZER...

  • Page 398: Multi Effects / Overdrive / Equalizer

    Multi Effect 1 MULTI EFFECTS / OVERDRIVE / EQUALIZER Each of the Voice Sections of the SK PRO contains 4 different FUNCTION Modes which add different effects to the selected sounds. These will be explained starting below. MULTI EFFECT 1 There are four Multi Effects that are inserted at pre-Overdrive or Expression.

  • Page 399: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Organ Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Shortcut: Press and Release the UPPER and PEDAL buttons in the DRAWBAR SELECT button section simultaneously The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - ORGAN FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 400: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Accessing the MULTI EFFECT 1 FUNCTION Mode Page for the PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode screens, press the MENU/EXIT button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 401 Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look similar to this: NOTE: If the ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode is selected, the top messages of the screen will show the currently selected ENSEMBLE PATCH. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 402: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    NOTE: If the ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode is selected, the top messages of the screen will show the currently selected ENSEMBLE PATCH. Press the PAGE “ ” button five times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 403: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The “PIANO” box should be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 404: Accessing The Multi Effect 1 Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Whether accessing this Menu Page using the buttons or the Shortcut, you can turn the VALUE knob to select the effect you want to edit. The next pages will describe the various Effects and the choices possible within each Effect. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 405: Switch

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. For the following explanations, turn the MULTI EFFECT SWITCH “ON.” This is so you can select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the selected MULTI EFFECT 1 as you make them. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 406: Type

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: These Multi-Effects are available on all Organ Types except “Pipe.” NOTE: The next two pages will describe the available Parameters for the Tremolo MULTI EFFECT 1. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 407: Tremolo

    Sample & Hold, which will cause the volume to rise and fall randomly. DullSqu Dull Square wave - similar to SQR, but with a smoother rising and falling of the volume. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 408: Trigger

    The box to the right of “RATE” should be highlighted. RATE This Parameter allows you to adjust the speed of the tremolo cycle. You can select from 0 (slowest rate) to 127 (fastest rate) Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 409: Depth

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the intensity or depth of the Tremolo. You can select from 0 (no modulation) to 127 (maximum modulation). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Tremolo Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Tremolo Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 410: Wah-Wah

    Make sure the box to the right of “SWITCH” displays “On,” otherwise you will not hear the selected Multi Effect or the changes you make to it. You can now select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the Wah-Wah MULTI EFFECT as you make them. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 411: Source

    NOTE: The effect of this Advanced Feature depends on the SOURCE setting. When LFO is selected, the VALUE knob can be used to control the excursion of the Wah-Wah effect. When EXP is selected, the Expression Pedal can be used to control the Wah-Wah sensitivity. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 412: Reso - Wah-Wah Resonance

    Wah-Wah effect becomes more pronounced and articulated. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Resonance. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Resonance. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 413: Freq - Wah-Wah Frequency

    Sample & Hold, which will cause the filter to rise and fall randomly. NOTE: The SOURCE must be set to “LFO” in order for this Advanced Feature to function. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 414: Lfo Rate - Wah-Wah Rate

    NOTE: The SOURCE must be set to LFO in order for this Advanced Feature to function. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to make the rate faster. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to make the rate slower. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 415: Ring Mod. (Ring Modulation)

    Make sure the box to the right of “SWITCH” displays “On,” otherwise you will not hear the selected Multi Effect or the changes you make to it. You can now select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the Ring Modulator MULTI EFFECT as you make them. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 416: Source

    The effect is controlled by the Expression Pedal. The effect is controlled by the inbuilt LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator). Note The effect is controlled by the notes played on the Keyboard. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 417: Sens - Ring Modulator Sensitivity

    NOTE: The effect of this Advanced Feature depends on the SOURCE setting. When LFO is selected, the VALUE knob can be used to control the excursion of the Ring Modulator effect. When EXP is selected, the Expression Pedal can be used to control the Ring Modulator sensitivity. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 418: Res - Ring Modulator Frequency

    At 64 the ratio between the “dry” and the effect sounds becomes 1:1. At 127” only the effect sound is heard. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to emphasize the Effect Sound. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to emphasize the Dry Sound. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 419: Lfo Wave - Ring Modulator Waveform

    NOTE: The SOURCE must be set to LFO in order for this Advanced Feature to function. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to make the rate faster. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to make the rate slower. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 420: Compressor

    0 to 127. A higher value results in a lesser change of volume. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Ratio Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Ratio Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 421: Threshold Level

    This Parameter allows you to increase the volume to a level to be reduced by the compression process. You can select from 0 to 127 (0 to +24db) A higher value results in a higher volume. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 422: Release Rate

    You can select from 0 to 127. A higher value results in a slower release time and the Return gain is delayed. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Release Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Release Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 423: Delay Time

    You can select from 0 to 127. A higher value results in a longer delay. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Delay Time. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Delay Time. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 424: Overdrive

    From any of the PLAY Mode screens, press the MENU/EXIT button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The “ORGAN” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 425: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Organ Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Accessing the OVERDRIVE FUNCTION Mode Page for the ORGAN Voice Section using the Shortcut: Press and Release the UPPER and PEDAL buttons in the DRAWBAR SELECT button section simultaneously The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 426: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Accessing the OVERDRIVE FUNCTION Mode Page for the PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode screens, press the MENU/EXIT button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 427 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button three times. The “ENSEMBLE” box should be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - PIANO or ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode should now display. NOTE: The PIANO screen is shown above. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 428: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Press and Release the EDIT button in either the PIANO or ENSEMBLE Voice Section, depending on which Section you want to edit.. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the PAGE “ ” button six times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 429: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The “SYNTH” box should be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 430: Accessing The Overdrive Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Whether accessing this Menu Page using the buttons or the Shortcut, you can turn the VALUE knob to select the effect you want to edit. The next pages will describe the choices possible for the Overdrive Effect. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 431: Switch

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. For the following explanations, turn the OVERDRIVE MULTI EFFECT “ON.” This is so you can select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the OVERDRIVE MULTI EFFECT as you make them HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 432: Type

    Soft clipped sound similar to a vacuum tube (valve) amplifier. Solid Hard clipped sound similar to a solid state amplifier. Clip Precision hard-clipped sound. EP Amp Soft clipped sound similar to the amplifier of an Electric Piano. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 433: Drive

    (overtones). Some of these harmonics may be undesirable and create harmonic interference between “dry” and “overdriven” sounds. By using the Crossover Frequency Parameter to limit the amount of upper frequencies receiving Overdrive, you can minimize or eliminate harmonic interference and create a more pleasing sound. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 434: Blend

    The Expression Pedal will control only the amount of Overdrive. INPUT the Expression Pedal will control both Volume and Overdrive, but by a lesser amount than EX-OD. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 435: Multi Effect 2

    From any of the PLAY Mode screens, press the MENU/EXIT button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The “ORGAN” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 436: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Organ Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Shortcut: Press and Release the UPPER and PEDAL buttons in the DRAWBAR SELECT button section simultaneously The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - ORGAN FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 437: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Accessing the MULTI EFFECT 2 FUNCTION Mode Page for the PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode screens, press the MENU/EXIT button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 438 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button three times. The“ENSEMBLE” box should be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - PIANO / ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 439: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Section you want to edit.. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - PIANO / ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button seven times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 440: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The “SYNTH” box should be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 441: Accessing The Multi Effect 2 Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Information Center Display should look like this: The PATCH EDIT - SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button seven times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 442: Switch

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. For the following explanations, turn the MULTI EFFECT SWITCH “ON.” This is so you can select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the selected MULTI EFFECT 2 as you make them. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 443: Autopan

    Make sure the box to the right of “SWITCH” displays “On,” otherwise you will not hear the selected Multi Effect or the changes you make to it. You can now select and hear the changes to the characteristics for the AutoPan MULTI EFFECT as you make them. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 444: Wave - Auto Pan Waveform

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the rate at which the sound moves from channel to channel. You can select from 0 (slowest rate) to 127 (fastest rate). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Rate HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 445: Depth - Auto Pan Depth

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the intensity or depth of the panning effect. You can select from 0 (no modulation) to 127 (maximum modulation). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Depth. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Depth. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 446: Phaser

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the rate at which the sound moves in and out of phase. You can select from 0 (slowest rate) to 127 (fastest rate). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Rate. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Rate. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 447: Depth - Phaser Depth

    NOTE: At the maximum setting, the feedback will be so pronounced that individual notes will no longer be recognizable as musical pitches. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Resonance. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Resonance. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 448: Mix - Phaser Mix

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the central frequency of the Phaser effect. You can select from 0 (lowest frequency) to 127 (highest frequency). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Frequency. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Frequency. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 449: Stage - Phaser Complexity

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the complexity or “stage” of the phasing. You can select, 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10. A higher value creates more complex effects.. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Staging. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Staging. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 450: Flanger

    This Parameter allows you to set the rate of the Flange effect. You can select from 0 (slowest rate) to 127 (fastest rate). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to make the rate faster. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to make the rate slower. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 451: Depth - Flanger Depth

    0 (minimum resonance) to 127 (maximum resonance). At higher values, the sound becomes increasingly distorted. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Resonance. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Resonance. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 452: Mix - Flanger Mix

    This Parameter allows you to set the delay of the Flange effect. You can select from 0 (minimum delay) to 127 (maximum delay). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to lengthen the Delay. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to shorten the Delay. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 453: Hpf - Flanger High-Pass Filter

    0 (the effect is added to all frequencies) to 127 (the effect is added to the upper frequencies only). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to make the frequency limit higher . Turn the VALUE knob to the left to make the frequency limit lower. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 454: Chorus

    NOTE: Do not confuse this Chorus with the Hammond Vibrato/Chorus effect. The Chorus Advanced Feature, as mentioned, is non-periodic or “random” sounding. With the Hammond Vibrato/Chorus, a “cycle”...

  • Page 455: Depth - Chorus Depth

    127 (maximum resonance). At higher number settings the sound is modulated to an extreme amount. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the amount of Resonance. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the amount of Resonance. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 456: Mix - Chorus Mix

    0 to 127. A higher value creates a time difference between Left and Right to the effect sound. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Pre-Delay. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Pre-Delay. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 457: Delay - Chorus Delay

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to narrow the frequency range to the high frequencies only. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to broaden the frequency range to include lower frequencies. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 458: Phase

    The box to the right of “PHASE” should be highlighted. PHASE This Parameter allows you to select the algorithm of the Chorus effect. You can select 2 (two-phase) or 3 (three phase). Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 459: Delay

    The echo repeats gradually pan from Right to Left. *LtoR The echo repeats gradually pan from Left to Right. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: The RtoL and LtoR effects require that both LINE OUT jacks be connected. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 460: Time

    0 (minimum number of echo repeats) to 127 (maximum number of echo repeats). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the number of echo repetitions. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the number of echo repetitions. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 461: Mix

    NOTE: At a setting of 64 the “dry” or original sound and the echo repetitions are equally balanced. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to emphasize the Delay repeats. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to emphasize the “dry” sound.. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 462: Equalizer

    This FUNCTION Mode Page allows you to adjust the settings for the Equalizer in each Voice Section. NOTE: You can customize the tone quality of your Hammond SK PRO either by adjusting the frequency curves of each Voice Section separately or using the MASTER EQUALIZER to tailor the sound of all Voice Sections simultaneously.

  • Page 463: Accessing The Equalizer Function Mode Page For The Organ Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Accessing the EQUALIZER FUNCTION Mode Page for the ORGAN Voice Section using the Shortcut: Press and Release the UPPER and PEDAL buttons in the DRAWBAR SELECT button section simultaneously The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - ORGAN FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 464: Accessing The Equalizer Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Sections Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Accessing the EQUALIZER FUNCTION Mode Page for the PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections using the MENU/EXIT button: From any of the PLAY Mode screens, press the MENU/EXIT button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 465 Press the DIRECTION “ ” button three times. The “ENSEMBLE” box should be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - PIANO / ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 466: Accessing The Equalizer Function Mode Page For The Piano / Ensemble Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Section you want to edit.. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - PIANO / ENSEMBLE FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button eight times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 467: Accessing The Equalizer Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Menu/Exit Button

    Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The “PIANO” box should be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The PATCH EDIT - SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 468: Accessing The Equalizer Function Mode Page For The Mono Synth Voice Section Using The Shortcut

    Information Center Display should look like this: The PATCH EDIT - SYNTH FUNCTION Mode should now display. Press the PAGE “ ” button eight times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 469: Bass - Bass Central Frequency Adjust And Gain

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either FREQ or GAIN for the Midrange frequencies. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the setting. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the setting. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 470: Treb - Treble Central Frequency Adjust And Gain

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either FREQ or GAIN for the Treble frequencies. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the setting. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the setting. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 471: Tone Control

    NOTE: The sound may distort if gains are raised too high. Adjust accordingly. NOTE: This Parameter does NOT affect the PIPE Organ Stops. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the setting. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the setting. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
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  • Page 473 SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES...

  • Page 474: Special Performance Features

    Notice the box underneath OCT displays 0. Press the UP button once. The Information Center Display should show the following: Notice the box underneath OCT displays +1. The instrument will now sound one octave higher. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 475 The sound is two octaves below the regular pitch. The sound is one octave below the regular pitch. The sound is at normal pitch. The sound is one octave above the regular pitch. The sound is two octaves above the regular pitch. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 476: Transpose

    - when you Press a “C” note you will hear the note “C#” above it. Now Press and Hold the TRANSPOSE button and Press the DOWN button until the message at the upper right of the display disappears. The instrument is now back to concert pitch. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 477 Recorded. If you Load the Setup to the instrument, the transposition setting will load along with the rest of the information contained in the Setup. For more information about Setups, please consult the USING MEMORY chapter of this Guide starting on page 561. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 478: Control Function Mode

    The word “COMBINATION” should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: This is the SYSTEM Menu Mode. The word “SOUND” should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 479 You are now in the CONTROL Edit Menu. You may now use the PAGE NAVIGATION buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make changes to the characteristics of the various Controls. Theses changes are explained starting below. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 480: Foot Sw 1

    FOOT SWITCH DEVICE SELECT Options Description Function Foot Switch A conventional foot switch such as the Hammond FS-9 or other conventional 3 -party foot switches. Leslie A “half-moon” style speed switch, available as an optional accessory, which allows you to select the Leslie Speeds.

  • Page 481: What Is "Trs

    TIP MODE / RING MODE What Is “TRS?” A typical momentary Foot Switch will connect to an instrument such as the SK PRO by means of a plug similar to the one shown below. TRS is an acronym for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, and refers to the fact that a connecting plug can have more than one connector.
  • Page 482 Foot Switch is connected to the FOOT SW jack. You can then use Tip Mode to select the function you want. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either TIP MODE or RING MODE. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 483 If you wish to use a Leslie switch to control the speed of the Leslie rotors, plug the Leslie switch into the FOOT SW 1 jack and select Leslie as the DEVICE as shown on page 462. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 484: Calibrate (Polarity)

    Special Performance Features CALIBRATE (POLARITY) Some Foot Switches, such as the Hammond FS-9H, are “+” or “positive” (make contact when pressed) while others are “-“ or “negative” (break contact when pressed). The CALIBRATE Parameter allows you to calibrate the polarity of a Foot Switch so that it will function correctly with the SK PRO.

  • Page 485: Source

    MIDI MIDI Expression Data (CC#11) will be received at the UPPER Internal Channel Both A connected Expression Pedal will control both instrument volume and MIDI Expression data. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 486: Polarity

    POLARITY Settings Parameter Description Normal An Expression Pedal such as Hammond EXP-50, EXP-50J, etc. Reverse An Expression Pedal with reverse polarity Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. From the above screen, press the DIRECTION “ ” button once.

  • Page 487: Expression Limit

    On many home audio components, there is a control called Loudness This is intended to correct an anomaly of the human ear whereby high and low frequencies appear to be lacking at low volume levels. The SK PRO incorporates a Loudness algorithm similar to the one found on home audio. At lower volume levels, both high and low frequencies are boosted so that a flatter frequency response will be perceived by the ear.

  • Page 488: Gain

    130%; however, the amount of audible change may differ depending on the specific Expression Pedal used. Use this Parameter to obtain the desired response from your particular pedal. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 489: Curve

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: The default CURVE Parameter setting is designed to replicate the performance of the Expression Pedal on a vintage Hammond Organ such as B-3, C-3, etc. MONITOR - Expression Monitor This is merely a way to display the current Expression Value, with 0 being minimum Expression (no audible sound) and 127 being maximum Expression.

  • Page 490: Damper Functions

    Half-K Use a Type-K “potentiometer” switch NOTE: The SK PRO implements “half-damping;” however, damper pedals from different manufacturers have their own unique specifications for implementing half-damping. Therefore, three different Parameter settings are provided for the three most common damper pedals.

  • Page 491: Gain

    Parameter to obtain the desired response from your particular pedal. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the Gain or Range. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the Gain or Range. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 492: Calibrate (Polarity)

    Special Performance Features CALIBRATE (POLARITY) This Parameter allows you to configure the polarity of a Damper Pedal to work properly with the SK PRO. To calibrate a Damper Pedal for the SK PRO, do the following: NOTE: Do not press the Damper Pedal while performing this operation.

  • Page 493: User

    Allows you to adjust the Delay Time of the Effects, at the interval of pressing the USER button. The delay is heard while the USER button is held down MFX 1, MFX 2 Allows you to turn each Section Effect “ON” or “OFF” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 494: Pitch Bend

    The Pitch Bend Wheel will bend the pitch according to the value specified for the Combination or Patch 0 ~ 12 The Pitch Bend Wheel will bend the pitch by semitones. This setting takes priority over the Combination or Patch settings. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 495: Tone Wheel Brake

    The box to the right of “TIME” should be highlighted. TIME This Parameter allows you to adjust the rate at which the pitch changes. You can select from 0.1 to 5 seconds. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 496: Amplitude

    This Parameter allows you to adjust whether the Volume changes or not along with the pitch. The data chart below shows the options you may select. AMPLITUDE Settings Parameter Description The Pitch will change but not the Volume. The Pitch and Volume will change together. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 497: Display

    SHORTCUT AMOUNT Parameter Description 0, 1, 2 The Shortcut will appear when the button is held for the selected time. The Shortcut feature is disabled. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 498: Time Out

    4, 8, 16 The FUNCTION Mode Page will display for the selected duration (in seconds). NEVER The FUNCTION Mode Page will continue to display until another Page is selected. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 499: Popup

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the brightness of the backlight of the display. You can select from 0 (dull display) to 10 (very bright display). The default setting is 5. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 500: Panel

    Octave or Transposition takes effect. Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select ORGAN, PIANO, ENSEMBLE or SYNTH. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 501: Allocate Mode

    “ON” will turn “OFF” If an ALLOCATE button is already “ON,” pressing and holding it while turning another ALLOCATE button “ON” will light both buttons. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 502: Knob / Slider Mode

    When the 3PART ORGAN button is turned “ON,” all ORGAN Parts turn “ON,” the SPLIT button turns “ON” and other Voice Sections are turned “OFF.” Use this setting to allow 3PART ORGAN to convert the SK PRO into a vintage Hammond Organ with two manuals and pedals instantly. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection.
  • Page 503 The ORGAN Section sounds at the same key depth as the other Voice Sections. NOTE: If other Voice Sections are allocated along with the ORGAN Section (ALLOCATE buttons “ON”), the sounding point of the ORGAN Section will automatically be set at “Deep.” HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
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  • Page 505 MIDI (incl. INT. /EXT. ZONES)

  • Page 506: Midi

    The above is an example of two-way communication between two MIDI-equipped devices. In this example, the keyboard(s) of either instrument can be used to control the sound generators of the other. NOTE: In some MIDI tutorials, you may also see references to Main and Secondary or Source and Destination. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 507: Audio And Midi Connections

    Example: A synthesizer If you connect the MIDI OUT jack of the SK PRO to the MIDI IN jack on the synthesizer and the synthesizer's LINE OUTPUT jack to the organ's LINE IN jack, you can play both instruments simultaneously from the SK PRO keyboard.

  • Page 508: Midi Function Mode

    Center Display should now look like this: Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The word, “SOUND” should be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 509: How Midi Works On The Sk Pro

    Control Changes, NRPN and System Exclusive (SyxEx) codes. It is also possible to use the SK PRO as a MIDI Controller Keyboard for layering or multi-timbral (playing more than one sound at the same time) applications. The following paragraphs explain this in more detail.

  • Page 510: Template

    Template you selected. IMPORTANT NOTE: For a complete listing of the MIDI Templates for the SK PRO, consult the next two pages. In addition to the specific Parameter settings, the chart also contains explanations for the performing environment each Template is designed for.

  • Page 511: Midi Templates - Sk Pro

    MIDI 493 MIDI Templates - SK PRO HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 512 MIDI MIDI Templates - SK PRO HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 513: General

    NOTE: The ORGAN Section will play from an UPPER Keyboard only. NOTE: The SPLIT does not function when the MIDI IN mode is set at “Upper / Lower,” “Lower + Pedal” or “Upper + Pedal” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 514: Local

    Digital Audio Workstation or hardware sequencer) and the SK PRO's internal sounds are silenced. NOTE: Even if LOCAL is “ON,” MIDI messages sent from an external MIDI device to the SK PRO will play. Turn the VALUE knob to turn LOCAL “ON” or “OFF.”...

  • Page 515: Program Change

    MIDI device such as a sequencer, another Hammond Organ, etc. When this switch is is "ON,” the SK PRO will send Drawbar Data out to a connected MIDI device. When this switch is "OFF,” Drawbar Data will not be transmitted.

  • Page 516: External Zone

    This is a Master Parameter which allows you to decide whether you want to transmit External Zone data to a connected MIDI device. When this switch is is "ON,” the SK PRO will send External Zone data out to a connected MIDI device.

  • Page 517: What Is "System Exclusive

    NOTE: Hammond’s Device ID number is “17.” NOTE: If you perform a MIDI Dump to a non-Hammond instrument, you may be required to know the Device ID of the device to which you are Dumping. As explained above, each manufacturer of MIDI devices is assigned a unique ID number by the MMA.

  • Page 518: Midi Receive Dump Enable / Disable

    MIDI Data recorder. On the SK PRO, the total onboard memory can be transmitted and received as a series of System Exclusive (SysEx) messages called a Memory Dump. This Parameter allows you to select whether or not you want System Exclusive messages received as part of a Sequence.

  • Page 519: Temporary Dump Send

    NOTE: It is recommended that you perform this operation prior to recording a sequence to ensure that your sequence will play back with the correct settings. Make sure that the MIDI recorder is ready to receive data (RECORD). Press the DIRECTION “ ” button. The “SEND DUMP” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 520 Press the ENTER button to start the data dump to the MIDI Data recorder. The Information Center Display will show: When all information has been sent, the Information Center Display will display: Press the MENU/EXIT button. The “Completed.” message will disappear. Press the PLAY button to return to PLAY Mode. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 521: System Dump Send

    This Parameter allows you to transmit all of the settings to a connected MIDI recorder. To transmit your settings, do the following Make sure that the MIDI recorder is ready to receive data (RECORD). Press the DIRECTION “ ” button. The “SEND DUMP” box should be highlighted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 522 Press the ENTER button to start the data dump to the MIDI Data recorder. The Information Center Display will show: When all information has been sent, the Information Center Display will display: Press the MENU/EXIT button. The “Completed.” message will disappear. Press the PLAY button to return to PLAY Mode. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 523: Midi Transmit - Internal Zones

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among UPPER, LOWER and PEDAL. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: As explained previously, Hammond’s standard protocol is to transmit and receive UPPER, LOWER and PEDAL MIDI data on MIDI Channels 1, 2 and 3 respectively.

  • Page 524: Internal And External Zones

    You may now use the DIRECTION buttons in conjunction with the VALUE knob to make changes to the Internal Zones of your SK PRO. These changes are explained starting on the next page. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 525: Oct(Split) - Lower Octave Setting For Split

    FUNCTION Mode. The box to the right of “OCT(SPLIT)” should be highlighted. Notice the three Keyboard graphics. The top keyboard represents the SK PRO, the middle one represents a connected MIDI keyboard used as part of an expanded MIDI system and the small one on the left represents a connected MIDI pedalboard such as the Hammond XPK-130G.

  • Page 526: Oct(Real) - Lower Octave Setting For Expanded Keyboard

    Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the Octave. NOTE: When MIDI IN MODE is set to UPPER or UPPER + PEDAL, the SK PRO Keyboard is automatically assigned to the LOWER Part. Therefore, the settings for LOWER OCTAVE (REAL) are applied to the SK PRO Keyboard.

  • Page 527: Oct Pedal - Pedal Octave Setting

    The sound is one octave above the regular pitch. The sound is two octaves above the regular pitch. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the Octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the Octave. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 528: Pedal To Lower Limit

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right to locate the Manual Bass Split Point higher on the manual. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to locate the Manual Bass Split Point lower on the manual. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 529: Pedal To Lower Mode

    The bass tone will sound on all notes depressed. Playing keys on the LOWER Part with PEDAL TO LOWER “ON” will allow you to hear the effects of the Mode setting. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 530: Sw - Pedal Sustain Switch

    NOTE: The PEDAL SUSTAIN Switch (SW) must be “ON” in order to enable this feature. NOTE: The USER button can also be programmed to turn PEDAL SUSTAIN “ON” or “OFF.” For more information, consult page 475. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 531: Pedal Mode

    Polyphonic - more than one pedal note can sound at a time, as on a vintage organ. LAST Monophonic low-note select - if more than one pedal is played only the lowest note will sound. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 532: Split - Keyboard Split Point

    6C (the highest note on the keyboard). Turn the VALUE knob to the right to locate the Split Point higher. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to locate the Split Point lower. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 533: Oct - Upper Octave Setting

    Turn the VALUE knob to the right or press the OCTAVE UP button on the Control Panel to raise the Octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the left or press the OCTAVE DOWN button on the Control Panel to lower the Octave. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 534: External Zones

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Hammond’s standard protocol is to transmit and receive UPPER, LOWER and PEDAL MIDI data on MIDI Channels 1, 2 and 3 respectively. If you connect the SK PRO to the MIDI device you want to control, all MIDI messages from the SK PRO - Note On/Note Off, Program Changes, Controller Changes, etc.
  • Page 535 Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move up and down among the three External Zones, “1” “2" and “3.” The External Zone Parameters are identical for all three External Zones; therefore for the sake of brevity only “1" screens will be shown and described. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 536: Sw - External Zone Switch

    This Parameter allows you to select the MIDI Channel on which MIDI data from the selected External Zone will be transmitted. You can select from “1" through “16.” Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 537: Bnk-M - External Zone Bank Select Msb

    The box underneath “BNK-L” should be highlighted. BNK-L - External Zone Bank Select (LSB) This Parameter allows you to set the value for Controller #32 - Least Significant Bit. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 538: Prog - External Zone Program Number

    External Zone ALLOCATE Options Description Function Use this setting if you are using the SK PRO with no Lower Manual or MIDI pedalboard. Use this setting if you are using SPLIT, or a connected MIDI keyboard as a Lower Manual on the SK PRO.

  • Page 539: Oct - External Zone Octave

    The sound is one octave above the regular pitch. The sound is two octaves above the regular pitch. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the Octave. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the Octave. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 540: Xpose - External Zone Transpose

    This Parameter allows you to set the lower note limit for the External Zone. You can select from “-2C” to “8G.” Turn the VALUE knob to the right to locate the note range higher. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to locate the note range lower. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 541: High - External Zone Upper Note Limit

    Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. NOTE: In order for this Parameter to work, the Expression Control Number must be set to 7:VOL.” If the Expression Control Number is set to “11:EXP,” changing this parameter will have no effect. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 542: Pan - External Zone Pan

    This Parameter allows you to sets the character of the velocity to send to this zone. Th e setting range is OF and 1 to 4. At OF, the velocity is fixed at 100. The “press” (velocity response) of the keyboard progresses from 1 (heavier) through 4 (lighter). Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 543: Damp - External Zone Damper

    BEND - External Zone Pitch Bend This Parameter allows you to select whether you want to send Pitch Bend information as part of the selected External Zone. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 544: Mod - External Zone Modulation Wheel

    This Parameter allows you to adjust the volume level when the Expression Pedal is “closed,” or set at minimum. You can select from “0" through “63.” At “0" no sound will be heard. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 545: E.max - External Zone Maximum Volume

    NOTE: In order for the External Zone Volume feature to work, the Expression Control Number must be set to “7:VOL.” If this parameter is set to “11:EXP,” changing the External Zone Volume setting will have no effect. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 546: Midi All Notes Off And Parameter Reload ("Midi Panic")

    Doing this will send a “MIDI All Notes Off” as well as a “MIDI Reset All Controllers” command to the receiving instruments. The stuck notes will be turned off and the settings for the External Zones will be reset, then the External Zone settings will be re-sent. Normal playing can then be resumed. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 547 SPECIAL UTILITY FEATURES...

  • Page 548: Special Utility Features

    Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The “SOUND” box should be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You are now in the SOUND FUNCTION Mode Menu. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 549: Master Tune

    This Parameter allows you to change the overall tuning pitch of the entire instrument. The reference pitch is “A-440". The selectable range is from A-430 to A-450. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to raise the pitch. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to lower the pitch. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 550: Master Transpose

    NOTE: The MASTER TRANSPOSE Parameter is linked to the TRANSPOSE button, plus the DOWN and UP buttons to the right of the TRANSPOSE button. For more information please consult the SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES chapter of this Guide. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 551: Master Equalizer

    “BASS” and “TREBLE” tone controls on a home stereo amplifier can be said to be a very elementary type of equalization. However, a true equalizer allows you control over more area of the frequency range than just “highs” and “lows.” The Equalizer functions of your SK PRO has this capability. Master Equalizer ON/OFF This Parameter allows you to turn the Master Equalizer “ON”...

  • Page 552: Bass - Bass Central Frequency Adjust And Gain

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either FREQ or GAIN for the Midrange frequencies. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the setting. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the setting. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 553: Treb - Treble Central Frequency Adjust And Gain

    Use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to select either FREQ or GAIN for the Treble frequencies. Turn the VALUE knob to the right to increase the setting. Turn the VALUE knob to the left to decrease the setting. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 554: Global Function Mode

    POWER - AUTO OFF For safety reasons, the SK PRO is equipped with a POWER - AUTO OFF feature which turns the power to the instrument “OFF” if no keys are controls are touched within a 30-minute period. This FUNCTION Mode Page allows you to enable or disable this feature.
  • Page 555 The AC power to the instrument will turn “OFF” after 30 minutes have elapsed with no keys or buttons being pressed. Disable The instrument will turn “ON” or “OFF” with the AC Power Switch, but not turn “OFF” automatically. Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 556: Usb - Usb To Host

    This FUNCTION Mode Page allows you to select whether you want to use the TO HOST USB Port for MIDI Data or to treat the SK PRO Memory as a Mass Storage Device. From any of the PLAY Mode screens, press the MENU/EXIT button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION”...
  • Page 557 Description Function A connected host computer will treat the Internal Memory of the SK PRO as an external Mass Storage device. You can Load or Save files from/to the instrument’s Internal Memory. The USB TO HOST Port will transmit and receive MIDI Data.

  • Page 558: Information

    The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The “SOUND” box should be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 559 Special Utility Features Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 560: Is Active

    Both the L/MONO and R jacks are connected. NOTE: The full effect of the sounds produced by the SK PRO is best heard in Stereo (both LINE OUT jacks connected to two sound sources physically separated). If only the L/MONO jack is connected, the “Pan” function will not be heard.

  • Page 561: Version - Firmware

    The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button two times. The “SOUND” box should be highlighted. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 562 Press the PAGE “ ” button once. The Information Center Display will show the current software for the main system (see the date chart below). VERSION - FIRMWARE Software Module Description RELEASE Release number MAIN Main Processor Sub Processor KEYSCAN Keyscan Processor PANEL Control Processor HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 563: Version - Contents

    Special Effects (telephone, white noise, etc.) STRINGS String Voices SYNTH PAD Synth Accompaniment Voices (Fantasia, Soundtrack, etc.) SYNTH LEAD Synth Melody Voices (square lead, saw lead, etc.) PERCUSSION Drum & Percussion Voices (Ride Cymbal, Wind Chime, etc.) HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 564: Default (Initialize)

    Special Utility Features DEFAULT (Initialize) This FUNCTION Mode Page Menu allows you to initialize all or part of the SK PRO to factory-default settings. To access the DEFAULT Edit Menu, do the following: From any of the PLAY Mode screens, Press the MENU/EXIT button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION”...
  • Page 565 Press the ENTER button. The Information Center Display should now look like this: WARNING!: Doing any of the following procedures will erase all parameters, settings and registra- tions, returning the instrument to the original Hammond factory default settings. The data chart below shows the options you may select.
  • Page 566 NOTE: If you DO NOT wish to Reset, Press either the PLAY or the MENU/EXIT button. NOTE: You can also perform a DEFAULT ALL by turning the Power “ON” while pressing and holding the red RECORD button. NOTE: Please consult the following page for a list of System Parameters. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 567: System Parameter List

    Special Utility Features SYSTEM PARAMETER LIST HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 568 *** THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK TO PRESERVE PAGE FORMATTING *** HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 569 USING MEMORY...

  • Page 570: Using Memory

    Using Memory USING MEMORY Your Hammond SK PRO is equipped with two (2) USB Ports - one marked TO HOST, the other marked TO FLASH DRIVE. The TO HOST Port is covered in the SPECIAL UTILITY FEATURES chapter of this Guide.

  • Page 571: Preparing A Usb Flash Drive For Use With The Sk Pro

    Preparing a USB Flash Drive for use with the SK PRO In order to use a USB Flash Drive with the SK PRO, several special directories or Folders have to be created on the Flash Drive itself. The SK PRO has a facility that Formats the drive and automatically creates these directories for you.
  • Page 572 NOTE: If the box to the right of “MEDIA” displays Internal Memory, turn the VALUE knob so the box reads USB Flash Drive. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 573 ENTER Touch button once. The Information Center Display will display “Formatting..., then after approximately 30 seconds the following message will display: The USB Flash Drive will be formatted and ready for use. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 574: Upgrading The Sk Pro Software Using A Usb Flash Drive

    Upgrading the SK PRO software using a USB Flash Drive The different components of the software of your SK PRO can be upgraded to new versions. To do this, you must first download the software update from the Hammond website and install it to your USB Flash Drive.

  • Page 575: Installing A Software Upgrade To The Sk Pro From A Usb Flash Drive

    The Information Center Display will show the following: Insert the USB Flash Drive containing the system upgrade software into the TO FLASH DRIVE Port of the SK PRO. The center of the Information Center Display will display the following for approximately 1 second: The amount of time necessary to upgrade the system software will depend upon the software modules to be updated.
  • Page 576 You are now in the SYSTEM Menu. Press the DIRECTION “ ” button once. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Press the DIRECTION “ ” button four times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 577 Press the PAGE “ ” button three times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: Use the VALUE knob to select either Internal Memory (the SK PRO’s internal memory) or USB Flash Drive. Select USB Flash Drive to update the software from a USB Flash Drive.
  • Page 578 When the system software has finished upgrading, the Information Center Display will show: Turn the power to the SK PRO “OFF” then back “ON.” Wait for the system to load. When the system has finished loading your SK PRO will be ready to play with the updated software.

  • Page 579: Files

    Using Memory FILES Your Hammond SK PRO instrument gives you the ability to save Files either to a USB Flash Drive or to the instrument’s internal memory for later use. You can Save Setups, Patches or Custom Sets. What Is A “Setup?”...
  • Page 580 Memory (the instrument’s internal memory) or USB Flash Drive. If you wish to Save a file to a USB Flash Drive, make sure a USB Flash Drive is inserted in the TO FLASH DRIVE Port; otherwise you will not be able to select USB Flash Drive using the VALUE knob. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 581 Drawbar Organ Type to Save the Custom Tone Wheel to. For more information consult the CUSTOM SETS chapter of this Guide. NOTE: The Setup option will have only the TO box. If you are Saving a Setup, skip Step 7. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 582 Save the selected file. Select a file location marked New File if you wish to Save a new file. Use the DIRECTION “ ”button to move the cursor to SAVE. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 583 B and touching it a third time will display C. You can also turn the VALUE knob to select characters. If you wish to do this, use the DIRECTION “ ” and “ ” buttons to move back and forth through the characters. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 584: Loading A Setup, Patch Or Custom Set

    Center Display should look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button three times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You are now in the FILE Menu. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 585 User Patch in the PIANO / ENSEMBLE Voice Sections Synth Patch User Patch in the MONO SYNTH Voice Section Tone Wheel Custom Tone Wheel Pipe Custom Pipe Turn the VALUE knob to make your selection. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 586 Load the selected file. NOTE: The Setup option will not have the TO box. If you are Loading a Setup, skip Step 7. NOTE: If the TO location displays Empty, there is no File to Load. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 587: Deleting A Setup, Patch Or Custom Set

    Center Display should now look like this: The “COMBINATION” box should be highlighted. Press the PAGE “ ” button three times. The Information Center Display should now look like this: You are now in the FILE Menu. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 588 Memory (the instrument’s internal memory) or USB Flash Drive. If you wish to Delete a file from a USB Flash Drive, make sure a USB Flash Drive is inserted in the TO FLASH DRIVE Port; otherwise you will not be able to select USB Flash Drive using the VALUE knob. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 589 Use the DIRECTION “ ” button to move the cursor to the next box down, and select the file you want to Delete. NOTE: If a file location displays No File, there is no File to Delete. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 590 Use the DIRECTION “ ”button to move the cursor to DELETE and press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to complete the Deleting procedure. You will see the following messages flash in the display for approximately 1 second: When the above message disappears, your file has been Deleted. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 591 APPENDIX...

  • Page 592: Appendix

    Appendix APPENDIX FACTORY COMBINATIONS HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 593: Combination Parameters

    Appendix 575 COMBINATION PARAMETERS HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 594 Appendix HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 595: Organ Patches

    Appendix 577 ORGAN PATCHES HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 596: Organ Patch Parameters

    Appendix ORGAN PATCH PARAMETERS HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 597 Appendix 579 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 598: Piano / Ensemble Patches

    Appendix PIANO / ENSEMBLE PATCHES HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 599 Appendix 581 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 600 Appendix HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 601: Piano / Ensemble Patch Parameters

    Appendix 583 PIANO / ENSEMBLE PATCH PARAMETERS HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 602 Appendix HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 603: Piano / Ensemble Waveform List

    Appendix 585 PIANO / ENSEMBLE WAVEFORM LIST HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 604: Mono Synth Patches

    Appendix MONO SYNTH PATCHES HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 605: Mono Synth Patch Parameters

    Appendix 587 MONO SYNTH PATCH PARAMETERS HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 606: Pipe Organ Stops

    Appendix PIPE ORGAN STOPS ProChord VOICINGS HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 607: Prochord Chord Types

    C Minor 9th C Minor add 9 Cm+9 C 7th C7-5 C7-9 C7#9 C7#11 add 13 C7+13 C9#5 C suspended 4th Csus4 suspended 4th C7sus4 C Diminished Cdim C Augmented Caug C Augmented 7th Caug7 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 608: Prochord Chords - Basic Chord Types

    NAME of the chord. Next, count four (4) keys to the right. Finally, count four (4) more notes to the right of the key you just added. For a C Augmented Chord, these three notes are: 1. C 2. E 3. G HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 609: Custom Sets

    Appendix 591 CUSTOM SETS HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 610: Custom Tone Wheel Parameters

    Appendix CUSTOM TONE WHEEL PARAMETERS CUSTOM PEDAL REG PARAMETERS CUSTOM PIPE PARAMETERS HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 611: Custom Leslie Parameters

    Appendix 593 CUSTOM LESLIE PARAMETERS HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 612: System Parameters

    Appendix SYSTEM PARAMETERS HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 613 Appendix 595 FAVORITES HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 614: Midi Templates

    Appendix MIDI TEMPLATES HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 615 Appendix 597 HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 616: Midi Information

    Appendix MIDI INFORMATION HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 617: Midi Implementation Chart

    Appendix 599 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 618: Midi Channels And Messages

    Appendix MIDI CHANNELS AND MESSAGES HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...

  • Page 619: General Midi

    NOTE: The General MIDI information is provided here to assist you when transmitting to a MIDI device such as a sound module or synthesizer. The MIDI mapping of the SK PRO is “product-specific” and so is not compatible with General MIDI.

  • Page 620: General Midi Instrument Chart

    Any MIDI device with this logo will conform to the General MIDI Standard. Any MIDI device that conforms to the General MIDI Standard will assign a specific number to each instrument, and will have at least a 24-note polyphonic capability. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 621 Program Number to represent multiple varieties or Variations of a basic sound such as Piano, Vibes, Trumpet, etc. The method employed on the SK PRO provides the means to have up to 16,384 different sounds instead of only 128. This is accomplished by providing up to 128 banks of voices for each of the 128 Program Numbers in General MIDI (128 ×...

  • Page 622: Drawbar Data List

    Appendix DRAWBAR DATA LIST SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide...
  • Page 623 Although every attempt has been made to insure the accuracy of the descriptive contents of this Guide, total accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Should the player require further assistance, inquiries should first be made to your Authorized Hammond Dealer. If you still need further assistance, contact Hammond at the following addresses: In the United States contact: In Europe and the U.K.
  • Page 624 © 2021 Hammond Suzuki USA, Inc. HA<O> SK PRO Reference Guide FM2330-1021...

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