Hammond XK-1C

A stage Hammond in the legacy of the B-3, optimized for live and modern setups

The Hammond XK-1C carries the DNA of the great Hammond consoles while adapting it to today's realities: transportability, quick setup, sound recall, and studio integration. The "B-3 + Leslie" spirit is at the heart of the experience, with dedicated controls, harmonic drawbars, and a next-generation Leslie simulation. Within the range, it positions itself as an ultra-efficient stage organ, designed for musicians who want uncompromising Hammond character, with direct handling and full settings memorization.

Keyboard Design

The 61-note "waterfall" keyboard (C1 to C6) is tailored for organ techniques: smooth glissandi, palm smears, clear attacks, and fast playing. The ergonomics prioritize performance, with immediate access to essential controls for continuous sound shaping (drawbars, percussion, Chorus/Vibrato, Leslie). The result: a consistent organ touch and a sense of control that encourages expressive playing, from jazz to rock, including funk and gospel.

Sound Quality

The dedicated organ sound generator relies on 2 VASE III used as digital tonewheels, plus transistor organ and pipe organ registers to broaden the palette. Polyphony is specified by sections to maintain stable execution in chords, trills, and fast passages: 61 (manual, except pipe organ), 8 (pedalboard, except pipe organ), and 63 (maximum, for pipe organ). Realism is refined through editing (variable key click, voicings) and especially through the internal Leslie simulation, essential for achieving a lively, rich, and mobile sound both in rehearsal and concert.

Built-in Effects

• Vibrato/Chorus: digital scanner (buttons 1, 2, Chorus, upper section activation, lower section activation)
• Overdrive: digital, 4 programs (intensity control)
• Multi-effects: 8 programs
• Reverb: digital, 11 programs (activation, depth, reverb on Leslie)
• Internal Leslie: advanced digital, 2 rotors (bypass, stop, fast)
• Equalizer: bass, mid, treble, tone
• Master equalizer: bass, mid, treble

Technical specifications

Effects	Reverb, Multi-effects, EQ, Chorus, Leslie Simulator and Octaver, Overdrive	Touch	Lightweight
Arpeggiator	No	Split & layer	split 2 zones or 2 layers, layer, programmable split
Bluetooth	No	Max polyphony	61
Controller	Modulation, Drawbars	USB to Host port	No
Number of speakers	0	Inputs	Expression pedal, Audio in, Control pedal
Velocity sensitive	Yes	Outputs	Leslie, Mono & stereo audio, 6.5 mm headphone
MIDI DIN I/O	Yes	Color	Black
Number of keys	88	Finishing	Matt

Range	C1 to C6	Equalizer	Bass, Mid, Treble, Tone
Organ section	2 VASE III as digital tonewheels, Transistor Organ and Pipe Organ	Internal Leslie	advanced digital, 2 rotors (buttons: Bypass, Stop, Fast)
Polyphony	61 (for the manual, except Pipe Organ)	Reverb	digital, 11 programs (control: On, Depth, Reverb on Leslie)
Drawbars	9 pitches, assignable to the Upper, Pedal and Lower parts	Master Equalizer	Bass, Mid, Treble
Voicing (manuals)	6 choices (B-Type1, B-Type2, Mellow, Vx, Farf, Pipe), variable key click	Capacity	64 user patches, 64 factory patches, manual
Voicing (pedalboard)	4 choices (Normal, Attenuated, Synth1, Synth2), 5 key click choices	Favorites	8 buttons
Buttons	Percussion On, Third Harmonic, Fast Decay, Soft Volume	Patch loading options	Drawbar Configurations, Drawbar Settings, Internal Zone, External Zone, Effects, Reverb
Settings	Sensitivity, Velocity, Decay (Fast/Slow), Level (Normal/Soft)	Volumes	Master Volume
Vibrato and chorus	digital scanner (buttons: 1, 2, Chorus, Upper Part On, Lower Part On)	Switch	On/Off
Overdrive	digital, 4 programs (control: intensity)	Support	USB drive
Multi-effects	8 programs