Hammond XK-7 73-Key Stage Organ

While Laurens Hammond's 1934 design was responsible for a revolutionary new sound, there were certain flaws he could never overcome, such as the characteristic electrical noise present along with the musical tones. Remarkably, those flaws were accepted by musicians as part of the vintage Hammonds charm. With the newly developed Virtual Electro Mechanical (VEM) sound engine, the new XK-7D and XK- 7 models capture every detail of those endearing imperfections, by the exact digital replication of the original tone generator chain via Physical Modeling.

The VEM sound engine can reproduce the exact tonal character of vintage organs in any condition, including variations due to individual differences or production periods.

The XK-7D and XK-7's "6L Keyboard" faithfully reproduces the unique playing feel of classic Hammond multi-contact keys, achieving the closest response yet to that of a vintage HAMMOND organ. The 6L's keys are longer than on previous models, closer to the dimension of the original 1934 design. Completing the spec are 6 physical contacts below each key, providing the elusive classic Hammond feel. This can be demonstrated by slowly depressing a key and hearing each harmonic play. The touch and response of vintage keyboards engendered a creation of techniques, styles, and "tricks" that became a language used by musicians of every genre from the 1930's to the present day. The new "Series 7" keyboards provide the necessary tactile feedback essential to those techniques.