XK5 - Extended test drive results

/ @nickfoleyuk Hey!
I've had my Hammond XK-5 for quite a while now and I thought, ahead of the UK Hammond event in Milton Keynes, I would share with you all the hints and tips that I have learned about using this organ on the road for an extended period of time.
Remember, for those of you not in the future, we are having a roadshow on the 4th May 2023 in Milton Keynes (England) where you will be able to see the entire Hammond range, meet me and a few other musicians and talk and play all things Hammond courtesy of ‪@bonnersmusic‬ .
Hope to see you there,
Nick More from me exclusively at / nickfoleyuk

[@MrKersey]

Thanks for another great tutorial!

[@nickfoleyuk]

Cheers

[@machometal7716]

Thanks Nick! I finally got mine with just the upper last month after we spoke. I’m utterly addicted now! (and I think my wife is a bit jealous) the manual options and all the sounds it can make are just …everything I wanted an more. I credit your videos specifically for getting me to finally pull the trigger.

[@machometal7716]

I got it for high gain/full draw type music, but since I live by the beach, I’ve been really into 74(2+)00(1/2)008 perc on soft third, ovd 40%, rev 33%. Any idea what the XK5 setup would be on “Jammin” from Bob Marley?

[@nickfoleyuk]

Exfellent!

[@B3burner]

The newer Hammond expression pedals come with detachable wires now, so you don’t have to worry about the fraying you spoke of.

[@nickfoley7348]

Only the EXP-20 I think. The 100’s still hardwired

[@taubclark]

Nick, Thank you for another helpful video. I play a C3 at home and a Xk3c and Xk5 through a 145 also a custom 120 Leslie. I would love to know specific settings you utilize on the Xk5 specifically the key click and percussion. Also, I will just miss your gig on May 4. I plan to be in London on the 7th. Wondered if you are playing anywhere that week?

[@nickfoleyuk]

Hi Alan, I’ll take a look at those settings. I’m afraid I’m only out on the 4th sorry

[@maurodonnini928]

Grazie per le notizie, ma riesce ad emettere un giudizio chiaro e coinciso sul Xk5?

[@lewisscott5184]

Always been interested in this set up, still prefer it with a real leslie, even though they've improved the simulation over time. Any thoughts on the new XK4 yet? Would be interested to know how much it differs to the XK5 system. Might try and make that event too. Keep up the good work, cheers.

[@nickfoleyuk]

Thanks mate

[@mortondavisproductions7578]

Nick, what is the bag for the XK5 that you refer to. I want to find something to use for when I go out locally to play - don't need a wood case, just something to protect it in generally. Please provide a link to the bag you mentioned.

[@nickfoleyuk]

I think this is the single manual bag: www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/products/hammond-xk5-soft-carry-bag

[@nickfoleyuk]

Dual manual bag: www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/products/hammond-xk5-lower-manual-carry-bag Bonners will treat you well, tell them who sent you!

[@danielememo9089]

Parli troppo e non suoni...!!!

[@danaowens30]

Hi Nick.🎉🎉🎉 i use my XK-1 lower man and a Korg M50. I hate drawbars i cheat and turn a dial. So much easier for me. I hate pulling draw bars. EM-U B3 module and i use both My Korg M50 and EMU B3 so much easier tripple leslie Emulators 2 NEO VENTILATORS Mark 1and MarK 2 and a Hammond Leslie G routed a bit different than others 1 each organ patches are tone adjusted from My M50 and EMU no drawbars for those and my top is a controller indepentant to my EMU B3 module leslie G. KORG M50 HAS THE VENT 1 AND THE HAMMOND XK1 HAS THE VENTILATOR AND MARK2 THATS MY TRIPPLE THREAT SET UP. PLUS MY YAMAHA MO6 AND MX49 ORGANS USE THOSE AND MOD WHEEL FOR LESLIE BC THEY SOUND BETTER THAN THE KORG AND EMU LESLIE WISE. MY SET is Manual turning preset dial clavi s and EPs as well as brass sythns pads bells etc what ever i want bro. Turn of a dial and most ppl dont move i dont i just sit and spin and play. No musician cant do what i do. Im built a lot different than any of yous on this planet. Im psychodellic and funkadellic bro. Im nasty with it plus i play guitar drums and bass mate a whole band.... try me