Hammond XK‑4 61‑Key Portable Organ
A compact, drawbar-style clonewheel organ featuring 61 velocity-sensitive waterfall keys, the advanced MTW2 tonewheel modeling engine, onboard effects and digital Leslie, plus real-time control and modern MIDI/USB connectivity.
Hammond XK‑4 61‑Key Portable Organ
The Hammond XK‑4 delivers authentic Hammond organ feel and tone in a highly portable package. It features 61 waterfall-style, semi-weighted keys and real drawbars for expressive real-time control. Powered by the MTW2 (Modeled Tone Wheel 2) engine, it captures the character of vintage tonewheel organs—including subtle imperfections—and adds modern flexibility with digital Leslie modeling, onboard effects, and full MIDI/USB integration.
Specifications
- Keys: 61 semi-weighted, velocity-sensitive, waterfall-style
- Sound Engine: MTW2 tonewheel modeling
- Drawbars: 9 real drawbars (Upper, Lower, Pedal sections)
- Onboard Sounds: Tonewheel, combo transistor, and pipe organ models
- Effects: Vibrato, chorus, overdrive, multi-effects, matching transformer, Leslie, EQ, reverb
- Digital Leslie: Multiple models with adjustable speed and ramp
- Controllers: Pitch bend and modulation wheels
- Interface: Color display; customizable knobs and switches; master EQ
- Polyphony: 61-note simultaneous
- Memory: 100 factory + 100 user patches, Favorites
- Connections: MIDI In/Out, USB A/B, Line Out L/R, Rotary Out, Pedal Out, Aux In, Headphones, Leslie switch, 11-pin Leslie socket, footswitch, damper, expression inputs
- Power Consumption: 15 W
- Dimensions: ~1004 × 322 × 109 mm (39.5″ × 12.6″ × 4.3″)
- Weight: ~9.4 kg (approx. 20.7 lbs)
Why Choose the XK‑4?
The XK‑4 marries the soulful, drawbar-driven tone of classic Hammonds with modern performance tools. Whether on stage or in the studio, its compact format, expressive control, rich tonal palette, and authentic feel make it a powerful and versatile choice for organists in any setting.
