BBblues Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thx for the info, mellotron sounds for the sk1, nice! Quote Hammond SK1, Doepfer D3m, Hohner ORT-100, Roland SA-300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charleston Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 They finally made it! There's a new library "taped sampler" If the SK wasn't so ridiculously stingy on memory, I would download it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBluesKeys Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I've download all of the libraries, put the .SYS files on the flash drive. It is reasonably quick to remove and replace libraries on the SK1, especially compared to the Electro 3 I used to have. With the libraries I usually use, there is room for five of them. Also, I don't need to have a computer on hand at the moment I want to change libraries. The amount of space is smaller than the Nord, but the libraries are also smaller. Not to say that I'd complain if there were some way of doubling or tripling the available space. Quote Howard Grand|Hamm SK1-73|Kurz PC2|PC2X|PC3|PC3X|PC361; QSC K10's HP DAW|Epi Les Paul & LP 5-str bass|iPad mini2 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcS Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Also, Whole setups which contain the currently installed libraries are easy to save and organize. Since patches that use the installed libraries and those libraries are saved together you don't have to worry about calling up a saved patch to find out that the library it uses was removed. By saving Whole setups that contain only the libraries needed for the patches in it the setup files can be kept fairly small so they load quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa Gherkin Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I'm looking forward to checking out the new Mellotron sounds but even more pressing to me is the reliability of the SK series. Just read a Facebook post by a guy who says his SK2's power supply overheats and shuts down during warm gigs. Most gigging environments tend to be hot and I'd hate to have to always be concerned that the organ is going to shut down. I'm hoping his situation is an anomaly. Since I'm pretty new to my SK2 I was wondering if anyone here has experienced anything similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMEGZ Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I'm looking forward to checking out the new Mellotron sounds but even more pressing to me is the reliability of the SK series. Just read a Facebook post by a guy who says his SK2's power supply overheats and shuts down during warm gigs. Most gigging environments tend to be hot and I'd hate to have to always be concerned that the organ is going to shut down. I'm hoping his situation is an anomaly. Since I'm pretty new to my SK2 I was wondering if anyone here has experienced anything similar. I haven't done any outdoor gigs with mine, but mine has done 4 hour gigs with no issues, and I don't remember the brick being abnormally warm or hot to the touch. Quote SpaceStation V3, MoxF6,PX5S,Hammond-SK2,Artis7,Stage2-73, KronosX-73,MS Pro145,Ventilator,OB DB1,Lester K Toys: RIP died in the flood of 8/16 1930 Hammond AV, 1970s Leslie 145, 1974 Rhodes Stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJR Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I've only done one outdoor gig with the sk, but the stage was covered and (for once!) my gear was not in the direct sunlight. It was about 98-99 that day, the sk had no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa Gherkin Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks for the reassuring responses. Considering what H/S charges for their power brick it should be bulletproof. I'm really liking the SK2 and this thread is a godsend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcS Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 My guess is that the issue may be more with a venue's power. Low voltage and bad grounds would stress the power supply as it works to produce the correct output voltage. There were some reports early on about SK's being in hot vehicles before setup or in direct sunlight after setup getting too hot and having issues (IIRC, mostly with the display). They weren't power supply related though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmammal Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 After my issue with my PC3 and bad power in a couple of bars I now use a battery backup power supply that I picked up for $50 at Fry's. Works great and no more problems with the PC3. Since I never had an issue in the first place with my SK1, I can't say if my battery backup is preventing anything or not but after what happened with the Kurz, I'm a believer. As we all know some of the venues we play in have ancient wiring or they just added some new equipment that's stressing the power. Bob Quote Hammond SK1, Mojo 61, Kurzweil PC3, Korg Pa3x, Roland FA06, Band in a Box, Real Band, Studio One, too much stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJR Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 My guess is that the issue may be more with a venue's power. Low voltage and bad grounds would stress the power supply as it works to produce the correct output voltage. There were some reports early on about SK's being in hot vehicles before setup or in direct sunlight after setup getting too hot and having issues (IIRC, mostly with the display). They weren't power supply related though. Thats funny you mention this. On the outdoor gig that I mentioned, we were having problems with low voltages. The generator was not adjusted correctly, and the guitarists power supply for his pedals kept cycling power. He had to switch out to a more basic backup system, before they finally got the generator adjusted to the correct voltage. The readout on our power conditioner was reading around 99-100 volts, at times. However my moxf and sk performed without any problems, even while we were having the voltage issues. The gig was about 3 1/2 hours, and the equipment was powered up at least an hour and a half, before we started. As I mentioned previously, the temperature was about 98-99, that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I have had problems on indoor gigs with questionable power surges. Now use a combination line "cleaner" and voltage regulator. No issues since. I take my windshield sun blocker out of the car for outside gigs and lay it across the keyboard on breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBblues Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I downloaded the mellotron library on my usb stick, I like the new sounds, esp. the violin and flute samples are very usable. Quote Hammond SK1, Doepfer D3m, Hohner ORT-100, Roland SA-300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Me and my sk2 :-) ....just for fun Quote NS2 88, Yamaha Cp300, Moog Little Phatty, Hammond Sk2, Roland Fantom X6, Ventilator, Nord C2D, Leslie 3300, Leslie 122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie_Chicago Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Me and my Sk2 ....first gig using the vent with the Sk, poor recording on an iphone sitting next to me but organ sounds decent, with a little Rhodes sound at the end Sk2 Quote "Ive been playing Hammond since long before anybody paid me to play one, I didn't do it to be cool, I didnt do it to make a statement......I just liked it " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustar Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm looking forward to checking out the new Mellotron sounds but even more pressing to me is the reliability of the SK series. Just read a Facebook post by a guy who says his SK2's power supply overheats and shuts down during warm gigs. Most gigging environments tend to be hot and I'd hate to have to always be concerned that the organ is going to shut down. I'm hoping his situation is an anomaly. Since I'm pretty new to my SK2 I was wondering if anyone here has experienced anything similar. I haven't done any outdoor gigs with mine, but mine has done 4 hour gigs with no issues, and I don't remember the brick being abnormally warm or hot to the touch. I purchased a second power supply which I leave at the house, and the other never leaves the gig bag. Have you bought a backup? Quote Yamaha P-515, Hammond SK1, Casio PX5s, Motif ES rack, Kawai MP5, Kawai ESS110, Yamaha S03, iPad, and a bunch of stuff in the closet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-string-man Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 If you are buying a spare PSU, it is around £70 from Hammond. The Casio PX-5S one fits perfectly, same specs, and is around £20. SSM Quote Occasionally, do something nice for a total stranger. They'll wonder what the hell is going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa Gherkin Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I purchased a second power supply which I leave at the house, and the other never leaves the gig bag. Have you bought a backup? Yup. I have one that gets gigged,another that stays in my pedal/cable case as a spare and a third that stays home as a spare for the spare. Did the same thing with the power supplies for my PX5S and Ventilator II. Kind of a suspenders and a belt approach. Too bad I didn't know that the Casio ps would work with the SK. Could have saved $150 or so. Even so,you can count me among the haters in the great external power supply debate. I put up with them because the SK and Vent sound so good and the PX is such a portable and playable big bang for the buck dp. Am hoping for good luck regarding reliability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I carry a Tripp Lite line conditioner with me on all gigs with my SK2 ever since I did an outdoor patio gig with absolutely horrible voltage (less than 90v) and it fried the PSU. I have done gigs with my SK1 in blistering hot circumstances and have not had an issue. Quote Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa Gherkin Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Jim, it's reassuring to hear that the SK power supply stood up to really hot conditions for you. That's exactly what I was hoping to hear. I have an older TrippLite power conditioner,LC 1200 I believe. It has a metal shell ,4 outlets and weighs a ton. Guess I'll start lugging that thing around again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facundogarde Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hi Phil M , I have a sk1 and a kind of that problem ... It was working normal , and suddenly when I turn it on , the display shows the welcome message " HAMOND SK1 gloriou's voices " for about 5 min , and then when finally starts, everything works normal but it doesn't have any sound in any output . I tried to restor to the factory settings , but doesn't help , and also I tried to upgrade a latest version but it shows me don't need to upgrade ( or something ) so it doesn't help too . I would like to downgrade , as you said , but don't know how to get the old software . Is possible to download for the Hammond page ? Or is possible that you can send me ? Thank you for the tips ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobP2 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hi Phil M , I have a sk1 and a kind of that problem ... It was working normal , and suddenly when I turn it on , the display shows the welcome message " HAMOND SK1 gloriou's voices " for about 5 min , and then when finally starts, everything works normal but it doesn't have any sound in any output . I tried to restor to the factory settings , but doesn't help , and also I tried to upgrade a latest version but it shows me don't need to upgrade ( or something ) so it doesn't help too . I would like to downgrade , as you said , but don't know how to get the old software . Is possible to download for the Hammond page ? Or is possible that you can send me ? Thank you for the tips ! This may help SK2 sound problem Quote Remember - you can make a record without an organ on it, but it won't be as good www.robpoyton.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facundogarde Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Thanx , you mean , maybe I need to send it to service to replace some component ? I would like to try before to downgrade the software , because I'm in china , and I think nearest Hammond service is in japan . But don't know how to get the old version . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcS Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 The older versions are available here: SK OS Update Releases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facundogarde Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 cool , thanx . ill check it now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 One more song, "Me and my sk2 + vent" [video:youtube] Greetings from sweden Quote NS2 88, Yamaha Cp300, Moog Little Phatty, Hammond Sk2, Roland Fantom X6, Ventilator, Nord C2D, Leslie 3300, Leslie 122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3keys88 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Re: sound library's... When one "installs" a library does it overwrite anything, or just add to? Been quite awhile since I actually installed one, and if I remember correctly, I just installed a few instruments instead of the whole library. Been looking through the manual, can't seem to find the topic.. would like to install that new "taped" library, but ... Quote "The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefsong Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Has anyone experienced any unwanted distortion with the output set to full on the sk2? I typically run stereo outs to my Mackie mixer, then from there to the FOH. I was told at a gig recently by the sound guy there was some break up coming from Sk2. I usually run the volume on full to the mixer. Perhaps I am distorting the output? Quote Motif Classic 88, S90ES, Hammond Sk2, GSI Dmc-122, Fender Rhodes 73 Suitcase, Wurlitzer 200A, Hammond B3 + 122 Leslie www.jeffreybryanmusic.com Keyboardist for Survivor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I never run the SK at full volume. I usually use it at around half volume. The output is VERY hot. I would back it off for sure. Quote Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I run my XK-1C about 3:00 to drive the Vent harder, but I probably like it dirtier than Jim does. Quote Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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