tompass Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Can you split the lower keyboard to have bass pedals on lower part and 888 on upper part of same lower keyboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcS Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I'm pretty sure no. You can limit how for up the keyboard the pedal notes would play but below that point both pedals and LM would play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Well I guess my question should be that if I elect to have pedal preset on lower manual, would the upper part of the keyboard be suitable for comping or sustaining chords without being "muddy?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcS Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yes. You could have the pedals only in the lowest octave or so (I'm assuming an SK-2 or SK-1 with lower manual) and the rest of the manual would be whatever drawbars you have set for the LM. Jazz players play LH bass and comp with the right hand on the LM all the time. Being able to add some pedal drawbars to the LHB gives the bass more weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Thanks. I am a jazz only player and that was my concern. Really like what I have read about the Mojo but am not getting a good vibe in terms of response to emails. I know the SK2 is readily available and any anticipated service would be less of an issue. Decisions, decisions.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcS Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yes. You could have the pedals only in the lowest octave or so (I'm assuming an SK-2 or SK-1 with lower manual) and the rest of the manual would be whatever drawbars you have set for the LM. To clarify, I meant the pedals would only play in the lowest octave or so (along with the lower manual notes) and not all the way up the keyboard. At whatever note the upper limit is set for the pedal tones the lower manual notes would continue on their own. Page 105 of the manual has a graphic of the keyboards and how manual bass and the LM overlap along wit the external zones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 That would work well for my application. Thanks. Still not sure if I will order the SK2 or Mojo. Hopefully will decide tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Still not sure if I will order the SK2 or Mojo. Hopefully will decide tonight. The best part is that whatever you choose, you get a really good organ! 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...
tompass Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Indeed as technology has improved drastically in past few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Pulled trigger on the SK2 today. Really impressed with the Mojo but was not getting response from Crumar even after several times offering to pay in full for a back order of the Mojo. If I were in business and a small company in need of cash flow, I would have jumped on it. The Mojo is surely a wonderful instrument but could not take chance that if ever service were to needed, I would be left hanging. I hope they continue to grow and prosper because competition will benefit all of us and technology will continue to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I keep getting overwhelmingly positive comments on my SK2, and much of it has to do with the fact that you can play multiple sounds on it at once besides organ. That in addition to the compact form factor and problem-free OS seems to be a real advantage over the Mojo, in addition to comments about better support for the SK2. I am still gushing over my new organ (obviously). Congrats on your new SK2 and welcome to the club! edit: BTW - I ordered the CU-1 half-moon Leslie switch for my SK2. It's slightly backordered but I'll post a report when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Thanks. Looking forward to delivery. Also was eligible for free gig bag. Again, the Mojo is a wonderful keyboard but my reservations about support/communication turned me back to the Hammond. It's all good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyguy Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I've been waiting since July for a spare power supply. Don't get your hopes up...Love my SK1, though. Jim Wells Tallahassee, FL www.pureplatinumband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humb Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 hi ! i am new here and in hammond world i love sound and love sk2 (looking to buy one so help!) problem is where to find some music sheets for organ kind music ?? and how to learn to play like real organ players how i understand this wasn't just piano plz help ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Seems odd not to have been able to get a simple power supply from Hammond. There is one poster that had his board replaced 5 times by Hammond. Not particularly encouraging but certainly does not seem to indicate a stocking problem. I was told 7-10 days so time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyguy Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I've had no problems with the board, just got home from a gig tonight. I always like to have a backup for everything. Never can tell when you might have a power supply problem, cord or otherwise. The connector is non-standard or I would make my own. Jim Wells Tallahassee, FL www.pureplatinumband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Paxton Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 For what it's worth, I once accidentally used the power supply from my Korg R3 with my SK1 for about a week. Worked without a glitch, and doesn't seem to have caused any damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Does anyone know if either a Roland EV-5 or Yamaha FC-7 expression pedal will work on SK2? Seems the Exp-50 is on backorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Seems I found my answer in an earlier thread. Most state that FC7 works better with SK2 than the Roland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcS Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Does anyone know if either a Roland EV-5 or Yamaha FC-7 expression pedal will work on SK2? Seems the Exp-50 is on backorder. The FC-7 does and the EV-5 probably will - I have an M-Audio pedal that I think is pretty much the same and it worked. You might need to set the Exp-Source parameter - pg. 79 #4. Also, check #5 and adjust #9 if necessary. Set #10 to taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks. I have the manual but no keyboard yet... Will make note of your instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 FC-7 is longer throw, less expensive, better feeling, and at least as sturdy as the EV-5. There is no reason to ever buy the EV-5 unless you are specifically looking for short throw applications like wah-wah. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Actually own both pedals. Used the FC7 on my old reliable DX7 and most recently the EV-5 with Roland VK-7. Will hold me until the Exp-50 gets delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 FC-7 is streets ahead in quality over the Roland, IMO. Studio: Yamaha P515 | Yamaha Tyros 5 | Yamaha HX1 | Moog Sub 37 Road: Yamaha YC88 | Nord Electro 5D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Cool will go with FC-7 at least until my my DX-7 package on Craigslist is sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelHead Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Pulled trigger on the SK2 today. Really impressed with the Mojo but was not getting response from Crumar even after several times offering to pay in full for a back order of the Mojo. If I were in business and a small company in need of cash flow, I would have jumped on it. The Mojo is surely a wonderful instrument but could not take chance that if ever service were to needed, I would be left hanging. I hope they continue to grow and prosper because competition will benefit all of us and technology will continue to improve. Since none of Crumar's customers spoke up for them with this I will add my remarks that are true from my experience: I have had the Hamichord 3 years and probably have contacted them around 15 times and in all cases have got a response. Including support when I thought I bricked my firmware upgrade recently and got at least 3 replies with attached files. "If I were in business and a small company in need of cash flow, I would have jumped on it. " Jumped on what? Their website clearly states the Mojo is out of stock and sold out. If they were taking backorders they would clearly have a 'cart' icon with some text about how long the wait. Probably why they did not reply because you ignored their website information and tried to go around it. If they could responsibly take back order they would take them direct on the website. About "cash flow" I would think they have too much cash flow right now as a plethora of people have bought and are trying to get the Mojo that might not be available for months. Actually I feel it is noble for a company to hold off taking money when they are unsure when they can provide the product, IMHO. Otherwise, temporarily, it possibly could be viewed as a scheme, imo Knowing about a possible wait of that long I think you did the right thing in getting the SK2. Personally think it is great idea of a product from HS to have a light dual manual capable of other sounds with quality organ. I like the SK2. Having already the Crumar VB3-2 in the Hamichord it would not be out of the question for a lighter rig that would be on my short list if I added a smaller organ. W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Let me first say that I think the Mojo is a fantastic product and of course I was fully aware of the fact that they were not in stock. The problem was that 2 weeks ago in an email conversation with Andrea, it was acceptable and recommended that I place a deposit on the Mojo to, in a sense, put me at top of the list when they do become available. Four or five days passed and he had not yet sent me the invoice so I then offered to pay in full if that would make book keeping easier for him. Risky but if on Amex card, I would have some security regarding the transaction. I emailed him several subsequent times after the second email to remind him that I was waiting for the invoice. During this process I was in contact with a Hammond rep who also had good things to say about the Mojo but also said obviously that the SK2 was a good product and was also in stock. I placed that order on Friday afternoon and low and behold on Monday afternoon, Andrea emailed me asking if I wanted him to email the invoice. Since I made a decision to purchase the SK2, I had to decline but did tell him directly that he had a fantastic product and that he would be very successful. It would be great if Crumar had a distributor in USA for sure. Who knows, maybe next purchase will be the Mojo. Thanks for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 There are 2 Andreas - which one were you corresponding with? Andrea Agnoletto is the one I always get replies from. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Did not save all of the emails but recent replies came from Andrea Agnoletto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompass Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Unpacked the SK2 today. First impression is that it is quite a nice appearing keyboard and layout seems to be very user friendly. Sounded fairly nice right out of the box but began some custom tweaking and slowly getting closer to where I would like to be regarding the sound. Controls and program are intuitive so no real problems there. Sounded better with earphones than through my Barbetta 32C but then again playing in area of house with tile and hardwood and really no soft acoustic surfaces. Will use it on first gig next Saturday so hopefully will be comfortable with it by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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