earl the pearl Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 When in doubt go to the pros.What should I be paying for a used XK2 in excellent condition.Im thinking in the 800-1000 range. Yes/no?? What if the Hokey Pokey IS what its all about? Nord E5D, EV ZLX12P, MX61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Åslund Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Why not get an XK1 instead? I think it would sound better than an XK2. I also think weighs less. Too much stuff, too little time, too few gigs, should spend more time practicing...! 🙄 main instruments: Nord Stage 3 compact, Yamaha CP88, Kurzweil PC4, Viscount KeyB Legend Live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 When in doubt go to the pros.What should I be paying for a used XK2 in excellent condition.Im thinking in the 800-1000 range. Yes/no?? Does it include the expression pedal? How about a case? A quick search on eBay shows $750, $895, and $1,100 Buy-It-Now pricing. Shipping is additional. I would start at $750 (or less) because: 1. eBay has one for $750 2. the XK2 is 3 generations behind (XK-3, XK-3c, and SK1) 3. it doesn't come with an expression pedal (I'm assuming.) 4. $750 saves you $50 from what you were prepared to pay anyway Good luck! Tom "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Don't bother with that unless you at least get a Ventilator. "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 $650 TOPS for one in mint shape. YOu can buy Xk1s on ebay all day long for less than $1000. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaware Dave Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 $650 TOPS for one in mint shape. YOu can buy Xk1s on ebay all day long for less than $1000. +1. For a few bucks more the XK-1 is a major step up from the XK-2 57 Hammond B3; 69 Hammond L100P; 68 Leslie 122; Kurzweil PC3; M-Audio Code 61; Voce V5+; Neo Vent; EV ELX112P; GSI Gemini & Burn Delaware Dave Exit93band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyClicker Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Xk1 hands down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Xk1 hands down... Doesn't the XK1 have a better Leslie sim? "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Yes. I think "hands down" means "considerably better". Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I've heard flushing toilets with a better Leslie sim than the XK-2 A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LX88 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 I once had a XK2 that I got super cheap and in some ways I wish I had kept it for a controller. The keys felt rather nice actually. As for the sounds, I dare not get started on that again because the last time I commented on it the brain police came out in full force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 If you already have a Ventilator, get the XK2 for no more than $600 . If you don't have a Vent and don't want to get one, get the XK1 or even a used XK3c for a few $$$ more. The artist formerly known as Jr Deluxe That was my guitar name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I've heard flushing toilets with a better Leslie sim than the XK-2 Was that stereo or mono? "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I liked the XB-2 better than the XK-2. (I am probably deeply in the minority) The XK-2 I played had no balls. But it was running through a Leslie 302. I didn't like it either. That rig sucked. My XB-2 and leslie 860 or 122 would eat it alive. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I used an XK2 through a 122, and it worked. Leslies rock. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 My problem was probably with the 302. The 302 was a leslie but I think it only had a rotating horn and a bass sim circuit or some nonsense. There were no louvres on the bottom sides. It sounded weak. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Yeah the 302 is an anchor, nothing more. You really couldn't even part it out. The XK2 was great for its time, I preferred it to the VK7, but I always used something else for the leslie sim, either a real leslie, or a Dynacord CL333, or a Korg G4. Same for the XM1. The XK2 and Xk1 have great keybeds, and I prefer them to the XK3s. You could still do worse for a clone, but having a Ventilator would make a night and day difference in the XK2. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I've heard flushing toilets with a better Leslie sim than the XK-2 Was that stereo or mono? I always flush in stereo. It doesn't really matter to me what my flush sounds like in the room, as long as it's satisfying sounding in my stall. It makes it more inspiring when I take a shit. A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I always flush in stereo. It doesn't really matter to me what my flush sounds like in the room, as long as it's satisfying sounding in my stall. It makes it more inspiring when I take a shit. LMFAO Nominated for post of the millennium! There are tears streaming down my face, dude. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I always flush in stereo. It doesn't really matter to me what my flush sounds like in the room, as long as it's satisfying sounding in my stall. It makes it more inspiring when I take a shit. LMFAO Nominated for post of the millennium! There are tears streaming down my face, dude. I depends on if you are flushing for your own pleasure or if your performance is for the listening pleasure of an audience. The artist formerly known as Jr Deluxe That was my guitar name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I always flush in stereo. It doesn't really matter to me what my flush sounds like in the room, as long as it's satisfying sounding in my stall. It makes it more inspiring when I take a shit. LMFAO Nominated for post of the millennium! There are tears streaming down my face, dude. I depends on if you are flushing for your own pleasure or if your performance is for the listening pleasure of an audience. Ya know.... The LAST thing I want to hear about is Mr. Kanker pleasuring himself in the stall. Thank you for your understanding. Tom "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 You know, I have been accused of being a jack off all trades A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 You know, I have been accused of being a jack off all trades Master(bator) of (n)one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 That's some funny shit. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonysounds Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 You know, I have been accused of being a jack off all trades Master of (n)one. number two. Fixed. Hitting "Play" does NOT constitute live performance. -Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 You know, I have been accused of being a jack off all trades Maybe for this thread you should be called Wanker. The artist formerly known as Jr Deluxe That was my guitar name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammondDave Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Buy it for $600.... then use it for a controller for the VB3... That will kick the ass of the SK1.... '55 and '59 B3's; Leslies 147, 122, 21H; MODX 7+; NUMA Piano X 88; Motif XS7; Mellotrons M300 and M400; Wurlitzer 200; Gibson G101; Vox Continental; Mojo 61; Launchkey 88 Mk III; Korg Module Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Star_Guy Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 For an XK-2 in good condition with an expression pedal, $600 is probably the highest I would go also. I just picked one up myself, actually. It is a solid, well built (e.g. heavy) keyboard that also doubles very well as a MIDI controller, which works great for me in my studio. The presets will need tweaking, as the factory sounds are a little weak, but it sounds very good after editing them. The leslie sim on the XK-2 is definitely it's achilles heel, even after tweaking it. Plan on adding either a real leslie or an external sim, like the Vent. I also have a (now defunct) XB-2, and an Oberheim OB-3 Squared, which sonically is surprisingly good and compares well against both of these Hammonds, including even the on-board leslie sim. The biggest drawbacks of the OB-3 Squared are the extremely limited tweak-ability, and the fact that it has a very ordinary non-velocity sensing keybed. But if you are tight on funds, then picking one up on Ebay for $400 should be fine. ---------------------------------------------------------- Gig: Yamaha MODX7, NumaX 73 Piano Studio: Kawai ES-920; Hammond SK Pro 73; Yamaha Motif ES7 w/DX,VL,VH; Yamaha YC 73; Kawai MP-6; Numa Compact 2x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl the pearl Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Welll Im happy I started such an infamous thread. Got the XK2 through trades etc really for about $500 and have the same mixed feelings as the posters have brought out. Weak Leslie sim,great keybed action. I want to realign the presets so the ones I use are in1 bank. Any help there? Thanks again gents. If Jack helped you off a horse...would you helpJack..... What if the Hokey Pokey IS what its all about? Nord E5D, EV ZLX12P, MX61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE62 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 You just have to copy them to bank 1. That is; edit > dial in destination bank & patch > write.If I remember correctly. Used to have a XB-1, which is the same instrument except for the keys and some pieces of wood. Many of the best things in life are four-letter words, like Jazz, Saab. And Cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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