Hammond XE-1 & Leslie 2102 & Stand STL-2102 occasion

DRB Vase-II sound Generator

Any instrument that carries the Hammond® name must have top of the range drawbar-sound.  That is why the XE-1 is equipped with the well established DRB Vase-II Digital Technology Sound engine, which has been praised by professionals and the most ardent Hammond traditionalists.  In this latest version, the soundgeneration system also provides an extensive range of solo and ensemble instrument voices plus rhythm and special effect options.

Harmonic      Drawbars

Hammonds own drawbar control        system is widely acclaimed by professional players for being the        original and best. To achieve all of those special Hammond combinations        and effects it is this system that outperforms all others. The XE-1        boasts two full sets of nine drawbars and two bass drawbars, all of        which perform at real-time without any reponse-time delay.  The        system has a selectable choice of tonal nuances such as the B3 with its        characteristic generator crosstalk, Brite or Mellow plus features such        as foldback-control on the upper and lower octaves, variable attack,        adjustable overdrive and the all important  "key click"        simulation.

Animation

The XE-1        technology faithfully recreates the traditional Hammond vibrato and        chorus generator effects in the recognised six degrees. It also provides        the very latest in advanced Digital Leslie. This very important effect        for a complete Hammond experience is fully adjustable to suit player        preference. The simulated upper horn and bass rotor "Rise"        (speed up) and "Fall" (slow down ) times can be independently        adjusted.  The "Brake" ( stopping) time can also be        changed.  Volume balances between the horn and bass rotor can by        customized and even a simulated mike set-up can be varied for angle and        distance.  When an external 11-pin Leslie is connected to the XE-1,        the on-board simulator is automatically disconnected.

Keyboard

Hammond believes that also a        single-manual instrument must have a high-quality keyboard.  For        the XE-1, Hammond has opted for their superb  "leaf        spring" keybed, found on all top quality models since 1965. This        distinctive "off white" exclusive keyboard provides warmth and        smoothness to the touch but also speed and toughness to satisfy all        playing styles.

High      Quality Instrumental Voicing      

In addition to        the extensive variations of traditional Hammond sounds, the XE-1        introduces 275 sampled instrument voices available in three combinable        polyphonic sections. Hammond has introduced some newly sampled voices on        the XE-1 including a rich stereo grand piano, a sleazy, breathy tenor        sax, a haunting flute, some wonderful acoustic guitars and a selection        of accordions presenting a range of reed permutations.  For the        bass section 21 specific voices are available and for sound effect 16        different settings (Chorus, Flanger, various Reverb-types...) are        possible.  User voice sections are also provided in which you can        create and store your very own edited versions. 

Presets

With such an        array of sounds and effects available it is important to be able to        select and recall your favourite registrations quickly and easily. The        XE-1 has ten banks of ten user programable set-ups each one containing        information effecting the right hand, left hand, bass, MIDI, reverb,        Leslie, style and rhythm settings. A complete one hundred set-ups        readily available. A different set of 100 registrations can be loaded        via floppy disc or via the special  CompactFlash Memory Card.

Auto      Accompaniment Styles and rhythm

The auto-vari        rhythm and auto-band orchestra sections combine to provide Hammond's        completely redesigned rhythmic accompaniment section. 100 new rhythm        patterns each with four variations which can be programmed to change        automatically, work together with three accompaniment variations to        create 1200 automatic backing patterns.  The accompaniment operates        in 3 different modes : Single, Fingered Mode and Pianist.  For the        not so accomplished player there is a one finger easy-play system.         By utilising the Rhythm Preset function each rhythm will automatically        select a suitable instrumental registration to compliment the chosen        pattern.  Two rhythm fills, an intro and ending pattern are also        provided as well as Hammond's exclusive touch tempo which allows you to        set your own rhythm speed by simply tapping the touch tempo button. This        can be done at the start or even during a rhythm sequence.         Additional styles can be loaded via floppy disc or via the special        CompactFlash Memory Card.

Style-converter

A built-in style-converter        allows the use of rhythm-styles produced for other instruments.         This allows you to utilise previously purchased style libraries on your        XE-1  (Not all formats may not be compatible).

Pro      Chord

        Pro chord automatically generates full right hand harmony on single note        play.  This way it is real easy to make your playing sound like a        true professional.   This advanced Hammond feature uses        multiple separate voices to create rich harmonies.  Up to 20        different settings, from jazz combos through theatre organ tibias, to        Hollywood style string orchestras and big band sections are available.

Ease      of use

Hammond has        provided its distinctive graphic LCD information screen for the XE-1.         This new display allows instant visual access to all the voicing and        control sections. A short-cut feature eliminates any time consuming        effort paging through menu screens. Simply press and hold a control        panel button, and all information regarding that section will be        automatically displayed. You don’t have to be a computer whizz to        operate this instrument.

Sequencer

Coupled to        Hammond’s philosophy of ease of use the on-board sequencer is just        that.  Simple controls allow for a virtual recording studio at your        finger tips, enabling you to create your very own multi-tracked        performances.

Data      Storage

Ever        wonder how you would store your style data, sequencer data, preset        registration data, etc. without hooking up any external equipment and        not running out of space ?  The answer is a CompactFlash slot.         You can save all your precious data on a CompactFlash Memory Card         (At the time of this writing the present  max. memory of a huge        128MB is available as a storage medium on your XE-1).

In-built      amplification with S.E.S.       and power speaker-system

Having        a great sound engine and a vast array of voicing is only as good as the        amplification system through which it is played.  For the XE-1,        Hammond has developed a special high-performance stereo amplifier that        will generate a solid 2 x 50W output.  Couple this to a brand new        patented heavy duty bass reflex speaker system with a double 13cm woofer        and you will experience an unbelievable sound for such a compact        instrument.  To widen the stereo image even further Hammond has        added its exclusive  S.E.S. (Sound Expansion System).  This        function provides the player with a much broader sound sensation through        an expanded stereo image simulation.

MIDI

Other        than the traditional MIDI-functions (IN, OUT, THROUGH, saving data to a        MIDI data recorder via MIDI Data Dump), the XE-1 also operates in        pre-defined MIDI-environments.  This means that when you add an        additional keyboard such as XLK-1 to your set-up, there is no need to        reconfigure all MIDI-settings.  Simply switch your environment from        "single manual mode" to "dual manual mode" and        you're all set...      

Flash-rom 

Since your instrument is        equipped with internal flash-rom memory, you can upgrade the        system-software via the disk drive when an important new version becomes        available.

Factory      Equipped for Direct Leslie Plug-in

The        XE-1 is designed to accept direct plug-in  of any 11-pin external        Leslie.   The volume of the in-built Leslie pre-amplifier can        be regulated to match different types of Leslie, which can be very        usefull on stage.  Leslie motor speed-switching can be controlled        via the keyboard selector, an optional foot switch or through MIDI.

Modular      for your future needs      

You        may start out by using the XE-1 as a stand-alone single-manual or you        may decide to progress to multi-manual control by connecting the        optional XLK-1 MIDI keyboard which will transform your instrument into a        real organ-top.  With the additional use of the optional XPK-100        MIDI Pedalboard and the EXP-100F Expression pedal, you will have the        maximum of control as offered by a full featured Hammond Organ. 

As      personal as an instrument can be      

As well as        being able to expand your XE-1 from a single-manual to a larger        performance set-up, you can also customize its styling and finish to        suit your own particular taste or design requirements. The side panels        and front strip are detachable and can be obtained in several finishes.        This way your XE-system can match its environment : from a stage look to        a more furnished style...  You can choose.