The SK-PRO 61 is a high-quality keyboard from the brand Hammond. Hammond is an American company that has been producing keyboard instruments for over 80 years. They were among the first to develop electronic keyboard instruments, including some of the earliest digital organs. As a result, they have exceptional expertise in keyboard design. The SK PRO 61 is no exception — it is a high-quality, highly versatile keyboard. This model is part of Hammond’s SK series; the SK-PRO 73 is also available. 

Operation and Use

The SK-PRO 61 features 61 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keys. This ensures that the keys don’t feel too light, making the instrument a great choice for players who are used to acoustic keyboard instruments. With 61 keys, the keyboard is compact yet highly versatile. Weighing only 9.3 kilograms, it’s also very lightweight and easy to transport – making it the perfect keyboard for musicians who travel or perform frequently. Hammond has done everything to make the SK series an excellent line of stage keyboards, and the SK PRO models are no exception. They are incredibly versatile in use. The keyboard features a large color display, making all functions and settings clearly visible – even in low-light environments.

In addition, the SK PRO 61 is equipped with pitch bend and modulation wheels, making it quick and easy to alter sounds or toggle functions on and off. This allows players to smoothly switch between different parts while performing, significantly reducing the time usually needed to change functions or sounds during a set. Furthermore, the keyboard includes four built-in sound engines, which can be used either independently or simultaneously.

Sounds and Features

The SK PRO 61 is suitable for virtually any application. This model includes a tonewheel organ, but can also be used effectively as a piano or synthesizer. In addition, it allows for layering different sounds and functions, enabling, for example, simultaneous use of both piano and synthesizer voices. Switching between sounds or functions while playing is also made easy with the dedicated selection buttons. Up to four different voice sections can be used at the same time. The SK PRO 61 also includes a wide range of patches. Patches allow users to save and recall custom sound combinations and settings. The keyboard can store up to 200 organ, 400 piano, and 200 synthesizer patches. You can also connect a USB stick to expand the memory. Additionally, these patches can be layered, split, or customized, and up to 200 of these combinations can be saved for easy access. The SK PRO 61 comes with a broad selection of pre-programmed sounds, including the authentic tone of a grand piano as well as high-quality digital piano sounds.

Connections

Finally, this model offers a wide range of connection options. As mentioned earlier, you can connect a USB stick to expand the memory. The SK PRO 61 features both a USB-A and a USB-B port, which also allow you to connect to a PC or laptop. It is also possible to create a MIDI connection using a USB-MIDI cable. Furthermore, the keyboard is equipped with left and right jack outputs, allowing you to connect an amplifier in either mono or stereo, as well as a headphone jack with a dedicated volume control. Additional connections include pedal inputs and an 11-pin Leslie connector (Leslie cable sold separately). In short, a very versatile keyboard for the enthusiastic keyboard player!

Please note: The SK PRO 61 is sold without pedals or stand.

Hammond SKX Pro, used. In excellent technical condition, comes with a 12-month warranty.

Hammond SKX-PRO Stage Keyboard

The new Hammond SKX-PRO is a 2-manual version of the highly popular SK-PRO series. It shares all the sounds and features of the original, but in a compact 2-manual design. This allows you to perform live with even greater versatility, without having to lug around bulky MIDI keyboards!

Operation and Use

The SKX PRO features 2x 61 touch-sensitive, semi-weighted keys. This ensures that the keys aren’t too light, making this model ideal for keyboardists accustomed to acoustic keyboards. With 2x 61 keys, the keyboard is relatively compact for a two-manual instrument, making it easy to transport. It is therefore the ultimate keyboard for keyboardists who travel or perform frequently. Additionally, Hammond has gone to great lengths to make the SKX series excellent stage keyboards. The SK PROs are also very versatile in use. The keyboard features a large color display, making all functions and settings clearly visible, even in the dark. Furthermore, the SKX PRO features pitch bend and modulation wheels, making it very easy and quick to change the sound or toggle functions on and off. This makes it very simple to play multiple parts while performing, and it reduces the time a keyboardist would normally need to switch between functions and/or sounds. It also features four sound engines. These sound engines can be used separately or simultaneously.

Sounds and Functions

The SKX PRO is essentially suitable for any purpose. This model features a tonewheel organ, but can certainly also be used as a piano or synthesizer. Furthermore, it is possible to layer different functions and sounds on top of each other, making it possible, for example, to use the piano and synthesizer functions simultaneously. However, it’s also easy to switch between different functions using the selection buttons while playing. It’s also possible to use four different voice sections simultaneously. In addition, this model has many patches. With patches, you can save and reuse multiple sounds and configurations. The keyboard has the capacity to store up to 200 organ, 400 piano, and 200 synthesizer patches. You can also connect a USB flash drive to the keyboard to expand the memory. Furthermore, the keyboard also offers the option to layer, split, or customize these patches. Up to 200 of these combinations can be saved. The SKX PRO comes with a wide range of pre-programmed sounds, including the authentic sound of an acoustic grand piano, as well as the sounds of a digital piano.

Connections

Finally, this model also offers a wide range of connection options. As mentioned earlier, you can connect a USB flash drive to expand the memory. The SKX PRO features a USB-A and a USB-B port, which can also be used to connect a PC or laptop. However, it is also possible to create a MIDI connection using a USB-MIDI cable. Furthermore, the keyboard is equipped with left and right jacks for connecting an amplifier in both mono and stereo modes, as well as a headphone jack. The headphone jack has a separate volume control. Additionally, there are pedal jacks and an 11-pin Leslie jack. (Leslie cable sold separately). In short, a highly versatile keyboard for the enthusiastic keyboardist!

Note: Stand and pedals are not included!