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Hi,
I'm currently using a Hammond XK1 for live gigs which I've been really happy with. However, it has had a very hard life on the road and now needs to be replaced. I've tried the newer Hammond SK1 but personally preferred the overall sound of the XK1 though I preferred the Leslie emulation in the SK1. As a result I'm considering one of the following options :-
Hammond XK1-c
Crumar Mojo 61
Nord Electro 6D
These all appeal to me for different reasons.
Hammond XK1-c - From what I've heard of this online it sounds very similar to my current XK1 but the Leslie sounds improved. It doesn't sound as digital and bright as the SK1.
Crumar Mojo 61 - I like that Crumar makes a second lower manual because for some gigs I really miss having two manuals. The Mojo 61 also has some very nice additional sounds (acoustic piano, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Clavinet)
Nord Electro 6D - This obviously comes with tons of great sounds which could be useful for smaller gigs where I don't want to carry my main stage piano as well. However, the Electro 6D is around the same price as the others and considering it packs in SO many other sounds and features I'm wondering if the actual Hammond sound is lacking in comparison?)
At the end of the day the most important thing is how good the actual Hammond and Leslie sounds on these. I mainly play gospel, jazz and funk and having a second manual would be great. I have a M-Audio Code 61 midi controller keyboard which I could connect to the main keyboard but I've always found it doesn't quite feel right mainly because of positioning issues!?
What would you recommend?
I'm currently using a Hammond XK1 for live gigs which I've been really happy with. However, it has had a very hard life on the road and now needs to be replaced. I've tried the newer Hammond SK1 but personally preferred the overall sound of the XK1 though I preferred the Leslie emulation in the SK1. As a result I'm considering one of the following options :-
Hammond XK1-c
Crumar Mojo 61
Nord Electro 6D
These all appeal to me for different reasons.
Hammond XK1-c - From what I've heard of this online it sounds very similar to my current XK1 but the Leslie sounds improved. It doesn't sound as digital and bright as the SK1.
Crumar Mojo 61 - I like that Crumar makes a second lower manual because for some gigs I really miss having two manuals. The Mojo 61 also has some very nice additional sounds (acoustic piano, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Clavinet)
Nord Electro 6D - This obviously comes with tons of great sounds which could be useful for smaller gigs where I don't want to carry my main stage piano as well. However, the Electro 6D is around the same price as the others and considering it packs in SO many other sounds and features I'm wondering if the actual Hammond sound is lacking in comparison?)
At the end of the day the most important thing is how good the actual Hammond and Leslie sounds on these. I mainly play gospel, jazz and funk and having a second manual would be great. I have a M-Audio Code 61 midi controller keyboard which I could connect to the main keyboard but I've always found it doesn't quite feel right mainly because of positioning issues!?
What would you recommend?