*#1 Sk1 / Sk2 Owner’s Manual18 EXPAND THE KEYBOARDTh is instrument can be upgraded to dual keyboards by connecting an external MIDIkeyboard and pedalboard.SK1: DUAL KEYBOARD + PEDALBOARD1. Connect as illustrated above. There is only one MIDI IN jack onboard this in-strument, so a MIDI keyboard with a merge function or a MIDI Merge-box isnecessary for realizing a dual keyboard configuration.NOTE: This illustration shows only the keyboard expansion See P. 16 for the basic hook up ofthe power source, audio, etc.2. Turn the SK1 power ON. Then recall the MIDI template “3KBD”. (P. 114)3. Set the Send channel of the added MIDI keyboard at “2” (“1” on SK1-73, -88)and that of the MIDI pedalboard at “3”.Refer to the operation manual of the added MIDI keyboard and pedalboard, asrequired.RECOMMENDABLE MIDI KEYBOARDThe following HAMMOND MIDI pedal keyboards (compliant with the SK1) areavailable from our sales dealers: MIDI pedalboard XPK-100 (13 keys) MIDI pedalboard XPK-200 (20 keys)Both models have a MIDI merge function.PHONESUSB MEMORYMIDI KeyboardMIDI PedalboardMIDI OUTINOUT(MERGE)HOW MIDI KEYBOARD WORKS?On the SK1, connected MIDI keyboard works as“LOWER” keyboard when the MIDI template re-called at “3KBD” or “Two Manual”.On the SK1-73 or -88, connected MIDI keyboardworks as “UPPER” keyboard when the MIDI tem-plate recalled at “3KBD” or “Two Manual”.It works as UPPER: SK1It works as LOWER: SK1-73, -88It works as LOWER: SK1It works as UPPER: SK1-73, -88