In the spirit of the original “M and L”, we have the Hammond M-Solo Portable Organ which is the lightest and most compact true Hammond Organ ever produced.
The Hammond M-3, L-100 and M-100 were the first instruments for so many of the Hammond Family, both Professional and Casual. Small in size, but formidable in power, the “M and L” series had the same “DNA” as the mighty mighty B-3, C-3, and A-100 models. If you were a fan of “Green Onions” or “Gimme Some Lovin'”, you were listening to a Hammond “M or L”. Back then, Hammond created the M & L series to make the Hammond sound available to everyone.
The 8-pound M-solo features 49 keys, driving our “MTW II” Drawbar engine as found in our XK-4 Organ. All the essential Hammond ingredients are aboard, like traditional Drawbars, Vibrato-Chorus (C1,C2,C3 etc.) and Touch-response percussion. Our virtual “Multi-Touch” keybed provides the “real-deal” B-3 playing feel. Convenient transpose and octave shift controls along with 3 user-programmable preset tabs make any performance easy. Our high-definition digital Leslie is on hand, completing the tone which has thrilled musicians and audiences since 1940.
There are three period-accurate models of the most popular transistor “Combo Organs” aboard, able to be registered in the same manner as the originals. Rounding out the Spec are a 70’s-type String ensemble, and an analog-style polysynth with twin oscillators. The drawbars serve as controls for these special voices. The M-solo is available in Matte Black and Matte Burgundy finishes.
Versatile Gig Bag
A great companion for the M-solo is the versatile soft “Gig Bag”, which may be carried by hand or worn like a backpack.
Who is the M-solo for?
The working piano player who’d like the classic Hammond sound at his fingertips. The small studio where space is at a premium. The mobile musician who carries his studio around, and the keyboard player who wants the real-deal Hammond experience, with an eye on economy in space, weight and financial consideration. It is also the perfect “Hotel Room” keyboard.
Hammond M-Solo Portable Organ Features
- Classic B-3 tone and feel
- 9 drawbars
- MTW II Drawbar engine as found in Hammond's XK-4 Organ
- 49-key Virtual Multi-Contact (VMC) keyboard, touch-sensitive
- Touch-response percussion adds a distinctive and bright percussive highlight to the top of the drawbar tone
- 3 period-accurate combo organ models (British, Italian, Japanese)
- Twin-oscillator analog-style polyphonic synth
- '70s-style string ensemble
- Convenient transpose and octave-shift controls
- Built-in, authentic digital Leslie
- Classic Hammond vibrato and chorus effects
- Delay, reverb, overdrive effects
- Pitch-bend / effects button
- Three user-programmable patch memory buttons
- Headphone jack allows for silent operation
- 3.5mm stereo aux input for connecting music players
- 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O
- USB-B to host connectivity
Sound Engine
- Tone-Wheel Organ (B-3): MTWII (Modeled Tone Wheel II) Sound Engine, Polyphony: 61
- Transistor Organs: Vx, Farf, Ace: Sampling Sound Engine, Polyphony: 96
- String/Vocal Ensemble (Ens): Sampling Sound Engine, Polyphony: 96
- Polyphonic synthesizer (Syn) Analog Modeling Sound Engine, Polyphony: 8
Keyboard
- 49-Note Lightweight Keyboard, Velocity-Sensitive
Organs
- Drawbars: 9 Pitches
- Organ Types: 4 (B-3, Vx, Farf, Ace)
- Percussion: Buttons (ON. SOFT, FAST, THIRD)
String/vocal Ensemble
- Voices: 7 (Male 16', Strings 16', Male 8', Female 8', Strings 8', Female 4', Strings 4')
Polyphonic Synthesizer
- Oscillator: Waveform (Triangle, Sawtooth, Square, Pulse), Sub-Oscillator
- Filter: LPF 24 dB/oct
- Modulator: LFO 1 (Delay Vibrato and Wah-Wah/PWM), EG 2 (Filer, Amplitude)
- Envelope: Attack, Release
Effects
- Tone Wheel Organ (B-3): Leslie, Vibrato and Chorus, Overdrive
- Transistor Organs (Vx, Farf, Ace): Leslie, Vibrato, Overdrive
- Strings Ensemble (Ens): Vibrato, Chorus
- Polyphonic Synthesizer (Syn): Delay Vibrato and Wah-Wah/PWM, Chorus
- Master: Delay/Reverb
Key Map
Controllers
- Leslie: Bypass, Stop, Fast
- Pitch Bend: Octave, Down, Up
Connection Jacks
- MIDI: 5-Pin DIN MIDI In, 5-Pin DIN MIDI Out
- USB-B: To Host
- Audio: 1/4" Line Out(L/R), 1/4" Phones Out, 3.5 mm Stereo Aux In (With Input Level Control)
- Control: 1/4" Expression In (With Polarity Switch), 1/4" Leslie Fast
Power
- AC Adapter AD3-1230-2P (Included)
- 12 VDC, 3 A
Dimensions
- (W x D x H) 28.8 x 10.8 x 3.3" / 73.1 x 27.4 x 8.5 cm
Weight
Free Shipping
- The Chicago Organ Company offers free shipping on orders $99.00 and up on most items to the Contiguous United States (48 states).
- We offer Free In-store pickup on all purchases with no minimum purchase.
Free Shipping Exclusions
- Free shipping does not apply to certain special orders and certain oversized/overweight products due to delivery locations. Separate handling fees may apply to items that qualify for free shipping
Shipping Carrier
- UPS Ground on most items over 10 lbs
- UPS Freight on Organs, Speaker Cabinets, and oversized/overweight products. We will contact you prior to shipping to make arrangements.
- USPS on small and small parts and accessories.
- USPS Priority on small and small parts and accessories ONLY.
Shipping and Delivery Times
- Your order will ship based on the time it is placed and the shipping option you choose. Some orders may be held for verification, which may impact shipping times.
Questions?
- Please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to helping you!
