Hammond B-3 / XK-5 Tutorial: Drawbars and Preset System Explained

Hammond B-3 Basics: Drawbars, Presets & Manual Mode Explained 🎼 Gear I Use for recording Motu M4 https://tidd.ly/4kDaGT4 Rode NT1 Mic https://tidd.ly/3Omn8KX Headphones https://tidd.ly/4tGr1dV In this tutorial we explore the classic Hammond B-3 drawbar system and preset keys, including how the four drawbar sets work on traditional B-3 organs and modern clonewheel instruments such as the Hammond XK-5 and XK-3c. You will learn: • How preset keys (Bb and B) activate different drawbar sets • How the four drawbar groups operate on upper and lower manuals • Why percussion works only on the upper manual • How “manual mode” allows full drawbar control • Practical demonstrations you can apply immediately on your Hammond organ If you want to learn how to create, name, and save your own presets/favorites, watch this companion tutorial:    • Hammond XK-5 - How to Save & Recall Preset...   This lesson applies to: Hammond B-3, XK-5, XK-3c, SK series, and most dual-manual clonewheel organs. Subscribe for more Hammond organ tutorials, classic rock tones, and Jon Lord–style organ techniques