Alternative tuning of Hammond XK-3?

[Corchromatique]

I'm in an experimental mood lately, and felt like digging around in the options for my XK-3. I was wondering, is it possible to customize the tuning by individual tonewheels or by manual? For instance, if I wanted to use a non-western mode while soloing, could I create a preset in a Balinese or Turkish mode, with a C-half sharps, or F quarter flats? Or would it be possible detune, not just the whole instrument, but one manual, 50 cents sharp, giving me 24 notes in each octave, between the two manuals? Thanks for humoring me as I try to play around with what this instrument can do!

[andyg]

I've never dug into it, but I doubt it. Part of the Hammond sound is its own distinctive tuning and you would lose that sound by altering the tuning.

I assume you've gone right through the owner's manual? If not, then that's where to start. If you have done so and not found anything, then that's your answer.

[pianomaster1]

I'm not that familiar with changing the tuning, but just a quick look at the manual shows a way to make custom tonewheels and transpositions. There might be something in there that you can use. Check it out.

[Papus]

It's quite fascinating hearing non-equal tempered music as originally heard by composers such as JS Bach...
Some DAW's and synths allow alternative tunings.
You'll suddenly understand why they say D Minor is the “saddest” key.