Hammond EXP-50JvsHammond XPK-250W mk3
Summary
Hammond EXP-50J and Hammond XPK-250W mk3: 2 Hammond foot pedals compared side by side. They differ on 8 of 10 compared specifications.
Key differences
- Pedal type: Expression on the EXP-50J and MIDI pedalboard on the XPK-250W mk3.
- Connector: 1/4" TRS on the EXP-50J and H-BUS on the XPK-250W mk3.
- Style: Rocker on the EXP-50J and Organ pedal on the XPK-250W mk3.
- Pedals in unit: 1 on the EXP-50J and 25 on the XPK-250W mk3.
- Housing: Metal on the EXP-50J and Wood on the XPK-250W mk3.
- Designed for: Hammond SK Pro, SKX Pro, XK-1c and legacy SK/SKX; any keyboard with a TRS expression input on the EXP-50J and Hammond XK-7D and XK-7 (three-contact response); also XK-5, XK-5 System and A-3, which read one contact on the XPK-250W mk3.
Both are the same on polarity switch (No).
| 2 items | ![]() Hammond EXP-50JCurrent | ![]() Hammond XPK-250W mk3Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hammond | Hammond |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Pedal | ||
| Pedal type | Expression | MIDI pedalboard |
| Style | Rocker | Organ pedal |
| Pedals in unit | 1 | 25 |
| Connection | ||
| Connector | 1/4" TRS | H-BUS |
| Cable length | — | 1 m |
| Polarity switch | No | No |
| Range / minimum control | No | No |
| Build & features | ||
| Housing | Metal | Wood |
| Features | B-3 volume curve, TRS cable supplied | Three contacts per pedal, Velocity-sensitive, Integrated EXP-100F expression pedal, MIDI out, Radiating flat pedals |
| Designed for | Hammond SK Pro, SKX Pro, XK-1c and legacy SK/SKX; any keyboard with a TRS expression input | Hammond XK-7D and XK-7 (three-contact response); also XK-5, XK-5 System and A-3, which read one contact |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Red walnut |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | — | 1051 × 906 × 205 mm |
| Weight | — | 25 kg |

