Combination Organs that Include Pipe and Digital Stops
Prior to electronic organs, the pipe organ was the mainstay for many music ministries. While a fine pipe organ installation is still the standard for organ music, two 1) events significantly decreas... Read More
Case Study: Pipe Organ Rebuild Project Gone Bad
In 2015, a New Jersey church contracted with a well-known pipe organ builder to rebuild and enlarge their existing Wicks pipe organ. That’s when problems began.... Read More
Tech Talk: Digital Sampling versus Physical Modeling
The most accepted church organ tone generation technology is digital sampling for a simple reason: a well-designed and voiced digitally-sampled church organ offers the most realistic pipe organ sound.... Read More
Viscount Organ Photographs-II
The photographs were taken of a large three-manual Viscount organ, model UNICO 500. Viscount’s website indicates the organ includes its Physis® physical modeling technology. While the exterior ... Read More
Requirements for a PC-Based (“Virtual”) Organ
A digital organ is a sophisticated product with advanced technology, requiring artistic integration. Deficiency in any area will result in an unsatisfactory installation.... Read More
Dedicated Versus PC-based Organ Tone Generation Technology
There are three criteria for judging a digital church rgan: Musicality, Reliability and Value. ... Read More
“Wet” Samples Versus Pure Pipe Samples
Virtual Organs offer “wet” samples. While simplifying the sampling process, this approach includes tonal compromises.... Read More
A Case Study: New “Virtual Organ” Replaced
In 2014 a New Jersey church purchased an organ based on “virtual” technology; PC tone generation. The installation was a failure.... Read More