e've offered here several
example
applications of Hauptwerk for new instruments. Our Studio Series
addresses the needs of institutions, private teachers and the student
for a performance platform able to accommodate a wide variety of sample
sets in a single instrument. Westminster custom organs can provide via
those sample sets single
specification instruments in a wide variety of styles suitable for any
situation.
The tremendous versatility of the Hauptwerk software makes it
adaptable to a number of other applications.
Electronic organ conversions
Do you have an electronic organ whose console has been lovingly
maintained, is in very good condition and is of standard dimensions,
but whose tone generation has always been, shall we say, substantially
less than desirable? Amplifiers crackly? Speakers failing? If so, you
may be an excellent candidate for conversion to a fine Hauptwerk based
Westminster organ.
Westminster Organ Works will be happy to consider on a case by case
basis undertaking upgrade projects involving well built
preexisting consoles.
This approach can result in considerable savings in many cases so can
represent a significant stewardship of (usually quite finite)
resources.
Please
inquire.
Stop additions to existing pipe organs
Many existing pipe organs are good candidates for the addition of
virtual pipe organ stops. Reasons for such additions vary. In
many cases limitations of available space has been a problem for the
organ builder, thus not allowing for provision of appropriate pipework.
In such cases provision of virtual pipes may be the only alternative.
In other cases, tonal design of the existing instrument may be found to
be attractive enough, but limited in some aspect such as versatility
for choral accompaniment.
Besides spatial and tonal considerations other technical details such
as existing organ switching will need to be considered in assessing
your particular needs. We welcome the opportunity of working with you.
Please
inquire.
Console and switching upgrades
(and rebuilding of existing organ
resources)
The Westminster staff is well equipped to undertake the rebuilding of
existing instruments. In the rebuilding of electric action organs it is
usually necessary to rewire the instrument in order to comply with the
electrical codes. The codes no longer allow cotton covered wire or
friction tape, both highly flammable. Practically speaking, it's
generally been found to be the most cost-effective course of
action to replace all of the organ's switching apparatus.
Hauptwerk can readily meet the software needs of this transition wholly
or in part dependant on particulars of the situation, and
is even more appropriate if additions such as those discussed above are
being contemplated.
Again, please
inquire. We'd love to
have the opportunity of helping you
achieve the organ of your dreams!
