Organ matters - Organs matter!

I recently stumbled across a post on the Toulouse les Orgues Facebook page about a proposal for a new portable pipe organ called L'orgue L'Explorarateur. The organ will have a modular design (similar to the Orgue du Voyage), and will consist of 30 stops derived from 12 ranks of pipes. The construction of this organ is intended to begin later this the year, and should be completed by next year. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNjCR1yVCj4

1. Bourdon 32′ 16′ 8′ 4′
2. Principal 8′ 4′ 2 2/3′ 2′ 1 1/3′
3. Flûte d'orchestre 8′ et Flûte harmonique 4′ 2′ 1′
4. Flûte traversière en bois 8′ 
5. Salicional 8′ 4 
6. Viole 8′
7. Nasard 5 1/3′ 2 2/3′ 1 1/3′
8. Tierce 3 1/5′ 1 3/5′
9. Trompette 8′ 4′
10. Ophicléide 16′
11. Clarinette 8′
12. 13. Physarmonica 8′

James Dawson has made a ground-breaking documentary -
https://vimeo.com/520060433
gives a taste.

Best wishes

David P

I'm trying to find out as much as I can about Terance Casey. I'm hoping someone might have photos, conversational records etc. The ultimate prize would be someone who knew him well, that I could interview.
Any help much appreciated!

Good afternoon all!

I hope that the Moderators will not mind me posting this notice, but I am confident that it will be of interest to many Hauptwerk users.

There has been a lot of interest in the OLED Stop Labels which were shown on the photographs of my OPUS II organ on various sites (and on https://youtube.com/kaspenceruk). I agreed to release details of how this was done. I am pleased to say that there now exists a "Project Book" entitled "Electronic Stop Labelling for Hauptwerk Virtual Pipe Organs" and the booklet is available from me now.

Here is the front cover:


The booklet, in printed form only, describes how to mount up to 60 OLEDs (up to 120 on two Stop Jambs), and connect them to an Arduino Due, such that they can be incorporated into Stop Jambs with round or rectangular illuminated buttons of standard size.

To accompany this booklet, I have also made available one version of my Stop Labelling Software (known as "kasLABSv1.4x" either installed on your own Arduino Dues or on Dues which I can supply. This version uses OLED type SSD1306 - a Booklet and Software version for a different OLED (as used in the final version of my new console) may be released later.

Those who might be interested should contact me via the email address which is visible on the Cover Page (not by the messaging system please!).

Many thanks indeed ...

Kenneth Spencer

Hi,
I haven't worked on an Eminent pedalboard unfortunately.
the reed switches can be fragile, and can sometimes go intermittent.

Hi,
seen quickly on a TV program ( Cruising with Jane Mcdonald ) episode 4 series 3.
more details at
http://www.americanqueensteamboatcompany.com/blog/steam-calliope/

after more looking up it seems other boats have these as well
http://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/music/history-and-traditions/steam-calliope/

Good wishes Peter B

MANDER FOUR STOP CHEST ORGAN and Chamber Organ (c1814)  by Thomas Elliot Compass-low FF, Compass High F5, Keys 61 enclosed.
Details here:
https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/auction-catalogues/timed/peter-davies-and-sons-ltd/catalogue-id-peter-1-10053?utm_source=bs-amp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=peter-davies-and-sons-ltd&utm_term=20210210-pr&utm_content=peter-1-10053-maincta

Member dragonser might be able to help.

Best wishes

David P

Any one out there had any experience of Eminent pedal-boards? This seems to be the budget version and feels like a couple of springs have shot- , on one pedal the (in-built) magnet is triggering the reed switch and making it sound like a damped oscillation, another pedal just wants to stay down just like a cypher.    Both faults are very annoying and are driving me up the wall!.  I can make a temporary bodge by using a terry clip to give a bit more spring to the pedals s , but I would like to replace the springs when I have a bit more time. I have enough technical knowledge to do the job, and it looks like stripping off the bracing woodwork to get to the PCBs which will then have to be removed, so it's not a quick 10 min repair. Eminent organs do not seem to be interested  now that  the guarantee has expired and they have had a change of personnel.
Thanks for any help. Shaun

Hi,
item number 313394956597
located in Northwich
tunes listed are Easter Hymn, Autralian Hymn ( Haydn ) , Helmsley , Surrey, Hanover ,
made by T C Bates