It's available now! New Book: All about Hauptwerk
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 6:03 pm
Greetings all.
I am really delighted to report that my new book, entitled "All about Hauptwerk - the virtual pipe organ" is now available. It can be obtained from http://goo.gl/S85xIq.
PRINT COPY
The printed book is available direct from the publisher (see above), by online order via Amazon and several other web retailers, and by retail order from Barnes & Noble (US), Blackwell, Waterstones & WH Smith (UK), and local retailers worldwide. Educational institutions and retailers can order from Ingram (US), and Lightning Source (UK).
ISBN:978-1-326-31884-0; Perfect bound, soft cover; B&W; pages: 244; chapters: 14; illustrations/images/diagrams: 115. Price £17.50.
A British Library cataloguing in publication (CIP) record will be available shortly.
PDF EBOOK
A PDF eBook version with the 115 illustrations in colour is available from me, to those who have purchased the printed book.
Free copy If you purchased the book direct from the publisher (http://goo.gl/S85xIq) and would like a free PDF copy (not for copying, nor passing on, nor distribution otherwise), send me a direct email to publications at kaspencer dot com and I'll tell you how you can get the PDF free-of-charge.
Chargable copy As retail outlets make a charge against my royalty on each sale, I cannot extend the free PDF offer to retail outlet sales. However, if you would like a PDF copy, contact me by direct email at publications at kaspencer dot com and I'll tell you how you can get a copy. The cost is £5.00.
THE FRONT COVER (printed book):
CHAPTER HEADINGS
The following is a list of chapter headings and main sections:
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Chapter One Life before Hauptwerk
- 1.1 Reed Organs
- 1.2 Tone Wheel Organs
- 1.3 Electronic Organs
- 1.4 The Mellotron
- 1.5 Synthesised Organs
- 1.6 Digital Organs
- 1.7 Where does Hauptwerk Fit in?
Chapter Two An Introduction to the Pipe Organ
- 2.1 The main parts of the Organ
- 2.2 The Theatre/Cinema Organ
- 2.3 Playing the Pipe Organ
Chapter Three An Introduction to Hauptwerk
- 3.1 Obtaining Hauptwerk
- 3.2 Hauptwerk and Sample Set Licences
- 3.3 How Does Hauptwerk Work?
- 3.4 How is a Sample Set Made?
Chapter Four What do you need to get started?
- 4.1 The Hauptwerk Computer
- 4.2 Preferred Accessories
- 4.3 Optional Accessories
- 4.4 Can you start with your existing PC?
Chapter Five Installing Hauptwerk and Loading the St. Anne's Organ
- 5.1 The Installation
- 5.2 Starting Hauptwerk
- 5.3 Loading the St Anne's Moseley Organ
- 5.4 Creating the Sample Set Cache
Chapter Six Configuring an Organ
- 6.1 MIDI: A Brief Explanation
- 6.2 Testing the Audio and Checking MIDI Devices
- 6.3 Configuring the Keyboards and Pedalboard
- 6.4 Other Controller Devices
- 6.5 Play the Organ!
Chapter Seven Improving your computer
- 7.1 The Dimensions of Computer Power
- 7.2 Hardware Choices
- 7.3 Operating System (OS) choices
- 7.4 A Good Start
Chapter Eight A keyboard stack
- 8.1 Keyboard Options
- 8.2 Preparing the Keyboards
- 8.3 The Keyboard Stack
- 8.4 Quality Keybeds
- 8.5 Interfacing
Chapter Nine A pedalboard 113
- 9.1 Pedalboard Compass and Designs
- 9.2 Sourcing your Pedalboard
- 9.3 Swell and Crescendo Controllers
Chapter Ten Improving your audio
- 10.1 Adding Audio Channels
- 10.2 Choosing your Main Speakers
- 10.3 Choosing your Sub-woofer Speakers
- 10.4 Configuring Multiple Audio Channels
- 10.5 Configuring an Organ for Multi-channel Operation
- 10.6 Adding Reverberation
Chapter Eleven Building or Converting a Console
- 11.1 Building your Console
- 11.2 A Music Desk
- 11.3 Installing the Components
- 11.4 Using an Existing Console
Chapter Twelve Recording Hauptwerk Audio and MIDI
- 12.1 Audio Recording
- 12.2 MIDI Recording
Chapter thirteen Voicing the Organ
- 13.1 Real Pipe Voicing
- 13.2 Voicing a Virtual Pipe Organ
- 13.3 Adjusting the Tremulant Rate
Chapter fourteen Tuning and Temperament
- 14.1 Tuning
- 14.2 Temperament
Appendix A General Schematic of a typical Hauptwerk virtual pipe organ
Appendix B A Glossary of Terms for the Pipe Organ & Virtual Pipe Organ
Appendix C Specimen LaunchPad Layout for the St. Anne's organ
Appendix D Some interesting virtual pipe organs & instruments
References and Bibliography
INDEX
I really hope that the book will fill a gap in printed help available to those contemplating getting involved with Hauptwerk, for those who know about organs but not Hauptwerk, and those who know little or nothing about either. For those that are brave enough, drawings are provided for a 30-note concave radiating pedalboard, and for a console with and without stop jambs. Full details of configuring an organ for multiple audio channels are also included.
Best wishes,
Ken
I am really delighted to report that my new book, entitled "All about Hauptwerk - the virtual pipe organ" is now available. It can be obtained from http://goo.gl/S85xIq.
PRINT COPY
The printed book is available direct from the publisher (see above), by online order via Amazon and several other web retailers, and by retail order from Barnes & Noble (US), Blackwell, Waterstones & WH Smith (UK), and local retailers worldwide. Educational institutions and retailers can order from Ingram (US), and Lightning Source (UK).
ISBN:978-1-326-31884-0; Perfect bound, soft cover; B&W; pages: 244; chapters: 14; illustrations/images/diagrams: 115. Price £17.50.
A British Library cataloguing in publication (CIP) record will be available shortly.
PDF EBOOK
A PDF eBook version with the 115 illustrations in colour is available from me, to those who have purchased the printed book.
Free copy If you purchased the book direct from the publisher (http://goo.gl/S85xIq) and would like a free PDF copy (not for copying, nor passing on, nor distribution otherwise), send me a direct email to publications at kaspencer dot com and I'll tell you how you can get the PDF free-of-charge.
Chargable copy As retail outlets make a charge against my royalty on each sale, I cannot extend the free PDF offer to retail outlet sales. However, if you would like a PDF copy, contact me by direct email at publications at kaspencer dot com and I'll tell you how you can get a copy. The cost is £5.00.
THE FRONT COVER (printed book):
CHAPTER HEADINGS
The following is a list of chapter headings and main sections:
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Chapter One Life before Hauptwerk
- 1.1 Reed Organs
- 1.2 Tone Wheel Organs
- 1.3 Electronic Organs
- 1.4 The Mellotron
- 1.5 Synthesised Organs
- 1.6 Digital Organs
- 1.7 Where does Hauptwerk Fit in?
Chapter Two An Introduction to the Pipe Organ
- 2.1 The main parts of the Organ
- 2.2 The Theatre/Cinema Organ
- 2.3 Playing the Pipe Organ
Chapter Three An Introduction to Hauptwerk
- 3.1 Obtaining Hauptwerk
- 3.2 Hauptwerk and Sample Set Licences
- 3.3 How Does Hauptwerk Work?
- 3.4 How is a Sample Set Made?
Chapter Four What do you need to get started?
- 4.1 The Hauptwerk Computer
- 4.2 Preferred Accessories
- 4.3 Optional Accessories
- 4.4 Can you start with your existing PC?
Chapter Five Installing Hauptwerk and Loading the St. Anne's Organ
- 5.1 The Installation
- 5.2 Starting Hauptwerk
- 5.3 Loading the St Anne's Moseley Organ
- 5.4 Creating the Sample Set Cache
Chapter Six Configuring an Organ
- 6.1 MIDI: A Brief Explanation
- 6.2 Testing the Audio and Checking MIDI Devices
- 6.3 Configuring the Keyboards and Pedalboard
- 6.4 Other Controller Devices
- 6.5 Play the Organ!
Chapter Seven Improving your computer
- 7.1 The Dimensions of Computer Power
- 7.2 Hardware Choices
- 7.3 Operating System (OS) choices
- 7.4 A Good Start
Chapter Eight A keyboard stack
- 8.1 Keyboard Options
- 8.2 Preparing the Keyboards
- 8.3 The Keyboard Stack
- 8.4 Quality Keybeds
- 8.5 Interfacing
Chapter Nine A pedalboard 113
- 9.1 Pedalboard Compass and Designs
- 9.2 Sourcing your Pedalboard
- 9.3 Swell and Crescendo Controllers
Chapter Ten Improving your audio
- 10.1 Adding Audio Channels
- 10.2 Choosing your Main Speakers
- 10.3 Choosing your Sub-woofer Speakers
- 10.4 Configuring Multiple Audio Channels
- 10.5 Configuring an Organ for Multi-channel Operation
- 10.6 Adding Reverberation
Chapter Eleven Building or Converting a Console
- 11.1 Building your Console
- 11.2 A Music Desk
- 11.3 Installing the Components
- 11.4 Using an Existing Console
Chapter Twelve Recording Hauptwerk Audio and MIDI
- 12.1 Audio Recording
- 12.2 MIDI Recording
Chapter thirteen Voicing the Organ
- 13.1 Real Pipe Voicing
- 13.2 Voicing a Virtual Pipe Organ
- 13.3 Adjusting the Tremulant Rate
Chapter fourteen Tuning and Temperament
- 14.1 Tuning
- 14.2 Temperament
Appendix A General Schematic of a typical Hauptwerk virtual pipe organ
Appendix B A Glossary of Terms for the Pipe Organ & Virtual Pipe Organ
Appendix C Specimen LaunchPad Layout for the St. Anne's organ
Appendix D Some interesting virtual pipe organs & instruments
References and Bibliography
INDEX
I really hope that the book will fill a gap in printed help available to those contemplating getting involved with Hauptwerk, for those who know about organs but not Hauptwerk, and those who know little or nothing about either. For those that are brave enough, drawings are provided for a 30-note concave radiating pedalboard, and for a console with and without stop jambs. Full details of configuring an organ for multiple audio channels are also included.
Best wishes,
Ken