The World's Most Advanced Virtual Pipe Organ x 4
We are proud to present Hauptwerk version 4 which is available immediately for
download from our main downloads page here:
http://www.hauptwerk.com/downloads/hauptwerk-downloads/
Here is a brief overview of some of Hauptwerk 4's key features
New and improved St. Anne's virtual organ
Hauptwerk 4 includes a completely new high quality version of the St. Anne's virtual organ. The organ was re-recorded from scratch during our visit to England in 2009. The new version features 24-bit 44.1kHz stereo samples (originally recorded in 32-bit 96kHz) consisting of multiple release samples, multiple loops, additional dual stop jamb console displays which are optimized for vertical screen displays as well as a complete tonal balancing of the entire organ. The St. Anne's organ is included in the Hauptwerk software download and will install automatically.
Redesigned User Interface
The entire user interface in Hauptwerk 4 has been redesigned from previous versions of Hauptwerk. Menu options, settings screens as well as all new graphical control panels and piston toolbars offer users a much more intuitive way to access Hauptwerk's main features.
MIDI Learn
MIDI learn offers a quick and easy set up for digital organ consoles without needing to know anything about MIDI or other complex MIDI settings. Simply right click on a virtual control then choose 'Auto-detect' and Hauptwerk will "listen" to your hardware MIDI messages and assign the proper settings.
Built-in MIDI Recorder/Player
Hauptwerk 4 comes with a native MIDI recorder allowing you to record your performances to MIDI files directly without the need for external MIDI sequencers. Even touch screens presses are captured to MIDI using Hauptwerk's special MIDI implementation allowing complete registrations to be recalled when playing back the recorded MIDI file. Using the Hauptwerk MIDI recorder allows users to share their recordings with other users that use the same instruments without the need for any special set up. Just load and play!
Powerful Combination System
Hauptwerk 4 has an enormously powerful and flexible, fully-programmable combination system that works for all virtual organs. There's a 999-frame fully random-access stepper, 20 'master generals', 60 'master scoped combinations', a 4-bank 31-stage master crescendo, and a basic set of common 'master couplers' that can complement the couplers a virtual organ has natively.
Mac and PC Audio Unit and VST Plug-in Links
Audio Unit and VST plug-in links for Mac and PC are now standard in Hauptwerk 4. The Hauptwerk 3 Windows VSTi has been replaced with a new 'Hauptwerk VST Link' for Windows and OS X and a 'Hauptwerk AU Link' for OS X. Hauptwerk itself runs outside of your VST/AU host/sequencer and you just load the 'Hauptwerk VST/AU Link' in your sequencer.
Console Zoom and Multiple Screen Orientation
You can view the virtual console screen(s) in full-screen mode and consoles automatically zoom to make most efficient use of the screen space available. Some sample sets (including St. Anne's) support multiple orientations for their virtual consoles, for example allowing you to display virtual stop jambs conveniently on touch-screens mounted in portrait-format.
Additional information
There are many more performance improvements and enhancements in addition to those listed above.
For a list of all new changes and updates please read the Release Notice. More in depth feature descriptions can be found in the Features Datasheet.
The Hauptwerk User Guide contains new tutorial-like steps which should allow a much easier means for understanding the features and controls. Please be sure to review the guide prior to requesting support and chances are you will find what you are looking for. We have also provided detailed step-by-step tutorials for using the new Hauptwerk AU/VST plug-in links with several of the most commonly used sequencer hosts including Logic Pro, Cubase, Sonar and Reaper.
New licenses and upgrades from earlier versions of Hauptwerk are now available through the Hauptwerk store. Please note new Hauptwerk 4 public installations now require a Public Installation License as detailed in the Hauptwerk End User License Agreement. For those who have a license for version 3 and are using Hauptwerk in a public installation we will offer the normal pricing for upgrades to version 4, only new Hauptwerk 4 licenses for public installations are required to purchase the Public Installation license type.
Important: Due to the volume of license updates we anticipate receiving please allow up to 24 hours for your license update to enable version 4. In most circumstances your update should be handled in a timely manner, usually within 30 minutes or less during normal business hours.
Also note that the downloads are fairly large due to the new St. Anne's organ which is included in the Hauptwerk installer. We have provided FTP download instructions on the downloads page in the event that you may not have the ability to download the installers through a normal browser. In the event that the main download server may seem slow due to many users downloading at once there is an alternate download site linked to directly below the main download button. Please only use one download site so as not to tie up the servers more than need be. All files have been downloaded by us and tested and are fully in tact. Should you have any issues accessing the files please try again later.
Note that once Hauptwerk 4 is installed it will uninstall Hauptwerk 3 (likewise Hauptwerk version 2 would be uninstalled although all of your settings and instruments will not be affected). Should you decide to evaluate version 4 prior to purchasing a license please be aware that if you would like to return to version 2/3 that you will need to completely uninstall version 4 and reinstall your previous version.
As always we thank you for your support, suggestions and patience while we have worked hard on bringing you this latest version of Hauptwerk, the world's most advanced virtual pipe organ...x4!
We hope you enjoy Hauptwerk 4 and all of the new features it offers!
Brett Milan
Owner
MILAN DIGITAL AUDIO
Owner
MILAN DIGITAL AUDIO