Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:46 am
TubaFan wrote:We installed this sample set today on a demo license at church (22.2 audio) and it is fantastic! We are definitely going to be purchasing the full license. There is plenty of foundation tone with fullness and brightness, and the big Great mixture adds a lot to the top when you want it. Although there is no proper 4' Principal in the Choir division, like many instruments from this period, with the 4' coupler you can get quite a full sound from the Choir division. There are plenty of imitative orchestral stops with a wonderful Tuba and a 32'-16' Pedal Bombarde that can only be described as heroic. On the softer side, there are 7 celeste stops to choose from and you can make a huge celeste ensemble and couple All Swells to Swell to get what is only an American sound. Not every organ needs huge reverb, and not everyone is looking for that, but there is enough to round out the sound quite nicely. This organ is definitely worth at least checking out on demo to see if you like it.
I agree with mnailor that this is probably the best comprehensive American sample set to date. Although not a Skinner, the design is still close to his thinking with a lot of the stops that made him famous included in the specification and the quality and stoplist surpass other offerings in this same style.
Thanks for your kind words!