Thanks Rob and Ed for the compliments. Glad you like the new console.
Hi Brett,
Without trying to "corner" you, can you reveal a prospective "ballpark" cost for this new sample set, (even to say, similar to several other of your present sample sets)?
I only ask this because there may be some of us that would like to (need to) budget for such. I've also communicated with others who agree an early order "discount" is very helpful. But on the hand, few of us totally can appreciate all the countless hours spent (as well as other expenses) to create these magnificent organ samples, which for sure, need to be amply compensated.
At this time I really cannot say what the final pricing will be. It largely depends on the finished product and how much time has been put into it. We always devise our pricing at the end of a completed product, so I'm afraid I can't give that information out at this time. Keep in mind that the reason we are offering this set in 3 volumes is to cater to those that may not have large budgets for the entire instrument, so it should be safe to say that at least Volume 1 should be somewhat affordable to most if not all Hauptwerk users.
Brett,
Thanks for providing the layout. It is not too bad but I'm not over enthousiastic.
A photo realistic console is nice for visitors, sale and a first impression.
For a sample set of so many stops is my preference a more practical console with:
- Clear readable stop names
- Clear difference between the stops of the different manuals (e.g. use color)
- A lot of presets / couplers etc
Hello Gert,
We always intend to offer photo-realistic consoles since we feel it is part of the virtual experience in playing on an authentic instrument. In this way if you have played the virtual organ, you can then visit the real instrument and feel at home since the layout is the same. If you were to visit the real organ you would have to use what is given. Personally I feel the text is quite legible and so do many others that have seen the graphics. There are 10 Generals included at the bottom so you can create any presets you like using those. As with any organ, once you are familiar with it there shouldn't be any problems in "navigating" around and knowing what belongs to what etc. That's part of the beauty of exploring a new organ I feel. Color coded stops is just something we will not do. Sorry!
Also Volume 2 and 3 will include dual touch screen displays, so these will have larger stops and text as well.
Lastly our sets allow use of the CODM or Oberwerk, so if you really wanted you could create an ODF on your own and customize the stop graphics how you like.