I downloaded the trial version of Hauptwerk in 2013 and was extremely impressed with the realism of the St Anne's organ. Time passed and I got more in love with the pipe organ sound. Hearing it at church every Sunday was great, but I wanted to hear it more! I looked on this forum and youtube for ideas and thought about what surface would be good for the manual. I thought I would use my 4 ft table, but that wobbles, and I wanted to use my stand, but how would I have space for the pedalboard? The stand I tuck under the pedalboard, as you see it is a double brace and is very sturdy. I found my 4 ft table to be my... bench! It wobbles just a little, but it works until I can find a nice bench possibly on ebay. Preferably one with a foot rest --that won't touch the pedals on the pedalboard.
Ahhh, the pedalboard, you ask?! I was considering the midiworks 32 note, but because price I decided to go the unconventional route and order it from another vendor. (Alessandro Alfieri of Vercelli, Italy) pedamidikit.org) I did take a chance because I hadn't seen reviews before, but I was certainly not let down! It arrived in pieces and fortunately took only one trip to the hardware store for a tiny torx screwdriver that I didn't have. The assembly was very straightforward, as all that was required was to screw everything together (glue optional). I thought of painting the sharps and flats black, but because it has grown on me unpainted, just the wood, I think I will keep it au naturale
As you might guess, my 88-key controller has 27 keys that I don't use on the swell. A long block of wood (2 x 8 inch I think) is the riser which I use instead of keyboard cheeks.
Looking forward to getting the newest Hauptwerk Advanced Edition! Much appreciation to Martin Dyde and Brett Milan for this wonderful software, it's so easy to use. And to be able to play the king of instruments in my apartment, with such a fine, realistic sound, I really feel so lucky.