I am very impressed with the new Velesovo organ from Sonus Paradisi. My opinion is that it deserves more than just the standard two manual organ implementation. So I have fabricated a three manual version by loading certain ranks multiple times and spreading them over three manuals. Here is the resulting stop layout:
3ManualScreenshot
This organ sounds identical to the original version if only the original stops are used, but there is a lot of extra flexibility available when needed.
Here is the organ installation file. It is very small because it only uses samples from the Sonus Paradisi version of the Velesovo surround sample set (which must be previously installed):
InstallationFile
The new installation adds a few new images and installs as organ number 800828.
Since a new organ number is assigned, the original Velesovo Surround installation is not affected in any way. It requires about 9.5GB to install at 16bit.
In general, the new ranks are slightly modified using Hauptwerk's built-in voicing parameters. For example, the Oberwerk Trumpet is really a duplicate of the Hauptwerk Trumpet, slightly brightened and with tremulant added. The Unda Maris is an appropriately de-tuned Rohrflute duplicate. The Oboe8 is a duplicate Fagot16 offset by 12 notes and brightened at the low end. The Cornett stop just plays appropriate copies of four Positiv ranks simultaneously.
One caveat: Since I am in the USA, I cannot use Hauptwerk's wind model. I could adjust those parameters if someone in another country was willing to help and test it.
P.S.
A further three manual enhancement has been created which provides a more contemporary version of the organ. This version has two Celestes, expressive Swell and Choir divisions, lots more couplers, and a Crescendo pedal.
3ManualScreenshot
And is likewise free.
ContemporarySurround InstallationFile
It is discussed in more detail under a different subject heading.
3ManualScreenshot
This organ sounds identical to the original version if only the original stops are used, but there is a lot of extra flexibility available when needed.
Here is the organ installation file. It is very small because it only uses samples from the Sonus Paradisi version of the Velesovo surround sample set (which must be previously installed):
InstallationFile
The new installation adds a few new images and installs as organ number 800828.
Since a new organ number is assigned, the original Velesovo Surround installation is not affected in any way. It requires about 9.5GB to install at 16bit.
In general, the new ranks are slightly modified using Hauptwerk's built-in voicing parameters. For example, the Oberwerk Trumpet is really a duplicate of the Hauptwerk Trumpet, slightly brightened and with tremulant added. The Unda Maris is an appropriately de-tuned Rohrflute duplicate. The Oboe8 is a duplicate Fagot16 offset by 12 notes and brightened at the low end. The Cornett stop just plays appropriate copies of four Positiv ranks simultaneously.
One caveat: Since I am in the USA, I cannot use Hauptwerk's wind model. I could adjust those parameters if someone in another country was willing to help and test it.
P.S.
A further three manual enhancement has been created which provides a more contemporary version of the organ. This version has two Celestes, expressive Swell and Choir divisions, lots more couplers, and a Crescendo pedal.
3ManualScreenshot
And is likewise free.
ContemporarySurround InstallationFile
It is discussed in more detail under a different subject heading.
Last edited by Morse on Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:00 am, edited 3 times in total.
Al Morse