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by larason2
Thu Nov 07, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: DIY organ consoles / MIDI
Topic: Syndyne Stop Action Magnet Suppliers in the UK
Replies: 1
Views: 181

Re: Syndyne Stop Action Magnet Suppliers in the UK

You are somewhat stuck. As you've gathered, there's no real UK distributor, and most organ builders don't want to be digital organ part distributors either. There may be a US distributor, I recall reading about this on the organ forum, but I don't recall their name. Perhaps you could order from them ...
by larason2
Wed Nov 06, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Upper end Mixture work
Replies: 15
Views: 2760

Re: Upper end Mixture work

I would say though that while the other mixtures might have been made by Cliquot, Cavaillé-Coll never left the other stops in his organs totally alone! The mixtures had to match the rest of the organ, so he adjusted the wind going to every stop, and voiced them all according to his principles. So ...
by larason2
Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Upper end Mixture work
Replies: 15
Views: 2760

Re: Upper end Mixture work

I think what you're missing is a result of the mixtures of St. Sulpice. It has two cymbale, which are quite a bit higher pitch than the usual fourniture. Cavaillé-Coll was also known to put a Carillon III stop (initially a 1' rank) that also has a bit of this quality. Both Caen and Metz are notable ...
by larason2
Sat Nov 02, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Values
Replies: 24
Views: 1527

Re: Values

Matthias, I find it quite offensive that you're calling my post a distraction.

For that money, at least here, they may not actually earn any more if they are in the right tax bracket. So it is not a distraction. We're not talking millions here.
by larason2
Thu Oct 31, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: Hauptwerk instruments
Topic: New Sample Set - St. Davids Cathedral, Wales
Replies: 31
Views: 2670

Re: New Sample Set - St. Davids Cathedral, Wales

Since this is the OP's first set, I think it can be expected to have some growing pains like a pipe or two not being perfect. Most sample set developers provide updates in the first days or weeks. Frequently it is a pipe or two that isn't sounding quite right, and they replace it with a note beside ...
by larason2
Thu Oct 31, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Values
Replies: 24
Views: 1527

Re: Values

I think this is a bit like academia, where they say the bitterest arguments are between those with the least to lose! Definitely I think we've hit a chord here though, because a lot of people appear to be passionate about it. I'm curious what you think these "standards" are that aren't being met? 22 ...
by larason2
Thu Oct 31, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Hauptwerk instruments
Topic: New Sample Set - St. Davids Cathedral, Wales
Replies: 31
Views: 2670

Re: New Sample Set - St. Davids Cathedral, Wales

I think the "bad pipes" switch idea is a good one.I have Adlington, but I've never used it, because I don't want to listen to the bad pipes. I also don't like when sample set producers leave in strange artifacts like part of the room rumbling or a particular pipe sounding off. Sure it's how the ...
by larason2
Mon Oct 28, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Values
Replies: 24
Views: 1527

Re: Values

Well I certainly don't find your arguments convincing Einer, but it's probably pointless to argue any further. You can believe what you want. I think I explained what I mean is small, and I find the evidence convincing. You can believe what you want.
by larason2
Sun Oct 27, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Values
Replies: 24
Views: 1527

Re: Values

It's true that saying something is "small" is always relative. A quick search online shows there are 3.2 billion video game users worldwide. Adobe has 33 million subscribers as of 2023. App store users spent 89.3 million in 2023. Since we're talking about software, it's natural to compare it to ...
by larason2
Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Values
Replies: 24
Views: 1527

Re: Values

It's true "cheap" sets are not always low quality. There are some relatively inexpensive sets like Tihany, Zamardi, Farkasret, and the Aeris Castillian from AVO that are all cheap, but among my favourite organs. I played Tihany for my organ teacher, and he was quite impressed. The free organs ...
by larason2
Sat Oct 26, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Values
Replies: 24
Views: 1527

Re: Values

Sample sets really is an interesting market. It's true makers put way more work in than what the sets are worth, and the market is pretty darn small. It's getting bigger now, but as with most things, most sample set purchasers don't buy many sample sets. The few that buy many can't buy as many as ...
by larason2
Mon Oct 21, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: Hauptwerk instruments
Topic: New Sample Set - St. Davids Cathedral, Wales
Replies: 31
Views: 2670

Re: New Sample Set - St. Davids Cathedral, Wales

The demos sound quite nice. The Bach in particular sounded pretty convincing, probably thanks to Father Willis. Personally I'd rather have a second choir division than a solo or a fernwerk. However I'm very happy with the Peterborough Hill and I'm not as much of a Willis fan. But will the purists ...
by larason2
Thu Oct 17, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: DIY organ consoles / MIDI
Topic: Fatar Key Feel
Replies: 7
Views: 508

Re: Fatar Key Feel

PMK keyboards are made to order in Italy, then shipped to the customer. I understand he gets the key cores/keyboard frame, but then he needs to put the key covers on them, cheeks, etc. They come with basic contacts, but he attaches an arduino style midi controller to them before shipping them off. I ...
by larason2
Thu Oct 17, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: Hauptwerk instruments
Topic: Metzler Surround Release (UPDATE)
Replies: 24
Views: 2835

Re: Metzler Surround Release (UPDATE)

There are people who do not buy sample sets from a manufacturer where the handling of criticism from customers is very unfriendly. This is absolutely me. For this reason among others, I generally don't buy SP or OAM sets. I agree Pipeloops, for instance, has amazing sets, but also very friendly ...
by larason2
Thu Oct 17, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: DIY organ consoles / MIDI
Topic: Fatar Key Feel
Replies: 7
Views: 508

Re: Fatar Key Feel

Yep, they are 100% Fatar. In Fatar's defence though, they have several models, and the higher end ones feel slightly better (not as flimsy, but just as clicky). Personally I've never liked any of them, but there's plenty of people that like that "tracker simulation" they have. It's fine until the ...