Hello,
The update (version 2.0) for the 4-manual Caen extension is nearing completion. I expect it can be released before the end of the month. The update is free for anybody who owns version 1.0 of the 4-manual Caen extension.
Most of the changes only impact the "Ext Simple 2" page view (the page view with the features that are not in the style of Cavaillé-Coll). Here is a screen shot of the new "Ext Simple 2" page view which summarizes the changes:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/te94x4l8sts5smj/ExtSimple2.bmpSummary of Changes1. Addition of new stops unified from existing ranks. Where necessary, an extra octave of pipes was added such that the new stops also speak in the lowest octave of keyboard:
GO Montre 32' (from GO Montre 16')
Pos Salicional 16' (from Pos Salicional 8')
Pos Flageolet 1' (from Pos Flageolet 2')
Réc Viole de gambe 16' (from Réc Viole de gambe 8')
Réc Clarinette 4' (from Réc Clarinette 8')
Péd Flûte 2' (from GO Flûte octaviante 4')
Péd Clairon 2' (from GO Clairon 4')
2. Manual and pedal super-octave couplers
3. "Unison Off" coupler
4. Registration "cancel" for each division
5. Divided pedal (also called split pedal), with an adjustable split point
6. Automatic pedal registration feature, similar to the automatic piano pedal found on Doesburg
7. Possibility of moving a selection of GO stops (Cornet V and GO reeds) to the extra division for a 5 manual configuration
8. Easy to read indicators for the position of the swell pedals
9. The volume of keyboard noises of the Grand Choeur are now adjustable independently from the other keyboards
10. Ranks using the dual channel tremulant model developed by Sonus Paradisi now automatically load in mono (instead of stereo)
A more detailed description will follow once I finish updating the user manual.
PricingPutting this extension together was a huge amount of work and with the number of copies I've sold, the hourly wage ended up being around US $4 per hour. Consequently, I do plan to raise the price of this extension starting in January 2016. Please consider the current price of US $60 (includes $15 for dongle update) an end-of-the year sale
. I hope this is acceptable to people.
Best regards,
Jake