Milan Digital Audio - Silbermann St. Georgenkirche Hauptwerk 2 Information

This sample set for Hauptwerk 2 contains completely reworked samples from Hauptwerk version 1.2. We revisited the original 24 bit recording session files and transferred the organ set from scratch to bring a virtually brand new sound for version 2 all in its native 24 bit resolution. New post production methods including vastly improved noise reduction were applied. Longer samples are utilized and they now contain the original full length of approximately 8 second samples per note. Each sample contains multiple loops (some up to 9 loops) for use with Hauptwerk 2 and multi loop support.

Included with this Product:

This product includes the virtual instrument on DVD-Rom containing the samples and organ definition files. Hauptwerk software is not included and must be purchased separately (may be purchased through our online shop.)

Hauptwerk 2 Display Pages:

The Main Console Display

     With striking detail to the original console design the main console puts the organist virtually seated at the organ with all stop knobs and other mechanical devices within arms reach. Each draw knob is animated which allows users to experience the "old style" of stop changes.
     Noise movements from keys, pedals, stop knobs,blower and tremulant were all recorded and are included as part of the organ. There is even a shove coupler to couple manuals which creates a 'clank' as well.
     For those using the wind modeling system within Hauptwerk 2 if a MIDI velocity sensitive keyboard is used you may control the attacks of each pipe. By playing a key softer the initial "chiff" will become more subtle just as on the real organ. Or you may choose to disable this feature within Hauptwerk 2 to play the organ with the natural recorded attacks.
     The original organ does not have the low C# in the pedals or manuals since it was a cost effective means to save money as these notes are seldom used in Baroque literature. This is reflected in the virtual console layout. However these notes are still playable through Hauptwerk but the keys are simply not displayed. The pedal has also been virtually extended to D allowing the performance of more repertoire.

The Stop Control Display

The Stop Control display page mirrors the Main Console display page with large easy to read stops, pistons and couplers. Engaging a control from this display page will automatically engage the same control on the Main Console and vice versa. 10 General pistons are included to faciliate registration changes.
The display is also split down the middle to allow for dual monitor use. Simply drag the display page half way to a second monitor and users can create a realistic control interface for real time playing. Using a touch screen will also create a much more realistic approach to performing on this virtual organ.

Temperaments:

The original organ pitch is A=465(one semi-tone higher than A=440) and is tuned to an equal temperament. Included with the Hauptwerk 2 set are several historic temperament files which allow the organ to remain at A=465 while using these temperaments. The included temperaments are Silbermann, Kellner, KirnbergerIII, WerckmeisterIII, MeanTone-QuarterCommaPietroAaron, and the new Lehmann-Bach temperament. If users wish to perform on the organ at normal A=440 then you may simply choose one of the standard Hauptwerk 2 temperaments that are already included with Hauptwerk 2. These will repitch the notes to proper A=440 pitch. We would like to thank Martin Dümig for creating these special temperament files.

PC Requirements

St. Georgenkirche - Hauptwerk 2 Information