Hi Richard. A very ambitious project indeed! Great that you saw fit to provide an extended version. We're all a bit spoiled with what is available on most of the big samplesets, and it's nice that we'll be able to play Romsey without feeling like we're wishing for something which is not there! Kudos to you and Jerry for what looks like a terrific job!
Brilliant work! So nice that personality of the instrument was captured (percussive barker lever slap, mechanical stop action sounds, diatonic placement of pipework clearly discernible between C and C# sides). Very charming effect overall that is clearly different than digital tone generation in a turn-key instrument. A big plus is that Romsey Abbey has access to an excellent replica should an accident like what befell Notre Dame happen. One hopes that congregations that have instruments that are historically listed capture their essence via sampling for insurance purposes, let alone to have their musicians be able to practice and register music from their own homes instead of having to commute.
Fascinating and VERY CLEAR introduction to this impressive achievement! Congratulations, Richard and Jerry. I'm glad you included the mechanical noises in the samples; they give a sense of a unique playing experience. Looking forward to hearing it in recital.
stumbled across this and am captivated. The keydesk setup itself is worth an hour's discussion. Well Done, well done! You can bet your Rohrchalter I have subscribed and my next stop is the website. Thank you so very much.
Very nice! I have been wanting a sample of an English organ. When I helped my organ teacher tune organs we also tuned the celeste stops flat. I know there are people who say they should be tuned sharp particularly with string celestes, but my teacher told me he preferred to tune them flat so they sounded a bit more mellow.
@jerrymartin79 @RichardMcveigh I am sorry I could not join in live today, but this sure looks like an amazing set! Great work! I am looking forward to playing the BiS organ myself coming week and am anxious to hear what Ms. Massey makes of that Elgar Organ Sonata, my favourite piece! I believe that is the first time the whole thing is played on BiS, is it not?
Just caught up and watched this. Amazing precision here as we have grown to anticipate around anything BiS related. Well done Richard and Jerry.
Hi Richard. A very ambitious project indeed! Great that you saw fit to provide an extended version. We're all a bit spoiled with what is available on most of the big samplesets, and it's nice that we'll be able to play Romsey without feeling like we're wishing for something which is not there! Kudos to you and Jerry for what looks like a terrific job!
I am amazed. Three Cheers to Richard and Jerry.
Richard and Jerry, what a fantastic achievement! Congratulations!
Brilliant work! So nice that personality of the instrument was captured (percussive barker lever slap, mechanical stop action sounds, diatonic placement of pipework clearly discernible between C and C# sides). Very charming effect overall that is clearly different than digital tone generation in a turn-key instrument. A big plus is that Romsey Abbey has access to an excellent replica should an accident like what befell Notre Dame happen. One hopes that congregations that have instruments that are historically listed capture their essence via sampling for insurance purposes, let alone to have their musicians be able to practice and register music from their own homes instead of having to commute.
Sounds fantastic! I will have to think long and hard to buy this wonderful instrument or the Blackburn.
Fascinating and VERY CLEAR introduction to this impressive achievement! Congratulations, Richard and Jerry. I'm glad you included the mechanical noises in the samples; they give a sense of a unique playing experience. Looking forward to hearing it in recital.
That’s fantastic that you made your own sample set! Sounds wonderful!
Great work on this sample set. Bravo!
Congratulations Richard and Jerry. Thank you for you work
Richard, what an amazing instrument! Thanks for all the hard work.
Gosh, this would bring some memories back! Many thanks for doing this and I look forward to being able to download the set.
You'll feel very at home with the Original Edition, and might rather like the Extended Edition 😉
yes, I see some strings on the Swell, these were always missed! even more a 4ft flute!!
stumbled across this and am captivated. The keydesk setup itself is worth an hour's discussion. Well Done, well done! You can bet your Rohrchalter I have subscribed and my next stop is the website. Thank you so very much.
How fascinating! Thank you...
Just wonderful!
Amazing, loved the Mendelssohn!
Sounds good! Very impressed!
Very nice! I have been wanting a sample of an English organ. When I helped my organ teacher tune organs we also tuned the celeste stops flat. I know there are people who say they should be tuned sharp particularly with string celestes, but my teacher told me he preferred to tune them flat so they sounded a bit more mellow.
Do Lincoln and Chichester Cathedral next! My 2 favorite organs...
Absolutely! +++
I too would like Chichester Cathedral.
Would LOVE to hear some Harvey Grace on this one... please!! The Elgar sounded great...
Happy Easter then.
🥚 happy easter 🥚 😄
Don’t you just love a bit of Elgar on an English organ ❤!
I am not that excited until I see the price
@jerrymartin79 @RichardMcveigh I am sorry I could not join in live today, but this sure looks like an amazing set! Great work! I am looking forward to playing the BiS organ myself coming week and am anxious to hear what Ms. Massey makes of that Elgar Organ Sonata, my favourite piece! I believe that is the first time the whole thing is played on BiS, is it not?
Very exciting!