The pipe organ has numerous, sometimes thousands, of working components that produce its majestic ranges of sounds. Thus, the king of instruments. The “style of action” is (one of) the pipe organ’s essential inner workings. Action is determined by the functions carried out when a key or pedal is pressed so as to produce sound.… Continue reading Pipe Organ Actions
Computer Aided Design (CAD) is the use of computer-based software to produce designs. It is frequently used by different types of engineers and designers. The software can be utilized to develop two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional models. Just as with any element of a pipe organ, the construction of a swell box requires skill and precision. Before… Continue reading Computer Aided Design & Building a Swell Enclosure
The name “swell” is English in origin, and refers to the practice of placing the pipes of the division in an enclosure which allows the organist to change the dynamic level by closing louvered shades which form one side of the enclosure. Read more on construction of a Swell Enclosure
The CCFM is a group of professionals committed to fulfilling their responsibilities relating to real estate, development, management, and sustainability to ensure efficiency within the Catholic Church. Stay up to date on what’s happening at Catholic churches with the CCFM’s biannual newsletter. As members, we are proud to have our projects shared in their Fall edition.… Continue reading Pipe Organ Restored from Major Fire
Leek Pipe team embraced the challenge of a very compact tracker/electric organ and improved functionality by adding electric slider solenoids and motors to the various stop actions. The project also entailed with a console upgrade and major cleaning of pipes and chambers. View the complete rebuild (~8m) An important upgrade made to the 1973 D.F.… Continue reading Organ Registration Efficiency with Slider Motors
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