Building computer-controlled Pipe Organs is very
much easier than building trackers.
You don't need complex machanical parts, but
only magnets which are directly linked to a
direct power interface.
This power interface is linked to a PC.
FOR A COMPUTER CONTROLLED PIPE ORGAN:
The only parts you need are:
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Pump | Available by different Companies
Laukhuff (DE),Kimber Allen (UK) |
1000 $ | same price for trackers |
Regulator | Can be built with wood parts | price of wood | see description |
Body | very easy with
electro-magnets equipment |
price of wood | Largely less expensive than for
trackers |
Magnets | Many magnet builder Companies
Contact P. Leray |
Various prices depending on
the supplyer |
Less by quantities; Car magnets
could also be adapted |
Pipes | More difficult, mainly for little pipes | very different prices | Ancient pipes also available |
Keyboards | Midi keyboards | from 200 to 400 $ each | Can be added without limitations |
Hardware
(Power Interface Comnbinator) |
Combinator description | Approx equal to 1-2 stops | |
Software | Software description | Bundled with hardware
(Standard version) |