In this write-up, I will tell you how to setup a working Hauptwerk process, applying MIDI controller keyboards.
Introduction
Lots of dwelling organists normally aspiration of taking part in a wurlitzer theatre organ or a church organ to elevate their participating in to a further stage, and for particular satisfaction. At one particular time this would be pretty tough as you would have to have physical access to the instruments in get to perform them. Not so anymore! By way of the use of modern computing technology, samples and MIDI, the dwelling organist/enthusiast can now perform possibly a Wurlitzer theatre organ, or a church/pipe organ devoid of leaving dwelling using a pc managing Hauptwerk virtual pipe organ software, controlled from both MIDI keyboards with pedals or virtually any decent Digital/electronic home organ that has MIDI out.
Hauptwerk Virtual Pipe Organ Computer software
Hauptwerk is program dispersed by Milan Digital Audio and obtainable from Hauptwerk’s website. It is available in a few versions Cost-free edition, primary and Whole edition. We will be employing the Free edition, edition 4 for the needs of this posting. Model 4 is close to 2.2GB down load, so I would endorse downloading on a quick-ish net relationship. Once you have downloaded Hauptwerk v4, it demands to be set up on your desktop Laptop, Laptop Laptop, MAC or MacBook laptop.
Requirements and Conditions
Desktop Laptop necessities
I will think that you have a respectable, reasonably contemporary Pc that you can use for operating Hauptwerk. Hauptwerk recommend a minimal of an Intel Core2Duo system with 2GB RAM mounted at the very least. For this write-up Bare minimum recommended is an Intel Main 2 Duo method, I will use my present E7500 Core2Duo primarily based procedure here, as I have it available. This is deemed low to mid-array spec these days, as the Intel Main 2 Duos have been changed by the Main i series processors. Hauptwerk advise these Core I CPUs for best overall performance, though I can guarantee you that my set up runs fine, making use of the No cost St. Annes Mosely organ that is equipped with Hauptwerk. If you want to use larger sized sample sets, I propose employing possibly a Core i5 or i7, but as I will be only concentrating on the Free version of Hauptwerk, then the Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 is extra than capable of accomplishing the work.
If you are intending to operate Hauptwerk on a grander scale, and use possibly the Fundamental or Comprehensive model for managing considerably bigger samplesets, then Hauptwerk genuinely endorse that you use an Intel Core i5 or Main i7 processor with 8-16GB RAM. This will have to have a 64little bit operating program, these kinds of as Windows 7 Property Quality 64little bit. If you now have a Computer system with 32 little bit home windows, it will be limited to 3.5GB RAM as that is a limitation of 32little bit computer software.
AMD processors will also be Ok for Hauptwerk, I have analyzed Hauptwerk on an AMD Athlon II x2 250 CPU, with 2GB ram and it operates very well. AMD are substantially more affordable than Intel, and a good option for a person on a budget.
Laptop Computer specifications
I run Hauptwerk 4 on my ageing DELL Inspiron 640m laptop. This notebook still has lifestyle in it however, as it is centered on a Main2Duo CPU managing at 2.0ghz, with 2.5GB DDR2 ram. I upgraded it a even though ago, so if you have a DELL Inspiron 640m or 6400 with an more mature Main Duo CPU, it perhaps really worth swapping it out to a Main2Duo, which will update the overall performance relatively.
To achieve MIDI connectivity on my laptop computer, I use a 11 USB MIDI interface, accessible for a couple of lbs by way of eBay. These are not actually advised by Hauptwerk, but I can tell you that they do the career just high-quality, and are simple to setup. Windows instantly installs the drivers for these MIDI gadgets.
Relating to the soundcard on a notebook, I use the on-board sound making use of the Asio4all driver, which works brilliantly on my DELL’s SigmaTel on-board soundcard. Preferably a USB or FireWire option would be much better, this kind of as the external M-Audio 2496 or the M-Audio FireWire 410 interface. The EMU 0404 USB would also be a good option. I would avoid the Soundblaster exterior Audigy USB NX as it has no ASIO!
MIDI Keyboard Controllers
If you don’t previously poses a digital or electronic property organ with MIDI then M-audio keystation Es collection controllers are very good for Hauptwerk controllers.
I have efficiently played Hauptwerk making use of my Wersi Arcus as a controller, despite the fact that I cannot use a entire pedalboard with this. I will have to be satisfied with 13 notes for now.
MIDI Bass Pedal Board
If you are not searching for a full-blown church or theatre organ pedalboard, then there are a number of choices available, either new or made use of.
Roland PK5-A 13 Note MIDI Pedalboard
Hammond XPK100 13 notice MIDI pedalboard
Hammond XPK200 20 take note MIDI pedalboard
Hammond PK25XKP 25 note MIDI pedalboard
Studiologic MP-113 13 notice MIDI pedalboard
Studiologic MP-117 17 Be aware MIDI pedalboard
Soundcard – Audio Interface
Hauptwerk do not advise using Resourceful Audigy or Soundblaster cards, but I can verify that the Free of charge sample set runs without the need of troubles on the Inventive Audigy 2 Platinum card, so all is not shed if you have one particular of these playing cards.Hauptwerk advocate the M-Audio 2496 audio card, and as I have a single of these to hand, this is what I will be applying for this write-up. They are simple to buy next-hand now, and can be purchased on eBay for around 25. Now is a great time to install the soundcard. As there are so several different types, I can’t include all right here as it’s outside of the scope of this short article, so make sure you to refer to your soundcard producers documentation.
Speakers
Hauptwerk advise making use of a good Hi-Fi system or run monitors will also be superior. I use a Technics receiver with Wharfedale speakers with good success. I only use Stereo and not surround seem, however you can use surround audio if you want, but this is not coated right here in this post.
Managing Hauptwerk
The most basic way of controlling Hauptwerk on the screen is with the Computer mouse. If you are making use of Hauptwerk devoid of a touch-monitor, I endorse a Wireless mouse as the cable will never get in the way.
The most widespread exercise is utilizing a Touchscreen whilst these can bump the price tag up a little bit, but it is pretty intuitive and effortless to use when compared with a mouse
Assembling the Console and Situating the Components
I have my M-audio keystation 61ES on major of my Yamaha P-155 electronic piano, on it’s personal stand. This is a superior set up, as it makes it possible for for bass pedals underneath. Picture coming soon…
The Personal computer foundation unit I posture to the suitable or still left facet of the Piano and M-audio 61, with the keep an eye on on an a ideal shelf.
Connecting it All Up
Make positive your soundcard is put in and thoroughly operating and your Computer system is all connected and set up. The M-Audio is easy to use as I only require to join a USB cable to the Computer and put in the drivers. The keyboard is USB driven so it will not want a individual adapter. I link the P-155 to MIDI-IN on the pedals, and MIDI out of the pedals to the MIDI cable of the M-Audio 2496. MIDI is connected ‘out’ of the pedals ‘in’ to the soundcard.
Installing Hauptwerk
For the uses of this article, I will assume that we are employing Microsoft Windows 7, as it truly is the latest Windows model, and suggested by Hauptwerk. Down load Hauptwerk 4 Free of charge version from the Hauptwwerk site.
Operate the setup file that you just downloaded, and click Finished, when concluded. Now you should really have a procedure that is prepared to go, apart from the finer factors of location up the MIDI hardware in Hauptwerk, i.e telling the application what components you are employing and what MIDI channels all the things is on. This is now a lot less complicated in Hauptwerk 4, as the Hauptwerk builders introduced a MIDI learn perform, that instantly detects your MIDI configurations, and will take the headache out of location it up manually.
Keep tuned for component two of this article, placing up MIDI. Photos and films to follow!