Hauptwerk beginner fun

With Hauptwerk version 4.2 free edition of 2015, it is possible to experiment with MIDI and learn the basics of performance with organ samples. The latest update Hauptwerk 7 released January 2022 requires a fee. As the Hauptwerk website explains you can “Connect your MIDI organ or keyboard to a computer to begin playing…”.

An example of a Hauptwerk Console in a domestic setting. David Glover, GNU Free Documentation License

While Hauptwerk have designed their software for “professional and amateur organists, organ enthusiasts, and organ students….”, the earlier 4.2 free edition could be explored by all MIDI enthusiasts who relish the prospect of hearing their music played with professionally produced organ samples.

There are many examples and photos to find on youtube and on social media. Tanbur Music has also joined in with a couple of “fun with MIDI” video 2 examples for Mull of Kintyre and

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Lyric Video and Hauptwerk MIDI experiment

Your comments and descriptions of MIDI experiments will be welcome!