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ygsoft Holland
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The Virtual Church Organ
Complete simulation of a church organ in software, playable with MIDI
Welcome to our website!
Discover our extensive collection of samplesets, allowing you to enjoy the realistic sounds of magnificent church organs on your own digital organ – right in your own home. Many of the instruments we have recorded are perfectly suited for playing traditional Dutch chorale music (such as that of Asma and Zwart), while lovers of Baroque music will also find plenty to enjoy.
Starting with the 'Steendam Apeldoorn' sampleset, we’ve upgraded to an advanced microphone setup using premium Neumann microphones.
This delivers even cleaner recordings and ensures the highest-quality sound in our samplesets.
Hear the difference for yourself – explore our latest sampleset featuring the Maarschalkerweerd organ from the Sint-John Basilica in Oosterhout, a truly one-of-a-kind instrument for Hauptwerk:
NEW
Maarschalkerweerd Sint-John Basilica Oosterhout
€ 349,-
Discover the iconic Maarschalkerweerd organ from the Sint-John Basilica in Oosterhout – now brought to life in a professional Hauptwerk sampleset! With two original manuals and the option to add the Verschueren choir organ as a third manual, this set delivers unmatched tonal richness and versatility. Renowned for its stunning sound and exceptional quality, This organ was even a key reason why the commissioners of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam chose Maarschalkerweerd. Feel the grandeur of a true 'Dutch' symphonic instrument right under your fingers and elevate your playing to new heights.
We distinguish ourselves from others through our self-developed 3-channel technology. This technique allows you to decide exactly how you want to hear the organ, so you can always enjoy it in 'your' preferred way.
- from very close up,
- from a bit further away,
- or even from the rear of the church.
Our 3-channel technology works as follows: the organ has been recorded from three different positions within the church. This allows you to choose from a wide range of listening experiences — from a dry, direct sound (with almost no reverb) to a spacious, acoustic sound that makes you feel as if you’re sitting in the church itself, and everything in between. For example, the direct recording is particularly useful for practice purposes or for use in churches that already have a natural acoustic environment.
Several churches — where having a real pipe organ is not yet, or no longer, possible — are already making full and satisfied use of our samplesets (even as far away as Australia). A combination of Hauptwerk and real organ pipes is also a popular option; in such cases, it is important that the sampleset itself contains no recorded acoustics.
Our 3-channel technology can easily be adjusted to create a listening position anywhere in the church — just as you would choose your favorite spot to listen to the organ during a concert.
In today’s market, we are known for our friendly prices and excellent value for money.
We believe that enjoying the beautiful sound of a digital organ should be within everyone’s reach —
even if you’re working with a smaller budget.
That’s why we offer samplesets starting at just €98, allowing you to bring the authentic sounds of magnificent church organs into your own home.
Our affordable sets are in no way inferior to the more expensive ones: they are recorded with the same care and quality,
ensuring a lifelike and inspiring playing experience.
Whether you’re a beginning organist looking to expand your first digital organ, or an experienced player seeking new tonal colors —
you’ll always find a sampleset that suits you perfectly, without having to spend a fortune.
Van Eeken Hoogblokland
Small in size, large in sound
€ 98,-
Why this organ...
As an accompanist of the local choir a number of years ago I
came into contact with the -at that time fairly new- Van
Eeken organ in the church of Hoogblokland.
Herewith I noticed that this small instrument was
particularly beautiful. Each voice has character and i.c.w.
the lively wind supply I found it a very inspiring
instrument.
Actually everything is beautiful, from the flutes to the
recently added Dulcian, a joy to play on it.
After the installation of the aforementioned Dulcian, we
conceived the idea of making a Sampleset of this fine
village organ.
There are numerous (amateur) church organists in our country
who play on Sundays on a similar organ with corresponding
acoustics, and then it is very convenient if you can already
prepare your “pieces” at home on an organ and church space
that correspond to it.
Not everything is possible on such a small 'village organ'
but because of the fine character of this Van Eeken organ,
especially the simple compositions are a relief compared to
the 'massiveness' of the large and well-known organs where,
with their large acoustics, it quickly sounds good but where
a lot of detail is often lost.
Because we make virtual organs, we have (for those who like
it like myself) added a number of stops. We also kept in
mind the specification history of the previous organ in this
organ case and so we added a Bourdon 16, Quint 3, Vox
Celeste, a Nasard 3 and Terts 1 3/5.
We also enriched the pedal with a few stops up to Basson
16.
All these stops are derived from the existing samples.
Of course it is also possible to “just” play the organ with
the original specification, for this we have created a photo
realistic console.
Also with a little joke; just scroll your mouse over the
sheet music on the lectern ☺️.
Are you enjoying this characterful instrument with us?
Listen quickly to the above demos.
All information about this organ can be found on the page:
"Van Eeken Hoogblokland".
Christian Boogaard, September 2024
Sygsoft Holland strives for perfection in sound — and we are not easily satisfied.
Our samplesets are developed with the greatest care.
We aim to reproduce the wind model of a pipe organ as faithfully as possible,
so that the sound and playing experience come as close as possible to that of a real instrument.
In addition, we attach great importance to the acoustics of the church in which we record.
The space, reverberation, and tonal character all play a crucial role in the organ experience.
That’s why we select our recording locations with great care and ensure that
the natural acoustics of each building are captured in a realistic way.
A fine example of this is the Laurentius organ in Rotterdam.
With its rich acoustics and impressive 32’ Bombarde, this instrument clearly evokes associations
with the famous Cavaillé-Coll organ in Rouen.
This sampleset is therefore one of our most valued and best-selling collections.
As you read this, you might like to listen to the well-known 'Toccata by Widor':
The Laurentius Rotterdam
€ 459,-
Widor - Toccata
If you want to experience the sound of a grand organ in your own home,
our collection offers, in addition to the Laurentius organ, several other large three-manual instruments —
such as the magnificent organ of the Great Church in Schiedam.
You can find more information about this sampleset further down under “Featured.”
Our two-manual organs are also highly recommended. Examples include the popular
Lohman Heusden sampleset
and the surprisingly beautiful tones of the
Bätz Zeist.
On the page All Our Samplesets,
you’ll find a complete overview of our collection and can, among other things, filter by the number of manuals.
-- NEW --
HAUPTWERK.NL STARTER SET
Only €9.95 one-time payment
Only €9.95 one-time payment
8 Fully Playable Samplesets for a One-Time Fee of €9.95
Discover the quality of our samplesets and play 8 complete samplesets now for the one-time fee of €9.95.
Once you have installed these samplesets on your organ, they can be used permanently, without any additional costs or license restrictions.
The Verschueren Choir Organ in Oosterhout (see the bottom of this page) is also included in these downloads and was recently released by us in 2022.
This sampleset of the Verschueren Choir Organ has been integrated as a third manual in our newest sampleset, the Maarschalkerweerd Organ of the Sint-Jan Basilica in Oosterhout.
Note: All our samplesets are only compatible with Hauptwerk version 5 or higher!
Then take a look at, for example:
- The small single-manual organ from the Mariakerk in Krewerd – the second oldest playable pipe organ in the Netherlands,
- The Bamboo Organ from Roeselare in Belgium,
- And the Mense Ruiter Harpsichord (upgraded to High Resolution €21).
Embark on a journey to explore the many beautiful tonal colors of our samplesets:
- On the page Listen to Demos, you can take a musical tour through all our recorded organs.
- On the page All Our Samplesets, you can easily filter the samplesets, for example by the number of manuals.
- Of course, you can also navigate directly to a specific sampleset via the 'Menu'.
"FLENTROP SCHIEDAM"
Neo-baroque with a warm character
€ 459,-
As a Hauptwerk user, you know how important it is to have the
perfect organ sound palette at your fingertips, and the
Flentrop organ of Schiedam offers just that.
This instrument delivers a beautifully clear and transparent sound
without ever becoming too sharp, which is ideal for a wide
range of musical styles.
In terms of character, the organ is situated exactly between the sparkling
neobaroque and the rich, warm tones of Romanticism - a
versatility that is enormously valuable to Hauptwerk users
is.
With the Van den Heuvel expansion of the pedalboard, including a powerful Roerquint 12 and an imposing 32-foot reed stop, this gives the organ a new, almost unparalleled dimension of power and depth. These stops give you an impressive bass foundation that takes your music to the next level, perfect for both dynamic tutti passages as well as for subtler playing in softer registrations.
As an extra, in this sampleset of the Flentrop organ of Schiedam, a virtual swell with symphonic voices, especially for French-romantic literature. While savings are currently being made to physically add this swell to the organ in future physical addition to the organ, Hauptwerk users already now have the benefit of exploring this unique extension. This addition brings the total number of stops to a whopping 55, giving you even more sound options to bring your interpretations to life.
This organ is perfectly suited for everything from Bach and Reger to Asma and Zwart, and in Hauptwerk it gives you the power and flexibility to create an authentic, immersive playing experience. A must-have for any Hauptwerk enthusiast striving for both clear, nuanced sounds and raw power!
The Sygsoft Holland Team
If you encounter any issues or have questions, we're here to help.
Feel free to contact us:
Contact form.
We wish you lots of joy in playing and listening!
The Sygsoft Holland team,
Fred de Jong:
Programming ODF, Screen layout, additional control samples and loops.
Johan van der Waal van Dijk:
Processing of the samples and technical advice.
Christian Boogaard:
Noise reduction, adjusting the wind
model, intonation, demos, artistic advice and overall management.
Wout van Veldhuizen:
Marketing and social media.
Wenneke Boogaard:
Administration and Webdesign.