Milan Digital Audio Salisbury Cathedral Willis (HAUPTWERK)

The Salisbury Cathedral Willis Organ is celebrated for its power, clarity, and range, making it a cornerstone in the world of organ music. Built in 1877 by Henry Willis, the organ underwent several restorations and modifications over the centuries, but it has retained much of its original splendor. The organ’s voicing and pipework make it suitable for a wide variety of organ literature, from early Baroque compositions to grand Romantic and even modern works.

Milan Digital Audio’s recreation of the Salisbury Cathedral Willis Organ is made possible through advanced recording techniques and detailed sampling of the original instrument. Each pipe and rank has been sampled in high definition, capturing every nuance of the organ’s sound.

• Multiple Sample Layers: Each note is sampled with multiple attack and release layers, capturing the full dynamic range of the organ.
• Realistic Reverb: The organ’s natural acoustic environment within the vast and reverberant Salisbury Cathedral is also captured, adding to the realism of the performance.

The Salisbury Willis Organ sample set includes a faithful reproduction of the original organ’s stop list, offering a wide array of tonal colors and combinations.

• Stops from All Divisions: The organ’s Great, Swell, Choir, Solo, and Pedal divisions are fully represented, allowing for the performance of a wide range of repertoire.
• Full Range of Sounds: From the subtle 8′ flutes to the commanding 32′ pedal reeds, every stop is sampled and available for use within Hauptwerk.
• Crescendo and Expression Pedals: These controls are fully functional within Hauptwerk, providing dynamic control over volume and tone.

Conclusion

The Milan Digital Audio Salisbury Cathedral Willis Organ for Hauptwerk is a stunning and meticulously crafted sample set that brings the grandeur and versatility of one of the world’s most famous pipe organs to your fingertips. Whether you’re performing live, recording, composing, or arranging, this virtual organ delivers a powerful and authentic sound that will elevate any musical project. Its flexible configuration, detailed sampling, and rich tonal variety make it an essential tool for organists and composers alike.