I love making continuo organs!

We had a very interesting request to build a continuo organ that could easily be transported with two keyboard heights. In low height configuration, a harpsichord could be placed on top creating a claviorganum, in high configuration, the instrument could be played whilst standing or seated on a stool.

The solution was to split the instrument into 3 sections, lower section containing speakers, upper section containing the keyboard, stops, computer and audio interface and two center sections  of differing heights. The top section is completely self-contained allowing it to be used without the base. The centre sections flat-pack for ease of transport.

Specification:

• Intel NUC running Windows 10
• Romsey OrganWorks Power Controller
• Focusrite Solo gen 3
• UHT custom keyboard
  • 54 note compass, Grenadilla naturals, Maple sharps, dual-scored, form A fronts
• 6 hand-turned drawstops
• 2 Behringer B2031a powered speakers
• Drawer containing monitor and pistons for pitch and temperament control