The Bätz organ from the Oude kerk in Zeist

€ 329,-

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J. Rheinberger - Cantilena
History

In February 2014, we recorded the Bätz organ in the Oude kerk in Zeist in the Province of Utrecht. The well-known Bätz organ from 1843 has 23 stops distributed across 2 manuals and a pedal. As usual with Sygsoft, the sample set is released using 3-channel technology, utilizing multi-release technique on all stops.


In 1821, the Oude Kerk received its first organ, built by organ builder J.F. Friedrichs, who also used parts of the organ that Joh. Baars built in 1779 for the Waalse kerk in Naarden. With the construction of the current church, it was eventually decided to build a new organ in the same Neo-Gothic style as the new church. This was an artistically fortunate choice. The organ, built by organ builder Bätz, was inaugurated on November 5, 1843.
In 1909, De Koff placed the Bovenwerk in an enclosed swell box, replaced the Gemshoorn 2' with a Voix Celeste 8', and the Trombone 8' with a Fagot 16'. In 1977, Verschueren restored/preserved the organ, using the 1843 specification as the basis. For the current specification, please refer to the tab: "Specification".

Technical information

Windpressure: 70 mm (2.76 inch WC)
Tuning: a' = ca. 434 Hz.
Temperament: Equal (Of course in Hauptwerk this can be switched to another temperament)




About the recordings


Three channel technology
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Sliders on the 'console' tab

This sample set was recorded from three positions in stereo (24 bit 96kHz).
The set comes with a Sygsoft devised 3-channel technique whereby the user may set the listening position themselves.
There are 3 positions, namely :
1: Front, recorded very close to the organ. This provides a very direct recording that is useful for study purposes.
2: Centre (Middle), this recording was made at about 3 times the distance used in the front recording.
3: Rear, recorded far from the organ is used as surround.
Through three sliders (0-100%), a mix can be made of the three positions that is to your liking.

Other div

The recordings for this sample set were made in February 2014.
Recording quality 96 kHz, 24 bit. The set is reduced to 48 kHz 24 bit.
Number of microphones: 6
Number of samples processed in this set: 25,219
Number of files in this set 26,227 in 573 mappen.
Number of samples per pipe Hoofdwerk: 14
Number of samples per pipe Pedaal: 12
Number of samples per pipe Zwelwerk: 20
Number of lines in the Organ Definition File: appr. 1.355.000

Division of the Work

Johan van der Waal van Dijk:
Processing of the samples and technical advice.

Christian Boogaard:
Noise reduction, adjusting the wind model, intonation, demos, and artistic advice.

Rietje Raatgeep:
Administration and PR.

Fred de Jong:
Layout, additional control samples, loops, ODF and overall management.


Specification
of
the Bätz organ from the Oude kerk in Zeist

(green has been added for Hauptwerk)

Man. I: Hoofdwerk C-f'''
(for Hauptwerk
extended to g''')
Man. II: Rugwerk C-f'''
(for Hauptwerk
extended to g''')
Pedal: C-d'
(for Hauptwerk
extended to f')
Playing Aids
01-Prestant
02-Praestant
03-Roerfluit
04-Octaaf
05-Fluit
06-Quint
07-Octaaf
08-Cornet
09-Mixtuur
10-Fagot
11-Trompet

16'
8'
8'
4'
4'
3' (2 2/3')
2'
5 ranks (Disc.)
3 - 5 ranks
16'
8' Bas/Disc

12-Vioolprestant
13-Holpijp
14-Viola di Gamba
15-Vox Celeste
16-Salicionaal
17-Fluit
18-Quint
19-Gemshoorn
20-Tertsfluit
21-Schalmei
22-Dulciaan

8'
8'
8'
8'
4'
4'
3' (2 2/3')
2'
1 3/5'
8'
8'

23-Prestant
24-Subbas
25-Octaafbas
26-Fluitbas
27-Octaaf
28-Fagot
29-Trombone





16'
16'
8'
8'
4'
16'
8'





Coupler Pedal - Hoofdwerk
Coupler Pedal - Zwelwerk
Manual coupler
Tremulant - Zwelwerk (recorded)
Tremulant - Zwelwerk (Modulated)
Tremulant - Hoofdwerk (Modulated)
Calcant (Motor-switch)
Ventiel (vertil)
Zweltrede - Zwelwerk
Afsluiting (shutoff) - Hoofdwerk (not in Hauptwerk)
Afsluiting (shutoff) - Rugwerk (not in Hauptwerk)
Afsluiting (shutoff) - Pedal (not in Hauptwerk)

Tremulant(s):
On the real organ is no tremulant for the Hoofdwerk provided. We have added one for Hauptwerk.
The tremulant for the Zwelwerk is duplicated: 1st: Integral recorded and 2nd: Modulated.
Not everyone likes the original tremulant, in this case you can then choose the modulated tremulant and as usual change everything including speed and depth.


Demos
of
the Bätz organ from the Oude kerk in Zeist



 
B. Kruis - Psalm 115
Toon info
 
H. Hoeve - Op bergen en in dalen
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B. Kruis - Psalm 97
Toon info
 
M. Lo Muscio - Vocalise #1
Toon info
 
N. Bruhns - Preludium e
Toon info
 
F. Asma - Psalm 42
Toon info
 
G. Balch Nevin - Toccata d minor
Toon info
 
J. Rheinberger - Cantilena
Toon info
 
C.J. van Hofwegen - Psalm 41
Toon info
 
C.J. van Hofwegen - Psalm 33
Toon info
 
C.J. van Hofwegen - Psalm 43
Toon info
 
C.J. van Hofwegen - Psalm 43
Toon info
 
C.J. van Hofwegen - Psalm 121
Toon info
 
J. Zwart - Psalm 146
Toon info
 
J.S. Bach - Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme BWV 645
Toon info
 
J.S. Bach - Wo soll ich fliehen hin? BWV 646
Toon info
 
J.S. Bach - Wer nun den lieben Gott läßt walten BWV 647
Toon info
 
J.S. Bach - Meine Seele erhebet den Herren BWV 648
Toon info
 
J.S. Bach - Meine Seele erhebet den Herren BWV 648
Toon info
 
J.S. Bach - Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ BWV 649
Toon info
 
J.S. Bach - Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter BWV 650
Toon info
 
J. Zwart - Wilt heden nu treden
Toon info
 
F. Asma - Hollandse Rhapsodie
Toon info
 
J. Zwart - O Heer die daer
Toon info
 
J. Zwart - Gelukkig is het land
Toon info

Download Information
of
the Bätz organ from the Oude kerk in Zeist


Download files: Once we receive your payment, you will gain access to the download files via email.

Important : Before download, first read the comments below at 'General'.

Improved version 1.3 as of 22-01-2020:

New version 1.3 due to:
an error in the Fagot 16' of the Great when using non-original temperament (e.g., equal) and when using the "ZW" button of the Holpijp 8', it does not work on the front channel.

We recommend completely uninstalling the previous version(s). Any combinations and audio routing you have created can be retained.

Note: With the new Hauptwerk versions 5 and 6, the wind model is somewhat too "aggressive".
To achieve the old HW 4 setup:
go to Hauptwerk "Organ settings/Organ Preferences/Tab Wind Supply Model" and select a value of approximately 75% for "Wind model modulation depth adjustment %".

General
Installing a sampleset

Important: Download the latest licensing packages file https://www.hauptwerk.com/licensingpackages/
Start Hauptwerk V (or higher) and install this file via the menu File | Install Organ, Temperament, or Impulse Response Reverb... Hauptwerk will 'learn' which protected sets are currently on the market.

For users of Hauptwerk 5 or higher:
1. Make sure that Hauptwerk is not loaded.
2. Open your iLok account and choose 'Licenses/Redeem Activation code',
cut and paste the many-digit code into the screen.
3. Activate your license to 'iLok Cloud' or to the 'iLok dongle'.
Insert the dongle into the Hauptwerk PC (if it is not already connected to it).

Detailed explanation point 3: (It turns out this is not clear to everyone)

  • 3a: Go to your iLok account (log in if necessary), select the sampleset for which you want to enter the activation code.
  • 3b: At the top right of the iLok screen is a gray/green check mark.
    If you go over this with the mouse you will see the text 'Activate licenses'.
    Click on this check mark and you will see a new screen.
  • 3c: Click on 'Activate' and 'Ok'. Now the checkmark in the previous screen turns green.
  • 3d: Now double-click on the sampleset you bought, the screen that opens must show "License status active" on the top line.
  • 3e: If necessary, repeat the above for the eventualy other newly purchased organs.

4. Restart Hauptwerk and you can install and use the organ.

Before download and install, note the following:
1. Download all .CompPkg.Hauptwerk files.
2. Leave these files in the same folder and
3. Do not change the file names and
4. Do not unpack by hand.
5. Check the MD5 checksums with the WinMD5 program, free to download from
http://www.winmd5.com or http://www.fastsum.com
If a checksum is incorrect, discard the wrong download file from the PC and download that file again.
6. Start Hauptwerk (File/Install organ....), select in the folder where you just downloaded the files,
the file with extension .CompPkg_Hauptwerk_rar in Hauptwerk's 'component installer'.
Hauptwerk automatically finds the other files.
7. If you get error messages, scroll to the end of the log file (this opens automatically if something goes wrong when unpacking) to see what goes wrong.
Usually a file is missing, or there is a file in the wrong folder or a file is damaged.
8. Before loading the sampleset, check the system information regarding the expected memory usage etc.

Note: Please contact us via the Contact form if you encounter any issues; we will try to assist you.

System requirements
of
the Bätz organ from the Oude kerk in Zeist


De computer

To play the full version of this sample set without restrictions requires a modern, fast computer with, for example, Windows 10 64 bit installed and around 12 GB of RAM.
Obviously Hauptwerk must also be installed with the latest version 5 (or higher) Advanced.
It is said that the best results are achieved using Apple-MacIntosh computers; however, we have no experience with this. It is difficult to make exact statements about what is needed. The "mother" website hauptwerk.com provides much information about this issue.
Prerequisites
.
Please note: This information applies to the newest version of Hauptwerk.
This virtual Bätz organ can be downloaded. The set is protected with the Hauptwerk Protection System via the iLok account or dongle from your Hauptwerk program.
Below is a table of memory usage .
On other systems, these values can vary considerably! Please note that your Operating System also requires considerable memory.


The sound card

A good internal or external sound card. For more information go to: hauptwerk.com .


Manuals/keyboards/pedal òr complete organ with MIDI out

2 manuals/keyboards and a (at least 25 keys) pedal òr a complete electronic organ with MIDI out. Beautiful consoles specifically designed for Hauptwerk are commercially available.
In the Netherlands these are available through, for example,

Those who are technically inclined can provide their keyboard with MIDI capability using hardware from, for example, MIDI-Hardware.com or MGB . We ourselves have done this using a Heyligers organ dating from around 1975 (using WIRA hardware). The conversion was about 300 Euro and everything has worked perfectly for years.


Speakers/headphone

The superb sound quality of Hauptwerk is best experienced through high-quality headphones, such as AKG or Sennheiser.
We prefer connecting the sound card to a (possibly multi-channel) sound system. The above mentioned companies can also advise you on any purchases in this area.
What you definitely should not do is listen to Hauptwerk through the built-in speakers of the monitor or a set of €10 computer speakers!



Table of memory usage
for
the Bätz organ from the Oude kerk in Zeist

Hauptwerk 6 (space needed on the hard drive is around 25 GB)

The meaning of the columns:
A = Number of loaded channels
B = Compression applied
C = Bit rate Pipe samples
D = Multi-release pipe loaded
E = Organ cache (GB)
F = RAM usage, Operating System not included (GB)

De nrs. 1-2-3: is for loading mode 14 bit, single release compressed (absolute minimum, a possibility but we think the quality is insufficient).
De nrs. 4-5-6: is for loading mode 14-bit, multi release uncompressed (absolute minimum, a possibility but we think the quality is insufficient).
De nrs. 7-8-9: is for loading mode 16 bit, single release compressed (somewhat better).
De nrs. 10-11-12: is for loading mode 16-bit, multi release compressed (the standard Hauptwerk loading mode).
De nrs. 13-14-15: is for loading mode 16 bit, multi release uncompressed (we prefer this if you have enough memory).
De nrs. 16-17-18: is for loading mode 20 bit, multi release compressed
De nrs. 19-20-21: is for loading mode 20 bit, multi release uncompressed
De nrs. 22-23-24: is for loading mode 24 bit, multi release compressed (is the maximum possible)
De nrs. 25-26-27: is for loading mode 24 bit, multi release uncompressed (is the maximum possible)
There are of course many more variants. E.g. pipe samples loaded at 24 bit and sounds at 16 bit, etc.
If you have questions, contact us via the Contact form.

nr. Definition A B C D E F
1 (14 bit) Absolute minimum 1 channel loaded single release compressed 1 14 2,4 2,7
2 (14 bit) Absolute minimum 2 channels loaded single release compressed 2 14 4,6 5,0
3 (14 bit) Absolute minimum 3 channels loaded single release compressed 3 14 6,8 7,3
4 (14 bit) Absolute minimum 1 channel loaded multi release uncompressed 1 14 3,1 3,5
5 (14 bit) Absolute minimum 2 channels loaded multi release uncompressed 2 14 6,1 6,6
6 (14 bit) Absolute minimum 3 channels loaded multi release uncompressed 3 14 9,1 9,6
nr. Definition A B C D E F
7 (16 bit) 1 channel loaded single release compressed 1 16 3,1 3,5
8 (16 bit) 2 channels loaded single release compressed 2 16 6,3 6,7
9 (16 bit) 3 channels loaded single release compressed 3 16 6,7 9,1
10 (16 bit) 1 channel loaded multi release compressed (Standaard Hauptwerk) 1 16 4,0 4,3
11 (16 bit) 2 channels loaded multi release compressed (Standaard Hauptwerk) 2 16 7,5 7,8
12 (16 bit) 3 channels loaded multi release compressed (Standaard Hauptwerk) 3 16 11,1 11,6
13 (16 bit) 1 channel loaded multi release uncompressed 1 16 4,0 5,9
14 (16 bit) 2 channels loaded multi release uncompressed 2 16 7,6 11,7
15 (16 bit) 3 channels loaded multi release uncompressed 3 16 11,2 17,5
nr. Definition A B C D E F
16 (20 bit) 1 channel loaded multi release compressed 1 20 5,6 6,0
17 (20 bit) 2 channels loaded multi release compressed 2 20 11,4 12,0
18 (20 bit) 3 channels loaded multi release compressed 3 20 17,2 17,9
19 (20 bit) 1 channel loaded multi release uncompressed 1 20 5,6 11,4
20 (20 bit) 2 channels loaded multi release uncompressed 2 20 ?? ??
21 (20 bit) 3 channels loaded multi release uncompressed 3 20 ?? ??
nr. Definition A B C D E F
16 (24 bit) 1 channel loaded multi release compressed 1 24 7,5 8,0
17 (24 bit) 2 channels loaded multi release compressed 2 24 ?? ??
18 (24 bit) 3 channels loaded multi release compressed 3 24 ?? ??
19 (24 bit) 1 channel loaded multi release uncompressed 1 24 7,5 11,4
20 (24 bit) 2 channels loaded multi release uncompressed 2 24 ?? ??
21 (24 bit) 3 channels loaded multi release uncompressed 3 24 ?? ??


Screen layout
of
the Bätz organ from the Oude kerk in Zeist


Tab A : Foto's (Photos)
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Interior and organ - Photo: Willem den Boer H.I. Ambacht
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The church - Photo: Willem den Boer H.I. Ambacht

This tab shows the organ front and console and, if you click on the picture, you can see the church.



Tab B : Uitgebreid (Extended)
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Extended panel

On this tab, we see a simpler representation of the stops more suitable for users of touch screens.
All stops and playing aids specifically made for Hauptwerk are underlined here.
Only the Trompet 8' is divided in a Bas- en Discant but operates on this screen with one button.
Through the buttons "ZW" the adjacent stop of the Zwelwerk (Swell) can also be played on the Hoofdwerk (Great).
The button "CALCANT" turns on the wind motor.
The button "COMBINATIE hp 8 + fl 4 + qu 3 vt" allows you to play a recorded combination of the Swell-stops Holpijp 8 'Flute 4' and Quint 3 ' with tremulant.
The button "TREMULANT zwelwerk": Depending on position of the button underneath you hear the tremulant on the Swell with recorded samples either with modulated samples. All stops of the Swell (except added stops Tertsfluit 1 3/5', the Vox Celeste 8' and Schalmei 8') we recorded with tremulant.
The buttons "TREMULANT ZW opgenomen (recorded)/gemoduleerd (modulated)": Because not everyone appreciates the original tremulant of this organ we have also made a tremulant with the so-called Hauptwerk system and made it more slowly and less prominent. This is what you hear when you turn on the "modulated" button.
The button "TREMULANT hoofdwerk": The Hoofdwerk has no tremulant at all on the real organ but for the enthusiast, we have added one.

The buttons "Trekker geluid" (tracker noises) and "Toets geluid" (key noises) are selfexplaining.

The sliders "Voor" (Front), "Midden" (Middle) and "Achter" (Rear) allows you to set the ratio of the various channels thereby determining your listening position.
If you prefer a direct sound, select a high value for "Voor" and low values for "Midden" and "Achter".
If you prefer an indirect sound, then you should adjust "Midden" and "Achter" to higher values.

The 4th slide (with the caption "Vol ZW") is definitely not a swell pedal but a volume control for the entire Zwelwerk. The button "R" returns it back to the normal volume.

The picture bottom right shows the position of the swell pedal.




Tab C : Schakelaars (Switches)
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Switches

Most elements of this page need not actually be visible but are still of interest if only to give a bit of an idea of what needs to be done to get a sample set of this magnitude working. Just remember that behind every (manual) stop control there are 56 long, 56 long release, 56 medium release, and 56 short-release samples. In addition there are also 56 tremulant and 56 tremulant release samples for the Hoofdwerk. The same applies to the pedal with 30 samples (here without tremulant). In total approximately 23,500 samples.

Using the button "Auto Combinatie" (auto combination) switched on(recommended) the stops Holpijp 8', Fluit 4' and Quint 3' are automatically disabled if you use on the tab "Uitgebreid" the button "Combinatie hp 8 + fl 4 + qu 3 vt" (with recorded tremulant).
Using the button "Auto Combinatie" (auto combination) switched off the stops Holpijp 8', Fluit 4' and Quint 3' remain on In that case all this three stops sounds double giving a unreal effect.

Furthermore, it is useful to know that if you right-click on a switch, you will be immediately directed to the appropriate voicing screen.



Tab D : Virtuele Speeltafel (The virtual console)
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The virtual console

The arrangement of the stops follows the original as much as possible.
The sliders "Voor" (Front), "Midden" (Middle) and "Achter" (Rear) allows you to set the ratio of the various channels thereby determining your listening position.
If you prefer a direct sound, select a high value for "Voor" and low values for "Midden" and "Achter".
If you prefer an indirect sound, then you should adjust "Midden" and "Achter" to higher values.

The 4th slide (with the caption "Vol ZW") is definitely not a swell pedal but a volume control for the entire Rugpositief. The button "Volume - RP reset" returns it back to the normal volume.

The button "CALCANT" turns on the blower motor.

The keyboards have been extended by 2 keys f''' to g''' while the pedal was extended by 3 keys from d' to f'.
For the keyboard we could not make this extension visible because we have assumed from a photo. So you can indicate in the "auto detect" feature of the manuals as highest key g '''.

Only the Trompet 8' is divided in a Bas- en Discant.

The pedals are not visible but the pressed keys are indicated with LEDs in the black bar below the Hoofdwerk manual. Right clicking on this LEDs calls the "autodetect" function.



Tab E : Wind
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The windmodel

This tab shows a schematic representation of the wind supply for this organ.
With the various sliders you can control the flow of wind for the bellows and the various chests.
The "R" or reset buttons, allow you to return to the settings that, in our view, yield the best results. With the button "Sygsoft" below on the right, you can reset all six sliders at once.

The meter "ZWELPEDAAL" in the upper middle indicates the approximate position of the swell pedal the meter below shows that the pressure in a totaly closed swellbox is a little increased.

Important:
Should you decide not to load a portion of this sample set (e.g. your computer RAM is too small and you choose to omit all "Rear" samples) then the wind consumption is reduced by 33% and the organ becomes much less sensitive to the wind than it actually is.
In this case, go to Organ settings / Organ preferences / Wind supply model and choose a value of around 150%. Should you load only one position, e.g. "Middle," (thereby reducing the wind consumption by 66%) then you must set this value to about 300% to obtain the same result.
Obviously you can select any value you wish if the organ's behaviour is not to your liking.
If the Wind Supply Model-tab is left unchecked, you can completely disable its function.


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