Church Organ 3.6

Imagine having the capability to play a grand church organ while on the go or relaxing at home. This notion has been realized with the Church Organ app, which allows users to experience the majestic sound of a pipe organ directly from their iPhone or iPad.

The app provides a surprisingly expansive range of sounds, considering its portable nature, and delivers an impressive level of realism. It is versatile enough to accommodate various musical styles, whether sacred or secular. However, due to the inherent limitations of the device's size, some musical adaptations are necessary to fully utilize its potential. Ongoing enhancements to keyboard functionality and octave management are underway, promising an even better user experience.

The Church Organ features two independent keyboards that offer four octaves combined, providing flexibility in sound manipulation. Each keyboard allows for the assignment of one or two voices from a selection of six distinct sounds. Musicians can control these voices using two sets of six stop knobs situated above the piano keyboard, as well as benefit from an automatic transposition feature. This enables playability across various keys without altering the original keyboard position; simply select the note on the C key to integrate seamless transitions.

Sound quality derives from high-fidelity uncompressed samples, ensuring an immersive listening experience. The following voices are included for the upper keyboard:

• Big Church Organ - characterized by a warm and full-bodied sound, particularly effective with a subwoofer for lower octaves.
• Warm Organ - simpler yet equally engaging tone.
• Synthesizer - offers a crystalline and warm auditory texture.
• Piccolo Flute - delivers a bright and airy sound.
• Recorder - captures a traditional woodwind essence.
• Clarinet - fulfills the vibrant richness typical of reed instruments.

The lower keyboard grants access to:

• Big Church Organ
• Warm Organ
• Synthesizer
• Trombone - resonates with deep and low brass tones.
• Tuba - offers an intriguing pairing with the trombone's timbre.
• Recorder

To optimize sound output, appropriate octave selection is advisable based on the instrument being played—most notably, the recorder performs best between octaves two to four. The app accommodates up to five notes being played simultaneously across any keyboard. Users should avoid maxing out volume settings within preferences to prevent audio clipping; however, an automatic sound level adjustment feature enhances volume management dynamically during play.

An additional sustain option is available, enhancing realism by sustaining notes after key release. Three sustain settings—no sustain, short sustain, and long sustain—provide further customization based on user preference.

The Church Organ app also includes various tuning options, such as:

• Modern Tempered Scale
• Pythagorean Scale (pre-16th century)
• Meantone Scale (1600)
• Werckmeister III Scale (1691)
• Bach/Lehman Scale (1722)
• Hindustani Harmonic Scale (suitable for Carnatic music)

For optimal audio performance, it is recommended to utilize high-quality headphones or speakers equipped with a subwoofer.