Don't Throw Your Old Organ Away - Upgrade With a New Computer System and MIDI Modules

We can come to your location for installation and support

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I am expanding my product lines to include MIDI sound modules (Roland, etc.), Power Amplifiers, MIDI keyboards,  MIDI keyboard stacks (2 or more manuals), Digital PC equipment, Sequencing software, Pipe organ MIDI products, Electronic organ MIDI products.   Will try to get an online catalog up soon.  Call for any items you might be looking for.

2 manual Rodgers Classic organ with movable drawknobs, analog, $3500 SOLD

MIDI ORGAN CONSULTANTS 'S  MIDI Converters (+ or - keying available.  Customs programming available.  NOTE:  Currently being revised with new circuit boards.

NOTE:  Wiring is made to a junction board, no wiring of the flat stranded wire cable!

	Keyboard-MIDI converters: 64 contact points( $255, add $25 for ribbon connectors w/break-out spreader) or 122 contact point (122 point shown,  $375, add $40 for ribbon connectors w/break-out spreader).  Power supply, if needed, $15.
	32 point $195 (add $15 for ribbon connectors w/break-out spreader).  Adds MIDI out for a pedal keyboard, etc.  Power supply, if needed, $15. Ahlborn Stop Tab adapter (Basic unit for Stop ON/OFF control).  $225 (add $15 for ribbon connectors w/break-out spreader ).  Use to control the Ahlborn stops from your console. Unit controls one Ahlborn module, but you can select any of the four modules.  Any Ahlborn division can be set to any MIDI channel. Power supply, if needed, $15.   Ahlborn Tuning unit  to allow the tuning of the Ahlborn units with an external pot (used to tune to pipes).   $80
	MIDI decoder (converts MIDI signal into a driver for solenoids, pipe valves, band organs, toys, etc.) driver board (64 contact points) to drive chest magnets etc. $245 for 500mA.  10A version, $345.  Larger sizes available. Add $40 for ribbon connectors w/break-out spreader).  Power supply, if needed, $15 (only used for the CPU board, you will need to you the organ supply for the magnets).

MIDI-TO- MAGNET DRIVER BOARD

This unit has all the following features :

• Provides a complete interface between any MIDI standard controller and any device capable of being controlled electrically.
• Supplied as a single high quality glass fiber pcb measuring 210 mm x 70 mm for installation inside a musical instrument or other device.
• Five 3.2mm mounting holes provided on the circuit board.
• 64 outputs (open collector 'pull-down'), each capable of sinking 500 mA at up to 35 Volts, inductive or resistive load.
• Screw terminal connections provided for power supply and outputs.
• 5-pin DIN socket for MIDI input.
• Unit can respond to any one of 16 MIDI channels, selectable by on-board switches.
• Outputs mapped to MIDI note numbers according to customer requirements, allowing maximum output utilization even with non-chromatic scales.
• More than one MIDI note can be mapped to each output if required.
• Many units can be chained together to build up a large system.
• Responds to note on/off, all notes off, active sensing and reset commands.
• Supports MIDI running status.
• LED shows power on and flashes if MIDI communications error.
• Unit is powered by supply for output devices anywhere in the range 7 to 35 Volts DC.
• Supplied with comprehensive installation notes.
• Price $250

Add MIDI Out to your Allen MOS1 or MOS2 type organs

this is an easy add-on to provide MIDI out information.  Each unit is $250 per manual or pedal.  When more than one MIDI out unit is used you will need a MIDI MERGE ($129) to allow all of the MIDI out signals to be merged into one cable.

Ahlborn Archive Extended Function Controller

Note:  This controller allows more sophisticated use of the Ahlborn

Features:
•  Will control any of the four available Ahlborn Archive ^(TM) Modules.
•  Set MIDI channel of each division to match your MIDI signal. 
•  Includes inputs for stops, pistons, couplers, general cancel, crescendo, tutti and MIDI panic features available on archive modules.
•  Crescendo input will accept either roller contacts or potentiometer control.
•  Acts as MIDI merge for incoming MIDI signals.
•  Can serially connect multiple units to drive multiple archive modules.
•  Operates in conjunction with mating MIDI key switch converter

Inputs:
Crescendo Pot Input: A four terminal input is provided to accept the signal from a 5K or 10K potentiometer. Two adjustments associated with this input allow you to set minimum and maximum levels in case the potentiometer does not travel to either end of its range.
Crescendo Roller Inputs: Input terminals to access 20 levels of crescendo, available on Archive Modules, are provided. 
Piston Inputs: Input terminals for 30 general pistons, 6 coupler pistons, 2 tremulant pistons, a general cancel piston, a tutti piston, and a MIDI panic piston are provided.
Stop Inputs: Input terminals for the 20 available stops on the Archive Module are provided.
MIDI In Connector: Accepts MIDI information from other  MIDI devices. That MIDI data will be merged with note information from the inputs on board and passed out of the MIDI Out Connector. Data on all 16 MIDI channels is merged.
MIDI Out Connector: All MIDI data entering the MIDI In Connector is merged with MIDI data generated on board and sent out this connector.
 

DIP Switches: 
Stops-MIDI Channel Select: Assigns each division of the Archive Module to a separate MIDI channel. Various channel combinations can be selected from a list that is provided. 
Crescendo Roller: Toggles between potentiometer or roller type inputs to operate the archive crescendo.
Model Select: Selects which type of Archive Module will control.
Common MIDI Channel: Selects on which MIDI channel the common channel of the Archive Module will transmit. 

Jumpers:
•  Moving a jumper block will cause all stop, crescendo and coupler input signals to accept either positive or negative feed.
•  Moving a jumper block will cause all piston input signals to accept either positive or negative feed.

Fuse: A replaceable 500 milliamp (½ amp) fuse is provided to protect circuitry.

This unit is priced at $395

Extended Function MIDI Out Interface for adding MIDI to your keyboards

Note:  Unit is similar to the picture shown for the Ahlborn Extended Function Adapter

Features:
• Easy to install in an existing organ
• Allows playing MIDI stops from any standard MIDI sound module
• Easily changed from one MIDI stop to another
• Play different MIDI stops from different keyboards at the same time (requires one interface per keyboard)
• Assignable to all 16 MIDI channels

Specifications:
Design Intent:
    The interface is designed to be a simple, low cost device for adding MIDI voices from a MIDI sound module to an existing organ. While designed specifically for pipe organs, it can also be used with other electronic instruments. The inputs on an interface interface are to be connected to the key contacts on a manual or pedal board. These inputs can be directly wired to the keyboard or pedal board contacts or wired at the console junction board. The interface inputs are well buffered so they can be wired to the existing contacts with other organ electronics, without adding a separate set of contacts. The interface will accept either positive or negative inputs signals and will operate directly from the organ rectifier (10 to 15 volts DC).

    One interface is to be used on one division. When MIDI is desired for more than one division, an interface should be connected to each division where MIDI is required. For instruments where you want to have MIDI capability on more than one division, you "chain" interface interface modules by connecting the output from one module into the input of the next. The last interface module in the chain would then have its output connected to the sound module (synthesizer). 

    Changing MIDI sounds from the organ is accomplished by holding a "MIDI Set" piston, then pressing the appropriate note on the keyboard. Each note on the keyboard has been programmed to select a particular General MIDI sound (i.e., piano, strings, harp etc.) on your MIDI sound module. There are several options of programming so you can set any of the 128 General MIDI sounds from either a manual or a pedal.

Capabilities: (Note:  the pitch control doesn't control the Ahlborn Pitch)
Enable Input: Allows operation from either a stop or reversible piston.
Select Input: Four inputs are provided to allow different sets of sounds to be accessed by pressing the appropriate key on the keyboard.
Pitch Input: Allows tuning the MIDI sound module to the pitch of the organ by attaching an optional potentiometer to this input. 
Expression Input: Provides expression for the MIDI sound module. Can be controlled by the organ expression pedal with adding an optional potentiometer to this input. The potentiometer can be attached to the expression pedal.
Volume Input: Input for an optional potentiometer control to set the volume of MIDI sounds to the level of the organ. 
Octave Coupler Input: Provides an octave coupler to electronically lower or raise the notes being played by one octave.
MIDI In Connector: Accepts MIDI information from other interface boards and MIDI devices. That MIDI data will be merged with note information from the inputs on board and passed out of the MIDI Out Connector.
MIDI Out Connector: All MIDI data coming in the MIDI In Connector is merged with MIDI data collected from the inputs and sent out this connector.

Dip Switches:
MIDI Channel: Allows selection of MIDI channels 1-16.
UP/DN Coupler: Selects whether to shift keying up or down one octave when the octave coupler receives a signal.
Stop/Rev: Selects whether the enable input reacts to a stop input (continuous) or a reversible input (momentary).
Send PC: A unique program change number is assigned to each note input so that different MIDI sounds can be played by using keys on the organ keyboard in the set mode. Those program changes can be sent out the MIDI Out Connector when a note is depressed, depending on the position of this switch.
Send Volume: A potentiometer input is provided on the board to control MIDI pitch. This switch determines whether any MIDI pitch changes from that input go out the MIDI Out Connector. 
Send Expression: A potentiometer input is provided on the board to control MIDI expression. This switch determines whether any MIDI pitch changes from that input go out the MIDI Out Connector. 
Send Pitch: A potentiometer input is provided on the board to control MIDI pitch. This switch determines whether any MIDI pitch changes from that input go out the MIDI Out Connector.

This unit is priced at $395

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• also have mixers (Behringer, etc.), amplifiers (Samson, AudioControl, Marchant), etc.
• Peterson Strobe tuners now available
• Lighted thumb pistons, $3 up
• Lighted drawknobs, $10 up
• Stop action magnets, $10 up
• Tons of keyboards:  wood, plastic, with or without contacts, new or used $50 up
• Pedal boards $100 up
• Various Rodgers, Allen speakers and amps
• Allen console with bench, pedal board (great for conversion to digital) $500
• Expression controller - allows one swell shoe to control 2 - 12 channels. Works between the Ahlborn unit (preamp) and the power amp. $125 for one 2-channel controller/module, each additional 2-channel module is $40. Note: this step up is for one shoe. Each shoe would require a separate basic $125 controller/2-channel module. User has to mount a variable resistor (pot) to the swell shoe.
• Pedal board converted for use with MIDI (Ahlborn modules, etc). $500  plus MIDI interface. Give me a call for quote.   Have 25 note and 32 note versions (special order)

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  Nice MIDI keyboard

  $188 (w/o power supply) 61 full-size notes Touch-sensitive keys Standard MIDI Output socket Serial port - suitable for PC & Mac (PC1/PC2 switch for European/Japanese PCs) Sustain Pedal socket Supplied with self-powered connecting cable for direct connection to PC sound card 9v DC power socket for use with other MIDI products (Power supply unit not supplied)	Pitch Bend Wheel Assignable Modulation Wheel Transpose, octave shift, program and bank changes 10 program memories Non-volatile memory Tact switches 3 digit LED display Channel Volume Attractive styling Dimensions: 38.2 x 8.7 x 3.2 inches

  New Fatar SL-161 NEW $499, sell for $299 61 Note -- Weighted Synth Action KeysVelocity Sensitive with Aftertouch2 Parallel MIDI outputs, Sustain Input jack, Volume Input jack, DC Input jack, Power Switch and LED12 lbs. Other Fatar keyboards available, see Music Industries for specs. Let me give you a quote on Fatar keyboards. Keyboard stands and benches available, see Music Industries for specs. Let me give you a quote on any of these products.

MISC. ORGAN COMPONENTS

Solid state tremolo driver with speed and depth, $ 55 Misc. flanges and tubing Tremolo, one at $75 and one at $100

PIPES:

• 16' Bourdon, 97n, nice, with 16' octave 12n chest,  $1500
• 4' Schalmey, excel. condition, around 3",  $1200

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SUBWOOFER SPEAKER SYSTEMS:

This 12" speaker was designed primarily as a sealed box woofer, it is also well suited for 4th order bandpass enclosures. One possible design is a 4.5 cubic foot bandpass that yields a frequency bandwidth of 17.5Hz - 70Hz (-3dB). This design produces an output of 112dB and remains linear down to 28Hz at full power! You will be overwhelmed by the incredibly realistic low frequency that this driver will produce. Here are the T/S parameters for you speaker builders: Power handling- 350 watts RMS/ 450 watts max. Voice coil diameter- 2"  Voice coil inductance- 1.96 mH  Nominal impedance- 4 ohms  DC resistance- 3.66 ohms  Frequency response- 16-400 Hz  Magnet weight- 84 oz.  Fs- 16 Hz  SPL-90dB 2.83V/1m  Vas- 9.894 cu. ft.  Qms- 8.22  Qes- .42  Qts- 0 .407  Xmax- 14.2 mm  Net weight- 14.6 lbs.  Dimensions- diameter 12-1/8", depth 6-9/16" Speaker is $145 plus ship.  Complete speaker kit is around $450 plus $50 ship CONUS

Amplifier for the subwoofer.  NOTE: Unit and specs may vary due to availability. This amp includes both high and low level inputs/outputs, phase reversal switch, volume control, auto on/off (activated by input signal), and an electronic low pass filter that is continuously variable from 40 to 200 Hz. The amplifier sums the right and left stereo inputs to a mono output, so that only one amp is required per system. Rated power output: 100+ watts into 8 ohms @ 0.01% THD, 150 watts into 4 ohms @ 0.01% THD. Signal to noise ratio: 100dB (A-weighted). Dimensions: 10-1/16" W x 9" H x 5" D . Net weight: 9-1/2 lbs.  Price:  $135

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