Digital Church Organs by
R. Wayne Grauel &
Eminent Orgelbouw

Importers of Custom European Organs

800.357.4545

Offering churches and organists superior tonal accuracy and design through knowledge, experience, and the proper implementation of  digital organ technology.

 

 

 

Church Organ or Home Practice Organ?

If you have a requirement for the sound of a pipe organ of exceptional quality in your church, home, studio, or auditorium that is capable of playing a wide range of literature and service music, but do not have the acoustical environment or financial resources to justify the investment in a quality pipe organ from a reputable builder, then the Eminent Digital Organ is an instrument you must investigate. 

We offer high quality digital organs from one of the world's most prestigious builders in custom digital organ technology. As representatives for Eminent Digital Church Organs, we are able to offer solutions to meet the specific needs of each client.

Digital organs built to each specification or application

Eminent digital organs offer the perfect solution for many applications. Eminent offers custom-built digital organs in a variety of styles and tonal concepts. We strive to build digital organs offering pipe organ realism that you may find actually sounds better than most pipe organs with the exception of the more prestigious pipe organ builders. Our organs are not only suited for churches, chapels and home studio applications, but make an ideal alternative for colleges and universities. The Eminent Capella series would be an ideal solution for practice facilities or applications where space, acoustics, or financial resources are an issue.

In the United States, the tonal concepts of electronic organ manufacturers have been shaped not only by certain sound ideals, but principally by developing technology available in a particular time period. Pipe organ builders led the historical research of the 1980’s and beyond which resulted in a reappraisal of organ sound. It became clear that the history of the organ involved an enormous range of artistic concepts, technical designs and sonic ideals. This realization, in turn, strengthened the belief that it is not possible to build an "all purpose" organ, as most electronic manufacturers claim. With increasing frequency, musicians and churches are turning away from that concept to one which is based on tonal principles developed from historic models. Building a digital organ of any tonal distinction requires much more than just an advanced knowledge of electronics. To create a true digital pipe organ replica requires not only advanced developments in electronics, computer, and software design, but also an inherent knowledge of the traditional organ building. To really achieve success in building a digital organ that is believable requires the clear understanding of pipe organ design, the ability to discern pipe organ speech, pipe voicing, organ literature, and reasonable performance skills. Finding all of these qualities is a normal expectation when considering a pipe organ builder. In the realm of digital organ building, finding all of these characteristics will be the exception with all but a limited number of custom organ builders.

We offer churches and organists digital organs of high quality and value. We represent only organ builders offering the finest in real time computer generation. These unique digital organ design concepts offer churches and organists versatility, sound quality, visual beauty, and tonal distinction never before available.

Unlike other electronic organ companies, Eminent digital organs are not mass-produced based on a common design and shipped to dealer showrooms throughout the country. Much like a quality pipe organ, our organs are built specifically for each client, custom designed to their specific tonal requirements, and voiced specifically for each installation. Real time digital organ technology is so accurate and specialized, its use is typically limited only to a small group of specialized builders whose interests revolve around building truly musical instruments. This is why organs employing real time technology sound more authentic then organs manufactured by large companies who rely on sample technology.

A long history in Europe and Great Britain

Eminent Organs of The Netherlands developed and produced their first electronic organ in 1960.  Since 1985,  Eminent has specialized only in classical church organs.  In 1990 Eminent began using a unique system of real time digital generation.  This system has allowed the client the ability to revoice the organ or even change the existing stop list with the prerequisites of complete tonal flexibility.  This system forms the basis of their continued development into the newest generation of real time digital technology employed today.

Eminent is a respected name in church organs throughout Europe and The United Kingdom.  Eminent's digital computing technology has given it the flexibility to successfully meet the different tonal characteristics of the German, Dutch, French, and British organs. 

Realistic   Articulate    Accurate

From the principals and mixtures to the solo and chorus reeds and the articulation of the softest flute, the Eminent Digital Organ offers an alternative so realistic, many critical ears will have a difficult time distinguishing our sound from that of a pipe organ. Eminent Digital Church Organs offer not only a wonderful sound, but a tremendous value in cost to the end user in an organ that is custom designed!

 
   
 

 

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 R. Wayne Grauel

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For sales and information contact:

R. Wayne Grauel, organist and consultant

800.357.4545

 

 

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