I use my Allen expander 2 MIDI sound module on stage with my keyboards when performing with bands. I say why limit a classical organ to just a pipe organ? I want more from an electronic organ, as I am very impressed with the new Allen Vista!
I am so glad to see an Allen organ become a synthesizer! It makes me want to buy a new Allen digital organ! I want more than just a classical computer digital organ. I am glad that Allen offers this feature as I wished there was a keyboard version available, maybe a RMI version?
Unlike other classical digital organs, I am happy that Allen organ is not limited to being an AGO organ! I want more than just a classical organ for a digital organ, and yes I also want synthesizers too! I say add Hammond drawbars too and a Leslie speaker!
I think it is great to have synthesizers sounds to this organ! I would want more to just a classical organ. I used an Allen Expander II (Similar to the Allen Ensemble) MIDI unit with my stage gear when I play keyboards with bands.
I believe that the sounds of ♣Allen organs♣ are best based on the quality of speakers. I played one with a set of high quality speakers, and it sounded just like a ♦pipe organ♦ in the room!
I love this! I play an older model and it fits well into traditional services with a little "blend." We can sing "Holy, Holy, Holy" with the rich sound of the 35 ranks of digital pipes, and then I can play "As the Deer" on strings, cello, and violin for an offertory. I have played Allens for over 35 years and they are tops.
Very nice digital organ. The orchestral and synth sounds are a bit dated though. However the ability to control other midi compatible devices would remedy that. 4 out of 5 stars
You make a valid point. However, it is important to note that the Vista unit being demonstrated is an add-on MIDI module and does not take away from the basic function of the organ. It simply adds additional functionality that allows the organ to still be a viable instrument in worship settings that have gone to a more contemporary style.
Very nice! However, I am VERY disappointed that you have decided to change the organ into a synthesizer for "praise music" (CCM . . .etc), or any sort of sound and style. It is one thing to produce synthesizers that do such things; it is another to produce something called an organ and then use it for something totally opposite. It ceases to be a organ (digital as it is). It is now a synthesizer.
Very good demo!
patsaxon 10 months ago
I use my Allen expander 2 MIDI sound module on stage with my keyboards when performing with bands. I say why limit a classical organ to just a pipe organ? I want more from an electronic organ, as I am very impressed with the new Allen Vista!
patsaxon 1 year ago
I am so glad to see an Allen organ become a synthesizer! It makes me want to buy a new Allen digital organ! I want more than just a classical computer digital organ. I am glad that Allen offers this feature as I wished there was a keyboard version available, maybe a RMI version?
patsaxon 1 year ago
Unlike other classical digital organs, I am happy that Allen organ is not limited to being an AGO organ! I want more than just a classical organ for a digital organ, and yes I also want synthesizers too! I say add Hammond drawbars too and a Leslie speaker!
patsaxon 1 year ago
I think it is great to have synthesizers sounds to this organ! I would want more to just a classical organ. I used an Allen Expander II (Similar to the Allen Ensemble) MIDI unit with my stage gear when I play keyboards with bands.
patsaxon 2 years ago
Wish I had one of these back in the day
raybohr 2 years ago
I believe that the sounds of ♣Allen organs♣ are best based on the quality of speakers. I played one with a set of high quality speakers, and it sounded just like a ♦pipe organ♦ in the room!
theaterpipe1 2 years ago
I love this! I play an older model and it fits well into traditional services with a little "blend." We can sing "Holy, Holy, Holy" with the rich sound of the 35 ranks of digital pipes, and then I can play "As the Deer" on strings, cello, and violin for an offertory. I have played Allens for over 35 years and they are tops.
accousticdecay 3 years ago 5
That is the way! The Vista is something I give one million stars!
theaterpipe1 2 years ago
Very nice digital organ. The orchestral and synth sounds are a bit dated though. However the ability to control other midi compatible devices would remedy that. 4 out of 5 stars
theblackhand2 4 years ago 5
You make a valid point. However, it is important to note that the Vista unit being demonstrated is an add-on MIDI module and does not take away from the basic function of the organ. It simply adds additional functionality that allows the organ to still be a viable instrument in worship settings that have gone to a more contemporary style.
arambasmadjian 4 years ago 4
Very nice! However, I am VERY disappointed that you have decided to change the organ into a synthesizer for "praise music" (CCM . . .etc), or any sort of sound and style. It is one thing to produce synthesizers that do such things; it is another to produce something called an organ and then use it for something totally opposite. It ceases to be a organ (digital as it is). It is now a synthesizer.
horizontaltrumpet 4 years ago 8
AMEN.
amenamenamen.
it is not an organ any longer
its an expensive, glorified keyboard that just happens to have organ stops.
JacobCreel 4 years ago
very nice !!
pipeorganist 4 years ago 3