Hauptwerk Hardware

Hi, I'm Bob Howlett and this channel is dedicated to helping organ owners understand, repair, rebuild and modernise their instruments.

Whether you're considering a MIDI conversion, trying to understand how organ electronics work, or wondering if an ageing organ can be given a new lease of life, you'll find practical advice and straightforward explanations here.

Drawing on many years of experience designing organ control systems and converting organs for MIDI use, I explain keyboards, stop controls, pistons, pedalboards, matrix scanning, MIDI and organ console electronics in a way that ordinary organ owners can understand.

My aim is to help you understand what can be kept, what may need to be replaced, and how to avoid common mistakes when planning a project.

More information can be found at www.hauptwerkhardware.com