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Started by Vivaldi33 6 days ago
Today I sent an email to Anthony Bogden, from whom I purchased my Vivace 40. I am so very pleased with the organ AND its pair of Wharfedales (ie the external speakers). Here is what I wrote Anthony: '.... have even more good report!:...
Today I sent an email to Anthony Bogden, from whom I purchased my Vivace 40. I am so very pleased with the organ AND its pair of Wharfedales (ie the external speakers). Here is what I wrote Anthony: '.... have even more good report!:...
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Started by Vivaldi33 4 weeks ago
In early December 2017 I acquired a seven year old Viscount VIVACE 40. Last week Peter , Viscount's Yorkshire based service engineer, came to install a pair of Wharfedales. Peter spent hours connecting them to the rear internal of the organ, t...
In early December 2017 I acquired a seven year old Viscount VIVACE 40. Last week Peter , Viscount's Yorkshire based service engineer, came to install a pair of Wharfedales. Peter spent hours connecting them to the rear internal of the organ, t...
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Started by KeithM 2 weeks ago
I've had a Cantorum III organ keyboard for many years, and it's worked well. However a little while ago it started making some very strange noises. (Might perhaps be a power supply issue. Did these older keyboards suffer from 'bad capacitor' pr...
I've had a Cantorum III organ keyboard for many years, and it's worked well. However a little while ago it started making some very strange noises. (Might perhaps be a power supply issue. Did these older keyboards suffer from 'bad capacitor' pr...
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Started by Stroud Green 3 weeks ago
I have a Sonus 60 as my home practice indtrument. (How did I ever get by without it?). Is there a straightforward means of temporarily removing the pedal-board to clean/vacuum under it?
I have a Sonus 60 as my home practice indtrument. (How did I ever get by without it?). Is there a straightforward means of temporarily removing the pedal-board to clean/vacuum under it?
Last commented on by Stroud Green 3 weeks ago
Thanks Wardjf and David Mason.
Thanks Wardjf and David Mason.
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Started by mrw 3 weeks ago
The Bourdon pedal when uncoupled or coupled is very heavy and loud, boom's...is there any way to quieten it down. Even with a set of quieter stops it out doe's them. This Viscount 80 was given to the Church by a previous owner and I understand tha...
The Bourdon pedal when uncoupled or coupled is very heavy and loud, boom's...is there any way to quieten it down. Even with a set of quieter stops it out doe's them. This Viscount 80 was given to the Church by a previous owner and I understand tha...
Last replied to by David Mason 3 weeks ago
Hi Every stop on the Prestige 80 can be individually voiced using the controls in the draw under the keyboard shelf. If...
Hi Every stop on the Prestige 80 can be individually voiced using the controls in the draw under the keyboard shelf. If...
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Started by Margam Abbey 4 weeks ago
Organ forgets settings. Its a few years old am I correct in presuming there is an internal 3v Lithium or some sort of back up battery that requires changing?
Organ forgets settings. Its a few years old am I correct in presuming there is an internal 3v Lithium or some sort of back up battery that requires changing?
Last replied to by David Mason 4 weeks ago
Hi You are correct. The organ is at least 12 years old so its battery will have expired. To get service please contact...
Hi You are correct. The organ is at least 12 years old so its battery will have expired. To get service please contact...
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Started by Wardjf 4 weeks ago
Do you know if one can change the disposition using the editor? I have a 3m with 16' stops however I'd like to replace one on the Choir with more useful (to me) 8'. I've ordered the software key from my dealer here in the states and am awaiting it ...
Do you know if one can change the disposition using the editor? I have a 3m with 16' stops however I'd like to replace one on the Choir with more useful (to me) 8'. I've ordered the software key from my dealer here in the states and am awaiting it ...
Last replied to by David Mason 4 weeks ago
Hi The editor will allow you to add any of the instruments library of voice models into any of the stop positions s...
Hi The editor will allow you to add any of the instruments library of voice models into any of the stop positions s...
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Started by Stephen Chow 1 month ago
After an issue with main power a few months ago, which has been rectified by local viscount engineer. I have since noticed that the external outs on volume page has been set to -26. (used to be -6) I can change it, but, how do I store it as a default...
After an issue with main power a few months ago, which has been rectified by local viscount engineer. I have since noticed that the external outs on volume page has been set to -26. (used to be -6) I can change it, but, how do I store it as a default...
Last replied to by David Mason 1 month ago
Stephen, Once you adjust the ext out to the right level the organ should retain the new setting? The mas...
Stephen, Once you adjust the ext out to the right level the organ should retain the new setting? The mas...
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Started by jeff71 2 months ago
Hello world, this is my first post, and i am sorry about my english (i am french!!) Strange behavior with a voice, i affect the 'tuba mirabilis' on a stop, swell or choir keyboard, and i can't get this voice coupled with another keyboard or pedal......
Hello world, this is my first post, and i am sorry about my english (i am french!!) Strange behavior with a voice, i affect the 'tuba mirabilis' on a stop, swell or choir keyboard, and i can't get this voice coupled with another keyboard or pedal......
Last commented on by David Mason 2 months ago
L'instrument est réglé pour que cette voix solo ne se couple pas. S'il vous plaît contactez votre revendeur qui peut...
L'instrument est réglé pour que cette voix solo ne se couple pas. S'il vous plaît contactez votre revendeur qui peut...
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Started by JerryH 2 months ago
We have a Viscount Grand Opera at church that suddenly stopped working. I was practising when suddenly half of the stops lit up and the the organ sounded as if it someone had put their forearm across all the keys. Since then it exhibits these symptom...
We have a Viscount Grand Opera at church that suddenly stopped working. I was practising when suddenly half of the stops lit up and the the organ sounded as if it someone had put their forearm across all the keys. Since then it exhibits these symptom...
Last replied to by David Mason 2 months ago
Hello, Thanks for the question. You may well need a service visit but first try a factory reset. To do the factory rese...
Hello, Thanks for the question. You may well need a service visit but first try a factory reset. To do the factory rese...
I agree - it depends on the size of the room. My music room is not big. The pair of Wharfedales are capable for 60'...