Garritan Classic Pipe Organs User manual
A User’s Guide to
GARRITAN
CLASSIC PIPE ORGANS
Including the ARIATM Player
Copyright © 2012 by MakeMusic, Inc.. All rights reserved.
This guide written by: Gary Garritan
Produced by: Gary Garritan
Programming: Chad Beckwith, Tom Hopkins
ARIA Engine Development: Plogue Art et Technologie, Inc.
Document Editing: Jim Williams, Erin Vork
Art Direction and Graphics: James Mireau, Bonnie Anderson
Project Management: Max Deland, Chris Anderson
Additional Samples: Jonathan Orwig
Consulting: Petr Pololanik
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and the contents herein are subject to the terms and conditions of the license agreement distributed with the library.
You should carefully read the license agreement before using this product. e sounds presented in Garritan Classic
Pipe Organs are protected by copyright and may not be distributed, whether modified or unmodified. ARIA™ is a
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Garritan Classic Pipe Organs
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A User’s Guide to
Garritan ClassiC PiPe
OrGans
Including the ARIATM Player
“To my eyes and ears the organ will ever be
the king of all instruments”
—Mozart
Table of Contents
Welcome to Garritan Classic Pipe Organs 6
Garritan Classic Pipe Organs at a Glance 7
End User License Agreement 9
What the Classic Pipe Organs Package Includes 11
“Stop & Reed” is Manual 11
Further Documentation and Resources 12
Specifications & Computer System Requirements 13
Updating to the Latest Version 14
Goals and Future Plans 14
Regarding Sound cards, Audio, and MIDI 15
Regarding Speakers, Amplification, and Headphones 16
Regarding 64-bit Computing 16
INSTALLATION & ACTIVATION 17
Quick Reference Installation 18
Quick Reference Activation 20
ARIA PLAYER BASICS 23
Getting Around the ARIA Player Interface 24
Using ARIA as a Standalone 26
Using ARIA as a VST, AU, or RTAS Plug-in 26
ABOUT PIPE ORGANS 29
A Brief Overview of the Parts of the Pipe Organ 30
Classifications of Stops 39
A Brief History of the Pipe Organ 43
Acoustical Space Considerations 51
Scales and Temperaments 52
THE GLORIOUS INSTRUMENTS IN GARRITAN CLASSIC PIPE ORGANS 57
Renaissance Pipe Organ 59
Baroque Pipe Organ 61
Classical (Late Baroque) Pipe Organ 63
Romantic Pipe Organ 65
Modern Pipe Organ 1 (European Reform) 67
Modern Pipe Organ II (American) 69
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PLAYING GARRITAN CLASSIC PIPE ORGANS 71
Basic Controls 72
Loading Stops 73
Controlling Stops 75
Mixing Stops 76
Virtual Manual 77
Swell Pedal 77
Chiff Noise 77
Tremulant Control 78
Pedal Bass Fundamental 78
Crescendo Pedal 79
Utility Sine Oscillator Stop 79
Blower Noise 80
Timbre (EQ) Controls 80
Precision EQ Controls 81
Release Decay Technology 81
Reverberation 82
Ambience Reverb 83
Convolution Sampled Reverb 85
Stereo Stage Controls 87
Scala files for Historic Tunings 87
Quick MIDI Controller Reference Guide 88
ENSEMBLE PRESETS as REGISTRATIONS 91
Ensemble Presets/Registrations — Load Stops Easily 92
List of Presets 96
Loading Ensemble Preset/Registration Files 98
DIRECTORY OF ORGAN STOPS & COMBINATIONS 99
Renaissance Pipe Organ 100
Baroque Pipe Organ 101
Classical (Late Baroque) Pipe Organ 101
Romantic Pipe Organ 102
Modern Pipe Organ 1 (European Reform) 103
Modern Pipe Organ II (American) 105
ADDENDUM 107
e Garritan Community 108
Getting Help 109
Acknowledgements 110
Downloadable Libraries and Other Garritan Sounds 112
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Welcome to Garritan Classic Pipe Organs
Make a Joyful Noise!
It is quite an experience to hear a large pipe organ in a concert hall or a cathedral. From the softest
whisper of a flute rank to the ground-shaking rumble of a 32-foot-long pedal pipe, one cannot help
but be moved in awe by the grandeur of a glorious Pipe Organ. e pipe organ is often referred to as
“e King of Instruments,” and rightly so. Its dynamic range and vast array of tonal colors elevate
this instrument above all others and inspire awe and wonder in listeners.
e organ is one of the oldest instruments and has evolved into a musical and technological marvel.
Resonating through the centuries, the pipe organ has projected its power and majesty to audiences
around the world. e organ harkens important life occasions - weddings, convocations, funerals,
worship, and holidays. It lifts the spirit and transports the listener’s emotions to a glorious experience.
If you think about it, we all owe a debt of gratitude to the pipe organ. For centuries, the pipe organ
stood as a monument of human technological achievement. Its sheer size and complexity inspired
and challenged organ makers to continually push the envelope of existing music technology. Our
MIDI and digital keyboards, from which we trigger our sampled and modeled sounds, had their
origins in the organ. And now with this library, we have come full circle back to the organ.
As a child I would marvel at the sounds of the pipe organ almost every Sunday, and the instrument
has captured my imagination ever since. is library grew out of a personal “pipe dream” (pardon the
pun) to pack the full power of a massive pipe organ into a library that is affordable and portable. Unlike other musical instruments that can typically be carried by a musician, pipe organs are stationary
and cannot move with the musician.
With this library we are also offering not just one pipe organ, but various pipe organs spanning nearly
400 years of organ-making. My goals were to archive the sound of these historical organs for future
generations and to bring the splendor of the mighty pipe organ into the hands of any musician.
e majestic sound of the pipe organ is now accessible and can be reproduced on your personal
computer or laptop and brought into your studio, rehearsal room, place of worship, or home. e
breathtaking power and majesty of the organ, with its various glorious colors and opulent timbres, are
yours to enjoy. It is our hope that Garritan Classic Pipe Organs will create greater awareness for the
pipe organ and will inspire you to make great music, give you artistic joy, and propel you and your
music to lofty heights.
Yours in music,
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Garritan Classic Pipe Organs At a Glance
ank you for choosing Garritan Classic Pipe Organs. e following summary presents some of the
outstanding features of the Garritan Classic Pipe Organs:
Historic Pipe Organs Spanning Various Eras - Garritan Classic Pipe Organs is the only li-
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brary of its kind to offer a choice of multiple historic pipe organ spanning over four hundred
years. Baroque, Classical, Renaissance, Romantic, and two Modern pipe organs are represented
in this collection. You can play music from the early music repertoire, Bach, lush romantic
music, or post-modern music.
75 Stops with Stop Mixing – ere are seventy-five different stops/combinations in this col-
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lection. Stops from different organs can be mixed freely, allowing you to build your organ
sound the way you want. Control the mix level, panning, and routing of the stops to customize the relative levels and positions of the various ranks, which you cannot do with a real pipe
organ. With this approach you can combine, rearrange, and blend stops from different organs
in unique ways. Ensemble files provide an easy way to load preset combinations of stops that
are ready to use, save your favorite stops, or create your own personal pipe organ.
Easy to Play and Control – Create majestic organ music quickly and easily. Just load your
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stops and play. Standardized controls allow you to become familiar with the library quickly and
master the stops easily. Volume, swell, tremulant, chiff, pipe air noise, and pedal fundamental
level are all controllable with standard MIDI controllers. MIDI channel routing and customization allow organ stops to be triggered on discrete, coupled, or combined MIDI channels.
Users can also choose and adjust the organ’s acoustic environments.
Sample Player with Disc Streaming Included – e entire Pipe Organ collection is integrated
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into the ARIA Player and works as a software musical instrument. ere is no need to purchase
a separate sampler. Garritan Classic Pipe Organ also features the Conexant® Endless Wave™
technology for hard disc streaming with quick loading of multiple stops and ranks.
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Historically Informed – Garritan Classic Pipe Organs serves as an archive for rare and extraor-
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dinary pipe organs of various periods. It also allows you to play in the various temperaments of
earlier eras. You can hear not only the type of organ stops that Bach or Mozart may have played,
but also, for even greater authenticity, the temperaments (Equal, Mean Tone, Werckmeister II
... and many others) they may have played. is library can also aid in historical organ study
and research.
Universal Format – You can play great-sounding organ music as a standalone application, as a
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plug-in with your sequencer, or directly from the score of major notation programs. Garritan
Classic Pipe Organs supports all popular formats (VST, RTAS, and OSX AudioUnits) on both
Mac and PC. You can “pull out all the stops” and load multiple organ stops on a single desktop
or laptop computer.
Release Decay Technology – e stops in Garritan Classic Pipe Organs use specialized Release
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Decay Technology that was developed specifically for this library. e release triggers supply
the characteristic pressure drop of the actual end of each organ note (not simulated).
Suited for Every Musician – is collection brings the power and majesty of the pipe organ
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into your studio, place of worship, rehearsal room, or home - at a fraction of the cost - and takes
up far less room. Composers can use this collection for inspiration to capture creative ideas
and sketch organ arrangements quickly. Hobbyists can use it for adding organ sounds to their
tracks. Beginners, organ enthusiasts, and music students can use it to learn, study, and practice
organ music at home. e organs in this collection can also be used to supplement Garritan
Personal Orchestra and other libraries.
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End User License Agreement
Please read the terms of the following software licensing agreement before using this software. By installing and
loading these products on your computer you acknowledge that you have read this license agreement, understand the agreement, and agree to its terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions,
do not install or use the sounds contained herein. is is the complete agreement between you and MakeMusic, Inc. that supersedes any other representations or prior agreements, whether oral or in writing.
An important thing to understand is that YOU ARE OBTAINING A LICENSE FOR YOUR USE ONLY—
THE SOUNDS DO NOT BELONG TO YOU. e implications are described below. e sounds, samples,
and programming in Garritan Classic Pipe Organs remain the sole property of Garritan and are licensed (not
sold) to you.
What You May Do: You may use these sounds in recordings, music productions, public performances, and for
other reasonable musical purposes within musical compositions. You may use these sounds in your own musical compositions as much as you like without any need to pay MakeMusic, Inc. or obtain further permission.
If you do use these sounds, we ask that you include the following credits in any written materials or credits
accompanying your music that utilizes material from
etc.): “Instrument samples used in this recording are from Garritan Classic Pipe Organs”—or a similar credit where
practicable. You are allowed a maximum of four (4) installations per purchase.
What You May Not Do: e enclosed sounds may not be re-used in any commercial sample library or com-
petitive product. You are absolutely forbidden to duplicate, copy, distribute, transfer, upload, download, trade,
or loan this software or any of the contents in any way to anyone. You may not redistribute this product in
whole or in part through an archive, collection, through the Internet, or a binaries group, newsgroup, or any
type of removable media, or through a network. You may not resell the product without written permission
and payment of an additional fee. e sounds and samples contained within this software may not be edited,
modified, digitally altered, re-synthesized, or manipulated without direct written consent from MakeMusic,
Inc.
ere will be no refunds once installed and registered.
Garritan
Classic Pipe Organs (CD booklet, film credits,
Disclaimers and Conditions:
only, and this license is not transferable unless there is written consent from MakeMusic, Inc. and payment of
an additional fee. e sounds of Garritan
Player and will not work with any other sampler. Licensor will not be responsible if the content of this product
does not fit the particular purpose of the Licensee. Please make sure before installing this item that it meets
your needs, as there are no refunds. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice and does
not represent a commitment on the part of MakeMusic, Inc. e sounds are licensed “as is” without warranties
of any kind. Neither MakeMusic, Inc, nor any agent or distributor, can be held responsible for any direct or
indirect or consequential loss arising from the use of this product in whatever form. e ARIA Player is covered
by the installer’s End User License Agreement and is incorporated by reference. e terms of this license shall be
construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and the State of Washington. e user
agrees to read the manual before seeking technical support and to make sure his or her system meets or exceeds
the recommended requirements. Garritan
manufacturing defects. Again, there will be no refunds once installed and registered.
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A right to use Garritan
Classic Pipe Organs
Classic Pipe Organs
Classic Pipe Organs
will only work with the bundled Garritan ARIA
may not be returned for any reason other than
is granted to the original end-user
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“It roars louder than the lion of the desert, and it can draw out a thread of
sound as fine as the locust spins at hot noon on his still tree-top. It imitates
all instruments; it cheats the listener with the sound of singing choirs; it
strives for a little purer note than can be strained from human throats, and
emulates the host of heaven with its unearthly “voice of angels.” Within
its breast all the passions of humanity seem to reign in turn. It moans with
the dull ache of grief, and cries with the sudden thrill of pain; it sighs, it
shouts, it exults, it wails, it pleads, it trembles, it shudders, it threatens, it
storms, it rages, it is soothed, it slumbers.”
- Oliver Wendell Holmes
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What the Classic Pipe Organs Package Includes
is Classic Pipe Organs library includes the following:
e “Garritan ARIA Player” installer file that contains the ARIA Player software and the ARIA
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User’s Manual in PDF form. *
e “Garritan Classic Pipe Organs” installer file that contains the Garritan Classic Pipe Organs
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sound library and Garritan Classic Pipe Organs User’s Guide in PDF form.
If you have not received an Activation Keycard by e-mail, a unique serial number is provided
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so that you can register the product and receive a keycard. Don’t lose this—store it in a safe
place! You may have received this serial number through a reseller if you ordered a download
version through them.
* Note: Please make sure to get the latest ARIA Player update. Periodic updates are always
being made. Log onto your account at www.garritan.com to get the very latest.
Before you begin the installation, make sure you have read the End User License Agreement in the
preceding pages. By installing the software you are indicating you agree to the terms of the license.
“Stop & Reed” is Manual
e goal of this manual is to help you learn how to use the various instruments contained in Garritan
Classic Pipe Organs and use the controls to play the instruments. Although many dislike reading
manuals, if you wish to get the most out of this new library it is essential to read this manual. Doing
so will help you understand how to use this software library. e operation of many of the essential
features is not obvious and we realize many are not music technologists.
e ARIA Player has a separate manual that can be found in the same directory as this file. Please
refer to the separate ARIA Player User’s Guide to find out how to register, activate, and use ARIA.
e ARIA User’s Guide is an important part of the documentation.
We’ll do our best to make it easy for you to use this manual and to provide information about the
various pipe organs, stops, and modes of control. And, of course, by no means can playing pipe organ
music or specific techniques be taught from this or any other manual. Individual study and research
will enhance your ability to use this library.
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You can refer to this manual whenever you wish. It is provided in digital form as an Adobe Acrobat
document file (also known as a PDF) that can be viewed on a computer monitor or printed. If you
do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader, it is available free from www.adobe.com. A digital manual is
eco-friendly and can be easily updated. If you need to have a paper copy, you can print this document
or order one at www.lulu.com. A printed copy can be a handy reference.
e easiest way to obtain the information you seek is to use the Bookmarks pane along the left side
of this PDF document. By opening the Bookmarks pane, you can go to the various topics from the
section names. With a PDF document, you can also zoom in to make the page larger to see more
details or zoom out to see multiple pages at once.
Further Documentation and Resources
For the latest information, including additional documentation and updates, visit our support pages
at www.garritan.com/support. ere you can find updated information provided after the manual
was written, corrections or additions to this manual, FAQ pages with answers to common questions,
suggestions from the users of Garritan software, and news about upcoming Garritan releases. Please
also refer to the separate ARIA Player manual that contains important information about using the
ARIA Player. You can also visit the Garritan Forums for up-to-date information at: www.garritan.
com/forum.html. Please send any reports of errors in this manual or suggestions for improvement to
garritan@makemusic.com.
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Specifications & Computer System Requirements
e following table lists the computer and hardware requirements for using Garritan Classic Pipe
Organs. You can use Garritan Classic Pipe Organs on most modern personal computers that meet
the specifications listed below. ese specifications provide the minimum standards. For optimal
functioning, we recommend you have a powerful enough computer with a fast CPU (Core 2 Duo or
more recommended), a fast hard drive, and a sufficient amount of RAM. Please also observe the system requirements of your host application, notation program, or sequencing program, if applicable.
See the Garritan forum or website if you are looking for recommendations or more information.
Computer System Requirements
Computer Operating System Hardware
Windows PCMicrosoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows XP
(SP2 or SP3 recommended)
Microsoft Windows Vista
Core 2 Duo CPU or better recommended
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1 GB Minimum, 2 GB RAM recommended to play complex stop
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combinations. ere is a direct correlation between the number of
stops that can be loaded and the amount of available RAM.
3 GB of free hard drive space
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Hard drive speed of at least 7200 RPM preferred
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Internet connection for download version, DVD-ROM drive required
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for boxed version installation
Monitor with 1,024x768 resolution or better
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A sound card compatible with ASIO 2
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A MIDI interface may be required if you are using a MIDI keyboard.
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Many keyboards now use USB.
A volume pedal and ability to assign controllers within your keyboard,
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music program or sequencer.
High-quality speakers and amplifier, or high-quality headphones. A
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subwoofer is recommended for the pedal stops.
Internet connection for downloads, updates, and online registration.
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Mac Mac OS X 10.5 minimum
Mac Intel CPU or better, Mac OS X10.5 minimum
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2 GB RAM recommended to play
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is a direct correlation between the number of stops that can be loaded
and the amount of available RAM.
3 GB of free hard drive space
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Hard drive speed of at least 7200 RPM preferred
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Internet connection for download version, DVD-ROM drive
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required for boxed version installation
Monitor with 1,024x768 resolution or better
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A sound card compatible with Core Audio
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A MIDI interface may be required if you are using a MIDI keyboard.
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Many keyboards now use USB.
A volume pedal and ability to assign controllers within your keyboard,
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music program, or sequencer.
High-quality speakers and amplifier, or high-quality headphones. A
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subwoofer is recommended for the pedal stops.
Internet connection for downloads, updates, and online registration.
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complex stop combinations. ere
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If you are using Garritan Classic Pipe Organs within a host music program (such as a notation pro-
gram, DAW, and/or sequencing program), there may be additional resource requirements. Please also
observe the system requirements of your host application, if applicable. e demands of various other
processing software (including the sequencer, audio and effects processors, other plug-ins, and so on)
can affect functionality.
Updating to Latest Version
Be sure to check the Garritan website for any possible updates that have occurred since the time
your software was manufactured. Software is frequently updated and a more recent version may be
available. After the library has been installed, it needs to be activated. You are given a 30-day grace
period for each library before activation is required, but it is recommended that you activate as soon
as possible.
Goals and Future Plans
e Garritan Classic Pipe Organ was developed to introduce musicians to the world of pipe organs
and to make pipe organs accessible to anyone, just as Personal Orchestra made a symphony orchestra
available to everyone.
is library is a first step and there is more that could be done. If this first release is well received and
there is a demand for more, we will add more organs, stops, and combinations in the future. Future
versions may also include designing a dedicated graphical user interface with virtual stops as well as
convolution and other features. If you have suggestions for future features or improvements, please
let us know.
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Regarding Sound Cards, Audio & MIDI Interfaces
e quality of the audio interface will have a significant effect on the quality of the sound you will
hear from Garritan Classic Pipe Organs. It will also have a substantial effect on performance (both
latency and polyphony). erefore, a good sound card is one of the most important components in
optimizing the sound and performance of Garritan Classic Pipe Organs.
In theory, any audio or sound interface that the manufacturer supports for your operating system and
computer, and that has good drivers, should work. However, you are unlikely to get the best sonic results from a sound card designed for computer games or system sounds. Most computers come with a
consumer-grade sound card, and we recommend that you get a good quality sound interface beyond
the one built into your computer. Older SoundBlaster sound cards (that do not support multiple
sample rates) and gamer-oriented or home system sound cards may be problematic. It is not possible
for us to test all built-in or third-party sound cards, and some interfaces do have problems on some
platforms, so please see the specifications page on the Garritan website if you are considering buying
a new sound card to run Garritan Classic Pipe Organs.
A low-latency audio interface with ASIO 2.0 or WDM/WaveRT drivers (Windows) or Core Audio
drivers (Mac) is required for Classic Pipe Organs to work as a standalone program. ese drivers are
normally installed with the audio interface, or the most recent versions can be acquired from the
manufacturer’s website. Contact the manufacturer of your interface for more information.
Any MIDI interface the manufacturer supports for your system should also work with Garritan Clas-
sic Pipe Organs. ere are a few dedicated organ MIDI controller setups on the market that may be
worthwhile exploring.
Please note:
When Garritan Classic Pipe Organs is running as a plug-in, it uses the audio driver selected by the
host’s setup. If the host (typically your sequencer or notation program) is set up properly and works
well, then the ARIA Player plug-in should pass through the same audio and MIDI setup. For this
information, please refer to your sequencer’s, notation program’s, or host’s manual.
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Regarding Speakers, Amplification, and Headphones
e quality of the audio amplifier and speakers is extremely important; there is little point in expending a great deal on a high-end computer system and audio interface but using inferior personal
computer speakers.
Good quality speakers are important for faithfully reproducing the sound of a pipe organ. e pipe
organ has the widest dynamic range of any musical instrument. Some of the low notes of the pedal
board may be below the range of consumer-grade speakers so a good subwoofer is recommended.
Regarding 64-bit Computing
Garritan Classic Pipe Organs with the ARIA Player is 64-bit compatible and takes full advantage
of the new 64-bit operating systems, processors, and hardware that are now available. e Garritan
ARIA Player is also fully 32-bit compatible. At the time of this writing, 64-bit computing is gaining
popularity, but 64-bit hosts, audio, and MIDI drivers have not fully penetrated the entire market. To
be true 64-bit the entire audio path must be 64-bit, including sampler, host, operating system, audio,
and MIDI hardware. As hosts, operating systems, and hardware become 64-bit enabled, Garritan
Classic Pipe Organs will work with those 64-bit platforms. Please also consult the Garritan website
for further information and updated recommendations.
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INSTALLATION
and ACTIVATION
Quick Reference Installation
Below is just a quick reference for installing Garritan Classic Pipe Organs. For a complete reference
and guide to installing the ARIA Player, please refer to the separate ARIA User’s Guide included
with Garritan Classic Pipe Organs.
Installing Garritan Classic Pipe Organs is a three-part process:
3 Steps for Installing Garritan Classic Pipe Organs:
Step 1. ARIA Installation
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Step 2. Sound Library Installation
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Step 3. Activation
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Installing the ARIA Player and the sound library are now two separate processes. ARIA first is installed, then the Classic Pipe Organs sound library.
PC Setup: To begin, extract the contents of the zip file you downloaded to a folder of your choos-
ing, then click on the .exe application icon and follow the on-screen prompts. If you have the
DVD version just double-click the .exe file.
Mac Setup: To begin, open up the mpkg installer from the installation zip file and follow the on-
screen prompts. If you have the DVD version, double-click on the installer icon.
You will be given the option to install several components:
Standalone will load the Garritan ARIA Player as its own software program. You can play instruments,
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record basic MIDI, and render audio files.
VST Plug-in will let you load Garritan ARIA Player as a VST plug-in to use with sequencers such as
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Cubase, Sonar, and Reaper, as well as notation programs such as Finale.
AU Plug-in (Mac only) will let you load Garritan ARIA Player as an Audio Units plug-in within hosts
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such as Logic and Digital Performer.
RTAS Plug-in will let you use Garritan ARIA Player in Pro Tools M-Powered, LE, and HD.
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Once you have selected your plug-in installation options, you can specify which parts of the library
you want installed. We recommend you install the entire library.
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At this point, you can sit back and let the installer do the work. If you have the download version,
you can delete the extraction folder once Garritan Classic Pipe Organs is successfully installed. Before
doing so, however, we suggest you make a backup copy of the installation zip file and put it in a safe
place. If anything happens to your computer, you can reinstall Garritan Classic Pipe Organs from the
discs or the backup file.
IMPORTANT!
Please do not cancel setup after installation begins, otherwise a partial, broken installation may result.
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Quick Reference Activation
Garritan Classic Pipe Organs features an innovative Drag and Drop authorization system. Upon
launching Classic Pipe Organs for the first time you will be asked to activate it. Clicking yes will
launch your browser and bring you to the www.garritan.com website. Here are the steps to activate
Garritan Classic Pipe Organs.
Create an account on www.garritan.com if you have not already done so, and log in to your
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account. (Note: If you have purchased Garritan Classic Pipe Organs directly through Garritan
you already have an account and received a keycard.)
A unique serial number is provided by your reseller (if you did not buy direct), so that you can
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register the product and retrieve your activation keycard PNG image. Follow the on-screen
instructions to enter your serial number and proceed to download your keycard.
Save the keycard PNG to your desktop and launch the ARIA Player in standalone mode.
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With ARIA Player’s screen open, literally click and drag the keycard PNG icon from the desk-
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top onto the ARIA Player screen. You will see the successful authorization!
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Drag and Drop Keycard PNG icon from the Desktop onto the Garritan Classic Pipe Organs
ARIA Player
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Alternative: Drag and Drop from your Browser
Another method would be to drag and drop the personalized keycard PNG image from your browser
(when logged into your account) onto the ARIA Player. Dragging and dropping your keycard may
not work with all browsers and you should first try the previous method.
Another Alternative: Import the Keycard
You can also use the import option of an instrument selection slot and select the keycard PNG image. You will see the successful authorization after import.
Note: You can transfer your keycard PNG image file to a flash drive if your music computer does
not have internet access. It will also be e-mailed to you.
IMPORTANT!
e keycard has your personal information. Don’t lose this—we recommend saving your personalized
keycard to a safe place for future installations.
For more information about installation and activation, please refer to the ARIA User’s Manual.
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ARIA PLAYER
BASICS
Getting Around the ARIA Player Interface
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e active instrument light shows you which instrument’s stop parameters you are changing.
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Click this area on another instrument stop to change the focus of the controls.
e instrument display features a drop-down menu for loading that appears when the field
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is clicked.
MIDI channel assignment is quick and clear.
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Tuning controls help you to control fine tuning.
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Stereo output assignment allows you to route stops to as many as 16 unique stereo output
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channels when ARIA runs as a plug-in.
Per-instrument sends let you apply the perfect amount of reverb to each instrument or stop.
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Mute and Solo buttons allow you to silence or solo the individual channels so you hear only
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certain parts in a mix.
A keyboard shows the range of notes that can be played on that stop (indicated by the white
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notes), keyswitches in pink, and the selected keyswitch in beige.
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9. Keyswitch window typically displays the active keyswitch. ere are no keyswitches present in
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10. Graphical faders give you a quick idea of a stop’s presence in the mix. e faders respond to
CC#7 commands.
11. Window Selection allows you to select between the Info, Controls, Mixer, Effects, and the
Settings windows.
12. Ensemble Presets allow you to quickly load stop groups and combinations. Please refer to the
section on Ensemble Presets later in this manual for a list of presets.
For more information about the features of the ARIA Player, please refer to the separate ARIA
User’s Manual.
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Using the ARIA Player
Once installed and activated, you can load Garritan Classic Pipe Organs into the ARIA Player. ere
are several ways to use Garritan Classic Pipe Organs with the ARIA Player: you can play it “live” as a
standalone application, as a plug-in within a sequencer, or with a supported notation program.
Using ARIA as a Standalone
If you have installed the standalone version of the ARIA Player, you can find it in your Applications
folder or Program menu. ARIA will attempt to determine the best audio playback configuration to
use on your machine. You can access ARIA’s playback system from the Tools > Preferences menu.
To use a MIDI keyboard with Garritan Classic Pipe Organs, make sure to have the device drivers installed and the unit turned on before starting the ARIA Player Standalone. Your MIDI control device
should appear in the MIDI Input Devices menu of the Preferences dialog.
e Ensemble Manager allows you to use preconfigured or user-created templates, such as a small
baroque organ or a large concert pipe organ. Using existing templates or creating your own can save
a lot of setup time. You can also load instruments yourself and use the File>Save command. e
File>Save As Default command will automatically load all settings and instruments that are currently
present each time you start the program.
e Standalone program also features a MIDI and audio recording system located on the bottom of
the screen. With these controls you can load existing MIDI files for the ARIA Player to play back as
well as record yourself playing live.
Using ARIA as a VST, AU, or RTAS Plug-in
Depending on your system and the options you selected at installation, you may have one or more
of these plug-in formats available.
Configuring VST
At installation you will be prompted for the vstplugins folder directory. e installer will attempt to locate an existing vstplugins folder, or you can specify your own. You can always
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find the VST in the Garritan/ARIA Player/VST directory. e VST plug-in ends in a .dll
extension. In your host’s VST plug-in configuration menu, ensure that the specified installation directory is included in the list of VST directories. You may need to re-scan the folders
to have ARIA Player VST appear in the list of software instruments.
From there, just load the ARIA Player and go! You will find the VST listed as ARIA Player
VST.dll, which contains a single stereo output, and ARIA Player Multi VST.dll, which allows
you to assign up to 16 stereo outputs.
Important Notes for PC Users:
To use the ARIA Player with more than one VST application, you need to manually copy the ARIA
Player VST_x86.dll, installed into the chosen folder during installation of the library, to the appropriate VST-compatible host application’s VST folder. Please refer to your particular application’s user’s
guide and the Garritan support site for more information.
Regarding 64-bit hosts: Some hosts have one common VST folder for both x64 and 32-bit plug-ins;
please only use the version of the plug-in that is native to your host, e.g. for the x64-bit version of Sonar, use the ARIA Player VST_x64.dll. Mac OSX has standard folders for both VST and Audio Units
plug-ins and does not require this extra step.
Configuring AU (Audio Units—Mac Only)
e ARIA Player will install into the default Mac OSX AU plug-ins folder, after which it will
be readily available to your applications.
Configuring RTAS (Pro Tools systems only)
e ARIA Player will automatically install the RTAS plug-in to its proper location to work
with Pro Tools.
For more information about using the ARIA Player, please refer to the ARIA User’s Manual.
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ABOUT PIPE ORGANS
A Brief Overview of the Parts of the Pipe Organ
Pipe organs have long been considered one of the most impressive and complex musical instruments.
Each organ is a unique instrument and no two organs sound exactly alike. ey usually are individually handcrafted instruments made by expert organ craftsmen and, unlike most instruments, are not
standardized and mass produced. Pipe organs are custom-ordered and are designed uniquely for each
customer’s needs and for a unique space.
ere seems to be an aura of mystery in the making of these instruments. Like the celebrated violinmakers, organ makers have guarded their building secrets and entrusted them only to apprentices
and successors.
An organ-builder is both architect and acoustician and must build the organ with an eye and ear
focused on the space. ere could be hundreds or thousands of pipes that must integrate into the
space, both visually and acoustically.
e pipe organ is a keyboard musical instrument that produces sound by directing air through various resonant pipes selected by notes on a keyboard (or manual). e organ has a continuous steady
sound as long as the keys are pressed, unlike a piano, where the sound starts to decay right after you
strike the key.
A pipe organ consists of various parts: pipes that produce the sounds, a wind system to provide a supply of air, stop controls, and manuals (keyboards). An action connects the pipes and the manual(s).
e “stops” allow the organist to control which ranks of pipes will sound. e organist operates the
manuals and the stops from the console. e popular phrase “pull out all the stops” has its origin
with the pipe organ. To pull out all the stops means to use all the pipes on the organ. When you
play combinations of a vast array of pipes, with two hands playing on multiple manuals and two feet
playing the pedalboard, the resulting sound is magnificent.
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