A masterpiece of the baroque period, the Hinsz organ of the Bovenkerk located in Kampen, Netherlands is perhaps one of the most sought-after Dutch organs by performing and recording artists from around the world.

Available in three volumes, the baroque instrument is ideal for contrapuntal works requiring a variety of tonal colors and is also well suited for romantic works which sound quite elegant.

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Technical Details

Available in three volumes. Each volume requires a purchase of the preceding volume.
Volume 3 features the complete instrument.
Tuning: A=448 Equal Temperament.
Keyboard compass: 49 notes (56 in extended edition v. 2+3).
Pedal compass: 27 notes (30 in extended edition v. 2+3) .
Tracker action.

Volume 1 – 24 Stops

Hoofdwerk

Bourdon 16
Prestant 8
Holpijp 8
Octaaf 4
Fluit 4
Quint 3
Superoctaaf 2
Mixtuur 3-5
Scherp 3
Tertiaan 2
Trompet 8

Bovenwerk

FluitTravers 8
Salicionaal 8
Principaal 4
Spitsfluit 2
Flagolet 1
Carillon 3
Trompet 8
Tremulant

Pedaal

Subbas 16
Octaaf 8
Gedakt 8
Octaaf 4
Bazuin 16
Koppeling
Bovenwerk to Hoofdwerk
Hoofdwerk to Pedaal
Bovenwerk to Pedaal

Volume 2 – 41 Stops

Rugwerk (I)

Prestant 8
Holpijp 8
Octaaf 4
Fluit 4
Gedakt Quint 3
Octaaf 2
Fluit 2
Sifflet 1
Sexquialter D
Mixtuur 3-4
Fagot 16
Tremulant

Borstwerk (IV)

Gedakt B/D 8
Fluit B/D 4
Woudfluit 2
Dulciaan 8
Tremulant

Hoofdwerk (II)

Prestant 16
Bourdon 16
Prestant 8
Holpijp 8
Octaaf 4
Fluit 4
Quint 3
Superoctaaf 2
Mixtuur 3-5
Scherp 3
Tertiaan 2
Trompet 16
Trompet 8

Pedaal

Prestant 16 (HW)
Subbas 16
Octaaf 8
Gedakt 8
Octaaf 4
Bazuin 16

Bovenwerk (III)

Holpijp 8
FluitTravers 8
Salicionaal 8
Principaal 4
Spitsfluit 2

Flagolet 1
Carillon 3
Trompet 8
Tremulant

Koppeling

I-II
III-II
IV-II
IV-III
I-Ped

II-Ped
III-Ped
IV-Ped

Volume 3 – 55 Stops

Rugwerk (I)

Prestant 8
Holpijp 8
Octaaf 4
Fluit 4
Gedakt Quint 3
Octaaf 2
Fluit 2
Sifflet 1
Sexquialter D
Mixtuur 3-4
Fagot 16
Tremulant

Bovenwerk II (III)

Holpijp 8
FluitTravers 8
Salicionaal 8
Principaal 4
Spitsfluit 2
Flagolet 1
Carillon 3
Trompet 8
Tremulant

Hoofdwerk (II)

Prestant 16
Bourdon 16
Prestant 8
Holpijp 8
Octaaf 4
Fluit 4
Quint 3
Superoctaaf 2
Mixtuur 3-5
Scherp 3
Tertiaan 2
Trompet 16
Trompet 8

Borstwerk (IV)

Gedakt B/D 8
Fluit B/D 4
Woudfluit 2
Dulciaan 8
Tremulant

Pedaal

Prestant 16 (HW)
Subbas 16
Octaaf 8

Gedakt 8
Roerquint 6
Octaaf 4
Openfluit 2

Bazuin 16
Trompet 8
Cornet 4

Bovenwerk (III)

Prestant 8
Quintadeen 8
Roerfluit 8
Octaaf 4
Fluit 4
Speelfluit 3

Gemshoorn 2
Nassat 1 1/2
Scherp 3
Vox Humana
Tremulant

Koppeling

I-II
III-II
IV-II
IV-III
I-Ped

II-Ped
III-Ped
IV-Ped

Virtual Console

The Bovenkerk Hinsz virtual instrument features a fully interactive graphical console. Animated keyboards, pedals, stops, couplers and ventils are all accessible via MIDI input or touch screens. Additionally 10 Generals and a Set/Cancel piston for quick registration changes are included.

Console displays include:

  • Console View – The original photo-realistic console with all controls.
  • Full View – All controls on a single page for using with a single touch screen.
  • Left Jamb – All controls from the left stop jamb.
  • Right Jamb – All controls from the right stop jamb.

Screenshots

Bovenkerk Hinsz Trial Download

Download the free Volume 1 24 stop trial version to try out the Bovenkerk Hinsz virtual instrument. The evaluation instrument works with all editions of Hauptwerk version 3.30 and higher.

Trial limitations:

  • Compass limited to middle two octaves for manuals and lowest eight pedal notes.
  • No release truncation options.
  • No voicing options.
  • No public performances or demos permitted.

Purchasing the full version requires that you install updated files. The trial version files cannot be upgraded to the full version.

Downloads

Trial Downloads:

Trial Part 1 >
File size: 897 MB

Trial Part 2 >
File size: 1.13 GB

Requirements:

2 GB RAM
Dual-core processor
Hauptwerk 3.30+

Bovenkerk Hinsz Update Patches

About Volume 1 update patch 1.02:

This update patch provides several updates and bug fixes for Volume 1, including:

  • Fixes several samples.
  • Updates the ‘Afsluiting’ knobs to be fixed to the on position.

Download and use the Hauptwerk component installer to apply the update.

About Volume 3 update patch 1.01:

This update patch provides several updates and bug fixes for Volume 3 , including:

  • Fixes Vox Humana tremulant switching issue when using with Hauptwerk v. 4.
  • Includes updates for original and extended versions.

Download and use the Hauptwerk component installer to apply the update.

IMPORTANT: Volume 3 update requires Hauptwerk v.4.

Downloads

Volume 1

Update patch v. 1.02 >
May 12, 2009 -?18.6 MB

Volume 3

Update patch v. 1.01 >
August 24, 2011 – 6 MB

System

  • Mac OS X? or Windows?.
  • Hauptwerk?Advanced or Basic Edition.
  • Intel? Core? (quad-core or dual quad-core or equivalent).
  • 8-16 GB RAM, (24-32 GB RAM recommended).
  • Core Audio (Mac) or ASIO (Windows) audio interface.
  • MIDI keyboards & MIDI interface for live playing.
  • AU or VST compatible host for MIDI sequencing (not required).

Memory

Volume 1

Bit Rate Lossless Compression Multiple Loops Memory (RAM)
16 Y N 2.35 GB
16 (Default) Y Y 2.60 GB
20 Y Y 4.18 GB
24 Y Y 4.75 GB
24 N Y 8.00 GB

Volume 2

Bit Rate Lossless Compression Multiple Loops Memory?(RAM)
16 Y N 3.73 GB
16?(Default) Y Y 4.20 GB
20 Y Y 7.00 GB
24 Y Y 7.85 GB
24 N Y 15.0 GB

Volume 3

Bit Rate Lossless Compression Multiple Loops Memory?(RAM)
16 Y N 4.00 GB
16?(Default) Y Y 4.50 GB
20 Y Y 7.60 GB
24 Y Y 8.50 GB
24 N Y 24.0 GB

Licensing

  • Internet connection required for license update.
  • Hauptwerk USB key?required (not included).
  • License updates are issued via email.

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