Neanderthal Pipe Organ - Sample Library
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The Neanderthal Pipe Organ is an instrument built with love and 990 samples. Three mic positions, Sennheiser and Oktava mics. Reverb, delay and tremolo FX.
Organ recordings Ev. Kirche Freiheitsstraße, Mettmann (NRW)
GRANT : Neustart Kultur, German Federal Government & GEMA
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: Native Instruments Kontakt 6
FREE DOWNLOAD: Pianobook
YEAR : 2022
Story
I grew up near the historic Neanderthal Valley, where the first Neanderthal skeleton was found in 1856. The valley itself was named after the significant 17th century hymn composer Joachim Neander, who often visited the area and composed in nature.
Impressed by Nils Frahm’s use of pipe organs and also Hans Zimmer’s Interstellar score, I wanted to learn more about this instrument. Through a friend I got the opportunity to sample the local pipe organ in my old hometown. My project was supported by a grant from the German Federal Government for Culture and Media and the German collecting society GEMA.
Technical Specs:
Consists of 990 Samples. Recorded with three pairs of stereo microphones.
Close (C) = Oktava MK012, omni
Gallery (G) = Sennheiser MKH 8090, wide cardioid
Far (F) = Zoom H2n, wide cardioid
Bass Pedals: Sub, Gedackt, Posaune
Organ Stops: Bordun, Gedackt, Prinzipal, Oboe, Full
Full Version of Native Instruments Kontakt 6 necessary
Free Download:
pianobook.co.uk/packs/neanderthal-pipe-organ
(4.000+ downloads since May 2022)
Dan Keen presenting the Neanderthal Pipe Organ (starting 3:00) in Christian Henson’s (Spitfire Audio) YouTube vlog
The Neanderthal Pipe Organ has made it onto German television. The composer duo Christian Biegai and Kerim König used the pipe organ library prominently in the opening scene and also the finale of an episode of the TV crime series "Rookies" ("Blutige Anfänger"). Episode "Sündenfall" is available in ZDF Mediathek on demand now and will be shown on ZDF TV on 04 January 2023.
“Beautiful job, Daniel – and what a great name for this organ too. Keep up the fine work!”
– Howard Goodall CBE
(EMMY, BRIT and BAFTA award-winning composer of choral music, stage musicals, film and TV scores. “Blackadder”, “Mr Bean” series & feature films)
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