Hello, Terry sent me some 125 files that I wish to play on on 105 machine with a Midiator UM0 and a Rowland Sound Brush. Any ideas on how to get these files to...
Yet another scam has emerged that we should be aware of. Somehow, somebody has figured out a way to sniff out email addresses from within Yahoo. You may...
I'm not sure what you mean by "What do you make of this?" This is how solenoid players are installed. It does seem a little odd to be putting it on a pneumatic...
I've just added a new page to my site, illustrating a DIY e- valve installation using standard Peterson organ pallet valves, installed in a small 4' 11"...
There was some interest in the past for a device that would enable us to operate our midi controlled pianolas remotely. I came across this item on eBay...
A few weeks ago, in response to concerns and confusion about just what is an e-roll, as opposed to midi, I posted a graphic display on my web site. Subsequent...
Up on MMD, Bob Taylor and Robbie Rhodes have expressed some concerns about midi files and eroll files. It's a concern that emerges often. In an attempt to...
Terry and Alan, Thank you for sharing this. Many of us have been wishing for this for yeeeaaars. I now just what to request for Mother's Day now. Meta Brown...
While cruising the 'net some weeks back, I stumbled across a Brodman Piano Co. Press Release announcing that Dr. Wayne Stahnke's "Concerto" solenoid system...
Just received the following announcement from Yahoo, confirming rumours to this effect. [Catchup to Google?] ... +++++++++++++++++++++++++ In the past, only...
I've just uploaded some pics of a couple of e-valve installations in a Mason & Hamlin Ampico B grand, and a Wurlitzer 165 circus band organ. To see the Mason &...
This was posted by "ignoramus" to the AVR tech forum. AVR is the name of the chip I am using in my MIDI file player and the USB scanning interface. The full...
Steve, You have there original lead tubing. You don't need to worry about touching it, but don't breathe in any of the dust, and wash your hands. I had it on...
Greetings e-valves, I am very impressed with the E-Valve installation by Bob and Rick shown in the recent pictures on Terry's web site. I am especially ...
All Electronics in Los Angeles area, has available a 24vdc solenoid clapper, priced at $1.65 each. See: http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/SOL- ...
I went poking around in the Organ Supply Industries web site and have pulled down a douple of PDF files for the Reisner 601 and Reisner 601A Magnet Valves....
Walter's observation that a data sheet is available for BLP's Series 45d solenoids prompted me to try again. My browser of choice (Avant) failed to display...
Michael Barisonek has kindly provided a few pics of his Orchestrelle, along with some brief comments. He perceived a method whereby a pressure operated...
... Yesterday, when I expressed my confidence in our ability to scan 116 rolls and produce useable midi files, I neglected to mention a significant shortcoming...
Thanks to Terry Smythe for starting this group! I'd like to bring up a subject that I've been thinking about: Solo Orchestrelles are designed to play 2 ranks...
To get this discussion group started, documentation is needed from people who have successfully fitted an e-valve system to their instrument. Walter Tenten has...
Terry, Thanks for starting this group. We need to keep these old pneumatic marvels alive and playing beautiful music. Although I am rather short on time right...
Hi, I moderate the public Castlewood Organs Yahoo Group and the private Castlewood Organs owners/constructors group. You might want to consider making this...
As sources of components suitable for midifying instruments come to our attention, their URL addresses should be added to our Links page. To view what I've...