Rembrandt 375

Classical, Solo, Hymn and Trio


The choice of music determines which stops an organist will need. This is not the full picture, however, for the way in which he wishes to combine these stops usually differs a lot. For liturgical works a broad sonorous sound is mostly considered appropriate. Trios and more light-hearted literature require clear, transparant contrasts. For a Trumpet Tune we want a speaking trumpet. Incompatible wishes? Not any more! Johannus Research have invented the answer to this issue. Now you have four intonations at your disposal. Just press the button to switch from Classical to Solo, Hymn or Trio.

Masterful Cabinetry


Dutch Pipe organs of past centuries distinguished themselves for great craftsmanship. That is not only audible - in the sound of organs from that time - but also visible. Breathtaking architecture and the unrivalled mastery of the cabinet-makers are characteristic of the Golden Age. The magnificent panelled cabinets of the new Rembrandt organs recall that era. And again it is a matter of an inspiring sound combined with
masterful cabinetry. Here Johannus is unique and lonely at the pinnacle!

Easy Menu


Large organs are seldom simple to operate. The mind of the user boggles at the sheer number of technical possibilities of modern computer technology. The Johannus Rembrandt series are favourable exceptions. Johannus Research have developed an accessible system bringing you the advantages of this fantastic technology: Easy Menu. Experience the possibilities and convenience of this menu, developed by organists for organists.

Temperaments

The Easy Menu provides 12 different temperaments: Equal, Kirnberger II, Kirnberger III, Meantone 1/4, Meantone 1/5, Meantone 1/6, Neidhardt III, Pythagoras, Valotti, Werckmeister III, Young II and Custom.

Physiological Tone Control

All the Rembrandt organs have a physiological tone control. What exactly does this mean? When an organist closes the swell box of a pipe organ, the swell boxes close slowly and volume gradually decreases, especially of the higher frequencies. This creates a sonorous sound and organ playing assumes a typical, modest character.

Real Time Sampling


It is the talk of the town, but actually what is it? At bottom Real Time Sampling is nothing but a system that reproduces original recordings of famous pipe organs per key. Well, you will say, everyone offers exactly that. Just a moment, that is not the case. Usually a recording of a pipe organ is used merely as an example. This recording is known as a sample (hence everyone’s assertion that they build Sampling organs). This sample is not applied in the organ. It is made into a computer simulation. That is a piece of software - a complex digital formula - which is incorporated in the organ. You hear a ‘sound-alike’, not the real thing. It resembles it, but this algorithm is still a poor imitation. Thanks to Real Time Sampling a Johannus organ sounds exactly like a genuine pipe organ.

Multi Channel Audio System


The practically perfect reproduction of authentic pipe organ sound, as found in Johannus organs, would not make any sense with a poor audio system. Here Johannus have built up a tremendous reputation. With the introduction of X.I AUDIO the sound quality has been further improved.

To be at its best, an organ must have acoustic power equal to its task. We always recommend applying as many audio channels as possible. This not only avoids audio fatigue, but also unbalanced partition of the volume. You surely would not want the organ to sound too loud nearby and too soft farther away. Therefore we avoid using loud volume together with only 2, 3 or 4 channels. We, at Johannus, prefer multiple audio channels (acoustic power). This way the organ always
remains jubilant, also as full organ.