Johannus Live (E)

Johannus Live models are organs that function using an innovative system developed by one of the world's leading and renowned organ builders. Using high-quality audio equipment, Johannus sound professionals have made physical recordings of well-known authentic pipe organs. They have processed these recordings into very high-quality samples, which is the sound generator for these latest digital organs. So with a Johannus Live you can bring real pipe organs into your living room! Would you like more information about Johannus? Then read our Johannus information page.

Available samples

The creation of Johannus Live's fixed disposition is based on years of research. Many pipe organs worldwide have been studied and analysed to identify the most common voices. This analysis has been used to arrive at fixed disposition of 44 or 52 voices for each available sample. The number of voices depends on which model from the Live series you buy. When you buy a Johannus Live, you will receive two free samples. You can choose from: Groningen | Leipzig | Stockport | Liverpool Lady Chapel | Zwolle | Norden | Parijs | Dresden | Utrecht | Amsterdam | Greeley | Liverpool Mossley Hill | Manchester. View the price list of the samples here.

In a Johannus Live, you can simultaneously store up to five samples. A very large working memory and fast processors are available to store these samples and make the Direct Streaming technique work. This allows the organ to switch between these different organs at lightning speed, allowing switching without loading time and making the organs instantly playable. You fly from Paris via Dresden to Utrecht in the blink of an eye. Have you purchased more than five samples? No problem! With a usb-stick and a unique code, you can easily use them alternately in the organ. Five models of the Johannus Live series are currently available; Live 2T, Live 2P, Live 3T, Live 3P and the Live III.

Reverberation in the Live

The sound character of authentic pipe organs is partly determined by the environment in which they are placed. The grand spaces of the catherdrals create unique reverb effects with each organ. In the various sample sets, these come into their own so that you really feel you are playing the organ in the church in question. Even more unique is the option to choose your positioning in the church. For example, the sound and your experience is much more direct on the organ bench than when standing at the back of the church. Every available organ in the Live models has four different reverb positions for this reason: on the organ bench, about ten metres from the organ front, in the middle of the church and at the back of the church. Choose your own reverb experience. And enjoy.

Response to Hauptwerk

Johannus' Live models are the answer to Hauptwerk developments in the organ world. Professionals from the Johannus research and development department have worked very intensively on this development in recent years. One completely new software, an updated digital audio mix and reprogrammed intonation software form the basis of the organ. All hardware has also been newly developed to achieve unique speeds.

With a Live, you buy not only quality but also security. Should anything go wrong or should you have additional questions, the renowned Johannus will function as a back-up. You can rely on their international service network and years of experience. It goes without saying that the 3-year warranty we give you as Joh.deHeer is in collaboration with Johannus.

No loading time

Many organists are still held back from choosing Hauptwerk because of the software's long start-up times. With Johannus' new Live models, however, this no longer applies. Thanks to Direct Streaming technology, you switch between different sample sets at lightning speed without waiting. A large working memory and advanced processors combined with Johannus' high-quality technological expertise make this possible!