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How to Get Started

All of the performances on Contrebombarde Concert Hall are made by people who are using Hauptwerk software and the sample set of their choice. It's all done on their home computer.

So if you like pipe organs, and are interested to play at home, here are some ways to get involved:

  1. Browse to find performances you like on Contrebombarde.
  2. Find sample sets that you would like to play by listening to content uploaded by our users.
  3. We can help you determine what hardware you will need to run the sample set you want. Email midisales@organworks.com or visit www.midiworks.ca. Let us help you determine if your current computer and MIDI hardware will already work with Hauptwerk or if you need other hardware.
  4. Download the free version of Hauptwerk to try it out with what you have. A high speed Internet connection is required due to the large file size.

       Windows Version
       Mac Version
       64-bit Technical Preview Beta for Mac OS X
    For complete version and system requirements, please visit the Hauptwerk download page directly.
  5. Create a profile at contrebombarde.com so you can upload pics, mp3s and leave feedback for the people brave enough to upload mp3s.
  6. Make sure you join the contrebombarde mailing list when you register.
  7. Connect with other users on the Hauptwerk forum or find someone near you who already has Hauptwerk by using our "Find an instrument near you" feature.