The Johannus LiVE 3T-A—an honest review

[Fabio Marques]

I believe that Johannus should update their sample set brochures to include the specification for each organ. Not sure why they haven't done that. I'll also make a suggestion to them via my AD here in the UK.

Anyway, on a side note, I shall be recording the video of my organ this weekend. Let me know if you guys wish me to demonstrate anything specifically and I'll do my best to do so.

[Eclecticorganist]

How is the recording project coming along? Looking forward to seeing / hearing it. You're a braver man than I.

[Fabio Marques]

Hey Eclecticorganist, I was unhappy with the video I recorded, so I'll be shooting another one and posting it shortly. I'm a bit of a perfectionist (sometimes a blessing can become a curse). I'll aim for something that's about 10-15 minutes. Let me know if you'd like to see anything specific.

[Eclecticorganist]

I shall be recording the video of my organ this weekend. Let me know if you guys wish me to demonstrate anything specifically and I'll do my best to do so.

That is awesome, my friend. I noticed, on the console photo you posted, the brass clips on the bottom rail of the music rack. Did you install those yourself?

[Fabio Marques]

Hey buddy, my pleasure. Nope, they were installed by the authorised dealer—together with the brass/rubber on the expression pedals.

[Fabio Marques]

Hey guys,

I've been quite busy lately, thus why I didn't get around to recording the demonstration video yet.

Anyway, I started working on a piece last week, 'Herzlich tut mich verlangen, BWV 727', made a recording yesterday, and I thought of sharing it with you. I recorded using the sample set of the baroque Silbermann organ in Dresden’s Hofkirche, with the reverberation of the front of that church. Very wet sound, but that's exactly how that organ sounds in Dresden, so I tried my best.

I hope you enjoy it.

Best regards,
Fabio.

[Fabio Marques]

Fantastic advice, once again. Yep, playing this Bach piece with only my toes was deliberate, as I read in different places that this is how Bach played the organ. I guess that it might not be worth pursuing a purism if modern techniques prove to be more efficient. I'll certainly take notes on your advice for future reference. Thank you once again!

[myorgan]

Remember, though, Bach played only with toes because of the nature of the pedals on some organs he played. From time-to-time, he played organs with full-length pedals. I have no doubt he would have used both toes and heels on those organs if he wished.

Other than that statement, I won't travel further down the rabbit hole regarding proper pedaling of Bach's works. ;-)

Michael

[Fabio Marques]

myorgan, you guys are extremely knowledgeable! I'm very happy to have found this community. I'm always learning something new! :)

[christopherjhoh]

Thanks for the review, all the great comments and questions in the thread, and the helpful responses!

[Fabio Marques]

Thank you for the feedback, buddy. Are you in the process of choosing a new organ?

[jbird604]

I'm enjoying your photos and descriptions. So nice that an organ with such a wonderful sound and so much capability fits into a console that doesn't take up a lot of space. This is exactly what many people need these days. Please continue to post about the organ, and to make recordings as you are able. The sound is lovely and your playing is excellent.

[j reimer]

I agree entirely with jbird's remarks. I was very impressed with the phrasing - so important to make organ music come alive.

[Fabio Marques]

Hi jbird604, I'm honoured by your comments. I have read many of your posts in this forum. Thank you very much! Thank you too, j reimer, I really appreciate your kind remarks.

I started learning to play the organ in March this year, which is when it arrived. I must say, it has been very challenging to try and learn it by myself, especially trying to conciliate this with my 9-to-6 job, but I'm doing what I can.