REALISTIC PIPE ORGAN SOUND
A digital church organ is a unique product utilizing modern technology to reproduce an art form whose heritage comes from pipe organs.
Superior sound comes from a combination of greater experience sampling pipe organs and advanced sound-producing technology. Experience matters! Allen introduced the world's first digitally sampled organ in 1971, nearly two decades prior to its nearest competitor. Allen's current GeniSys™ technology includes up to 48 advanced DSP's (Digital Signal Processors) working in parallel; supercomputer power for superior sound production. And Allen organs can be voiced to perfection to any school of organ design!
HEARING IS BELIEVING
Today, the preference for Allen sound extends even beyond the realm of digital organ customers to pipe organ owners. Notably, Allen is chosen as the organ builder of choice to add digital voices and advanced consoles to hundreds of pipe organs throughout the world, including prestigious European installations. With unmatched tonal quality and sophisticated technology, Allen is pleased to help preserve and advance an important art form. It's why we exist.
Concert and recording artist, composer, conductor and international television personality, Diane Bish has displayed her dazzling virtuosity and unique showmanship the world over. Her performances have been hailed by critics as "stunning, virtuoso, fiery, and astonishing". Through numerous recordings, concerts and weekly television appearances, Diane Bish is the most visible American organist today.
Diane is perhaps best known through the international television series, The Joy of Music, in which she combines exhilarating organ and ensemble performances with an informative, inspirational narrative and exciting world travel. In 25 years, over 500 programs have been recorded in famous cathedrals and concert halls on the organs of the world!
In 1989, Diane was awarded the National Citation by the National Federation of Music Clubs of America "for distinguished service to the musical, artistic, and cultural life of the nation," considered to be the Federation's highest honor. Diane Bish shares this rare distinction with such legends as Leonard Bernstein, Eugene Ormandy, Van Cliburn, Robert Shaw, Irving Berlin and Fred Waring.
ALLEN'S CONSTRUCTION QUALITY
Using select woods and veneers, Allen craftsmen blend modern and traditional woodworking techniques to assure precision shaping and hand-crafted console assembly. No "knock-down" quality in an Allen Organ.
OUR ORGAN INTERIOR
Allen is the only digital church organ builder to fully finish the interior wood of the console to protect it during its many years of use.
All key electronic components are housed within a protective metal chassis to guard against electrical shocks, another Allen exclusive.
ALLEN EXPRESSION / CRESCENDO PEDALS
While plastic or wood expression pedals can be found on some church organs, they do not meet Allen's demanding quality standards. Cast Aluminum expression shoes are built to last a lifetime!
EXPRESSION SHOE CAGE
Sturdy metal construction fully protects the organ's interior against damage from pests entering the organ console. Just another example of Allen's dedication to quality and our customers.
ALLEN ORGAN - RELIABLE SERVICE
Allen dependability is legendary. Backed by a ten-year parts warranty, Allen Organs require no periodic maintenance or tuning. In the unlikely event that an Allen requires service, it is performed by factory-trained Allen technicians. Allen representatives keep a supply of spare parts on hand for service needs. The modular design found in our organs, ensures quick and easy service, without the necessity for on-site soldering.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
The relationship between Allen and its customers doesn't end when an instrument is installed. Allen's commitment to customer satisfaction continues long after an organ is installed.
The DB-242a and DB-372a can be customized to suit your personal and church organ requirements. Just ask!
DELUXE CONTROLS
Allen designs and builds its own controls to provide the highest quality at affordable prices. From state-of-the-art Lumitech™ stops with advanced LED's to moving drawknobs, every control choice reflects Allen's uncompromising standards that ensure years of maintenance-free service.
PREMIUM KEYBOARDS
The exclusive Allen keyboard is designed to allow the musician to feel the music. These keyboards are built with a level of quality that is the envy of the
industry. Each key stick is constructed of wood, felted pivot points and can be individually adjusted to keep them consistent over the long-haul.
ALLEN KEYBOARDS
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The Allen keyboard utilizes sealed contacts and wood keysticks to provide the ultimate in touch and control. The level of quality and adjustability of Allen keyboards makes them the envy of the industry and the choice of discerning musicians.
The key contact, while unseen, is an important part of any church organ. If one fails during a performance, the entire musical program can be compromised. Allen has introduced a maintenance-free system in which a sealed reed switch is engaged by magnet. Neither dust nor the environment will compromise your music program with an Allen Organ.
THE ANTIDOTE FOR ACOUSTIC COMPROMISE
Dry, crisp acoustics designed to make spoken words easy to understand can make music sound brittle and uninteresting. Organ sound, especially, comes alive in more resonant spaces. Most organs include obsolete digital reverb, to artificially imitate acoustics. But not Allen. Allen's revolutionary Acoustic Portrait™ produces the "real thing"!
Based on a remarkable technology called convolution, Acoustic Portrait realistically recreates the "sonic fingerprint" of actual rooms ranging from small churches to large, famous cathedrals. Don't let the acoustics of your room stand between you and beautiful music-making. Acoustic Portrait will add the dimension you've been missing.
The World's Finest Sampled Reverb!
Voice changes made easily!
GeniSys Voices™ Provide the tonal diversity of a comprehensive stop list to even the most modest instruments. GeniSys Voices set a new standard for organist-friendly operation and include sounds that enhance every style of worship and organ literature!
