Combination action, remastered

Equip your organ with this next-generation combination action in no time: plug & play hardware and easy-to-use software.

Loved by organists, engineered for organ builders, non-invasive by design

Organ Meister is a brand new combination action system that drastically cuts installation time, complexity & costs, while leaving the organ intact. Viable for any organ, a delight for organists.
A superior experience for organ players
Large touch screens with big buttons give an unmatched overview and sense of control to the organ player. Make, store & play your registrations with ease - at the organ or at home.
Giving back control to organ builders
The plug & play, maintenance-free hardware box ensures a fast and smooth installation and ships preconfigured for the organ. You are in control: all components are generic & non-proprietary.
Leaving the organ intact, safeguarding heritage
The “add-on” concept is unique: The console and electrical arrangement inside the console & organ are left untouched. Installation cost & turnaround time are reduced to a minimum.
A super clear and user-friendly system for both organist and organ builder! Easy to install, reliable in operation.
Johan Zoutendijk
Director Verschueren Orgelbouw
Testdrive Organ Meister yourself, at the organ or online.

Non-invasive hardware

The plug & play Organ Meister hardware box containing all electronics wizardry is installed on the organ as an add-on.
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Organist-friendly software

A big screen gives organists a new sense of overview, control and peace of mind. Child's play to learn, boosting your confidence.
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A father & son alliance


Organ Meister was imagined, designed and engineerd from scratch by Michel and Sander Goossens.
Sander Goossens - engineer
With a background in computer sciences and a passion for product development & innovation, Sander developed Organ Meister in a close relationship with his father Michel. Sander is also the founder of Organ Meister.
Michel Goossens - professional organ player
After a career in electronics, Michel became a professional organist 30 years ago. He founded Orgelkring Druivenstreek, a non-profit that unites organ enthousiasts and maintains organs in the region.

Meet the team!

Organ Meister was developed 100% in-house by a multidisciplinary team of engineers and experts, striving for perfection and value creation.
Sander Goossens
Founder & product development
Michel Goossens
Organist & technical expertise
Dirk De Hertog
Software Engineering
Steven Vangeel
software engineering
Jelle De Meyer
electrical engineering
Klaas Bellemans
Engineering & design

Join the team!

Are you passionate about organs, well networked in the industry, have technical affinity and a want to be part of industry-leading innovation?

We are looking for one or more Product Specialist & Ambassador in different areas across Europe to build long lasting relationships with organ builders: create awareness about Organ Meister, look after their needs and develop projects with them.
Check out the job description
Organ Meister finds its origin in a restoration project when being confronted with two shortcomings of traditional systems:
Existing systems require invasive work
Modifications to the console and/or the existing electrical arrangement are required to retrofit an organ with an organ control system.
Existing systems offer limited user experience
The organist has little overview and flexibility while programming and playing registrations. Visual feedback and clear overview is limited.
What if...
... we could design and build a simple and flexible system that is non-invasive by design and offers superior usability for organ players?

Minimal change, maximal gains

Organ Meister was developed with two clear goals in mind: offer a non-invasive solution that can be added to any organ or existing organ control system, while providing a quantum leap in ease of use for organ players.
A non-invasive design
Can be installed in no time on any organ without modifying the console. And: it's compatible with most existing organ control systems.
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Loved by organists
We started with a clean sheet and listened carefully to the concerns, needs and wishes of organ players.
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What professionals are saying

A refreshing new system with unmatched overview and clarity for the organ player. What you see is what you get!
Joris Verdin
Organist, musicologist, teacher
A super clear and user-friendly system for both organist and organ builder! Easy to install, reliable in operation.
Johan Zoutendijk
Director Verschueren Orgelbouw
The 21st century setzer system! Finally, a combination action system that is easy to use and is easily implemented.
Bart Wuilmus
Organist, harpsichordist
One small step for the organ, one giant leap for the organist! Unprecedented possibilities for organ player and builder!
Kristiaan Seynhave
International concert organist

Organ Meister Hardware Box

The heart of the system. Crafted in solid oak, containing all the electronics and connections. It's plug & play: installation requires no special tools and is done in a jiffy. Works in any circumstance.

Features

Electrical compatiblity
The hardware box deals with any electrical parameter at the organ. Stop worrying about polarity or voltages.
Non-invasive by design
Leaves the console and existing electrical arrangement untouched: Organ Meister is installed as add-on.
Built to last
State-of-the-art components, futureproof connectors and a robust design guarantee a timeless operation.
Minimalistic design
We started from scratch, eliminating all complexity for the organ builder. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication!
Scalable & extendable
Tailored to the size of the organ, no matter the size. Adding stops, pistons or toe studs later on is done in minutes.
Safety & conformity
Top-notch electrical safety. The system is tested in accordance with the harmonized EC standards.
Consult all specifications in the datasheet
Organ Meister hardware boxes: 23, 46, 69, 92 terminals
icon: scalable, extendable

No organ too big
No organ too small

Virtually unlimited # of stops
The hardware box features 23, 46, 69 or 92 terminals for stops, couplers, pistons & toe studs. Can be combined at will.

The Organist's Wingman

Make and play your registrations with a new sense of overview, control and piece of mind.
Multiple users
Unlimited possibilities
Easy to learn
big buttons, big screens
Securely stored
Clear overview

Leveraging software

Organ Meister is a smartphone-like approach to solving Combination action. Smart & flexible software offers many advantages over traditional hardware-focused solutions.
Software does not wear out
The Hardware Box contains just the essentials while the software does the heavy lifting and harbors all complexity.
Software is flexible
Buttons are static. Software is dynamic. New features can be added over time, the software can be tailored your very specific needs.
Software is organist-centered
Organ Meister was developed in close relationship with well respected organists. Intuitive and extremely easy to learn & use.
A refreshing new system with unmatched overview and clarity for the organ player.. What you see is what you get!
Joris Verdin
Organist, Musicologist, Teacher

Work from home

Make your registrations from the comfort of your couch at home
Works in any browser
Go to https://myorgan.organmeister.com in your favorite browser and log on.
As if you were sitting at the organ
No more stress caused by limited available time at the organ. Not to mention winter temperatures.

Touch screen mounting options

A large, organist-friendly screen contributes to an unprecedented overview and ease of use for the organist. Seamlessly integrated with the consolre or a retractable / detachable solution: pick what's best for you.
Touch screen + monitor arm
Attached to or integrated with the console. Bring the touch screen in the desired position using a handle.
Touch screen in a drawer
Neatly integrated with the console, opened while programming and/or playing, closed when not in use.
Touch screen in lieu of tabs
Save time and costs for a new build or restoration by replacing physical stop tabs with a touch screen.
Stand-alone tablet-pc
Take the device with you or store it securely in the church when you 're done. Popular with smaller organs.

Organ Meister on your organ in one week

1
Assessment & preparation
Based on the stop list and a few environmental parameters, the Organ Meister hardware is prepared and the software is preconfigured. This is done in advance, at our office.
2
Shipment of the hardware
Organ Meister is shipped to the location of your choice. Meanwhile, preparations can be done: provide parallel wiring for all stops and – if applicable – a monitor arm for the touch screen.
3
Plug & play installation on site
Follow the 4-step installation manual to install the Organ Meister hardware box and the touch screen. Et voila, all set! Watch the Organ Meister introduction video and start playing.
Let's assess your situation
Installation

4 steps. That's it.

01

Provide & connect parallel wiring

Coming from the stop contacts inside the console, screwed into to the supplied connectors. Plug the connectors to the Hardware Box.
02

Connect organ power supply

Coming from the general organ power supply; secure positive and negative poles to the supplied connector and plug it into the Hardware Box.
03

Connect USB data cable

Provides data communication between the Hardware Box and touch screen PC or tablet PC. USB cable included in the delivery.
04

Install touch screen or tablet

A touch screen PC coupled with a monitor arm or integrated with the console. Or a mobile tablet PC, freely placed on the console or on a stand.

Installation & experience video

We've got your back

We aspire to make your life as an organ builder as easy as possible. We'll help you every step of the way.
Let's talk about your needs
Remote assistance
In case of an issue, a specialist will provide over-the-air analysis and assistance as if he were on-site.
Software updates
Periodic software updates make sure you always have the latest version with new features.
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Are you a trusted organ builder with a focus on innovation and quality? We 're expanding across Europe and beyond!
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Contact us

We 'd love to hear from you! Give us a call or send us an e-mail with all your questions. Or let's meet up for an online or live demo at the organ.
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Jozef Deveusterlaan 13 / 0101
3010 Kessel-Lo
Belgium (Europe)
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Your questions answered

How is Organ Meister different?

Organ Meister is installed parallel to the existing electrical arrangements. As a result, the organ console and existing electrical arrangements remain untouched, which yields into a very fast project turnaround.

Secondly, the software-minded approach enables a smartphone-like experience for organ players with unprecedented possibilities and flexibility.

Can I control the system by means of traditional pistons or toe studs?

Absolutely. In that regard, Organ Meister can do anything a traditional combination action system can do. Any number of pistons or toe studs can be added and configured at will: next / previous combination, a predefined combination, storing engaged stops,... Or let us know which function you would like to have and we 'll provide it just for you!

What are the requirements?

The only requirement is that the stops can be controled by means of an electrical signal. Instruments with an electrical stop action in place can be equiped with Organ Meister in a few hours time. Additionally, Organ Meister can be installed on instruments with mechanical or pneumatic stop action with ease (see next item in the FAQ).

Other than that, there are no requirements – the clever design of the Organ Meister hardware box deals with any voltage, polarity or other electrical condition. All non-electrical parameters are preconfigured in the software.

Is the system applicable for organs with pneumatic or mechanical stop action systems?

Yes! In fact, Organ Meister finds it origin in the need for a combination action system for an organ with pneumatical stop action. Simple solenoids are added near the wind chest or at a centralized location while leaving the existing mechanical or pneumatic stop action system unchanged. Contact us to assess your situation in detail.

How about instruments with a historically sensitive background?

Whereas traditional systems would be almost always a no-go zone (structural and optical modifications would be required) for historic pipe organs, Organ Meister can - depending on the situation - offer a viable alternative and open up new possibilities since no optical or structural modifications to the console or organ have to be made.

That being said, historic pipe organs should always be considered with the utmost scrutiny. An important intent of Organ Meister is to contribute to the safeguarding of heritage above everything else - not harm it. We invite you to contact us to make an in-depth analysis to check practical and ethical viability in collaboration with the parties involved.

Is Organ Meister compatible with other systems?

Yes! The add-on concept of Organ Meister ensures compatibility with any (other combination action) system that's based on electrical stop action. In that scenario, Organ Meister is installed parallel to the existing system and acts as an extra shell around it. The organist can decide to use Organ Meister or the original system at will.

What happens when there is a defect? Will the organ still function?

In the unlikely event of a malfunction of Organ Meister, the organ will always keep on working as before, since the original stop action system was kept in place.

The add-on concept of Organ Meister is particularly interesting in case of a lightning strike: the hardware box is replaced in under a minute.

How much does it cost?

Since Organ Meister does not require invasive modifications to the console or the existing electrical arrangement of the organ, the time and means needed to install the system are reduced significantly.

Due to this unprecedented simplicity of installation, Organ Meister is very accessible on both a practical level and an investment level. Pricing is consequently dependant on the size of the organ and selected software features.

Other than that, we aim to make Organ Meister affordable even for smaller organs where a combination action system was out of the question before. Send us a message to get an accurate quotation for your situation.

What's the typical timeline?

The project timeline can be as short as a few days from idea to realization. Based on the stop list you provide, we build and preconfigure the Organ Meister hardware box and software, and ship it to you.

The installation process is a simple 4-step process. The only "real" work that's needed is providing parallel wiring on the stop circuits. Other than that, the Organ Meister hardware box and touch screen PC are installed in the blink of an eye.

How can I get a live demo?

Depending on your geographical location, we can schedule a live demo at an organ. If for practical reasons that's impossible, we can schedule an online demo. We'll configure the software to mimic your organ so you can get a feel of the final product for your organ

Can I install Organ Meister myself?

While the installation is fairly straight forward, we highly recommend involving the organ builder in order to achieve the best possible symbiosis of Organ Meister with your organ. Send us a message and we'll put you in contact with one of our partners.
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In case you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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