A Schulmerich digital carillon replicates the sound of cast bells

Church Keyboard Center is pleased to announce it is providing sales, installation and support for Schulmerich digital carillon systems in Southern and Central California.

The Schulmerich g5 Electronic Carillon features a sophisticated operating system that enables configuring the carillon to support a wide variety of site-specific requirements.  The g5 Carillon system is easily customized to the needs of a church, university and corporate campuses, and municipal and commercial centers.

It is available as a standalone system programmed to play automatically according to a wide variety of scheduling rules.  The system is easily interfaced to a Rodgers console, enabling the carillon to be played from the organ in addition to the programmed play schedule.  A custom dedicated Schulmerich console is also available.

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Schulmerich digital carillons are owned by the Verdin Co.  Since 1842, six generations of the Verdin family have been dedicated to creating fine cast bronze bells, carillons, electronic digital bells, tower clocks, street clocks, and streetscape furnishings that enrich communities and become cherished legacies for generations to enjoy.

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First look at the new Rodgers Artist 599T console

Rodgers introduced its first-ever terraced console design at the annual dealer meeting in May, held at the Musical Instrument Museum in Scottsdale, AZ.  Called the Artist 599T, the console features the same specification as the existing Artist 599 model.

Close up view of the key desk and stop jambs

An adjustable bench and music rack are standard on the 599T.  Like the other Artist models, the 599T comes with an internal audio system when used as a home practice organ.  For a church or institutional installation, external audio systems up to ten channels are available.

The new 599T will be available beginning in the third quarter of 2015.