Full Stack open-source
Virtual Pipe Organ system
A set of projects focused on harnessing the capabilities of Arduino and Raspberry Pi4/5
Bring the experience of authentic Pipe Organ sound
OpenPipes is a global, open-source project that empowers DIY enthusiasts to create their own Virtual Pipe Organ, leveraging:
Organ console plans, including an Arduino controlled Midi Pedalboard,
An Arduino-based full control circuit,
A whole set of Midi peripherals, including traditional buttonboards and OLED screens manager
Pipebian, our own Linux based pipe organ audio engine.
What is a Virtual Pipe Organ? Console overview
How it works?
A quick explanations about the various parts of a typical pipe organ console
The OpenPipes ecosystem
Pipebian/86pipes
A Linux-based distro to transform your own Raspberry Pi 4 B in a Virtual Pipe Organ Workstation, with optimized sound engine and ready-to-use software.
MIDI customized controller boards
An Arduino-based MIDI controller board with custom firmware to connect and manage the whole set of MIDI OpenPipes devices
MIDI peripherals
A large set of MIDI OpenPipes devices to extend your organ console commands: buttons, knobs, pedals, pistons…
Open Source Console and Pedalboards plan
Plans and assembly instructions to build the wood organ parts
About us
This is an initiative by Rodolfo Bonnin and an international Team, to bring beauty to the Liturgy, and glory to God, with many other people helping in the way.