WaldFlöte (valt'-flâ'-të) Ger. n. Literally, forest flute: a stop in the organ comprising broad metal pipes of high pitch, open at both ends, and producing agreeable, resonant tones. (Musical Dictionary, W.L. Hubbard, 1908)

The WaldFlöte project is basically a MIDI retrofit of a 1890's era 16 foot pipe organ. It converts MIDI input into solenoid drive to directly press the keys on one of the manuals - there is no permanent modification to the organ.

Members of Dorkbot Edinburgh have spent the last 7 months or so working on this and we're pretty pleased with it. It was publicly announced at the Electron Club Open Day on 18th October 2008 in Glasgow.

Highlights - watch this one first, and NEW - Waldflöte VS Kazookeylele featuring internet superstar http://www.youtube.com/user/crouts0?feature=watch Pockets.