Bagpipe Maker Profile

...emulator...
vPipes is an electronic Uilleann Pipes emulator (without regulators) affording the possibility of practising in a variety of situations which would prove to be impractical or impossible with a real set of pipes.

...expression...
Their level of expression (popping, portamento, vibrato) based on continuous sensor technology for the finger holes, bag pressure and popping, gives unique levels of realism currently unattainable with other electronic instruments.

…key-pad & display…
The range of functions included, easily controlled via the key-pad and display built into the chanter, makes the vPipes a tool with possibilities as free as your imagination. Discover it for yourself.

…portability…
For ease of use and portability, vPipes’ built-in battery charger recharges the “no-memory-effect” Li-Ion batteries included with the instrument. In cases where the Li-Ion battery pack has run out and there is no possibility of playing plugged in or recharging, it is possible to use 4 AA 1.5V standard batteries.

…personalised…
vPipes, where possible, offers personally adapted solutions and fingerings for special circumstances. If you have any questions about this then please contact us for further information.

…freestanding…
The vPipes is freestanding and independent. While travelling you may want to use standard earphones; if in a more permanent set up you can connect it to any type of speaker, amplifier or hi-fi system.

…fully updateable…
The vPipes software updates and sound banks will be available to download via the internet.