Electronic bagpipes

Most electronic bagpipes feature a simulated chanter, which is used to play the melody. Some models also produce a harmonizing drone(s). A few rare variants employ a simulated bag, wherein the player's pressure on the bag activates a switch maintaining a constant tone.

Electronic bagpipe models

• The DegerPipes is an electronic bagpipe chanter created by Manfred Deger from Karlsruhe, Germany. The DegerPipes includes a MIDI DIN connector which transmits on 3 channels. The Celtic band Gaelic Storm makes use of the DegerPipes.
• Fagerström Technochanter - Swedish made, Much more compact, excludes MIDI and droning.
• Fagerström Technopipes - Compact as above, includes MIDI and limited droning in E or D.
• Master Gaita - Comparable, but bulkier.
• Ross Technologies Micro-Pipes - Electronic Practice Chanter.
• Ross Technologies Electronic Bagpipe - Programmable Chanter.
• Pine Tree Electronic MacPipes - Similar in style as the Ross but fancier in design.

External links

• The Fagerström Technochanter
• The Fagerström Technopipes
• Master Gaita
• The Pine Tree Electronic MacPipes
• DegerPipes