Since the installation of the new 5 manual organ in the 12th Century Cathedral of Lausanne, I have played a small part in the maintenance because of my knowledge of both electronics and organ building and my ability to speak both French and English.
The general tuning is the responsibility of St. Martin Organ Builders based in Neuchatel.
The company who supplied the electronic communication system that enables the organ to be played from a mobile console placed almost anywhere in the Nave is SSOS from Suffolk in the UK.
Recently the long copper wire cables have been replaced with optical fibre to avoid interference from the high current electrical equipment in the building.
The echo organ has also been installed (2015-16) and produces a fine full Swell to accompany choirs at the crossing. Well at least once a year when the Anglicans are graciously allowed to hold a Choral Evensong in the Cathedral.
Work carried out: