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This title is now 12 years old and is Apple Macintosh system 7.5 to 9 only. It will not run on any Windows PC. The multimedia CD-Rom may run under the Classic environment on PowerPC Macs to 2007 but WILL NOT run under OS 10.5 Leopard, 10.6 Snow Leopard or Intel Macs as these do not support 'Classic' software titles.
This landmark multimedia CD-Rom includes music, video, illustration, photographs and text to entertain and inform you about one of Scotlands greatest claims to fame. It has been featured widely on Scottish television, including the BBC Scotland News.
Learn about the origins of the Bagpipe and its influence on many cultures. Visit the Pipers Gallery for a tour of famous pipers past and present. The Sound Studio offers you the opportunity to play along with some piping tracks, and see video footage on how to finger the chanter. Complimentary sections on how the pipes are made and heritage & clans provide an educational resource for students or the casual viewer.
The result is a fantastic all round product that will provide hours of fun for a wide range of viewers including musicians from novice to professional players.
This fully funtioning interactive Cd-Rom is a 'tour de force' feature, visually rich with stunning 3D graphics, video, animation and photography. The programme covers a wide range including these specialist features;
:: Information Resource - the CD provides a wealth of in depth information concerning the Bagpipe including references supported by The International Piping Centre, Glasgow.
:: Roddy McLeod - world famous piper, Roddy McLeod introduces you to the instrument and provides video tuition on the basics of playing the pipes.
:: How the instrument is made videos - join us as we visit a traditional Scottish pipemaker who shows us the secrets of how to make the perfect set of pipes.
:: Play the pipes yourself - with our unique animated pipe and musical scale feature. Youngsters will have fun playing their own tunes in authentic pipe sound.
:: Special bonus - numerous images, animated features and music compliment this programme including a few surprises.... can you spot the ghost piper in the castle gallery?