Tracker action is a term used in reference to pipe organs and steam calliopes to indicate a mechanical linkage between keys or pedals pressed by the organist and the valve that allows air to flow into pipe(s) of the corresponding note. This is in contrast to `direct electric action` and `electro-pneumatic action`, which connect the key to the ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracker_action
in music, on the organ, mechanical system that transmits the organist`s action in depressing a key to the pallet valve that admits air into the ... [1 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/t/68