Disklavier

Good morning, everyone.

I’ll chime in and point out that there are two primary sources of XP MIDI files that take full advantage of the Disklavier PRO:

—Files recorded by the International Piano-e-Competition (available at both piano-e-competition.com and yamahaden.com/midi-files)

—Files that you or someone else records on a Disklavier PRO with the original control unit

I know of no other commercial or free sources of XP MIDI files at this time.

Regardless as to whether the control unit for the PRO supports XP MIDI data, the PRO solenoids do a better job of reproducing standard (non-XP) MIDI data than the regular Disklavier.

I agree that it is highly unfortunate that the DKC-850 does not support XP data. After all, it uses the same cable to connect to the piano as the original control unit. On the other hand, I agree that many owners of the Mark IIXG and Mark III PROs will not notice the difference when swapping out control units.

In any case, if you switch to the DKC-850 (which certainly provides major conveniences), I advise not throwing away the original control unit.

Regards,
PianoBench


> On Jun 6, 2017, at 7:07 PM, 'Paul Getty' paul.getty@svn.com [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> I was finally able to reach a couple of experienced techs at Yamaha and learned the following:
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> Recordings made from the Pro piano contain added XP data that adds additional control of the playback. The DKC500RW recognizes the additional XP data and will adjust the playback while the DKC850 will not recognize it. The enhanced XP playback experience is subtle and may not be discerned by listeners in blind side by side comparions on Pro pianos where only the controller has been changed. 
> The midi sounds from each controller are identical (XG format) except that the DKC850 can play more voicings simultanously. The differences should not be obviously discernable to causal listeners. 
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> Keith, can you elaborate on your comments regarding inferior digital sounds from DKC850 as compared to the DKC500RW?
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> I plan to upgade to the DKC850 since I need the extra storage space, like the iPhone control, and internet features. I will probably also keep the original DKC500RW just in case.  Not sure I would like the aesthetics of mounting both units – but that is also an option. 
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> From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com> [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com>] 
> Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 3:29 PM
> To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@...m>
> Subject: RE: [disklavier] Re: DKC850 control unit upgrade issues with Mark II XG Pro with DKC500RW
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> Hi Keith,
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> I'm also thinking of getting the DKC-850 for my DC7 Mark II XG Pro and would like to know where you place the DKC-850. Did you move the DKC500RW control unit from it's installed position under the right side? Also, if you recorded or played back using the DKC-850 did you notice any changes in the sound?
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> James M.
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