Disklavier

This model can only read double-density 720k floppy disks. You can buy them 
from www.shoplet.com.  It will play Yamaha files (Eseq format) and  MIDI 0 
files.  It will not play MIDI format 1 files which are the most numerous on 
the internet.  In order to play MIDI files from the internet, you will need 
to convert them to MIDI 0 files.  There is a free convert utility to do 
this.  I would suggest that you try/purchase the gnmidi ($30) software.  Not 
only does it convert MIDI files to format 0, but has the option to put any 
instrument on the piano tracks (channels 1 and 2). This model will also play 
a MIDI file through a sequencer program from a computer connected to a MIDI 
interface, then to the DKV.  There is also the free dkutils software on this 
website that will let you copy files to a floppy disk that your computer can 
see as well.  Your computer needs to see something written on the boot 
sector of a floppy.  The DKV just ignores this sector.  That is how the 
PianoSoft disks are protected - they cannot be read by your computer without 
using this utility software.

If your Disklavier will not read PianoSoft disks, and keeps giving you the 
message "Unformatted Disk" then you probably need a new disk drive.

Carol Beigel
crbrpt@...

>From: "mspurcell2000" <pccmark@...>
>Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [disklavier] help w/ diskettes
>Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 18:28:58 -0000
>
>I just purchased a G1 Mark II with a DKC100R control unit. I
>downloaded midi files on a preformatted disk. When I put it in the
>piano, it says "nonformatted disk" Any suggestions? Thanks
>


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