Disklavier

I think I have also had the same problems.  You look at the data, with the 
velocity numbers okay, and the piano still plays too loud.  I do know that 
when I use veloset or gnmidi, the problem goes away.  I like numbers between 
30 and 60 for the piano parts.  Velocity is not the same as volume when it 
comes to translating midi data into how loud the hammer strikes the string 
in a mechanical piano action.  You just have to play around with the numbers 
to suit your instrument.

The XG loudness is controlled on the DKV control box under the Balance.  The 
TG (tone generator) balance can be set between 0 and 128.  This controls the 
XG sounds you hear through the speakers you use.

Silent pianos also have a second built-in amplifier that controls what you 
hear through the headphones.  I suspect your midi files play just fine at 
the settings that sound right for your pc using the headphones.

You can also set the MIDI time delay to 500ms or turn it off.



Carol Beigel
crbrpt@...





>From: "re_p_g_c" <re_p_g_c@...>
>Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [disklavier] Tips an experience in usign Disklavier with 
>midi...(1)
>Date: Mon, 05 May 2003 15:19:16 -0000
>
>I have just one week with my MPX1Z DISKLAVIER and had been testing
>it just to figure out how to use it with MIDI.
>
>Every ting is working fine but I have some minor problems so I need
>advice.
>
>I'll post some messages whit this subject to keep a separate track
>of each one.
>------------------------------------------------------------------
>My midi files are volume and velocity balanced to sound fine in my
>PC, but when I play them, untouched, in the Disklavier
>(Tracks 1 2 for piano parts), the piano sounds really loud and the
>XG tone generator sounds with a low volume.
>
>I have edited the tracks and noted that the velocity parameter of
>each note in the piano tracks should be between 40 and 70 to sound
>nice, and the XG tracks should be between 90 and 127 just to sound,
>the volume should be 90 to 127 also.
>
>The questions are:
>Is this a normal behavior?
>Does the Disklavier respond to the volume control?
>Is there in the web a page with tips or tutorials about arranging
>midi for the Disklavier?
>Have some one some other tips on this.
>
>Tanks
>


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