Disklavier

Yes, it is possible to adjust the ppp value of each
individual note on the Disklavier.  It must be done
from time to time, however, a good piano action
regulation should be done first.  Sometimes that is all
that is necessary.  You can find these programs in
maintenance mode.

Carol Beigel

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <n9544c@...>
To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 9:45 AM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Minimum Velocities


> I have an MX100 II Disklavier and am becoming quite
familiar with this instrument from the technical point
of view.  This instrument has built in calibration
tests that determine the minimum velocity required to
strike each note based on the condition of the
mechanical piano action.  Each notes action is
independent from all the others and in an ideal world,
the effort required of the drivers in the Disklavier to
play softly would be equal for all notes.  However,
this is not the case as the piano ages for a number of
reasons.  Remarkably, Yamaha thought of this and the
processor can actually test and tailor each note of the
keyboard for good velocity within certain wear limits
and resistance of the action.  In fact, if you think
you can do better than the automatic keyboard
calibration, it will let you try by adjusting the
velocity played for each note with a given velocity in.
However, this is very difficult to do , at least for me
and the auto procedure seems to do a better job.
>
> I do not know if the MKIII has this feature.  You
could check with your local Yamaha service person or
perhaps someone from the Piano Tuners Guild.  It may be
that you just need a recalibration.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Gonzalez <bgonzalez@...>
> To: disklavier@...
> Sent: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:20:39 -0700
> Subject: [disklavier] Minimum Velocities
>
>
> I am working with a MarkIIIXG upright.  We downloaded
some Ampico expression rolls.  Even with the volume
control at max, some notes will not strike on play
back.  I looked at the file with Cakewalk and noticed
that the missing notes had velocities around 30.  I
assume that when the XG volume is on maximum, the piano
will try to play the velocities in the file with no
lowering.
>
> My question is: What is the lowest velocity number
this piano must have to reliably play such fast moving
music?  Spencer Chase's editor will let you raise
velocities in certain ranges without bothering other
velocities.  The piano has just run the self test and
calibration program and passed.  I just want to know
how much to raise those soft notes.
>
> Many thanks for all comments.
>
> Bob Gonzalez
> bgonzalez@...
>
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