Disklavier

Thanks, the DKC500RWKG is the controller that I have. It's good to 
know that only the DCD-1 and software updates are necessary.

If anyone ever happens to be selling a used DCD-1, let me know.

Rob

--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Brandom" <BBrandom@...> 
wrote:
>
> Hello Rob,
> 
> If your control unit has a "W" in the model number, such as 
DKC500RWXG, it does NOT need a replacement motherboard. You will 
just need the DCD-1 and then order the DCD1PS OM from Yamaha Piano 
Service. This item includes the update disks you will need.
> 
> Bill Brandom
> 
> 
> 
> Bill Brandom
> Senior Technical Manager, Piano Division 
> YAMAHA Corporation of America 
> TEL (800) 854-1569  FAX (714) 522-9301
> E-mail: bbrandom@... 
> Web: http://www.yamaha.com 
> 
> 
> >>> "thegorens" <goren@...> 12/17/2006 9:36:32 AM >>>
> Thanks, Fred. Another question...my local piano store is telling 
me I would need to 
> upgrade my piano's motherboard to use the DCD-1. It is an MX-1Z 
upright. The control 
> box has a "W" in the number and plays XG sounds. Does anyone know 
whether an upgrade 
> of the motherboard would be necessary? Based on what I have read 
on Carol's web site, I 
> think my local piano store might be wrong. 
> 
> Also, is there any way to get the DCD-1 below retail? It is a very 
expensive CD player.
> 
> Rob
> 
> --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Dismuke" <freddismuke@> 
wrote:
> >
> > Rob,
> > I have the DCD1 and DSR1 arrangement on my MX80 upright and am 
> > pleased with the output. Yes, there are only 200 titles that are 
DCD1 
> > compatible, compared to the 500 plus titles for the Mark IV but 
with 
> > the 20 PianoSmart titles I now own, I've got at least US$600 
invested 
> > in audio CDs and accompanying floppies. There may be 8 or 10 of 
the 
> > currently available DCD1 titles that I would purchase and if I 
could 
> > choose from the full offering that total could grow to maybe 60-
70. 
> > Over time, I could ease those additional titles into my 
collection at 
> > a pace that would not threaten my marital relations.
> > 
> > I know that the selection is what you are really concerned about 
but 
> > at 500 titles available for the MK IV we are still only talking 
about 
> > an extremely small percentage of the total music that is 
published. 
> > And within that selection a lesser percentage of what anyone 
would 
> > find to suit an individual's taste.
> > 
> > I view the PianoSmart as an enhancement to my repertoire, as 
much of 
> > the time I really only want to listen to solos and ensembles. 
Many of 
> > my titles do not lend themselves to allowing the piano to be the 
> > featured instrument and have been an expensive disappointment. 
> > 
> > As I understand it, there is little chance of the smarts that 
allow 
> > pitch bending of the audio to A440hz being offered as an upgrade 
to 
> > the DCD1. So the real question is: Are the tens of thousands of 
> > dollars that an ungrade to a MK IV worth the additional 
selection of 
> > 300 titles? Not to me. My budget just can't stand it. My 
> > unenlightened guests are thrilled with my old MX80 right now, as 
I 
> > am. The DCD1 compatible titles are constantly expanding, and 
will 
> > probably keep me satisfied until used Mark IVs are within my 
budget. 
> > Just my opinion.
> > Fred
> >
> 
> 
> 
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