Disklavier

Thanks Carol, it does indeed work when using a PC, I will have to  
fool with the Mac setup but at least we have a working config with  
the PC. Happy Holidays...

JI


On Dec 22, 2006, at 9:46 AM, Carol Beigel wrote:

> The Disklavier sees MIDI files on floppy disks
> formatted with an IBM computer.  I don't think Mac's
> work.  However, I was successful a while back using a
> mini DIN cable from a Powerbook to the To Host port on
> the Disklavier, playing MIDI files from the hard drive
> through software called Metro 5.
>
> If you own a Disklavier, you should also own a cheap PC
> that runs native DOS.  Windows 98 and lower work just
> fine.  Try usedlaptops.com
>
> Carol Beigel
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "k1ksc" <jjisella@...>
> To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 8:57 AM
> Subject: [disklavier] Beginner question on writing midi
> files to floppy and playing them.
>
>
>> Sorry to ask such a basic question but I have been
> reading various FAQ's and have tried to
>> search the posts on this group but don't seem to be
> finding the answer to my question. I
>> have a new DGC1 and have located several midi files
> on the net that I would like to write to
>> floppy and play. Simple enough to down load the files
> and write to floppy on my Mac but
>> when I insert the floppy into the Disklavier it
> indicates no songs found. Since these files are
>> from various sites and are piano only I am under the
> impression that I don't have to do any
>> editing or conversions with a midi program.
>>
>> Thanks and happy holidays, John Isella
>>
>>
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