Disklavier

Thanks Matthew, running os x latest version. It does work on the PC,  
I will see what formating options I have with the mac.

JI

Happy Holidays...



On Dec 22, 2006, at 10:57 AM, Matthew Walworth wrote:

> You should be able to format a Windows compatible floppy on your Mac
> using Disk Utility. Placing the midi files on such a disk from the
> Mac should work. Are you using OS X or MacOS?
>
> ...matthew...
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> On Dec 22, 2006, at 7:46 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
>>
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