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Re: [disklavier] New DGA1XG Owner

2001-01-05 by Todd Muncy

While it won't sound any different, there are some other advantages to E-SEQ over midi. By using the E-SEQ Explorer utility, it is a snap to arrange the file play order (drag & drop), title the disk, and title each selection. You can even turn on Yamaha write protection flag for some or all of the files (this will prevent someone from copying the file using the controller).
On the down side, you can't easily share the masterpieces you record with the rest of the midi world (PianoDisc) that doesn't own a disklavier.
Since my hard drive is large and midi's are small, I usually keep dual copies of the public domain material I can share with others.
Todd Muncy
disklavier-owner@egroups.com
Check out my family website for more fun piano stuff.
http://MuncyFamily.com
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 9:26 PM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] New DGA1XG Owner

Hello Everyone,

In a message dated 1/4/01 7:10:17 PM, jrthorne@... writes:

<< The midi file has to be a E-SEQ and SMF0 format.
I have used the dkutil programs to change files to ".FIL" and index
Is there an advantage using one format over the other?>>

Since your Disklavier supports both file types, there is no reason to convert
one type to another. Both formats work just fine. The E-SEQ format simply
predates SMF. Yamaha continues to publish Disklavier software in E-SEQ format
in order support people who purchased early model Disklaviers.

<store and send files to the piano.>>

Excellent idea.

<Win2000.
Is there a website that I can purchase adapters, cables, and some type of
software that
will send the files to the piano. >>

I would suggest that you start with your Disklavier dealer. If he/she is not
familiar with this issue, try Kenny Bergle at Sweetwater Sound:

(800) 222-4700

The Sweetwater people are extremely knowledgeable about MIDI issues, computer
hookups, etc., although they may not be Disklavier experts.

Regards,
PianoBench


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