Disklavier

The DKC100XG is the model of the control box only, not the piano.  I am 
assuming that this is a playback-only model and does not record.  If this is 
the case, it may only play ESEQ files (Yamaha proprietary format)or MIDI 
format 0 files.  Also, it might be that your Disklavier can only use double 
density disks, and not the more common high density diskettes. In any case, 
you can still play anything you find on the internet - it's just a matter of 
how many hoops you jump through first!  The playback only models do not have 
an advanced owner's manual.

There are free convert programs that convert MIDI format 1 files to MIDI 
format 0 files.  One can be found on the Pianodisc web page.  Most of the 
MIDI files on the internet are in MIDI 1 format.

For $59 there are the Giebler utilities (which I think are a must for any DK 
user!) at www.giebler.com.  These programs allow you to format both double 
density and high density diskettes for your Disklavier, as well as convert 
MIDI files to ESEQ files.  These are also DOS programs.

Also, Jack's post is great should you be able to find the utility programs 
he mentions.  I must admit it took me months to find them!

Carol Beigel

>From: DickFey@...
>Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [disklavier] Frustration part 2
>Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 18:40:10 -0000
>
>My model is DKC100XG
>
>Not sure I understand formatting the disk differently.  Assumed that
>a disk formatted under DOS would be all I needed.
>
>For example, downloaded a zip file from DUG files "Dereck Barnes
>Gospel for Disklavier"   The note on the file says just unzip and
>enjoy.  I unzipped and the disklavier says "cannot execute".
>
>Do not have advanced owners manual, will contact my dealer.
>
>Dick Fey
>

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