Disklavier

Joan, thanks for the info!  Will give it a try.

On Apr 16, 2009, at 9:37 AM, jheitzeb1 wrote:

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>
> I use a program for the Mac called MidiSwing (free) to do editing of  
> midi file names. I just checked their site and they also have a  
> reference to a software plug-in called Plumstone that allows their  
> program 0.3.5b to hook to external midi devices.
>
> The URL for these two programs:
>
> http://www.les-stooges.org/pascal/midiswing/
>
> http://www.mandolane.co.uk/swPlumstone.html
>
> I haven't tried the external hookup as I have a Mark IV, but looks  
> like it might be an option for you.
>
> Hope this helps.
> Joan
>
> --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Freeman Richard <rfreeman26@...>  
> wrote:
> >
> > I also have a Mark II XG (DSC2) without the DCD-1. Having a bit of
> > envy for Mark IV capabilities, I set upon a task to try to emulate
> > capabilities via external sequencers, MIDI players, etc. I'm using  
> Mac
> > OSX with the Yamaha MIDI (UX 16) cable. So far, my results have been
> > unsatisfactory. I'm able to playback general MIDI files, but so far,
> > haven't found a solution to record piano soft titles (eseq files).
> > There is the Yam player, but unfortunately, its only available for
> > windows.
> >
> > Short of selling my lovely piano and investing another fortune to
> > upgrade to the Mark IV, I called Yamaha. The DCD1 is no longer being
> > made and I'm told by Yamaha that a new design / replacement is in  
> the
> > works. They hinted that the entire control box (XG module) will be
> > replaced, with an integrated CD player and possible hard drive. If
> > they go this far, I'm certain the will extend the internet radio
> > capability. This was supposed to be released this year, but its  
> being
> > pushed back to 2010 - likely to be introduced at the NAM show  
> early in
> > the year. If Yamaha delivers a total solution, they will satisfy all
> > the pre-Mark IV owners.
> >
> > In the meanwhile, if anyone reading this post has experience in  
> using
> > a combination of Mac OSX with a Mark II XG - love to hear what
> > sequencer or MIDI software you are using. BTW, the best results I've
> > had so far is using Garageband with a MIDI out plugin.
> >
> > Rich Freeman
> >
> >
> > On Apr 16, 2009, at 7:10 AM, George F. Litterst wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Good morning, everyone.
> > >
> > > On Apr 14, 2009, at 3:59 PM, John Cheever wrote:
> > >
> > > > My DC3 Pro Mark II arrived yesterday, what an awesome piano. Of
> > > > course, it came with no documentation and no disks, so I've  
> yet to
> > > > feel the full power of disklavier. I plugged it in and  
> everything
> > > > fired right up. There were a couple songs and test scales in the
> > > > flash memory which played nicely, and I was able to get it to  
> record
> > > > my own playing.
> > >
> > > Congratulations on the purchase. I have a similar instrument:  
> DC3 Pro
> > > Mark IIXG. (Your is actually a Mark IIXG; there were no Mark II  
> Pros.)
> > > It is a wonderful instrument. In my case, my instrument is  
> enhanced
> > > with computer software for:
> > >
> > > --playing accompaniments that follow me and turn my pages
> > > automatically
> > > --teaching my students
> > > --connecting to other MIDI instruments over the Internet
> > > --recording and editing MIDI data
> > >
> > > I also have the DCD-1. The main feature of a Mark IV that I am  
> missing
> > > is Disklavier Radio.
> > >
> > > > I noticed the sustain pedal was not lifting the dampers, but  
> that
> > > > turned out to be an easy fix. A little dowel rod popped out of  
> it's
> > > > socket. Got that back in place, and I was in business. During  
> auto
> > > > playback, I noticed the sustain pedal solenoid gives the pedal a
> > > > real whack. No wonder that dowel rod popped out. BTW, my sustain
> > > > pedal requires quite a bit of force, and it doesn't spring back
> > > > quicky. Is that characteristic of Disklavier?
> > > >
> > >
> > > The proper adjustment of the pedals stands at the heart of the  
> record/
> > > playback system. If they don't feel like the do on a non- 
> Disklavier,
> > > it is time to schedule a visit from a Disklavier technician.
> > >
> > > > Today I found and downloaded the Mark II XG owner's manuals  
> from the
> > > > Yamaha site, but I could not find an owner's manual for my DCD1
> > > > upgrade anyhwere. Anyone know where I can find a copy?
> > > >
> > >
> > > If you are in the U.S., I recommend calling Yamaha Piano Service:
> > > (800) 854-1569.
> > >
> > > > I have one question about MIDI ports and I'm sure there's a  
> simple
> > > > fix. The DCD1 occupies both MIDI ports on the DKC500RW  
> controller. I
> > > > was hoping to connect the piano to the MIDI out of a computer or
> > > > other MIDI player. How can I have two MIDI INs on the piano?  
> Can the
> > > > "to Host" be used as a MIDI IN?
> > > >
> > >
> > > The To Host can, indeed, be used as a MIDI In and a MIDI Out. If  
> you
> > > are using an older computer that has serials ports (i.e. Windows  
> 98SE
> > > vintage or Mac OS 9 or earlier), you can connect using a serial
> > > cable. Unless, however, you are willing to live with an older  
> computer
> > > and older software, that is not a practical solution.
> > >
> > > I use a Yamaha MIDI interface called the UX-96. It has MIDI IN,  
> MIDI
> > > OUT, and Serial MIDI. To use it, you must:
> > >
> > > --install the Yamaha USB MIDI driver (http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/usb_midi/
> > > )
> > >
> > > --move the To Host switch on the back of the control box of the
> > > Disklavier to Mac or PC1 as appropriate
> > >
> > > You will have to move the To Host switch back to MIDI whenever you
> > > want to use the DCD1 which is connected to the MIDI ports.
> > >
> > > Alternatively, there are MIDI splitters and mergers that you could
> > > purchase so that the MIDI ports are shared. See:
> > >
> > > http://www.midisolutions.com/
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > PianoBench
> > >
> > > www.georgelitterst.com
> > > www.timewarptech.com
> > >
> > >
> >
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