Disklavier

Thank you George, this is very helpful.




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From: George Frederick Litterst <PianoBench@...>
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, May 15, 2011 6:26:02 PM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] MP3 recordings

  
Good evening, everyone. 

Barbara, there are two ways to make an audio recording from a Disklavier 
recording:

(1) produce the audio recording without microphones, using the internal piano 
tone generator of the instrument

(2) use microphones

Option #1 is possible if you have a Mark IV.

If you want the very best results, you should use option #2.

When you record with a microphone, you need to get the audio into the computer. 
This can be done by either:

(a) recording to a standalone recorder and then importing the recorded audio 
into the computer

or

(b) connecting your microphone(s) to your computer and recording the audio 
directly into an audio recording program running on the computer

In either case, you end up with a digital audio file that can be burned to a 
CD. 

Here is a sample scenario:

--Use a device like the Yamaha Pocketrak W24 recorder to record the audio (being 
sure to select the highest audio quality setting):

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/recorders/pocketrak_w24/?mode=model


--When the recording is over, plug the Pocketrak into the USB port of your 
computer, locate the audio recording, and import it into iTunes. (iTunes is 
available on all Macs and is a free download for PCs. It is an excellent program 
for burning CDs.)

--Use iTunes to create a playlist that includes your recording, click the Burn 
button, and let the computer do the rest.

When you burn the CD, be sure to use CD-R media for complete compatibility with 
legacy CD players.

If you want to take a more professional approach, you'll need to get quality 
microphones, a digital audio interface to connect them to the USB port on your 
computer, and you'll then need to use an audio recording program, such as the 
free Audacity. Of course you'll need to set volumes levels within Audacity. When 
the recording is finished, save a .wav, import the file into iTunes, and finish 
the job.

Yamaha's Audiogram 3 or 6 will work well as a USB audio interface that connects 
your microphones to your computer:

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music-production/interfaces/audiogram/audiogram6/?mode=model#tab=product_lineup


Regards,
PianoBench


www.georgelitterst.com 
www.timewarptech.com
www.zenph.com

On May 15, 2011, at 5:02 PM, Barbara Graff wrote:

  
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From: Alan Chapman <dj_9225@...>
>To: "disklavier@yahoogroups.com" <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Sat, May 7, 2011 10:36:21 AM
>Subject: Re: [disklavier] MP3 recordings
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From: Barbara Graff <barbaragraff23@yahoo.com>
>To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Friday, May 6, 2011 5:51 PM
>Subject: Re: [disklavier] MP3 recordings
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>Does anyone know how to take the MIDI file on a disc from the disklavier piano 
>and make an MP3 recording that you can play on your automobile CD player. 
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>I am able to transfer the disc to a CD I can play on my laptop but not for the 
>car or a CD player. thanks.
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