As always, everything George says is true and very helpful. As someone who does a lot of this kind of work, I would like to add one more option as it is the one I have personally found to be the most easy and satisfying. I take the MIDI file, edit it as necessary, then run it through a virtual piano. The resulting wave file can be burned to a CD to play on any stereo system.
I have been recording my father's piano playing on my MIIXG, using Logic Studio 9 on my iMac to edit the resulting MIDI file. There are several virtual pianos that are included with this software package but I prefer Native Instrument's Akoustic piano using the Steingraber upright sound. My family has enjoyed very much the resulting CDs.
On a PC using Windows these virtual instruments are called VSTs.
Carol Beigel
On May 20, 2011 9:25 AM, "Barbara Graff" <barbaragraff23@...> wrote:
> Thank you George, this is very helpful.
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> 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:
>
>
>>
>>
>>Do I need a Yamaha CD burner? When I contacted Yamaha they told me they no
>>longer sell the burner
>>
>>
>>
>>
> ________________________________
> 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
>>
>>
>>
>;>
>>do you have a Mark IV?
>>
>>
>>
> ________________________________
> From: Barbara Graff <barbaragraff23@...>;
>>To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>>Sent: Friday, May 6, 2011 5:51 PM
>>;Subject: Re: [disklavier] MP3 recordings
>>
>>
>>
>>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.
>>
>>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.
>>
>>
>>
>>;
>>
>>
>
> Thank you George, this is very helpful.
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> 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:
>
>
>>
>>
>>Do I need a Yamaha CD burner? When I contacted Yamaha they told me they no
>>longer sell the burner
>>
>>
>>
>>
> ________________________________
> 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
>>
>>
>>
>;>
>>do you have a Mark IV?
>>
>>
>>
> ________________________________
> From: Barbara Graff <barbaragraff23@...>;
>>To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>>Sent: Friday, May 6, 2011 5:51 PM
>>;Subject: Re: [disklavier] MP3 recordings
>>
>>
>>
>>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.
>>
>>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.
>>
>>
>>
>>;
>>
>>
>