If the piano in question is a newish U1 Disklavier, it will be either a DU1A which is a Disklavier MarkIII and which does have the Silent function, or a DU1AE3 which, if it does have the Silent function, is likely to be a grey import.
athomik
On Aug 22 2011, JJ Huthwaite wrote:
>I've just been told by the seller that ---?
>
>Just to confirm: There is a silent system on the DU1E3 allowing you to
>play through headphones using a digital sample and the principles repeated
>across the range! You can also record what youve played.
>
>On 22 August 2011 10:35, Bill Brandom wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> The DU1E3 will play the same as a U1 acoustic piano. The solenoids sit
>> under the keys and are "out of the way." The sensing system is fiber optic
>> and does not come in physical contact with the action of the piano.
>>
>> Playing in Silent mode does affect the touch of the piano. However, there
>> is no Silent mode on the DU1E3.
>>
>> Bill
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM, James Fry wrote:
>>
>>> **
>>>
>>>
>>> They are different to play, but only slightly. I wouldn't say it was
>>> harder though - my MPX1Z (U1 MarkIIXG with silent system) feels slightly
>>> lighter to the touch when in silent mode and is more frustrating to play due
>>> to sounding delays on high velocity notes.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> James
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 6:40 PM, Edward Mitoma wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> They are much harder to play when the in quiet mode, but otherwise no
>>>> different.
>>;>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>
>>>> On Aug 21, 2011, at 7:04 AM, "sjhart110110"
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The solenoids do not interfere with the normal action on my DC3A. I've
>>>> played both a C3 and DC3A and the action was the same. Not sure why a U1
>>>> would be any different as the solenoids hit the back of the keys to lift
>>>> them. SJ
>>>>; --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com,
>>>> "rabbbbiiitttt" wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > Hi, I was about to order my new DU1E3 when I was told that due to the
>>>> disklavier it was harder to play than the normal U1....
>>>> >
>>>> > I was under the impression that the playability was identical....
>>>> >
>>>> > Help as I just delayed my purchase fearing I would get something I did
>>>> not enjoy,....
>>>> >
>>>> > Thanks... JJ.
>>>> >
>>>> the
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
athomik
On Aug 22 2011, JJ Huthwaite wrote:
>I've just been told by the seller that ---?
>
>Just to confirm: There is a silent system on the DU1E3 allowing you to
>play through headphones using a digital sample and the principles repeated
>across the range! You can also record what youve played.
>
>On 22 August 2011 10:35, Bill Brandom wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> The DU1E3 will play the same as a U1 acoustic piano. The solenoids sit
>> under the keys and are "out of the way." The sensing system is fiber optic
>> and does not come in physical contact with the action of the piano.
>>
>> Playing in Silent mode does affect the touch of the piano. However, there
>> is no Silent mode on the DU1E3.
>>
>> Bill
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM, James Fry wrote:
>>
>>> **
>>>
>>>
>>> They are different to play, but only slightly. I wouldn't say it was
>>> harder though - my MPX1Z (U1 MarkIIXG with silent system) feels slightly
>>> lighter to the touch when in silent mode and is more frustrating to play due
>>> to sounding delays on high velocity notes.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> James
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 6:40 PM, Edward Mitoma wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> They are much harder to play when the in quiet mode, but otherwise no
>>>> different.
>>;>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>
>>>> On Aug 21, 2011, at 7:04 AM, "sjhart110110"
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The solenoids do not interfere with the normal action on my DC3A. I've
>>>> played both a C3 and DC3A and the action was the same. Not sure why a U1
>>>> would be any different as the solenoids hit the back of the keys to lift
>>>> them. SJ
>>>>; --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com,
>>>> "rabbbbiiitttt" wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > Hi, I was about to order my new DU1E3 when I was told that due to the
>>>> disklavier it was harder to play than the normal U1....
>>>> >
>>>> > I was under the impression that the playability was identical....
>>>> >
>>>> > Help as I just delayed my purchase fearing I would get something I did
>>>> not enjoy,....
>>>> >
>>>> > Thanks... JJ.
>>>> >
>>>> the
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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