Re: [disklavier] Which Piano Soft Solo of Gershwin do you perfer?
2006-02-11 by George Litterst
Good afternoon, everyone. ... The big difference is that Sarah (formerly David) Buechner is a living pianist who has recorded a terrific album on the
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Re: [disklavier] Re: Extension cable for DKC500RW
2006-02-11 by Mark
I have been using extension cables for years on my computers. A Sub-D 15 male to female would naturally be wired pin for pin unless it was made for a specific
Re: [disklavier] Re: Extension cable for DKC500RW
2006-02-10 by Robert Welcyng
My Mark II has a 9-pin connector. In your case, you will want to find a 15-pin cable with similar connectors (I assume that the connectors are type Sub-D 15),
Re: Extension cable for DKC500RW
2006-02-10 by subhash_rehan
I just double checked the number of pins and it is a 15 pin cable that connects the MPX1Z to the DKC500RW, I m not sure where the 9 pin cable comes from.
Re: [disklavier] usb to serial converter
2006-02-10 by George Litterst
Good afternoon, everyone. There is one very reliable solution: the Yamaha UX96 MIDI interface. This interface connects to USB on either a Mac or Windows
usb to serial converter
2006-02-10 by jason_jkim
Hi All I have the following configuration. computer(com2) - ccibm cable - TO HOST port on TG100 - TG100(MIDI out) - MX80(MIDI in) or DKC5R controller -
RE: [disklavier] Digest Number 1198
2006-02-10 by Adrian Thomas
The connecting cable for Disklavier to DKV carries come control signals (5Volt DC) and MIDI. MIDI cables (according to the spec) can be up to 15metres long.
RE: [disklavier] Digest Number 1198
2006-02-10 by Jim Schelling
Re: Extension cable for the control unit: I was also tired of hitting my knee on the unit and bending over to read the display. I relocated the control unit
Rattling Keys Solved!
2006-02-09 by Mike McGregor
My friends, This group is truly wonderful. After I saw the messages from Ken and Carol, my thoughts immediately flew to my 3-year old grandaughter, who loves
Re: [disklavier] Rattling keys
2006-02-09 by Carol Beigel
To access the top of the keys, all one needs to do is lift straight up on the fallboard. Put your thumbs on the top (stretcher) and your fingers under the lip
Re: [disklavier] Extension cable for DKC500RW
2006-02-09 by Robert Welcyng
Yes, you can easily insert a 9-conductor cable with Sub-D 9 pin connectors between the control unit and the existing cable. Such prefabricated cables are
RE: [disklavier] Rattling keys
2006-02-09 by Ken Gorman
Mike, I had a problem similar to yours and my problem turned out to be a pen that had fallen down into the action. With the fall board up, objects can easily
Extension cable for DKC500RW
2006-02-09 by subhash_rehan
Hi, I was wondering if I can extend the 15-pin cable that attaches to the DKC500RW on my MPX1Z. I would ideally like to add about another 1 metre but was
Re: [disklavier] Rattling keys
2006-02-09 by Carol Beigel
It almost sounds like a soundboard rattle. Look for a foreign object lying under the strings. Sometimes kids will put coins or marbles inside the round holes
Rattling keys
2006-02-09 by Mike McGregor
It has been quite a while since I last posted to the Disklavier file swappers group. (Where does the time go?) Unfortunately for me, my reason for this post
Re: Re[3]: [disklavier] Re: Volume Control of Midi during playback
2006-02-07 by George F. Litterst
Good afternoon, everyone. ... You can definitely use MidiPipe with external devices! Whatever MIDI devices that are available to OS X on the Mac are available
Re: [disklavier] Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-07 by Adrian Thomas
On most Yamaha equipment, (esp. earlier models, such as the MX80) you need to get the replacement drive from YAMAHA as they tend not to be the same
Re: [disklavier] Which Piano Soft Solo of Gershwin do you perfer?
2006-02-06 by Mark A. Fontana
... Dave, In addition to the above PianoSoft titles, you should consider Wayne Stahnke s Live Performance disk MH-4002 A Tribute To George Gershwin ,
Which Piano Soft Solo of Gershwin do you perfer?
2006-02-06 by David Kennedy
Greetings All, Would like to find out which of the several Piano Soft Solo MIDI files you perfer. Is it, David Buechner Plays Gershwin Or Gershwin Plays
Re: [disklavier] Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-06 by Carol Beigel
I have always used a replacement from Yamaha, but perhaps another brand floppy drive would work if it used the same amount of power to run it and the cable
Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-06 by ciniminis26
Bokyoungkim, Take a look at these old posts for information on what you can replace the floppy drive with:
Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-06 by bokyoungkim
Thank you for the info Carol. Does it have to be ordered from yamaha or it could be any double-density floppy drive? Jason
Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-06 by bokyoungkim
Sorry I wasn t clear on the question. I have problem with the double- density FD driver (not floppy disk itself). Once I get the driver working I can format
RE: [disklavier] Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-06 by John Hancock
It has to be Double density double sided. I have used HD disks but you have to put tape over the hole opposite the read write protection hole. I had an
Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-05 by bokyoungkim
Thanks for the info. One more question on the same thread, does it have to be double density floppy drive from Yamaha or it could be any DD floppy drive? I
Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-05 by bokyoungkim
Thanks for the info. One more question on the same thread, does it have to be double density floppy drive from Yamaha or it could be any DD floppy drive? I
RE: [disklavier] Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-05 by John Hancock
If the Yamaha floppy was formatted by someone else, they may not have done it properly and so it wouldn t include a PIANODIR.FIL If that s the case, the DK
RE: [disklavier] Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-05 by John Hancock
I have a Vintage Cart grand recently purchased. The dealer put a new disk drive in when I bought it (Yamaha) so I new the drive was ok. But when I bought a
Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-05 by bokyoungkim
Thank you very much for your input. Much appreciated... What is this DK tool (i.e. I still can t get it) for? We want to try if windows 98 can read the
Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-04 by bokyoungkim
Did you get DK tool from this site? Do you have the link for it? Thsnks ... explore ... (with a red ... should then ... DK and ... figured ... that ... will
Re: Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-04 by bokyoungkim
Worst case, I need to replace the floppy disk drive. Does anyone know exact spec. of the floppy disk drive? Does it have to be YAMAHA disk drive part? I
Yamaha Cart Grand
2006-02-04 by pl88ks
I am looking for the procedure of formatting a disc for use with a Yamaha C3 Disklavier cart grand. Thank you.Steve Trawford
RE: [disklavier] Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-04 by John Hancock
You could try Get the DK tools. Which only run on Windows 98 Format your floppy to 720 mb. If you then explore the disk with DK explore (one of the tools)
Re: [disklavier] Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-03 by Carol Beigel
Sounds like the floppy disk needs to be replaced. Carol Beigel ... From: bokyoungkim To: Sent: Friday,
Batch 21 Uploaded
2006-02-03 by Terry Smythe
Just a brief note to advise that my Batch 21 of midi type 1 files emerging from roll scanning is now uploaded and available at:
Please Help!!!!!!!!!!! on MX80 Disklavier
2006-02-03 by bokyoungkim
Hi there, I just purchased MX80 with control unit DKC5R, tone generator TG100 and small accessories. I bought for the piano itself, so there is no warrantee on
Re: [disklavier] Midi File for Player system test?
2006-02-03 by Adrian Thomas
Hello, while it is rare for a key solenoid to burn out (I ve never come across a burnt out drive transistor), I have come across a few. The reason for this
Re: [disklavier] Midi File for Player system test?
2006-02-03 by George F. Litterst
Good morning, everyone. Robert is correct. The Disklavier will not hold notes down indefinitely. As best I recall, Disklaviers from the beginning through the
Midi Program for Player system test?
2006-02-03 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings I think I have my virtual keyboard program working pretty well. At least it works on my computer and will play any of the MIDI devices on my machine
Re[2]: [disklavier] Midi File for Player system test?
2006-02-03 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings Robert, In addition to the fact that it is unlikely to cause damage, it should be obvious that a key is held down. My program is designed for testing
Re: [disklavier] Midi File for Player system test?
2006-02-02 by Robert Welcyng
While I cannot guarantee a thing, I personally do not believe that anyone need be concerned about damaging their Disklavier by playing extended notes. Here are
Re[3]: [disklavier] Midi File for Player system test?
2006-02-02 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings Adrian, To turn a note on, you use a right mouse click and the key color changes to an obvious purple and stays that way until the key is turned off.
Vintage DK
2006-02-02 by John Hancock
I was pleased about the Vintage description of old DK s. I ve just bought a 15 year old G1 disklavier grand and it plays and sounds great and the disklavier
Re[2]: [disklavier] Midi File for Player system test?
2006-02-02 by Adrian Thomas
Hi, Just something to be aware of: If you tell a key to stay on until you cancel itand you leave it on for a considerable length of time (or even forget to
Re[2]: [disklavier] Midi File for Player system test?
2006-02-01 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings Robert, I am currently writing a virtual piano keyboard program specifically to test notes on DKVs and PDs. I have the basics working and want to add
Re: [disklavier] Midi File for Player system test?
2006-02-01 by Carol Beigel
Why don t you just do a record and playback test? Either use a floppy or a memory disk, push Record, then play each key, each pedal, then push Stop. Play
Re: [disklavier] Midi File for Player system test?
2006-02-01 by Robert Welcyng
See attached (asuming that YahooGroups will allow me to attach). Otherwise, I ll send it to you privately. The file plays A1 through C9 at velocity 64--very
Midi File for Player system test?
2006-02-01 by dkingnu
Does anyone have a midi file that basically just goes from the bottom of the piano to the top chromatically to make sure all the solonoids are firing correctly
DU1A documentation in accessible format
2006-01-31 by Claude Renaud
Hi, I m the proud owner of a Yamaha Disklavier DU1A piano. All its documentation is provided on papers, something which is very hard for me to treat : I would
Still looking for blind pianists using DKVS ...
2006-01-31 by Claude Renaud
Hi, I ask my question again because I have not received answers concerning this one ... Are there any blind pianists on the two yamaha discussion lists with