Re: [disklavier] Re: difference in CD and floppy drives
2003-04-24 by Mark A. Fontana
Aaron, The Yamaha control track sounds quite different from the MidiMan control track. Maybe Yamaha recommended the MidiMan encoder because the Disklavier is
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Re: [disklavier] Re: difference in CD and floppy drives
2003-04-23 by Aaron.Zornes@metagroup.com
Mark (Wisner?) or another great Yamaha tech support professional walked me through how to burn MIDI onto CD-ROM 2+ years ago. That email is now *history* as
Re: [disklavier] Re: difference in CD and floppy drives
2003-04-23 by Mark A. Fontana
... Hi Aaron and group, I ve put together a Windows app called Mid2PianoCD that batch converts MIDI and ESEQ files into WAVE audio files that can be burned to
Re: difference in CD and floppy drives
2003-04-23 by jazornes
Mark Fontana -- I woudl like to migrate my huge Yamaha and PG Music etc. MIDI collections onto CD. I purchased a used MIDIMAN converter last year to start
Finally!
2003-04-22 by James Fry
Well guys, I finally took the plunge and bought myself an MPX1Z mark II XG upright and took delivery of it today. Absolutely fantastic, apart from a few
Re: [disklavier] Advice on purchasing new/used Yamaha Disklavier upright?
2003-04-21 by Morris Smith
Those models are not sold new in the United States, thus designed and made for more than likely the Asian market. I would tend to say buyer beware.
DC6
2003-04-21 by mae121864
What is the going price for a DC6?
Re: [disklavier] Advice on purchasing new/used Yamaha Disklavier upright?
2003-04-20 by Robert Welcyng
If you live in North America, watch out for gray market pianos -- that is, Yamaha pianos not marketed in North America. Yamaha will not support them.
Advice on purchasing new/used Yamaha Disklavier upright?
2003-04-20 by cjgeorge2001
I just found a couple of Yamaha Disklavier uprights on eBay. I m overwhelmed with all the model numbers. One is MX90RBL, another is MX101R. Is there some
Re: [disklavier] Re: using a scanner
2003-04-20 by Tom Wheeler
For what it s worth, I would like to chime in and add my two cents about scanning in music. Let me begin by saying that I am an adult trying to learn to play
Re: using a scanner
2003-04-20 by midi_magic2000
Hi I must agree with Danny & Robert. Having used Smartscore, it would have been quicker to learn to play the piece myself, even although I can t play very
Re: [disklavier] using a scanner
2003-04-19 by Robert Welcyng
Danny s advice is well-taken. Also, be aware that sheet music translated to MIDI and played on a synth or DKV is rarely very satisfying musically. The artist
Re: [disklavier] using a scanner
2003-04-19 by Danny
From: anresadi ... Hi, There are a handful of programs out there that do just this. However, this is not an exact science and you
using a scanner
2003-04-19 by anresadi
I have a disklavier Mark2xg and love the way it sounds. Is there a way to use a scanner on sheet music and then have it play on the piano? Thanks
Re: [disklavier](laptop)
2003-04-19 by Allan Zalamea
Brian, Thanks a lot.Gave me some homework to do. Hahaha. Thanks again ... _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your
Re: [disklavier](laptop)
2003-04-18 by bdpotts
Allan, Sorry I ve been so wordy, but I found some other information. Yamaha has a special To Host cable (Part number CCIBM). They may have some special
Re: [disklavier](laptop)
2003-04-18 by bdpotts
Allan, You may actually be closer than you think. You may want to try a null modem. The quick answer: A null modem is a short serial cable that simply
Re: [disklavier](laptop)
2003-04-18 by Allan Zalamea
Brian Thanks for your time. I bought my disklavier from grey market and it probably came from Japan. Anyway I ve been enjoying it for 3 years now. Actually I m
Re: [disklavier](laptop)
2003-04-16 by bdpotts
Allen, I was doing a little research, but I can t find any details on PPG10R and I m not familiar with it. I found some information on the MU-90, but not on
Re: [disklavier] Re: possible to make PianoSmart file?
2003-04-11 by James Fry
... Hi Carol, MTC is basically just SMPTE for MIDI - ie its a simple time protocol and is based on normal time, ie hours minutes seconds frames, and the
Re: [disklavier] Re: possible to make PianoSmart file?
2003-04-11 by Carol Beigel
This is all too new for me to be sure how all this works. I think, though, that the PianoSmart uses MTC, MIDI Time Code. You can probably do this with
Re: [disklavier] Laptop
2003-04-11 by Carol Beigel
You still need a MIDI interface. Since your laptop runs Windows 95, this does not support USB. Therefore, buy a MIDI interface that is either for a serial or
Re: Laptop
2003-04-11 by allanz_2000
Thanks Carol and Robert for all your advice Allan ... system ... laptop. ... port. ... power to ... parallel or ... require ... power ... laptop, is ... not
Re: [disklavier](laptop)
2003-04-11 by allanz_2000
Spencer, Thanks for your advice and the time you spent for my problem. I guess I have to look for a newly obsolete one as you have said. I really appreciate
Re[2]: [disklavier](laptop)
2003-04-10 by Spencer Chase
Greetings Allan et Al. I have spent countless hours trying to get obsolete computers to do useful tasks and have finally given up except for the more recent
Re: [disklavier](laptop)
2003-04-10 by Allan Zalamea
Spencer, I guess I m all lost with all the requirements for a laptop on a disklavier. Here are all the specs of my hardwares and the disklavier. Disklavier -
Re: [disklavier] Laptop
2003-04-09 by Robert Welcyng
Allan, You will need the MIDI interface if you wish to drive the DKV and/or the MU-90 Tone Generator from your laptop using a sequencer such as Cakewalk.
Re: [disklavier] Laptop
2003-04-09 by Carol Beigel
The problem with a laptop running Windows 95 is that the operating system does not support USB even though there may be a USB port on the laptop. Also, with
Re: [disklavier] Re: possible to make PianoSmart file?
2003-04-09 by Sean Ages
Midi Magic, I was referring to pianosmart, not pianosoft plus audio. Pianosmart is the system in which a floppy disc midi file is synchronized with a regular
Re: [disklavier] Re: possible to make PianoSmart file?
2003-04-09 by James Fry
... I think thats how the Pianosoft Plus Audio CD s work (and how Pianodisk software is done). With Pianosmart you get a normal floppy disk for your disklavier
Re: [disklavier] Laptop
2003-04-09 by Allan Zalamea
Robert, Forgot to tell you that I have a Yamaha MU-90 Tone Generator attached to my disklavier. Do I still need the midi interface? Thanks for your time. Allan
Re: possible to make PianoSmart file?
2003-04-09 by midi_magic2000
This sounds like one for Carol. But as far as I know, the Midi data is NOT midi as such, but an AUDIO signal recorded as an audio data track and the unit
possible to make PianoSmart file?
2003-04-09 by Sean Ages
Hello. I m trying to see If i can make a pianosmart file without either bying it or recording it by playing on my disklavier manually. Right now i m trying
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2003-04-08 by Spencer Chase
Greetings disklavier, I have not had very good luck with Midisport interfaces and old computers. Their drivers and support are pretty bad. Fine for the latest
Re: [disklavier] Laptop
2003-04-08 by Robert Welcyng
Allan, You might consider a MIDISPORT 1X1 made by MidiMan. It does require Windows 98. It uses the USB port of your laptop which powers the interface, so
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2003-04-08 by Todd Muncy
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Re: [disklavier] Laptop
2003-04-08 by Allan Zalamea
Robert, Thanks for your help. I do have a USB port at the back of my laptop, is it the same as the USB interface you are referring to? ... Tired of spam? Get
Re: [disklavier] Laptop
2003-04-08 by Allan Zalamea
Thanks Carol for your help. I guess I have to find a midi interface and the program player. Thanks again. Allan ... MSN 8 helps ELIMINATE E-MAIL VIRUSES. Get 2
Re: [disklavier] Laptop
2003-04-07 by Carol Beigel
Even though your Disklavier only plays ESEQ files from floppy disks, it will play standard MIDI files from a laptop computer. You do not need a soundcard to
Re: [disklavier] Laptop
2003-04-07 by Robert Welcyng
Allan, Yes, you can play your DKV using your laptop. (This task does not require a high performance machine at all.) You will need to get an external MIDI
Laptop
2003-04-07 by Allan Zalamea
Anybody, I have a disklavier that plays only Eseq files. Recently, I have found a 486-dx50 laptop with windows95 but have no sound card in it. Can I use it
Laptop
2003-04-07 by Allan Zalamea
Guys, I have a laptop 486-Dx50 with windows 95 but without a sound card. Can I still use it on my Disklavier? I have installed dkvutils and put all my eseq
Selling my midi software for use with Disklavier
2003-04-07 by DavidMVincent
I ve sold my Midi Piano grand piano and have a couple items for sale on e-bay that you might be interested in. It s a lot of fun to connect your computer to
Re: [disklavier] New user info
2003-04-03 by Carol Beigel
Sounds like a gray market Disklavier. It should play all Yamaha PianoSoft disks. If you want to play MIDI files, you would need to convert the MIDI files to
New user info
2003-04-03 by Michael Gee
I have purchased a Yamaha piano with a disklavier Piano Player control unit PPC5R. With this unit I was given a owners manual for a MX-100A. Is this the
Re: [disklavier] new piano smell
2003-04-01 by James Fry
It seems a lot of people buying disklavier grands have commented on the amount of heat that their pianos make - is this normal ? Do the uprights suffer from
Re: [disklavier] new piano smell
2003-04-01 by Carol Beigel
I come across a couple of new pianos every year that have a funky odor. It goes away after the case dries out in the first year. I think it is a wet
Re: [disklavier] new piano smell
2003-04-01 by Herbert Harjes
Could it be the rich corinthian leather? :) ... From: Yahoo@Biffs.Biz To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 1:50 AM Subject: Re:
Re: [disklavier] new piano smell
2003-04-01 by Yahoo@Biffs.Biz
Jeff, You may be experiencing some normal electrical burn-in, however I did NOT experience the same with my DC7. Mark ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mark R.M. Holmstrand