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Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it

2016-05-25 by dmitryos@...

Hi guys,

Sorry for asking so many questions during last period - still trying to get used to the new piano.

Just wondering if the sustain pedal should/can produce reasonably heavy boom on release falling down on the strings (or maybe also on the frame?). I just don't remember I pointed the same with other pianos I tested before. Even the technician said it is a bit loud but this happens on some pianos and it is within the normal range but would really want to try to make it softer as my wife in the next room can feel that sound (or vibration of the floor) on release.

Also is it possible to try to calibrate the pedal myself (I believe I cannot make it worse that it is now :) )? Is that just that Service application on the PRC (I didn't run it as don't know what it will do straight after the launch). I might miss that in the documentations but searched twice and didn't find a way to do it.

Thank you,

Dmitry

Re: [disklavier] Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it

2016-05-25 by Bill Brandom

Dmitry,

I will send you instructions directly to your email address.

Bill
Love God. Love People. Make a difference.


On May 25, 2016, at 8:27 AM, dmitryos@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Hi guys,



Sorry for asking so many questions during last period - still trying to get used to the new piano.



Just wondering if the sustain pedal should/can produce reasonably heavy boom on release falling down on the strings (or maybe also on the frame?). I just don't remember I pointed the same with other pianos I tested before. Even the technician said it is a bit loud but this happens on some pianos and it is within the normal range but would really want to try to make it softer as my wife in the next room can feel that sound (or vibration of the floor) on release.



Also is it possible to try to calibrate the pedal myself (I believe I cannot make it worse that it is now :) )? Is that just that Service application on the PRC (I didn't run it as don't know what it will do straight after the launch). I might miss that in the documentations but searched twice and didn't find a way to do it.



Thank you,

Dmitry

Re: [disklavier] Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it

2016-05-25 by George F. Litterst

Good afternoon, everyone.

Dmitry, in addition to calibrating your pedals, I would like to inquire as to whether you are having this issue with files that were recorded on your instrument or files that were downloaded from the Internet. Internet files often lack incremental pedal data, providing only pedal-on and pedal-off messages. The result is less smooth pedaling.

Regards,
PianoBench

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> On May 25, 2016, at 2:42 PM, Bill Brandom billbrando@aol.com [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Dmitry,
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> Bill
> Love God. Love People. Make a difference.
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> On May 25, 2016, at 8:27 AM, dmitryos@... <mailto:dmitryos@...> [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com>> wrote:
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> Sorry for asking so many questions during last period - still trying to get used to the new piano.
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> Just wondering if the sustain pedal should/can produce reasonably heavy boom on release falling down on the strings (or maybe also on the frame?). I just don't remember I pointed the same with other pianos I tested before. Even the technician said it is a bit loud but this happens on some pianos and it is within the normal range but would really want to try to make it softer as my wife in the next room can feel that sound (or vibration of the floor) on release.
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> Also is it possible to try to calibrate the pedal myself (I believe I cannot make it worse that it is now :) )? Is that just that Service application on the PRC (I didn't run it as don't know what it will do straight after the launch). I might miss that in the documentations but searched twice and didn't find a way to do it.
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Re: [disklavier] Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it

2016-05-25 by Joe Priest

Bill:
      Would you be kind enough to send the same information to me?  Thanks.
                                                         Joe Priest

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      From: "Bill Brandom billbrando@... [disklavier]" <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
 To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com 
 Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 2:42 PM
 Subject: Re: [disklavier] Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it
   
    Dmitry,
I will send you instructions directly to your email address.

Bill
Love God. Love People. Make a difference.

On May 25, 2016, at 8:27 AM, dmitryos@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

    Hi guys,
Sorry for asking so many questions during last period - still trying to get used to the new piano.
Just wondering if the sustain pedal should/can produce reasonably heavy boom on release falling down on the strings (or maybe also on the frame?). I just don't remember I pointed the same with other pianos I tested before. Even the technician said it is a bit loud but this happens on some pianos and it is within the normal range but would really want to try to make it softer as my wife in the next room can feel that sound (or vibration of the floor) on release.
Also is it possible to try to calibrate the pedal myself (I believe I cannot make it worse that it is now :) )? Is that just that Service application on the PRC (I didn't run it as don't know what it will do straight after the launch). I might miss that in the documentations but searched twice and didn't find a way to do it.
Thank you,Dmitry

Re: Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it

2016-05-25 by dmitryos@...

Hi Joe,

In addition to Bill's info this would give also a bit of information - (http://www.pianoworld.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2061284/Yamaha%20Disklavier%20Mark%20III%20Sel.html) and (http://www.pianoworld.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2458682/Searchpage/3/Main/167954/Words/mark+iv/Search/true/Yamaha_Disklavier_Mark_IV_Shut.html#Post2458682)

But loos like one has to be extra careful with trying to use that...

Thank you,

Dmitry

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Re: [disklavier] Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it

2016-05-26 by Dmitry

Hi guys,

Bill - thank you for the information - will try to use it on weekend.

Gorge - Thank you! I really forgot about that! That might be one of the "issue" which is not the issue actually. Will double check that!

Appreciate, guys!

Dmitry

On 26 May 2016 at 06:53, Joe Priest joecwth51@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Bill:

Would you be kind enough to send the same information to me? Thanks.

Joe Priest

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From: ";Bill Brandom billbrando@... [disklavier]" <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 2:42 PM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it

Dmitry,

I will send you instructions directly to your email address.

Bill
Love God. Love People. Make a difference.

On May 25, 2016, at 8:27 AM, dmitryos@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Hi guys,

Sorry for asking so many questions during last period - still trying to get used to the new piano.

Just wondering if the sustain pedal should/can produce reasonably heavy boom on release falling down on the strings (or maybe also on the frame?). I just don't remember I pointed the same with other pianos I tested before. Even the technician said it is a bit loud but this happens on some pianos and it is within the normal range but would really want to try to make it softer as my wife in the next room can feel that sound (or vibration of the floor) on release.

Also is it possible to try to calibrate the pedal myself (I believe I cannot make it worse that it is now :) )? Is that just that Service application on the PRC (I didn't run it as don't know what it will do straight after the launch). I might miss that in the documentations but searched twice and didn't find a way to do it.

Thank you,
Dmitry

Re: [disklavier] Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it

2016-05-26 by Dmitry

Sorry, George (made a typo before!)

On 26 May 2016 at 10:02, Dmitry <dmitryos@...> wrote:

Hi guys,

Bill - thank you for the information - will try to use it on weekend.
Gorge - Thank you! I really forgot about that! That might be one of the "issue" which is not the issue actually. Will double check that!

Appreciate, guys!
Dmitry

On 26 May 2016 at 06:53, Joe Priest joecwth51@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Bill:

Would you be kind enough to send the same information to me? Thanks.

Joe Priest

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From: "Bill Brandom billbrando@... [disklavier]" <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 2:42 PM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it

Dmitry,

I will send you instructions directly to your email address.

Bill
Love God. Love People. Make a difference.

On May 25, 2016, at 8:27 AM, dmitryos@gmail.com [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Hi guys,

Sorry for asking so many questions during last period - still trying to get used to the new piano.

Just wondering if the sustain pedal should/can produce reasonably heavy boom on release falling down on the strings (or maybe also on the frame?). I just don't remember I pointed the same with other pianos I tested before. Even the technician said it is a bit loud but this happens on some pianos and it is within the normal range but would really want to try to make it softer as my wife in the next room can feel that sound (or vibration of the floor) on release.

Also is it possible to try to calibrate the pedal myself (I believe I cannot make it worse that it is now :) )? Is that just that Service application on the PRC (I didn't run it as don't know what it will do straight after the launch). I might miss that in the documentations but searched twice and didn't find a way to do it.

Thank you,
Dmitry

RE: [disklavier] Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it

2016-05-26 by Geoff Ward

Me too, Thanks Bill

 

Geoff Ward

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From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Thursday, 26 May, 2016 6:53 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it

Bill:

      Would you be kind enough to send the same information to me?  Thanks.

                                                         Joe Priest

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From: "Bill Brandom billbrando@... <mailto:billbrando@...>  [disklavier]" <disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com> >
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com>  
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 2:42 PM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Sustain pedal too "heavy" on release and how to calibrate it

Dmitry,

I will send you instructions directly to your email address.

Bill

Love God. Love People. Make a difference.

On May 25, 2016, at 8:27 AM, dmitryos@... <mailto:dmitryos@...>  [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com <mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com> > wrote:

Hi guys,

Sorry for asking so many questions during last period - still trying to get used to the new piano.

Just wondering if the sustain pedal should/can produce reasonably heavy boom on release falling down on the strings (or maybe also on the frame?). I just don't remember I pointed the same with other pianos I tested before. Even the technician said it is a bit loud but this happens on some pianos and it is within the normal range but would really want to try to make it softer as my wife in the next room can feel that sound (or vibration of the floor) on release.

Also is it possible to try to calibrate the pedal myself (I believe I cannot make it worse that it is now :) )? Is that just that Service application on the PRC (I didn't run it as don't know what it will do straight after the launch). I might miss that in the documentations but searched twice and didn't find a way to do it.

Thank you,

Dmitry