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How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

2018-11-12 by Tim Hirons

I googled but struck out. Any recommendations for software that can do this so I can play recently created midi songs on a 1988 MX100a?
Thank you
Tim

Re: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

2018-11-12 by Ralph Specht

Check to yahoo website or carolrpt.com for Disklavier utilities. There is a utility to convert midi files to Eseq. Warning:  you will need to locate 720kb floppies and another utility to create the index and play order. 

Or, you can find a DSR100 which connects to your piano via the midi interface. This 1.44MB floppies. Read midi files and has a tone generator for orchestral accompaniment
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> On Nov 11, 2018, at 7:03 PM, Tim Hirons hirons50@yahoo.com [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 
> I googled but struck out. Any recommendations for software that can do this so I can play recently created midi songs on a 1988 MX100a?
> Thank you
> Tim
> 
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Re: [disklavier] Re: How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

2018-11-12 by JEFFREY SYKES

Hi Tim,Try this, as it is what i am using right now on my Win 10 PC.Buy a USB to MIDI interface off Ebay, About £3:59.They are all the same.Download Yamplayer from That Carolrpt link.The Download Link Is near the Top of the Web Page.When you have got your interface cable.Attach it to your PC/Laptop.Not sure if it will register in Device Manager without being plugged up to the MIDI Ports.But you will most likely have to search the Net for a suitable Driver.If it shows a Yellow triangle Issue In Device Manager.Hope you Know how to update. The driver correctly.You will know if you have.Because when you have installed Yamplayer.You will see the Viewcon in the drop down, of Play Thru.If all goes well then you can Play any Midi file straight from you PC/Laptop to the Diskclavier.Having the Midi ports at the front of the Piano is much easier for connecting to.The Model I had, had them on the back.It had almost the same Controller, with the Orange display as you describe.I now use this setup on my Kawai RX7 which as a Piano Disc system, but stills plays Midi/E-Seq files OK.I cannot remember How you select the Midi Ports on the Disklavier.Hope This Helps.
jeffoldbean.
    On Monday, 12 November 2018, 05:20:45 GMT, wam@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Re: [disklavier] Re: How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

2018-11-12 by Tim

Thanks all!
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> On Nov 12, 2018, at 11:18 AM, JEFFREY SYKES jeff0ldbean@btinternet.com [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Tim,
> Try this, as it is what i am using right now on my Win 10 PC.
> Buy a USB to MIDI interface off Ebay, About £3:59.
> They are all the same.
> Download Yamplayer from That Carolrpt link.
> The Download Link Is near the Top of the Web Page.
> When you have got your interface cable.
> Attach it to your PC/Laptop.
> Not sure if it will register in Device Manager without being plugged up to the MIDI Ports.
> But you will most likely have to search the Net for a suitable Driver.
> If it shows a Yellow triangle Issue In Device Manager.
> Hope you Know how to update. 
> The driver correctly.
> You will know if you have.
> Because when you have installed Yamplayer.
> You will see the Viewcon in the drop down, of Play Thru.
> If all goes well then you can Play any Midi file straight from you PC/Laptop to the Diskclavier.
> Having the Midi ports at the front of the Piano is much easier for connecting to.
> The Model I had, had them on the back.
> It had almost the same Controller, with the Orange display as you describe.
> I now use this setup on my Kawai RX7 which as a Piano Disc system, but stills plays Midi/E-Seq files OK.
> I cannot remember How you select the Midi Ports on the Disklavier.
> Hope This Helps.
> 
> jeffoldbean.
> 
> On Monday, 12 November 2018, 05:20:45 GMT, wam@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Ralph's advice  is correct – Try utilities in these old resource pages which are still active:
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> http://www.carolrpt.com/musicsoftware.htm
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> http://www..midiplayertools.com/musicsoftware.htm
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> http://www.spencerserolls.com/Files4Download.html
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Re: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

2018-11-13 by Tim Hirons

Ralph I found the midi to ESEQ converter you mentioned. Thank you. Any suggestions for a utility to modify the play order?
Tim
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> On Nov 11, 2018, at 11:01 PM, Ralph Specht capespechts@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Check to yahoo website or carolrpt.com for Disklavier utilities. There is a utility to convert midi files to Eseq. Warning:  you will need to locate 720kb floppies and another utility to create the index and play order. 
> 
> Or, you can find a DSR100 which connects to your piano via the midi interface. This 1.44MB floppies. Read midi files and has a tone generator for orchestral accompaniment 
> 
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>> On Nov 11, 2018, at 7:03 PM, Tim Hirons hirons50@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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>>  
>> I googled but struck out. Any recommendations for software that can do this so I can play recently created midi songs on a 1988 MX100a?
>> Thank you
>> Tim
>> 
> 
>

Re: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

2018-11-13 by Tim Hirons

Actually I think I found the utility for creating playlists on the MX100a on the carolrpt website called eseqexplorer. Thanks all again! I’ve got the disk too so ready to give this a go!
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> On Nov 11, 2018, at 11:01 PM, Ralph Specht capespechts@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 
> Check to yahoo website or carolrpt.com for Disklavier utilities. There is a utility to convert midi files to Eseq. Warning:  you will need to locate 720kb floppies and another utility to create the index and play order. 
> 
> Or, you can find a DSR100 which connects to your piano via the midi interface. This 1.44MB floppies. Read midi files and has a tone generator for orchestral accompaniment 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Nov 11, 2018, at 7:03 PM, Tim Hirons hirons50@... [disklavier] <disklavier@...m> wrote:
>> 
>>  
>> I googled but struck out. Any recommendations for software that can do this so I can play recently created midi songs on a 1988 MX100a?
>> Thank you
>> Tim
>> 
> 
>

Re[2]: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

2018-11-13 by Spencer Chase

just play the piano from a computer and chose whatever you want. i can't believe that anyone is still using floppies other than to copy the data to other media.

Best regards, Spencer Chase
67550-Bell Springs Rd.
Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only.
Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only.
21220 92nd Place W., Edmonds, WA 98020
Spencer@...
Spencer@...
Spencer@...
http://www.spencerserolls.com
http://www.poodlex.com
(425) 791-0309
(707) 223-8212

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From: "Tim Hirons hirons50@yahoo.com [disklavier]" <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: 11/12/2018 4:00:03 PM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

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Ralph I found the midi to ESEQ converter you mentioned. Thank you. Any suggestions for a utility to modify the play order?
Tim

On Nov 11, 2018, at 11:01 PM, Ralph Specht capespechts@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>; wrote:

Check to yahoo website or carolrpt.com for Disklavier utilities. There is a utility to convert midi files to Eseq. Warning: you will need to locate 720kb floppies and another utility to create the index and play order.

Or, you can find a DSR100 which connects to your piano via the midi interface. This 1.44MB floppies. Read midi files and has a tone generator for orchestral accompaniment



On Nov 11, 2018, at 7:03 PM, Tim Hirons hirons50@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

I googled but struck out. Any recommendations for software that can do this so I can play recently created midi songs on a 1988 MX100a?
Thank you
Tim

Re: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

2018-11-13 by Ralph Specht

Not totally sure but I think Eseqexplorer does this. I believe it presents you with a list of the files and you use the mouse to move them up or down in the list. 

Not sure if it creates the index or not. 

Ralph
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> On Nov 12, 2018, at 7:00 PM, Tim Hirons hirons50@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Ralph I found the midi to ESEQ converter you mentioned. Thank you. Any suggestions for a utility to modify the play order?
> Tim
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>> On Nov 11, 2018, at 11:01 PM, Ralph Specht capespechts@gmail.com [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>> 
>>  
>> Check to yahoo website or carolrpt.com for Disklavier utilities. There is a utility to convert midi files to Eseq. Warning:  you will need to locate 720kb floppies and another utility to create the index and play order. 
>> 
>> Or, you can find a DSR100 which connects to your piano via the midi interface. This 1.44MB floppies. Read midi files and has a tone generator for orchestral accompaniment 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Nov 11, 2018, at 7:03 PM, Tim Hirons hirons50@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>  
>>> I googled but struck out. Any recommendations for software that can do this so I can play recently created midi songs on a 1988 MX100a?
>>> Thank you
>>> Tim
>>> 
> 
>

Re: Re[2]: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

2018-11-13 by slickfix

I can’t believe anyone would want to use a computer and midi cables, when you can
use a SD Card floppy drive Emulator. LOL.

A lot of work to transfer the floppies, but when done, your whole floppy collection is
on one SD card that plays through your original disklavier controller, via the emulator
that replaces your original floppy drive. Of course you have to have some electronics
and computer knowledge to get everything working, but other than time, its pretty easy.
Hardest part is creating the floppy disk image so it will work with the disklavier.

I have an “Old” Mx-88 Disklavier. This is an upright piano and the controller sits on top
the piano. My personal preference is not to have a computer sitting there too. The
Controller is a DKC5R which uses a standard 720k 2DD floppy. All functions of the
controller work exactly the same as it you had the original floppy drive installed.
You only select the disk you want on the emulator.

Good luck with your project,

Eric
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To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: Re[2]: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

  

just play the piano from a computer and chose whatever you want. i can't believe that anyone is still using floppies other than to copy the data to other media.



Best regards, Spencer Chase
67550-Bell Springs Rd.
Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only..
Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only.
21220 92nd Place W., Edmonds, WA 98020
Spencer@...
Spencer@...
Spencer@mcn.org
http://www.spencerserolls.com
http://www.poodlex.com
(425) 791-0309
(707) 223-8212

------ Original Message ------
From: "Tim Hirons hirons50@yahoo.com [disklavier]" <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 11/12/2018 4:00:03 PM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

    
  Ralph I found the midi to ESEQ converter you mentioned. Thank you. Any suggestions for a utility to modify the play order?
  Tim

  On Nov 11, 2018, at 11:01 PM, Ralph Specht capespechts@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


      
    Check to yahoo website or carolrpt.com for Disklavier utilities. There is a utility to convert midi files to Eseq. Warning:  you will need to locate 720kb floppies and another utility to create the index and play order. 

    Or, you can find a DSR100 which connects to your piano via the midi interface. This 1.44MB floppies. Read midi files and has a tone generator for orchestral accompaniment 



    On Nov 11, 2018, at 7:03 PM, Tim Hirons hirons50@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


        
      I googled but struck out. Any recommendations for software that can do this so I can play recently created midi songs on a 1988 MX100a?
      Thank you
      Tim

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