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Re[4]: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

Re[4]: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

2018-11-13 by Spencer Chase

a floppy emulator certainly would be better than a floppy. personally i like to have thousands of files to choose from and to play them individually or from playlists, which can be done with a computer very easily.

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

------ Original Message ------
From: "'slickfix' slickfix@... [disklavier]" <disklavier@...m>
Sent: 11/12/2018 9:24:34 PM
Subject: Re: Re[2]: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

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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
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2018 10:44 PM
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@...
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>
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

Re: Re[4]: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

2018-11-13 by slickfix

Thanks Spencer,
Yes a computer would be a lot more versatile.
I would like to thank you, as I have used a lot of your programs and files from your website.
Usually something to to with midi files, or converting one of your midi “Spencer Rolls” files
for use on my piano. I like your files, as most are for piano. A lot of web midi has a compilation
of different instruments, which doesn’t work well for piano.  I have a korg module that I can route
midi through to get other instruments, but rarely use it. I like the natural “Real Piano” sound.
You have a fantastic site. 
Thanks Again,
Eric
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From: mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 12:23 AM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: Re[4]: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

  

a floppy emulator certainly would be better than a floppy. personally i like to have thousands of files to choose from and to play them individually or from playlists, which can be done with a computer very easily.



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

------ Original Message ------
From: "'slickfix' slickfix@... [disklavier]" <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 11/12/2018 9:24:34 PM
Subject: Re: Re[2]: [disklavier] How to convert Midi to ESEQ?

    
  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



  From: mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Monday, November 12, 2018 10:44 PM
  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@...
  http://www.spencerserolls.com
  http://www.poodlex.com
  (425) 791-0309
  (707) 223-8212

  ------ Original Message ------
  From: "Tim Hirons mailto:hirons50@... [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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