Disklavier

I have a MX100 disklavier.   Here are a few tips:

Make sure the midi file names are 8 characters or less with no spaces.  

Verify the midi files are type zero and not one using gnmidi.  

We have a very old system so there are a couple gotchas.

Hi James,

Disks that are formatted on the Disklavier will not be readable on a computer as the disklavier
erases the floppys 1st sector as a form of copy protection. Unless you use a special program to
read the disks.

Here is how you create a playable floppy:

 You must use software Called EExplore from the Dkv Utilities to Create a Playable Disk as it
creates a file called pianodir.fil which the disklavier uses to create a menu type listing.
You add the .fil song files to the floppy and then use the program to add the index file.

You can get it here:    http://www.carolrpt.com/softwaredwnld.htm

Also to read factory disks on your computer you use the PPFBU program:

http://www.kinura.net/ppfbu/

If you have a Mx100A/B it only reads the fil format disks. The floppys must also DSDD  720k disks,
Not the DSHD 1440kb disks.

I have attached a zip file of a Favorites Disk I made to show you the file format. If you unzip this
to a blank formatted 720k floppy it should play. If you use the convert function on the piano it
will erase the 1st sector  again, and will not be readable on computer without PPFBU.

If you need more help, Email back. Good Luck
Regards,



Eric







  

Hi, 

I have downloaded several FIL and MIDI files from Disklavier World site.
I then copied these to floppy but Disklavier will not recognise them
I then format the diskette in the disklavier but then I cannot add the files on my computer as my computer requests that I format the disk again
This whole procedure goes round and round with no result
Please!! What am  doing wrong?
Best regards,
James