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2006-11-08 by iski1alan
Does anyone know if there is a way to connect a PC to a Disklavier with a wireless device. I have my computer connected to my PC with a ""UX16 USB-MIDI interface" cable. The problem is that the Computer is not next to the Piano. So I do not like having 25 feet of trip hazard between the two. Especially when I have a party. The only other solution I know of is to buy a dedicated laptop for the piano. Thanks Alan
2006-11-08 by Ron Natalie
iski1alan wrote: > > > Does anyone know if there is a way to connect a PC to a Disklavier with > a wireless device. > I have my computer connected to my PC with a ""UX16 USB-MIDI interface" > cable. The problem is that the Computer is not next to the Piano. So I > do not like having 25 feet of trip hazard between the two. Especially > when I have a party. > The only other solution I know of is to buy a dedicated laptop for the > piano. > http://www.organworks.com/Web/products/products.asp?productid=80&categoryid=17&category=MIDI%20Works
2006-11-08 by ISKI1@aol.com
2006-11-08 by shanakirk
yowsa, that is expensive. Which model of Disklavier do you have? If it's a Mark IV, i bet you could use a wireless USB transmitter, which would be much cheaper. Getting a dedicated laptop is not a bad idea, however--there is lots of cool software to use with the Disklavier. Shana Kirk Denver --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, ISKI1@... wrote:
> > Thanks Ron but for $495 I will buy a laptop. >
2006-11-08 by jaallc
Sorry to ask a dumb question, but can someone explain exactly what I would do with this device? I would connect it to what and then use it to do what exactly? Note: I've got a Mark IV. Thanks! Jason --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Ron Natalie <ron.natalie@...> wrote: > > iski1alan wrote: > > > > > > Does anyone know if there is a way to connect a PC to a Disklavier with > > a wireless device. > > I have my computer connected to my PC with a ""UX16 USB-MIDI interface" > > cable. The problem is that the Computer is not next to the Piano. So I > > do not like having 25 feet of trip hazard between the two. Especially > > when I have a party. > > The only other solution I know of is to buy a dedicated laptop for the > > piano. > > > http://www.organworks.com/Web/products/products.asp? productid=80&categoryid=17&category=MIDI%20Works >
2006-11-08 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings shanakirk, I have been waiting for months for Belkin to release their wireless USB hub. Is there another one that is available now? I have not been able to find any. I am not impressed with Belkin quality and would prefer another brand. Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 11:37:47 AM, you wrote: > > yowsa, that is expensive. Which model of Disklavier do you have? If > it's a Mark IV, i bet you could use a wireless USB transmitter, which > would be much cheaper. Getting a dedicated laptop is not a bad idea, > however--there is lots of cool software to use with the Disklavier. > > Shana Kirk > Denver > > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, ISKI1@... wrote: >> >> Thanks Ron but for $495 I will buy a laptop. >> > > > > > -- Best regards, Spencer_Lists Chase mailto:lists@... 67550 Bell Springs Rd. Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only. Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only. Spencer@spencerserolls.com http://www.spencerserolls.com http://www.spencerserolls.com/MidiValve.htm (707) 984-8356
2006-11-09 by JORGE FERNANDEZ
Hi, My setup is some kind of weird, but it works. I have an upright DKV mark II XG connected to a very old Pentium 2 computer using the serial port and TO-HOST
2006-12-06 by subhash_rehan
The CME WIDI X-8 is definately worth looking at, it's a wireless (full duplex) midi usb unit. I believe it's out in the US/Canada but I was waiting for it to come out in the UK. It's approx £149 in the UK not sure how much it is in the US. It's a fairly small neat solution requiring 2 AA batteries. for more details see http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/ContentDetail/PressReleaseDetail/0,,CNTID%253D64732%2526CTID%253D560003%2526CNTYP%253DNEWS,00.html --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "iski1alan" <ISKI1@...> wrote:
> > Does anyone know if there is a way to connect a PC to a Disklavier with > a wireless device. > I have my computer connected to my PC with a ""UX16 USB-MIDI interface" > cable. The problem is that the Computer is not next to the Piano. So I > do not like having 25 feet of trip hazard between the two. Especially > when I have a party. > The only other solution I know of is to buy a dedicated laptop for the > piano. > > Thanks > Alan >
2006-12-06 by ISKI1@aol.com
The CME WIDI X-8 is definately worth looking at, it's a wireless (full
duplex) midi usb unit. I believe it's out in the US/Canada but I was
waiting for it to come out in the UK. It's approx £149 in the UK not
sure how much it is in the US. It's a fairly small neat solution
requiring 2 AA batteries.
2006-12-06 by spencerserolls
I have been waiting for a wireless USB hub that Belkin has been promising for months. Any day now???? It uses a tiny USB dongle in the sending computer, a notebook for example and a 4 port hub that can be a fair distance away. You would plug a USB MIDI inerface into the hub at the piano and connect that to the MIDI input. The cost is under $100. The only problem is that it is not available yet and they keep pushing the available data ahead. You can buy a similar device in Japan but I forget who makes it. Must be some FCC problem holding it up here. > > > > Does anyone know if there is a way to connect a PC to a Disklavier with > > a wireless device. > > I have my computer connected to my PC with a ""UX16 USB-MIDI interface" > > cable. The problem is that the Computer is not next to the Piano. So I > > do not like having 25 feet of trip hazard between the two. Especially > > when I have a party. > > The only other solution I know of is to buy a dedicated laptop for the
> > piano. > > > > Thanks > > Alan > > >
2006-12-07 by ISKI1@aol.com
In a message dated 12/6/2006 5:07:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, subhashrehan@gmail.com writes:The CME WIDI X-8 is definately worth looking at, it's a wireless (full
duplex) midi usb unit. I believe it's out in the US/Canada but I was
waiting for it to come out in the UK. It's approx £149 in the UK not
sure how much it is in the US. It's a fairly small neat solution
requiring 2 AA batteries.Thanks for the info.I just found this one also.http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MidAir-main.htmlI am not sure from the pictures if either unit has a USB connection on the Tramsmitter.They look like there are used to send midi data to the PC instead of from the PC to the midi device.
2006-12-07 by spencerserolls
Not having any luck with the reply tab for the most recent message in this thread so I replying this way. The problem with the wireless MIDI devices for use with a notebook is that they are really made for something like a guitar (with the exception of some very expensive commercial models) and are supposed to plug into a MIDI sending device directly. They also require batteries. To use them with a notebook, you need a MIDI interface unless you happen to have one of the two notebooks ever made (as far as I can tell) that have MIDI built in. This means a USB interface the wireless MIDI device with its batteries and all the wires connecting them needs to be bundled with the notebook. Hardly bertter than a wire. That is why I am so excited about the wireless USB solution. I just checked Belkin's web site and it looks like they are really going to make it available soon, probabl in time for Christmas. The bad news is that the price has just about doubled since they first offered it. It is now $200
2007-01-16 by yadidisklavier
Has anyone seen one of these (WIDI X-8) retailed in the US? I cannot find it anywhere.... I'm not sure that M-Audio Midair is a good solution since it is one way (not duplex) with very short range (30 feet). --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, ISKI1@... wrote: > > > In a message dated 12/6/2006 6:53:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > ISKI1@... writes: > > > In a message dated 12/6/2006 5:07:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > subhashrehan@In a message date > > The CME WIDI X-8 is definately worth looking at, it's a wireless (full > duplex) midi usb unit. I believe it's out in the US/Canada but I was > waiting for it to come out in the UK. It's approx £149 in the UK not > sure how much it is in the US. It's a fairly small neat solution > requiring 2 AA batteries. > > > > > Thanks for the info. > > I just found this one > also.http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MidAir-main.html > > I am not sure from the pictures if either unit has a USB connection on the > Tramsmitter. > They look like there are used to send midi data to the PC instead of from
> the PC to the midi device. > > > > Sorry I forgot the link. > _http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MidAir-main.html_ > (http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MidAir-main.html) >
2007-01-16 by ISKI1@aol.com
There is a seller on Ebay that has them for sale. Item # 150060390455 You may want to email them to see if they are in stock. The last I herd was they that they were still not available due to manufacturing problems. Good Luck
2007-01-17 by Terry Fein
I had ordered the WIDI X-8, but was advised that Yamaha had cancelled the distribution agreement with CME due to the delays. I got two sets of the Midair instead. They arrived yesterday, and work flawlessly to connect my controller to my DCD1, which is connected to my stereo system on the other side of the room. The distance is approximately 15 feet. Terry Fein Key Biscayne, Florida
----- Original Message ----- From: "yadidisklavier" <yadidisklavier@...> To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:56 AM Subject: [disklavier] Re: PC - Disklavier Wireless Has anyone seen one of these (WIDI X-8) retailed in the US? I cannot find it anywhere.... I'm not sure that M-Audio Midair is a good solution since it is one way (not duplex) with very short range (30 feet).
2007-01-18 by Buddhika Wije
Hi,
It is a sad day but somthings got to go and make space.
I have listed my damaged Yamaha disklavier on ebay for sale. The URL is
or serach by�ebay item number is: 190073434501
I have listed the case only, but in comming days I will list the disklavier parts and stool etc on ebay. As it stands, still�all the�parts of the player system�are on the piano as it is easy to demo the piano and the player system to an interested party.
Thanks for looking and spreding the word.
BB
�
2007-01-18 by Buddhika Wije
Hi Roberts,
Thanks for your email. Yes the disklavier works well both with the internal floppy drive which reads yamaha piano solo and piano soft files. As shown in the pictures on ebay, the disklavier can be driven by the Laptop via midi and this way you can play as many songs continuously as long as they can be i the hard drive and using the Juke box facility.�Connecting a tone generator�such as TG100 or any other keyboard via midi will give you additional back up sounds if�the file has piano soft type data.
The piano has damage to� the soundboard which is not original. The keys and the key bed has been replaced and they get stuck. the cabinet, the piano action and the hammers the harp (iron frame) are just perfect. The cabinet�would be good to hold may be a digital piano keyboard etc. Thats why I have listed it as it is on eaby. If I had the space to keep it I would have it as a second piano with my digital keyboard in it.
The Toshiba laptop has 100's of midi songs that work directly on the disklavier. I dont think I will have the time make a list of all whats there. If you can�let me know what type of songs you like I can may be tell you what the Laptop has.
I like listening to the sentimental, blues and Jazz�such as Misty, Serenade in blue, Moon river, Blueberry hills, I love paris, Ally cat Fly me to the moon, La Me, Unfogettable, and so on. There are indipendant folders for these types but you can also mix them and make your own . There are folders with�Classical Mozart and Chopin and�Beethoven stuff, then there�are folders�for�Elton john, Billy Joel, Madona, Abba, all in all have quite a lot of it. Only problem is to find time to copy them for you as I hardly even have time to list the disklavier parts on ebay, which I hope to do sometime today.
The laptop also has a program called Cakewalk which can be used to arrange tracks and even make piano soft music out of solo piano midi files. This is done by adding tracks for individual instruments. Or simply create new songs and convert them to piano soft. The other main program is the Juke Box in which you can create a play list of the songs you like to play. You can have hundreds of songs in one such playlist folder and get them to play randum or�repeat or loop or at the end. This is handy say if you are having a party etc, as you can get the disklavier to play on with your pree selected songs.�The other program is the disklavier unitility which is to convert midi files to Yamaha files.
I will try and see whether I can send you a list of songs I have in the coming week or so but canot promise.
Thanks and best regards
BUDD�
�
From:��"Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA"
To:��"Buddhika Wije"
CC:��"Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA"
Subject:��RE: braking up Disklavier for parts on ebay now.
Date:��Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:04:03 -0600
>Hello,
>
>We corresponded previously when I bought a used Ivory Disklavier last
>year.��Sorry to hear you are unable to continue with your project.
>
>The Disklavier looks like the playback works great in the videos.��What
>is the issue with the piano - you can't play using it's keyboard?
>
>I hope someday to get our Disklavier working from a laptop as you have.
>I would be interested in acquiring any music files or copies, either
>floppy or hard drive.��If you intend to dispose of those could you
>provide a list of what you have and an idea of what price you might
>want?
>
>Regards,
>
>Bob Roberts
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Buddhika Wije [mailto:buddhika50@...]
>Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 7:52 PM
>To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: braking up Disklavier for parts on ebay now.
>
>Hi,
>
>It is a sad day but somthings got to go and make space.
>
>I have listed my damaged Yamaha disklavier on ebay for sale. The URL is
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%
>3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190073434501&rd=1&rd=1
>
>or serach by ebay item number is: 190073434501
>
>I have listed the case only, but in comming days I will list the
>disklavier parts and stool etc on ebay. As it stands, still all the
>parts of the player system are on the piano as it is easy to demo the
>piano and the player system to an interested party.
>
>Thanks for looking and spreding the word.
>
>BB
>
>
>
>
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>
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>��Download today it's FREE!
2007-01-20 by Buddhika Wije
Hi Bob,
No,�I do not need any payments. I am glad to be of some use.
Please give me time and you may have to remind me if you do not get it within the month or two. I will try and and�make a couple of�Cd's�which will contain folders of different type of music such as classical , Easy listeningg and so on.�That way we will not mix classical with Pop etc. However�I am not familiar with�the�DSR1 and its file reading capabilities. If the�drive in the DSR1�canot�recognise�folders you may have to copy them�to the root directory�of�fresh CD's.
A Lady by the name of Carol Begal who is also a member of this group helped me a lot. She passed me the Disklavier utilities�which I can give you a copy of if you wish. This may not be useful for you if you are changing from a mark 2 to a DSR1 as it reads Midi files directly.�The mark 2 did not play Midi files hance�you needed this to copy and convert midi to Yamaha's format to be able to play directly�from the DKC100.�
I dont think I have any use for Cakewalk and I will send you that as well.
The transposability is the ability for the system to tune the music from the CD to play the key that the piano has settled down to. That is if the piano pitch has shifted (happens to the best of pianos due to temperature variations etc) and is slightly out of tune with the key of the CD with backing tracks and othee voices, the system will transpose the pitch�of the sounds from the�CD electronically to suit the pitch of the piano so that it all sounds the�same note.�This feture is there in the new mark4 disklavier.
If I were to hook up speakers,�I would do it�away from the piano. Specially�not under the soundboard.�Even the new yamaha mark4 comes with a speaker fixed under the soundboard.��Being a mechanical engineer,�I know that everyting as a natural frequancy. So does the soundboard and the components there in. These are�ment to resonate to the�88 string sound and�should not be interfired with some speaker�howling beneeth it. The fact that we pay so much on pianos�and�listen to origial piano music is that we appriciate the analoge sounds of the individual notes comming from each of those 88 strings.�So use the speaker at least 5 ft a way. This will also give you a more surround or 3D�effect. If you have a good stereo system and speakers close to the piano you can have it hooked up and will make a differance.
Pass me your address to forward the CD's
Thanks and all the best with your move.
BUDD
�
�
�
From:��"Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA"
To:��"Buddhika Wije" ,
CC:��
Subject:��RE: braking up Disklavier for parts on ebay now.
Date:��Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:30:42 -0600
>Hi Buddhika,
>
>Thanks for the all info.��If and when you have time, is fine, I am in no
>hurry.��Our Disklavier is actually at our house in Phoenix, Arizona,
>while we are still living in Chicago, Illinois, until I retire.��So the
>Disklavier is about 2800 km away for now.��We will be moving there this
>year sometime.
>
>I intend to upgrade the Disklavier from its current configuration of
>Mark II (DG2FII IVW) to��a Mark III by replacing the current DKC100R
>sequencer with a DSR1 sequencer and adding a DCD1 CD Player which
>includes a tone generator.��Some powered speakers will be needed as
>well.��I have been told it will still be missing the Mark III's "audio
>pitch transposability," whatever that is.
>
>I may even hook the Disklavier into a sound system.��I like listening to
>music of all sorts and have always admired piano playing even though I
>cannot play.��Maybe I will have time to learn after I retire.
>
>Your music selection sounds much like what I like listening to.��Would
>it save time and be easier to accomplish by making a copy of all the
>files?��I would be glad to pay whatever is appropriate.
>
>I appreciate your explaining the software.��I am trying to learn as much
>as I can about Disklaviers.��Where would I find the Cakewalk and Jukebox
>software you describe?��What is the name of the utility used to convert
>Midi to Yamaha files?
>
>Again, thanks for all the info.��And good luck with your sale.
>
>Regard,
>
>Bob
>
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Buddhika Wije [mailto:buddhika50@...]
>Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 5:18 PM
>To: Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA; disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>Cc: buddhika50@...
>Subject: braking up Disklavier for parts on ebay now.
>
>Hi Roberts,
>
>Thanks for your email. Yes the disklavier works well both with the
>internal floppy drive which reads yamaha piano solo and piano soft
>files. As shown in the pictures on ebay, the disklavier can be driven by
>the Laptop via midi and this way you can play as many songs continuously
>as long as they can be i the hard drive and using the Juke box facility.
>Connecting a tone generator such as TG100 or any other keyboard via midi
>will give you additional back up sounds if the file has piano soft type
>data.
>
>The piano has damage to��the soundboard which is not original. The keys
>and the key bed has been replaced and they get stuck. the cabinet, the
>piano action and the hammers the harp (iron frame) are just perfect. The
>cabinet would be good to hold may be a digital piano keyboard etc. Thats
>why I have listed it as it is on eaby. If I had the space to keep it I
>would have it as a second piano with my digital keyboard in it.
>
>The Toshiba laptop has 100's of midi songs that work directly on the
>disklavier. I dont think I will have the time make a list of all whats
>there. If you can let me know what type of songs you like I can may be
>tell you what the Laptop has.
>
>I like listening to the sentimental, blues and Jazz such as Misty,
>Serenade in blue, Moon river, Blueberry hills, I love paris, Ally cat
>Fly me to the moon, La Me, Unfogettable, and so on. There are
>indipendant folders for these types but you can also mix them and make
>your own . There are folders with Classical Mozart and Chopin and
>Beethoven stuff, then there are folders for Elton john, Billy Joel,
>Madona, Abba, all in all have quite a lot of it. Only problem is to find
>time to copy them for you as I hardly even have time to list the
>disklavier parts on ebay, which I hope to do sometime today.
>
>
>The laptop also has a program called Cakewalk which can be used to
>arrange tracks and even make piano soft music out of solo piano midi
>files. This is done by adding tracks for individual instruments. Or
>simply create new songs and convert them to piano soft. The other main
>program is the Juke Box in which you can create a play list of the songs
>you like to play. You can have hundreds of songs in one such playlist
>folder and get them to play randum or repeat or loop or at the end. This
>is handy say if you are having a party etc, as you can get the
>disklavier to play on with your pree selected songs. The other program
>is the disklavier unitility which is to convert midi files to Yamaha
>files.
>
>I will try and see whether I can send you a list of songs I have in the
>coming week or so but canot promise.
>
>Thanks and best regards
>
>BUDD
>
>
>
>
>
>________________________________
>
> From:��"Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA"
>
> To:��"Buddhika Wije"
> CC:��"Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA"
>
> Subject:��RE: braking up Disklavier for parts on ebay now.
> Date:��Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:04:03 -0600
> >Hello,
> >
> >We corresponded previously when I bought a used Ivory
>Disklavier last
> >year.��Sorry to hear you are unable to continue with your
>project.
> >
> >The Disklavier looks like the playback works great in the
>videos.��What
> >is the issue with the piano - you can't play using it's
>keyboard?
> >
> >I hope someday to get our Disklavier working from a laptop as
>you have.
> >I would be interested in acquiring any music files or copies,
>either
> >floppy or hard drive.��If you intend to dispose of those could
>you
> >provide a list of what you have and an idea of what price you
>might
> >want?
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >Bob Roberts
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Buddhika Wije [mailto:buddhika50@...]
> >Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 7:52 PM
> >To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: braking up Disklavier for parts on ebay now.
> >
> >Hi,
> >
> >It is a sad day but somthings got to go and make space.
> >
> >I have listed my damaged Yamaha disklavier on ebay for sale.
>The URL is
> >
>
> >http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK
>%
> >3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190073434501&rd=1&rd=1
> >
> >or serach by ebay item number is: 190073434501
> >
> >I have listed the case only, but in comming days I will list
>the
> >disklavier parts and stool etc on ebay. As it stands, still all
>the
> >parts of the player system are on the piano as it is easy to
>demo the
> >piano and the player system to an interested party.
> >
> >Thanks for looking and spreding the word.
> >
> >BB
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >________________________________
> >
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> >��Download today it's
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2007-01-24 by yadidisklavier
Here is another option...I think..unless someone has already mentioned it: http://www.patchmanmusic.com/MidiJetPro.html Not cheap at $325, but it looks good. --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Terry Fein" <tfein@...> wrote: > > I had ordered the WIDI X-8, but was advised that Yamaha had cancelled the > distribution agreement with CME due to the delays. I got two sets of the > Midair instead. They arrived yesterday, and work flawlessly to connect my > controller to my DCD1, which is connected to my stereo system on the other > side of the room. The distance is approximately 15 feet. > > Terry Fein > Key Biscayne, Florida > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "yadidisklavier" <yadidisklavier@...> > To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:56 AM > Subject: [disklavier] Re: PC - Disklavier Wireless > > > Has anyone seen one of these (WIDI X-8) retailed in the US? I cannot
> find it anywhere.... > > I'm not sure that M-Audio Midair is a good solution since it is one > way (not duplex) with very short range (30 feet). >
2007-01-24 by yadidisklavier
Ignore this. I now realize I completed one big circle (this option was already discussed). --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "yadidisklavier" <yadidisklavier@...> wrote: > > Here is another option...I think..unless someone has already > mentioned it: > > http://www.patchmanmusic.com/MidiJetPro.html > > Not cheap at $325, but it looks good. > > > > > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Terry Fein" <tfein@> wrote: > > > > I had ordered the WIDI X-8, but was advised that Yamaha had > cancelled the > > distribution agreement with CME due to the delays. I got two sets > of the > > Midair instead. They arrived yesterday, and work flawlessly to > connect my > > controller to my DCD1, which is connected to my stereo system on > the other > > side of the room. The distance is approximately 15 feet. > > > > Terry Fein > > Key Biscayne, Florida > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "yadidisklavier" <yadidisklavier@> > > To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 11:56 AM > > Subject: [disklavier] Re: PC - Disklavier Wireless > > > > > > Has anyone seen one of these (WIDI X-8) retailed in the US? I > cannot > > find it anywhere.... > > > > I'm not sure that M-Audio Midair is a good solution since it is one
> > way (not duplex) with very short range (30 feet). > > >
2007-01-28 by Buddhika Wije
HI, Bob,
Sorry I could not write any earlier. Been busy with the kids as this is the last week before school starts here in Victoria. I have a 7 yera old and a 3 year old but my wife says that she has 3 kids to look after,�and that includes me.
I will make sometime to copy the disks for you sometime next week. As you suggested I can try and foreard these files via email but the I will not be able to copy the whole lot as there are loads of it.
I have re listed the Yamaha Disklavier piano case on ebay no 190076679760. The link is
Yes, I got a new piano comming and it is a 1960's Steinway M�and I have got a QRS system fitted to it. For the same money I payed for the secondhand Steinway I could have got a Mark4 GC1 disklavier but I prefer the crisp sound of evan�a M series�Steinway. The older Steinways have a more mature sound and is very clear specially whe one plays more�lots of notes together. I�hope I am not�getting in to hot water here. But his is my opinion only.�Nothing wrong with the new Yamaha's just a personal pref. I think to get the same clarity in Yamaha one need to get to the c3, c7 range and above. Besides I think,�the new pianos needs to mature atleast 10 years to really settle down. I was looking for one for a long timeand found�my Steinway here in Australia.
When I tried out the Yamaha GC1 mark4 ( which was the only one in my budget)�I felt that the selling point for it was the Mark4 electronics and not the piano. Since I was looking and priority was to have good Piano sound�player system was secondary I ended up with what I have with the steinway. I am just waiting to try it out with the Video sync DVDs. Thats a new one for me too.
Your DSR1 should fix most of the file reading problems you have. In fact if you are not using the DKC100R controler anymore you will not have the need to havd the DKV conversion software unless you stumble aporn some old� E-SeQ yamaha formated disks and you need to convert them. Yamaha DKC100 does not play GM midi I think. I have always had the computer fixed so I did not bother about trying it out. Its much much easier with a computer and a Juke box. even VanBasco is a supper one and I can send you a copy of that too.
The system I have on ebay, ie disklavier with the Toshiba laptop does the same thing as what the your DSR1 system will do. With a laptop�all it needs is a tone generator to be fixed to the DKC unit to get the additional XG or midi sounds. So if you have a old�laptop with a CD drive you can try it out by connecting the smame way I have done. And if you havd a Tone generator like a Yamaha Tg100 (sometime seen for under $100 on ebay)�or�even a General Midi keyboard you can get some one simmilar result. I saw this TG 100 for sale on ebay and current listing is for $5.51 located in Allston, Massachusetts, United States.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220075812429&fromMakeTrack=true
There are other better tone generators as well if you need to go up a notch or two.
Only thing is, I�am not sure with teh vocal disks,�if the vocals will come out through the tone generator or the computer. I have not played with that side of things. You may have to consult Carol B on that one.
In fact with the computer and a programe like Cakewalk you can very change the midi tracks and have the track you kike played via the piano and exchange tracks. But then again you can have it done on another computer and transfered to a disk to be played on the DSR1
�
From:��"Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA"
To:��"Buddhika Wije"
Subject:��RE: braking up Disklavier for parts on ebay now.
Date:��Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:36:05 -0600
>Hi BUDD,
>
>Thanks for all the info.��The more I learn about Disklaviers the better.
>I may someday begin to understand how they work.��I printed Carol's
>Handbook off her website.��It is very informative, but I have not read
>much of it yet.
>
>How has your sale ge?��Hopefully well.��Do you have a second piano
>already?��Is it a Yamaha Disklavier also?
>
>I should not have any problem reading the files.��My biggest problem
>will be parting with the cash for the upgrade.��I understand the DSR1
>and the DCD1 each cost over $1,000 US$.��Oh well, it is only money.��I
>keep looking for other sources but the DSR1/DCD1 appear to be available
>only from Yamaha authorized dealers.
>
>The Yamaha DSR1 Digital Sequencer and Recorder is part of a kit designed
>to upgrade older model Disklaviers.��It contains a tone generator, 1MB
>internal memory, adds file format SMF 1 and use of 2HD floppies, and
>facilitates use of Pianosoft and PianoSoft Plus CDs through thee DCD1.
>Plus it has added connections making it easier to hook up to a computer.
>It should be capable of reading the files.��Would you prefer to send the
>files as Email attachments which I could download to CDs, or, direct to
>my computers hard drive?
>
>Yes, please send the Disklavier utilities.��But not sure I understand
>your comment about needing the utilities.��Are you saying because the
>Mark II's DKC100R records and plays back in E-Seq one needs the
>utilities to convert Midi files of anything else?��I thought the DKC100R
>played back SMF 0 as well?
>
>I will keep in mind your comment about separating the speakers from the
>piano.��That should not be a problem.��We have the piano in our living
>room and I already have a nice older Sansui sound system I intend to
>install there so I can listen to any music I desire.
>
>Thanks again,
>
>Bob
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Buddhika Wije [mailto:buddhika50@...]
>Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 8:14 PM
>To: Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA; disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>Cc: buddhika50@...
>Subject: RE: braking up Disklavier for parts on ebay now.
>
>Hi Bob,
>
>No, I do not need any payments. I am glad to be of some use.
>
>Please give me time and you may have to remind me if you do not get it
>within the month or two. I will try and and make a couple of Cd's which
>will contain folders of different type of music such as classical , Easy
>listeningg and so on. That way we will not mix classical with Pop etc.
>However I am not familiar with the DSR1 and its file reading
>capabilities. If the drive in the DSR1 canot recognise folders you may
>have to copy them to the root directory of fresh CD's.
>
>A Lady by the name of Carol Begal who is also a member of this group
>helped me a lot. She passed me the Disklavier utilities which I can give
>you a copy of if you wish. This may not be useful for you if you are
>changing from a mark 2 to a DSR1 as it reads Midi files directly. The
>mark 2 did not play Midi files hance you needed this to copy and convert
>midi to Yamaha's format to be able to play directly from the DKC100.
>
>I dont think I have any use for Cakewalk and I will send you that as
>well.
>
>The transposability is the ability for the system to tune the music from
>the CD to play the key that the piano has settled down to. That is if
>the piano pitch has shifted (happens to the best of pianos due to
>temperature variations etc) and is slightly out of tune with the key of
>the CD with backing tracks and othee voices, the system will transpose
>the pitch of the sounds from the CD electronically to suit the pitch of
>the piano so that it all sounds the same note. This feture is there in
>the new mark4 disklavier.
>
>If I were to hook up speakers, I would do it away from the piano.
>Specially not under the soundboard. Even the new yamaha mark4 comes with
>a speaker fixed under the soundboard.��Being a mechanical engineer, I
>know that everyting as a natural frequancy. So does the soundboard and
>the components there in. These are ment to resonate to the 88 string
>sound and should not be interfired with some speaker howling beneeth it.
>The fact that we pay so much on pianos and listen to origial piano music
>is that we appriciate the analoge sounds of the individual notes comming
>from each of those 88 strings. So use the speaker at least 5 ft a way.
>This will also give you a more surround or 3D effect. If you have a good
>stereo system and speakers close to the piano you can have it hooked up
>and will make a differance.
>
>Pass me your address to forward the CD's
>
>Thanks and all the best with your move.
>
>BUDD
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>________________________________
>
> From:��"Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA"
>
> To:��"Buddhika Wije"
>,
> CC:��
> Subject:��RE: braking up Disklavier for parts on ebay now.
> Date:��Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:30:42 -0600
> >Hi Buddhika,
> >
> >Thanks for the all info.��If and when you have time, is fine, I
>am in no
> >hurry.��Our Disklavier is actually at our house in Phoenix,
>Arizona,
> >while we are still living in Chicago, Illinois, until I retire.
>So the
> >Disklavier is about 2800 km away for now.��We will be moving
>there this
> >year sometime.
> >
> >I intend to upgrade the Disklavier from its current
>configuration of
> >Mark II (DG2FII IVW) to��a Mark III by replacing the current
>DKC100R
> >sequencer with a DSR1 sequencer and adding a DCD1 CD Player
>which
> >includes a tone generator.��Some powered speakers will be
>needed as
> >well.��I have been told it will still be missing the Mark III's
>"audio
> >pitch transposability," whatever that is.
> >
> >I may even hook the Disklavier into a sound system.��I like
>listening to
> >music of all sorts and have always admired piano playing even
>though I
> >cannot play.��Maybe I will have time to learn after I retire.
> >
> >Your music selection sounds much like what I like listening to.
>Would
> >it save time and be easier to accomplish by making a copy of
>all the
> >files?��I would be glad to pay whatever is appropriate.
> >
> >I appreciate your explaining the software.��I am trying to
>learn as much
> >as I can about Disklaviers.��Where would I find the Cakewalk
>and Jukebox
> >software you describe?��What is the name of the utility used to
>convert
> >Midi to Yamaha files?
> >
> >Again, thanks for all the info.��And good luck with your sale.
> >
> >Regard,
> >
> >Bob
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Buddhika Wije [mailto:buddhika50@...]
> >Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 5:18 PM
> >To: Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA; disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> >Cc: buddhika50@...
> >Subject: braking up Disklavier for parts on ebay now.
> >
> >Hi Roberts,
> >
> >Thanks for your email. Yes the disklavier works well both with
>the
> >internal floppy drive which reads yamaha piano solo and piano
>soft
> >files. As shown in the pictures on ebay, the disklavier can be
>driven by
> >the Laptop via midi and this way you can play as many songs
>continuously
> >as long as they can be i the hard drive and using the Juke box
>facility.
> >Connecting a tone generator such as TG100 or any other keyboard
>via midi
> >will give you additional back up sounds if the file has piano
>soft type
> >data.
> >
> >The piano has damage to��the soundboard which is not original.
>The keys
> >and the key bed has been replaced and they get stuck. the
>cabinet, the
> >piano action and the hammers the harp (iron frame) are just
>perfect. The
> >cabinet would be good to hold may be a digital piano keyboard
>etc. Thats
> >why I have listed it as it is on eaby. If I had the space to
>keep it I
> >would have it as a second piano with my digital keyboard in it.
> >
> >The Toshiba laptop has 100's of midi songs that work directly
>on the
> >disklavier. I dont think I will have the time make a list of
>all whats
> >there. If you can let me know what type of songs you like I can
>may be
> >tell you what the Laptop has.
> >
> >I like listening to the sentimental, blues and Jazz such as
>Misty,
> >Serenade in blue, Moon river, Blueberry hills, I love paris,
>Ally cat
> >Fly me to the moon, La Me, Unfogettable, and so on. There are
> >indipendant folders for these types but you can also mix them
>and make
> >your own . There are folders with Classical Mozart and Chopin
>and
> >Beethoven stuff, then there are folders for Elton john, Billy
>Joel,
> >Madona, Abba, all in all have quite a lot of it. Only problem
>is to find
> >time to copy them for you as I hardly even have time to list
>the
> >disklavier parts on ebay, which I hope to do sometime today.
> >
> >
> >The laptop also has a program called Cakewalk which can be used
>to
> >arrange tracks and even make piano soft music out of solo piano
>midi
> >files. This is done by adding tracks for individual
>instruments. Or
> >simply create new songs and convert them to piano soft. The
>other main
> >program is the Juke Box in which you can create a play list of
>the songs
> >you like to play. You can have hundreds of songs in one such
>playlist
> >folder and get them to play randum or repeat or loop or at the
>end. This
> >is handy say if you are having a party etc, as you can get the
> >disklavier to play on with your pree selected songs. The other
>program
> >is the disklavier unitility which is to convert midi files to
>Yamaha
> >files.
> >
> >I will try and see whether I can send you a list of songs I
>have in the
> >coming week or so but canot promise.
> >
> >Thanks and best regards
> >
> >BUDD
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >________________________________
> >
> > From:��"Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA"
> >
> > To:��"Buddhika Wije"
> > CC:��"Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA"
> >
> > Subject:��RE: braking up Disklavier for parts on ebay now.
> > Date:��Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:04:03 -0600
> > >Hello,
> > >
> > >We corresponded previously when I bought a used Ivory
> >Disklavier last
> > >year.��Sorry to hear you are unable to continue with your
> >project.
> > >
> > >The Disklavier looks like the playback works great in the
> >videos.��What
> > >is the issue with the piano - you can't play using it's
> >keyboard?
> > >
> > >I hope someday to get our Disklavier working from a laptop as
> >you have.
> > >I would be interested in acquiring any music files or copies,
> >either
> > >floppy or hard drive.��If you intend to dispose of those
>could
> >you
> > >provide a list of what you have and an idea of what price you
> >might
> > >want?
> > >
> > >Regards,
> > >
> > >Bob Roberts
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: Buddhika Wije [mailto:buddhika50@...]
> > >Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 7:52 PM
> > >To: > > >Subject: braking up Disklavier for parts on ebay now.
> > >
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > >It is a sad day but somthings got to go and make space.
> > >
> > >I have listed my damaged Yamaha disklavier on ebay for sale.
> >The URL is
> > >
> >
> >
> >http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK
> >%
> > >3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190073434501&rd=1&rd=1
> > >
> > >or serach by ebay item number is: 190073434501
> > >
> > >I have listed the case only, but in comming days I will list
> >the
> > >disklavier parts and stool etc on ebay. As it stands, still
>all
> >the
> > >parts of the player system are on the piano as it is easy to
> >demo the
> > >piano and the player system to an interested party.
> > >
> > >Thanks for looking and spreding the word.
> > >
> > >BB
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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2007-12-10 by mh180005
Has anybody tried the $200 Belkin Wireless USB hub mentioned below with a Mark III.....Does it work? I want to control my Mark III from across the room with my laptop and don't want to stretch a cable across my living room floor. Thanks! --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Spencer_Lists <lists@...> wrote: > > Greetings shanakirk, > > I have been waiting for months for Belkin to release their wireless > USB hub. Is there another one that is available now? I have not been > able to find any. I am not impressed with Belkin quality and would > prefer another brand. > > > Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 11:37:47 AM, you wrote: > > > > > yowsa, that is expensive. Which model of Disklavier do you have? If > > it's a Mark IV, i bet you could use a wireless USB transmitter, which > > would be much cheaper. Getting a dedicated laptop is not a bad idea, > > however--there is lots of cool software to use with the Disklavier.
> > > > Shana Kirk > > Denver > > > > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, ISKI1@ wrote: > >> > >> Thanks Ron but for $495 I will buy a laptop. > >> > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Best regards, > Spencer_Lists Chase mailto:lists@... > 67550 Bell Springs Rd. > Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only. > Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only. > Spencer@... > http://www.spencerserolls.com > http://www.spencerserolls.com/MidiValve.htm > (707) 984-8356 >
2007-12-10 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings mh180005, I tried the Belkin Wireless Hub when it first came out. It is a total piece of garbage. Limited range and "line of site". If anything interrupts the signal, not only does it stop working but it crashes the USB driver that it uses and forces you to reboot. I wasted a bunch of time on this piece of crap before giving up. They may have improved it but I doubt it. At the time I looked, wireless USB chips were just being used and there was a threat that others would produce similar devices. I have a general rule about Belkin products. Try to find something similar made by anyone else before buying Belkin. Monday, December 10, 2007, 10:19:57 AM, you wrote: > Has anybody tried the $200 Belkin Wireless USB hub mentioned below > with a Mark III.....Does it work? > I want to control my Mark III from across the room with my laptop > and don't want to stretch a cable across my living room floor. > Thanks! > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Spencer_Lists <lists@...> wrote: >> Greetings shanakirk, >> I have been waiting for months for Belkin to release their wireless >> USB hub. Is there another one that is available now? I have not > been >> able to find any. I am not impressed with Belkin quality and would >> prefer another brand. >> Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 11:37:47 AM, you wrote: >> > >> > yowsa, that is expensive. Which model of Disklavier do you have? > If >> > it's a Mark IV, i bet you could use a wireless USB transmitter, > which >> > would be much cheaper. Getting a dedicated laptop is not a bad > idea, >> > however--there is lots of cool software to use with the > Disklavier. >> > >> > Shana Kirk >> > Denver >> > >> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, ISKI1@ wrote: >> >> >> >> Thanks Ron but for $495 I will buy a laptop. >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- >> Best regards, >> Spencer_Lists Chase mailto:lists@... >> 67550 Bell Springs Rd. >> Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only. >> Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only. >> Spencer@... >> http://www.spencerserolls.com >> http://www.spencerserolls.com/MidiValve.htm >> (707) 984-8356 > -- Best regards, Spencer_Lists Chase mailto:lists@... 67550 Bell Springs Rd. Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only. Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only. Spencer@... http://www.spencerserolls.com http://www.spencerserolls.com/MidiValve.htm (707) 984-8356
2007-12-10 by mh180005
Thanks for the information. I don't think I will try the Belkin product. Did you try any other wireless USB products? Mark Hofstetter --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Spencer_Lists <lists@...> wrote: > > Greetings mh180005, > > I tried the Belkin Wireless Hub when it first came out. It is a total piece of garbage. Limited range and "line of site". If anything interrupts the signal, not only does it stop working but it crashes the USB driver that it uses and forces you to reboot. I wasted a bunch of time on this piece of crap before giving up. They may have improved it but I doubt it. At the time I looked, wireless USB chips were just being used and there was a threat that others would produce similar devices. I have a general rule about Belkin products. Try to find something similar made by anyone else before buying Belkin. > > Monday, December 10, 2007, 10:19:57 AM, you wrote: > > Has anybody tried the $200 Belkin Wireless USB hub mentioned below > > with a Mark III.....Does it work? > > > I want to control my Mark III from across the room with my laptop > > and don't want to stretch a cable across my living room floor. > > > Thanks! > > > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Spencer_Lists <lists@> wrote: > > >> Greetings shanakirk, > > >> I have been waiting for months for Belkin to release their wireless > >> USB hub. Is there another one that is available now? I have not > > been > >> able to find any. I am not impressed with Belkin quality and would > >> prefer another brand. > > > >> Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 11:37:47 AM, you wrote: > >> > > > >> > yowsa, that is expensive. Which model of Disklavier do you have? > > If > >> > it's a Mark IV, i bet you could use a wireless USB transmitter, > > which > >> > would be much cheaper. Getting a dedicated laptop is not a bad
> > idea, > >> > however--there is lots of cool software to use with the > > Disklavier. > >> > > >> > Shana Kirk > >> > Denver > >> > > >> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, ISKI1@ wrote: > >> >> > >> >> Thanks Ron but for $495 I will buy a laptop. > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> -- > >> Best regards, > >> Spencer_Lists Chase mailto:lists@ > >> 67550 Bell Springs Rd. > >> Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only. > >> Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only. > >> Spencer@ > >> http://www.spencerserolls.com > >> http://www.spencerserolls.com/MidiValve.htm > >> (707) 984-8356 > > > > > > -- > Best regards, > Spencer_Lists Chase mailto:lists@... > 67550 Bell Springs Rd. > Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only. > Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only. > Spencer@... > http://www.spencerserolls.com > http://www.spencerserolls.com/MidiValve.htm > (707) 984-8356 >
2007-12-11 by Spencer_Lists
Greetings mh180005, Belkin was the only one that had a wireless USB hub a year ago. If anyone else had one, I would have tried it first. Belkin is the Walmart of computer accessories. I do plan to search for a better device as it has been a year and maybe there is something else now. If anyone knows of one, please let the group know. Monday, December 10, 2007, 11:24:54 AM, you wrote: > Thanks for the information. I don't think I will try the Belkin > product. > Did you try any other wireless USB products? > Mark Hofstetter > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Spencer_Lists <lists@...> wrote: >> Greetings mh180005, >> I tried the Belkin Wireless Hub when it first came out. It is a > total piece of garbage. Limited range and "line of site". If > anything interrupts the signal, not only does it stop working but it > crashes the USB driver that it uses and forces you to reboot. I > wasted a bunch of time on this piece of crap before giving up. They > may have improved it but I doubt it. At the time I looked, wireless > USB chips were just being used and there was a threat that others > would produce similar devices. I have a general rule about Belkin > products. Try to find something similar made by anyone else before > buying Belkin. >> Monday, December 10, 2007, 10:19:57 AM, you wrote: >> > Has anybody tried the $200 Belkin Wireless USB hub mentioned > below >> > with a Mark III.....Does it work? >> > I want to control my Mark III from across the room with my > laptop >> > and don't want to stretch a cable across my living room floor. >> > Thanks! >> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Spencer_Lists <lists@> wrote: >> >> Greetings shanakirk, >> >> I have been waiting for months for Belkin to release their > wireless >> >> USB hub. Is there another one that is available now? I have not >> > been >> >> able to find any. I am not impressed with Belkin quality and > would >> >> prefer another brand. >> >> Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 11:37:47 AM, you wrote: >> >> > >> >> > yowsa, that is expensive. Which model of Disklavier do you > have? >> > If >> >> > it's a Mark IV, i bet you could use a wireless USB > transmitter, >> > which >> >> > would be much cheaper. Getting a dedicated laptop is not a > bad >> > idea, >> >> > however--there is lots of cool software to use with the >> > Disklavier. >> >> > >> >> > Shana Kirk >> >> > Denver >> >> > >> >> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, ISKI1@ wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> Thanks Ron but for $495 I will buy a laptop. >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> -- >> >> Best regards, >> >> Spencer_Lists Chase mailto:lists@ >> >> 67550 Bell Springs Rd. >> >> Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only. >> >> Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only. >> >> Spencer@ >> >> http://www.spencerserolls.com >> >> http://www.spencerserolls.com/MidiValve.htm >> >> (707) 984-8356 >> > >> -- >> Best regards, >> Spencer_Lists Chase mailto:lists@... >> 67550 Bell Springs Rd. >> Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only. >> Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only. >> Spencer@... >> http://www.spencerserolls.com >> http://www.spencerserolls.com/MidiValve.htm >> (707) 984-8356 > -- Best regards, Spencer_Lists Chase mailto:lists@... 67550 Bell Springs Rd. Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only. Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only. Spencer@... http://www.spencerserolls.com http://www.spencerserolls.com/MidiValve.htm (707) 984-8356
2007-12-11 by ISKI1@aol.com
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