Hi, everyone,
I am on my way to work but will add a few details - someone asked where I
live. I live near Phila, PA. I do not keep AC on consistently in summer as the
electric cost is really high here, plus I feel better without AC unless it is
really hot. I also do not keep it real hot in winter.
Heat comes from above in the middle of the room, will not directly go to
piano no matter where it is. No dampness against outside walls. If I put it
against the outside wall, it would be close to, but not completely next to a
window.
That placement will most likely work better with the room. I was thinking of
buying some insulation - the thinner styrofoam sheets - not the crumbly ones
but the smoother ones, and putting it behind the piano, maybe cover with
fabric that matches the walls.
The problem with the only inner wall that is a possibility (the others are
either too short, or there are 2 windows on one) is that it will partially
block traffic, as I said my place is not large.
Also, if I put it there (inner wall), it will be completely visible from
both front and side windows. If I put it where my other piano was, it is much
less noticeable, and although I do not live in a huge crime area, I am gone
most of the time, and would prefer it be more low key.
Someone asked about MIDI - I am familiar but have not used it in years. I
did a lot of MIDI production years ago, using Cakewalk.
I bought Sonar but have not used it yet. One of my purposes for buying this
instrument, which is a stretch financially, is that I teach and have almost
no free time at all - I am hoping this will simplify 2 main things:
1) Making arrangements for a keyboard ensemble I direct. I am a novice in
Finale and find it takes an incredible amount of time for me to make
arrangements starting with a piano version. I figured I could play lines into the piano
and then put it into Finale. I also thought I could play in string quartets,
etc, to get more parts easily. Yes, I know I will have to brush up on my
alto and tenor clefs!!! ;-)
2) Recording piano parts for songs that I write.
I do own a few keyboards, they have been stacked up since my move a few
years ago, waiting that magic time - when I had time - to figure out Sonar and
get to work. I just think the piano will be easier to sit down for short
periods of time and get something accomplished.
If anyone has any duet arrangements or ensemble stuff created for the
disklavier, I'd really appreciate if you were willing to share. I would give you
credit if it were your arrangement and were performed by the group. Hopefully
down the road I will have some things to share.
Classical or jazz/pop,etc - it is all good for me!
Blessings,
Wanda