Disklavier

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From: Cees@Kikstra.nl

To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 11:22 AM

Subject: Re: [disklavier] DKC-850 and MX100B compatibility

Hi George,

Yamaha Disklavier Support in Japan recommends not to use the DKC 850 for a MX100B.

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do-not-reply@... aan Cees_Kikstra
30 apr. (1 day ago
Dear Cees Kikstra,

Unfortunately, DKC-850 can not be used for MX100B which has an older system driven by floppy disc.
As we listed in our web site, DKC-850 can be used for some limited models.

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/piano-keyboard/unit/disklavier.html

We are very sorry for not meeting your request.
We are very sorry for not being able to help you.

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Could you please let me know why you feel it should be possible?

Best regards,

Cees

----- Original Message -----

From: George F. Litterst

To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 2:43 AM

Subject: Re: [disklavier] DKC-850 and DC3 Pro Compatibility

Good evening, everyone.

The DKC-850 is designed to be a complete controller replacement for the Mark IIXG and Mark III pianos, including the Pros. Specifically, it replaces these control units:

DKC 500R

DKC 500RXG

DKC 500RW

DKC 500RWXG

DKC 50R

DKC 55

DKC 55RCD

DKC 55CDD

DKC 60RCD

At the moment, if you replace one of these control units, you SHOULD NOT throw the old one away as it is needed for maintenance purposes. That may change, however.

The Mark II pianos (DCK100R or the built-in control unit with the rotary dial) can use the DKC-850 if it is connected by MIDI cables to the old control unit. Unfortunately, the Disklavier Radio feature is not available in this situation.

Earlier models, such as the MX80, MX100A&B, and wagon grand can also use the DKC-850 connected by MIDI cables to the old control unit. However, you have to have a working floppy drive in the old control unit with a floppy inserted.

Regards,

PianoBench

On Mar 14, 2010, at 6:31 PM, Phil Becker wrote:

Does anyone know for sure if the DKC-850 will work with the Millenium (year
2000) DC3 Pro (the most orphaned Disklavier ever)?

The Pro sits sort of between the MKII and MKIII (though it's mostly an
ugraded MKIII in functionality) and it uses the DKC500RW controller which I
believe was only used by this enhanced resolution model.

I love the piano, but the controller now feels like it was made 40 years
ago. I have so many work arounds to use it in my studio and I'd love to get
it up to date controller-wise, but can't tell from everything I read if the
DKC-850 will in fact drive this particular piano model or not.