Disklavier

I have a 14 year old Yamaha Disklavier DC III with the early pianosoft 3.5" floppy drive. Can I purchase and fit a later disk drive???

Curious why the DKC-850 which has now been upgraded to the 3.1 firmware does not work?  I thought it basically had the same  features as the E3. 


--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Brandom" <bill.brandom03@...> wrote:
>
> Yamaha is testing a new broadcast service called "Remote Live" where you
> can receive an audio and video stream of a performance taking place
> somewhere in the world and have the keys on YOUR Disklavier move in
> perfect sync as they are played by the performer who may be thousands of
> miles away!  This exciting technology was first shown at the Winter NAMM
> 2011 Show and Yamaha has been conducting test broadcasts in the US and
> refining this service since then.They are at a point where they'd like
> to expand the number of beta-testers (receiving stations) so if you own
> an E3 or Mark IV Disklavier, meet the following criteria and are
> interested in participating, they'd like you to apply.   These tests are
> limited to those living in the US.  In order to receive a broadcast, you
> need
>     * An E3 or Mark IV Disklavier located near a wall (LAN) Internet Jack
> (DKC-850 is NOT compatible with Remote Live)
>     * High speed Internet Service and a router (or switching hub) with
> two available LAN ports
>     * A laptop computer
>     * Be willing to provide feedback to Yamaha after each performance
> If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered as a
> beta-test receiver, please go to the following website and fill out the
> application.    If your application is accepted, you'll receive
> additional information from Yamaha about how to set things up and get
> ready for the broadcasts.  There are a limited number of spots
> available, so if Yamaha is unable to add you immediately, rest assured
> they will try to do so as soon as they possibly can.
> 4wrd.it/RL-BetaApp <http://4wrd.it/RL-BetaApp>
> The next broadcast is Yamaha's very first "Worldwide Test" featuring Mr.
> Bruce Stark, a American composer/pianist who was born in San Diego, but
> is now living in Tokyo, Japan. (http://brucestarkmusic.com/
> <http://brucestarkmusic.com/> ).  Bruce will perform FOUR different 30
> minute performances 
 Live from Tokyo Japan!

> Date:  Tuesday, August 2, 2011Showtimes:   East Coast:  8:00 PM, 8:45
> PM, 9:30 PM, 10:15 PM                         West Coast: 5:00 PM, 5:45
> PM, 6:30 PM, 7:15 PM
> I hope you're able to "tune in!"PS:  Everything is prepared for setting
> up interested E3 owners right away.  Mark IV owners may need to wait
> approximately 7 days (until all documentation is finalized).
> Bill Brandom
>

I also have an old disklavier with a floppy drive that I would love to update to a more modern system at some point.  If you ever find out a way to do this, let me know.

Dan

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan <alansimoningram@...>
To: disklavier <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Jul 19, 2011 4:56 am
Subject: [disklavier] Change from Floppy to Disk Drive??


  
    
                  
I have a 14 year old Yamaha Disklavier DC III with the early pianosoft 3.5" floppy drive. Can I purchase and fit a later disk drive???

I would seriously check out the Yamaha DKC-850 upgrade unit.  Do a search on here for some details or go to the yamaha site and get the specs.  I'm very happy with mine.  

--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, DJMoore1@... wrote:

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> I also have an old disklavier with a floppy drive that I would love to update to a more modern system at some point.  If you ever find out a way to do this, let me know.
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> Dan
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan <alansimoningram@...>
> To: disklavier <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tue, Jul 19, 2011 4:56 am
> Subject: [disklavier] Change from Floppy to Disk Drive??
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> I have a 14 year old Yamaha Disklavier DC III with the early pianosoft 3.5" floppy drive. Can I purchase and fit a later disk drive???
>

Sadly this is true and was very disappointed in this discovery.  Besides the E-Competition and a few songs I recorded myself, I have practically NO PRO songs to play on my amazing piano :-(  
If anyone has some resources to find other Pro music, I'd sure love to learn about those.

Thanks

--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, George Frederick Litterst <PianoBench@...> wrote:
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> Good morning, everyone.
> 
> Another curiosity is that following the 3.1 upgrade, the DKC-850 still does not support all of the Pro features of the Mark IIXG Pro and the Mark III Pro. This means that in many important respects, the DKC-850 is actually a downgrade for Disklavier Pro owners.
> 
> Regards,
> PianoBench
> 
> www.georgelitterst.com
> www.timewarptech.com
> www.zenph.com
> 
> On Jul 21, 2011, at 8:14 AM, sjhart110110 wrote:
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> > Curious why the DKC-850 which has now been upgraded to the 3.1 firmware does not work?  I thought it basically had the same  features as the E3. 
> > 
> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Brandom" <bill.brandom03@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Yamaha is testing a new broadcast service called "Remote Live" where you
> > > can receive an audio and video stream of a performance taking place
> > > somewhere in the world and have the keys on YOUR Disklavier move in
> > > perfect sync as they are played by the performer who may be thousands of
> > > miles away! This exciting technology was first shown at the Winter NAMM
> > > 2011 Show and Yamaha has been conducting test broadcasts in the US and
> > > refining this service since then.They are at a point where they'd like
> > > to expand the number of beta-testers (receiving stations) so if you own
> > > an E3 or Mark IV Disklavier, meet the following criteria and are
> > > interested in participating, they'd like you to apply. These tests are
> > > limited to those living in the US. In order to receive a broadcast, you
> > > need
> > > * An E3 or Mark IV Disklavier located near a wall (LAN) Internet Jack
> > > (DKC-850 is NOT compatible with Remote Live)
> > > * High speed Internet Service and a router (or switching hub) with
> > > two available LAN ports
> > > * A laptop computer
> > > * Be willing to provide feedback to Yamaha after each performance
> > > If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered as a
> > > beta-test receiver, please go to the following website and fill out the
> > > application. If your application is accepted, you'll receive
> > > additional information from Yamaha about how to set things up and get
> > > ready for the broadcasts. There are a limited number of spots
> > > available, so if Yamaha is unable to add you immediately, rest assured
> > > they will try to do so as soon as they possibly can.
> > > 4wrd.it/RL-BetaApp <http://4wrd.it/RL-BetaApp>
> > > The next broadcast is Yamaha's very first "Worldwide Test" featuring Mr.
> > > Bruce Stark, a American composer/pianist who was born in San Diego, but
> > > is now living in Tokyo, Japan. (http://brucestarkmusic.com/
> > > <http://brucestarkmusic.com/> ). Bruce will perform FOUR different 30
> > > minute performances 
 Live from Tokyo Japan!

> > > Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2011Showtimes: East Coast: 8:00 PM, 8:45
> > > PM, 9:30 PM, 10:15 PM West Coast: 5:00 PM, 5:45
> > > PM, 6:30 PM, 7:15 PM
> > > I hope you're able to "tune in!"PS: Everything is prepared for setting
> > > up interested E3 owners right away. Mark IV owners may need to wait
> > > approximately 7 days (until all documentation is finalized).
> > > Bill Brandom
> > >
> > 
> >
>

Yes, there is the Control Unit "DKC-850" specialy made for Mark II XG and Mark III Disklavier.

So, you will have a cd-rom, USB/flash and new floppy drives.

Emma



--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Alan" <alansimoningram@...> wrote:

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> I have a 14 year old Yamaha Disklavier DC III with the early pianosoft 3.5" floppy drive. Can I purchase and fit a later disk drive???
>

I think he wants to just change the floppy drive to a newer one.. not  
change the whole control unit
 
 
 
In a message dated 7/28/2011 11:21:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
aiglewild@... writes:

 
 
 
Yes, there is the Control Unit "DKC-850" specialy made for Mark II XG and  
Mark III Disklavier.

So, you will have a cd-rom, USB/flash and new  floppy drives.

Emma

--- In _disklavier@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com) ,  
"Alan" <alansimoningram@...> wrote:
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> I have a 14 year old  Yamaha Disklavier DC III with the early pianosoft 
3.5" floppy drive. Can I  purchase and fit a later disk drive???
>