Disklavier

>
> I have the same Disklavier.  You cannot play and record at the same time.  I don't know any utilities that will convert ESEQ to MIDI on any Apple computer system.  I have them all!
> 
> However, yes, you can download MIDI files on your computer to a floppy disk, and put that disk into the MarkIIXG Disklavier and it will nicely play the files!
> 
> I suggest the purchase of a used PC laptop running Windows XP or earlier for using MIDI utilities on a Disklavier - GNMIDIf, and the DKV until.
> 
> Caril Beigel
> 
> On May 12, 2012, at 1:48 AM, tintinlad320 wrote:
> 
> > Hello again
> > 
> > I have other questions: 
> > (for the mpx1 MIIXG with module DKC500R)
> > 
> > -Can the disklavier record an incoming midi song (from computer) while it plays it (in the memory disc or the floppy) ? and if yes how to do that...
> > 
> > -Also is there anotherway to convert an e-seq file into midi than the Carol Beigel utility ESEQ2MID. I have an Imac (Apple).
> > 
> > -With my disklavier can I just from the computer take a floppy, format IBM and drop in there some midi files and then play that floppy on the disklavier ? 
> > 
> > Lastly thanks to all for this great group!
> > 
> >
>

>
> I have the same Disklavier.  You cannot play and record at the same time.  I don't know any utilities that will convert ESEQ to MIDI on any Apple computer system.  I have them all!
> 
> However, yes, you can download MIDI files on your computer to a floppy disk, and put that disk into the MarkIIXG Disklavier and it will nicely play the files!
> 
> I suggest the purchase of a used PC laptop running Windows XP or earlier for using MIDI utilities on a Disklavier - GNMIDIf, and the DKV until.
> 
> Caril Beigel
> 
> On May 12, 2012, at 1:48 AM, tintinlad320 wrote:
> 
> > Hello again
> > 
> > I have other questions: 
> > (for the mpx1 MIIXG with module DKC500R)
> > 
> > -Can the disklavier record an incoming midi song (from computer) while it plays it (in the memory disc or the floppy) ? and if yes how to do that...
> > 
> > -Also is there anotherway to convert an e-seq file into midi than the Carol Beigel utility ESEQ2MID. I have an Imac (Apple).
> > 
> > -With my disklavier can I just from the computer take a floppy, format IBM and drop in there some midi files and then play that floppy on the disklavier ? 
> > 
> > Lastly thanks to all for this great group!
> > 
> >
>

>
> Please tell me about  "e-seq file into midi with  the Carol Beigel utility ESEQ2MID." What  is an e-seq file?
> Thanks,
> Al Edwards

On May 17, 2012, at 8:01 AM, George Frederick Litterst <PianoBench@...> wrote:

> Good morning, everyone.
> 
> 
> There is a rather obscure feature on the IIXG that will enable you to record MIDI data from an external source. I believe that the instrument will play the data as it is recorded. The feature is called MIDI Data Record Mode (or MDR Mode).
> 
> --Press Record
> --Press Voice
> --Turn the Rotary Dial clockwise until you see MDR MODE REC on the screen
> --Press the Right Arrow to advance to the next screen and set the channels that will receive the piano data (as opposed to the tone generator data)
> --Press Play and then start play on your external sequencer
> --Press Stop when done
> 
> Regards,
> PianoBench
> 
> 
> On May 12, 2012, at 11:01 AM, Carol Beigel wrote:
> 
>>  
>> I have the same Disklavier.  You cannot play and record at the same time.  I don't know any utilities that will convert ESEQ to MIDI on any Apple computer system.  I have them all!
>> 
>> 
>> However, yes, you can download MIDI files on your computer to a floppy disk, and put that disk into the MarkIIXG Disklavier and it will nicely play the files!
>> 
>> I suggest the purchase of a used PC laptop running Windows XP or earlier for using MIDI utilities on a Disklavier - GNMIDIf, and the DKV until.
>> 
>> Caril Beigel
>> 
>> On May 12, 2012, at 1:48 AM, tintinlad320 wrote:
>> 
>>>  
>>> Hello again
>>> 
>>> I have other questions: 
>>> (for the mpx1 MIIXG with module DKC500R)
>>> 
>>> -Can the disklavier record an incoming midi song (from computer) while it plays it (in the memory disc or the floppy) ? and if yes how to do that...
>>> 
>>> -Also is there anotherway to convert an e-seq file into midi than the Carol Beigel utility ESEQ2MID. I have an Imac (Apple).
>>> 
>>> -With my disklavier can I just from the computer take a floppy, format IBM and drop in there some midi files and then play that floppy on the disklavier ? 
>>> 
>>> Lastly thanks to all for this great group!
>>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
>

>
> Good morning, everyone.
> 
> There is a rather obscure feature on the IIXG that will enable you to record MIDI data from an external source. I believe that the instrument will play the data as it is recorded. The feature is called MIDI Data Record Mode (or MDR Mode).
> 
> --Press Record
> --Press Voice
> --Turn the Rotary Dial clockwise until you see MDR MODE REC on the screen
> --Press the Right Arrow to advance to the next screen and set the channels that will receive the piano data (as opposed to the tone generator data)
> --Press Play and then start play on your external sequencer
> --Press Stop when done
> 
> Regards,
> PianoBench
> 
> 
> On May 12, 2012, at 11:01 AM, Carol Beigel wrote:
> 
> > I have the same Disklavier.  You cannot play and record at the same time.  I don't know any utilities that will convert ESEQ to MIDI on any Apple computer system.  I have them all!
> > 
> > 
> > However, yes, you can download MIDI files on your computer to a floppy disk, and put that disk into the MarkIIXG Disklavier and it will nicely play the files!
> > 
> > I suggest the purchase of a used PC laptop running Windows XP or earlier for using MIDI utilities on a Disklavier - GNMIDIf, and the DKV until.
> > 
> > Caril Beigel
> > 
> > On May 12, 2012, at 1:48 AM, tintinlad320 wrote:
> > 
> >>  
> >> Hello again
> >> 
> >> I have other questions: 
> >> (for the mpx1 MIIXG with module DKC500R)
> >> 
> >> -Can the disklavier record an incoming midi song (from computer) while it plays it (in the memory disc or the floppy) ? and if yes how to do that...
> >> 
> >> -Also is there anotherway to convert an e-seq file into midi than the Carol Beigel utility ESEQ2MID. I have an Imac (Apple).
> >> 
> >> -With my disklavier can I just from the computer take a floppy, format IBM and drop in there some midi files and then play that floppy on the disklavier ? 
> >> 
> >> Lastly thanks to all for this great group!
> >> 
> > 
> > 
> >
>

>
> Thanks thats what I was expecting somehow ! Il try it ! 
> 
> Another question...: I am trying to record on my computer sequencer the disklavier playing a piece from a floppy and I only receive on the computer the midi data of the pedals and nothing of the notes themselves....
> 
>