The DCD1 is a CD playback add-on—not a replacement controller—for Mark I, Mark II, and Mark II XG Disklaviers. When connected to a supported controller setup, the DCD1+PS/PianoSmart version can also synchronize compatible Smart PianoSoft floppy disks with their companion CDs.
At a Glance
- Generation
- CD playback upgrade for early Disklavier systems
- Associated Models
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CD upgrade for Mark I, II, and II XGDCD-1DCD1+PS
- Uses
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CD
- Recording
- Playback only
- Plays
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Audio/MIDI CDAudio CD
- PianoSoft Types
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AudioSmart PianoSoft (DCD1+PS only)
- Upgrade Options
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MIDI/app playbackBluetooth MIDIAnalog/audio accompanimentPianoStream Analog
- Bluetooth MIDI Apps
Things to Know
DCD1 adds CD playback; Smart PianoSoft synchronization requires the DCD1+PS/PianoSmart version and a compatible host setup.
Regular DCD1 playback covers Audio/MIDI CD and Audio CD. DCD1+PS/PianoSmart adds Smart PianoSoft synchronization and lets compatible older systems use the accompanying audio and ensemble paths.
I outline my preferred method of connecting the DCD1 to Bluetooth-MIDI devices in this article. Alternatively, PianoStream has a page explaining how to connect Bluetooth-MIDI devices to the DCD1.
Smart PianoSoft disks are pitch-synced with CDs on Mark III systems (plus or minus 25 cents); regular DCD1 does not support that Mark III behavior. With DCD1+PS/PianoSmart, only Smart PianoSoft titles recorded at A440 Hz or officially designated as DCD1-compatible will sync properly.
Yamaha lists DKC50R, DKC500RWXG, DKC500RW, DSR1, and DKC55 as compatible control units; DKC500R and DKC500RXG require the EMK1 kit, and other earlier controllers need a DSR1 upgrade path for DCD1+PS functions.
DCD1+PS was sold as a DCD1 preloaded with PianoSmart firmware and bundled with two MIDI cables, update disks, and a manual.
Depending on the host piano, DCD1 audio requires powered speakers or headphones, while MIDI instrumental accompaniment requires a compatible tone generator. Yamaha also marketed DCD1 for selected MIDI-equipped Silent/MIDIPiano, GranTouch, Disklavier GranTouch, and Clavinova hosts.
