Yamaha Disklavier DKC100R Compatibility Guide

Things to Know

I’ve encountered DKC100R systems that do not seem to support SMF0 playback. There’s some disagreement, and it’s possible it varies by firmware model.

If replacing the floppy disk drive, purchase the Nalbantov, as they make a proprietary slim drive that almost fits it. You’ll also need an insert so that the drive fits properly, which you can purchase directly from me.

Note that if a Nalbantov USB emulator is installed, a properly formatted USB stick must be left inserted in order to use PianoStream or other external MIDI devices.

You can use an external tone generator like the MU50 (or TG100) plus speakers. This allows you to play PianoSoft Plus floppy disks rather than only PianoSoft Solo, and adds some of the capability of the Mark II XG.