This is a free online tool to convert MIDI Type 1 (Format 1) to Type 0 (Format 0) for Disklavier and other player pianos. It allows for batch upload, and you can download the converted files individually or as a ZIP. This is useful for Yamaha Disklaviers, drum pedals, Casio keyboards, older digital pianos, and … Read more
Many Yamaha Disklavier systems and most other player pianos work best with Standard MIDI Files saved as Type 0 (also called Format 0). You can check my Disklavier compatibility table for more information, but even on modern systems, Type 1 files sometimes behave unexpectedly. Most MIDI files you download online are Type 1, so it’s … Read more
Over a century ago, famous artists played on specialized instruments from Ampico designed to capture their work. Today, you can download those very same performances as MIDI files available for download! Your very own Disklavier can reproduce those century-old performances. What once were marks made by a nearly-extinct technology on chemical paper can now be … Read more
If you own a Yamaha Disklavier Mark I, II, II XG, or Mark III, you’ve probably noticed that official upgrade paths are limited. The DKC-900 upgrade doesn’t support these models, and the DKC-850—once a lifeline—has now been discontinued for years. But now, PianoStream can offer your older Disklavier renewed life! PianoStream is an easy, affordable … Read more
I’ve been developing software to assist player piano and, in particular, Yamaha Disklavier owners with common problems. I independently develop all my software, and it’s currently in its early development phase. If you have any notes, please don’t hesitate to contact me to report bugs or request features. Online Tools Roland Power Adapter Lookup Trying … Read more
I built a simple Windows tool to help you with changing MIDI titles. I’ve seen countless Disklaviers display blank or gibberish titles for their songs, and that makes finding the right song quite difficult. I’ve had several customers ask me if there’s a program that does this easily, and the answer until now has been, … Read more
I use a wide variety of software tools when reading floppy disks and preparing E-SEQ and MIDI for the Yamaha Disklavier. Below is my attempt to compile the most useful tools I use on a daily basis. If you have any input or want any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me. WinImage A … Read more
I’ve made a brief list here of websites where you can find free or public domain MIDI files for your Yamaha Disklavier (or other digital player piano). These are high-quality, legal sources of music. I always recommend registering or donating if you find the services valuable. If you’re downloading numerous songs at once, I highly … Read more
A person recently contacted me attempting to copy their Yamaha Electone Performance Disks. These files are not visible on Windows: If you attempt to open the drive you’ll see “The disk in Drive A is not formatted.” This is typical of Yamaha’s proprietary E-SEQ format, and does not necessarily mean there’s anything wrong with the … Read more
The Yamaha Disklavier is a sophisticated piece of technology, but typically, you’re limited to Yamaha’s song library. Many Yamaha songs include both a piano part for the Disklavier and an accompanying music track, though the Disklavier piano part might differ dramatically from the original piano part in the song. In many cases, the piano tracks … Read more