String Beating Explained: Why Piano Strings Beat + Demo Tool
Learn why piano strings beat and create wah-wah sounds, with an interactive demo showing beat rates, unisons, and tuning effects.
acoustic pianos
Eric Peppe Piano Tuning in Maine: Retirement Notice
Notice about Eric Peppe’s piano tuning retirement in Maine and guidance for former customers seeking continued piano service.
A440 Cents to Hz Calculator (A432 + Custom Pitch Standards)
Convert cents to Hertz for A440, A432, A442, and custom pitch standards with an interactive tuning calculator for pianos and Disklaviers.
DKC-850 Conversion Cables: What They Do and How to Buy
Learn which Yamaha Disklavier DKC-850 conversion cables fit Mark I, II, and III systems, what they do, and how to order adapters.
What does a Dampp-Chaser Cost? Pricing the Piano Life Saver!
See typical Dampp-Chaser Piano Life Saver costs for uprights, grands, Disklaviers, and player pianos, plus maintenance and quote factors.
How Ampico Recordings Captured Piano Performances Forever
Learn how Ampico reproducing pianos captured famous performances, preserved expression and dynamics, and connect to modern MIDI playback.
Upgrades for your Yamaha Disklavier—Where to Start?
Start planning Yamaha Disklavier upgrades, from PianoStream and Nalbantov emulators to DKC-850, DKC-900, power supplies, LCDs, and firmware.
Using External Speakers or Sonos with the Disklavier for Louder Ensemble
Use external speakers, Sonos, or upgrades with Yamaha Disklaviers for louder ensemble playback, better audio, and modern streaming options.
Convert Smart PianoSoft Disks for E3 and ENSPIRE
Convert Yamaha Smart PianoSoft floppy disks for E3 and ENSPIRE systems by extracting MIDI, ripping CDs, renaming files, and syncing audio.
Nalbantov Drive Bay Insert: Mounting in a DKC-100R / MX-100II
Custom 3D-printed Nalbantov drive bay insert for DKC-100R and MX-100II Disklaviers, giving slim emulators a secure, clean fit.