This post is intended to help you read from, write to, or replace Yamaha Disklavier floppy disks. Some of my customers choose to upgrade their older Disklavier floppy drive to a Nalbantov USB drive, and want to know how to copy songs from their old Disklavier floppy disks onto a USB. Some of them just … Read more
This page collects the most common Yamaha Disklavier repair FAQs—power issues, dying screens, networking issues, floppy media, and more—organized by generation/model with step-by-step fixes and upgrade paths. Can I upgrade my Yamaha Disklavier? This is such a common question that Disklavier upgrades and modifications now have their own page! Read about PianoStream, which brings internet … Read more
The Yamaha E3 / DKC-800 / DKC-850 firmware update is wonderfully simple, unlike its older Mark IV sibling. The entire update can be done using just a USB stick with at least 20 MB of memory. The Problem: No Internet Connection, Despite Being Plugged In In November 2020, Yamaha mandated that its pianos use better … Read more
In order to connect your Yamaha Mark IV to the internet, you’ll need to update the firmware; otherwise, you’ll receive an error telling you it can’t connect to the internet. This is a pretty confusing error, since you might actually be properly connected. However, the Disklavier can’t tell the difference between no internet and just … Read more
Yamaha Disklaviers are an innovative fusion of digital and acoustic engineering, but connecting your Disklavier to the internet is somehow still very challenging! They allow you to experience famous, concert pianists performing right in your living room, on your piano. They’re an excellent tool for both entertainment and for learning. And of course, they’re just … Read more