For years, getting a dependable high-speed internet connection in rural Maine was a challenge. Cable and fiber options simply weren’t available in many areas, and traditional satellite services often meant high latency, slow speeds, and unreliable performance during bad weather. For a while, I actually used a 4G hotspot for Internet access to my entire … Read more
This article is an updated approach to connecting Yamaha Disklaviers to Wi-Fi. Previously, I used Powerline adapters to connect Disklaviers. In those cases, you weren’t technically connecting the Disklavier to Wi-Fi, but were instead bypassing the problem altogether by using the house’s wiring. However, I believe this updated approach is quite simple, somewhat less expensive, … 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 late 2021, 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