DKC-850 Conversion Cables: What They Do and How to Buy

Updated on August 30, 2025 Originally posted on August 14, 2025 by Alexander Peppe

In my Disklavier Upgrades guide article, I make reference several times to DKC-850 conversion cables. These are the cables you use to connect your older Yamaha Disklavier to a newer DKC-850 control unit (or a DKC‑800 converted to act like a DKC‑850). The original conversion cables were provided by Yamaha as part of the DKC-850 … Read more

Upgrades for your Yamaha Disklavier—Where to Start?

Updated on August 23, 2025 Originally posted on January 18, 2025 by Alexander Peppe

This list is designed to help you understand the options for upgrades for your Yamaha Disklavier. It can be confusing, so start here! No matter what model of Disklavier you have, it’s worth looking into some good sources of music! I also have a list of free MIDI sources to recommend. See my Disklavier compatibility … Read more