pretty crazy Yamaha piano...
06-01-2004, 11:16 PM
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pretty crazy Yamaha piano...
Was just browsing the Yamaha site, came upon this wicked piano. Just for fun, I looked up how much it cost. I figured, for a top of the line Yamaha piano, maybe, hmm. $50k? $75k? Something crazy like that. See the bottom paragraph for the price.
http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/...02200,00.html#
Design
Streamlined, elegant case design in cherry, accented with brushed aluminum legs and key cover and transparent gossamer-winged lid.
TECHNOLOGY
Computer
Built-in Pentium III computer with thin panel, touch-screen computer monitor that provides:
• Operation of the Disklavier functions
• Access to XG sound set
• Access to Performance Presets
• Access to Pitch bend/modulation
• Access to level controls
• On screen notation
• Video performance-Live Action MIDI
Voice Activation
Basic Disklavier functions can be controlled by voice using IBM Via Voice.
Live Action MIDI
The original performance is captured on video and MIDI and stored on disc. When the disc is inserted into the built-in DVD drive, the video is broadcast on the touch-screen monitor (or to large screen TV) while the Disklavier reproduces the original piano performance. The ultimate multi-media experience.
PianoSoft™ Plus Audio
The artist's piano performance is captured and merged with an audio accompaniment and stored in the computer. These realistic performances are replayed on the piano and through the on-board audio system.
Advanced CueTime
Performers can control QuickTime (movie and audio files), graphics, MIDI files and commands (e.g. lighting) from the keyboard resulting in a multi-media performance that can be cued from the keyboard.
On-screen Notation
Music is displayed on the touch-screen monitor and linked to the artist's performance.
CD-Pluscore
An educational program from Shott publishing house and Deutsche Gramophone that displays the musical score and provides an audio and MIDI rendition as a performance example.
HomeConcert 2000
Home Concert 2000 from TimeWarp Technologies provides an on-screen music display and guide system using a multi-track standard MIDI file. The artist's performance is linked to the program so that the tempo and expression of the accompaniment tracks can be controlled by the performer. Page turns are automatic and the player can jump to any point in the score and have the notation and digital accompaniment follow them.
High Quality Recording and Playback
Integrating state-of-the-art technology into top-of-the-line Yamaha grands, Disklavier Pro™ Series grand pianos provide a uniquely effective, high-performance solution for studios, institutions and today's most discerning musicians. Their servo-controlled drive system, along with other newly developed components, records and reproduces acoustic piano performance with unprecedented power, precision and control.
New Power for a New Era of Musical Creativity and Production
A host of new additional features, including Silent functions, XG instrumental tone generation, and MIDI and PC connections, extend their range to take advantage of a new era of musical opportunities. Engineered to the sophisticated standards of professional music production, Disklavier Pro Series grand pianos offer incomparable versatility and superior performance for applications from recording, collaboration and performance broadcasting to multimedia and Internet music production.
Servo Control Delivers Unprecedented Playback Precision
Disklavier Pro Series sets the highest standards of accuracy in acoustic reproduction. Using feedback between sensor and drive system components under the command of newly developed LSI microprocessors, the servo control system continuously monitors the movement of each key, precisely recreating every detail of the original performance. High-speed processing and an internal compensation system virtually eliminate any speed or timing deviations, while built-in calibration ensures consistently perfect playback.
Key-Release Sensing Delivers Superior Damper Control
Sensors on the Disklavier Pro Series register not only the downstroke but the release speed of the keys, a major advance in Disklavier technology. This generates the data required for accurate damper control, reproducing the delicate nuances of staccato and legato phrasing. Even conventional software, recorded without this additional key-release data, sounds better on the Pro Series, as these instruments determine and recreate the natural release speed for each keystroke.
Advanced Drive Components Extend the Range of Performance
Newly developed high-powered solenoids respond instantly and accurately to playback signals generated by the new high-sensitivity recording sensors, reproducing a wider range of dynamic control than has ever been possible before. From the most delicate pianissimo to thundering fortissimo, the Disklavier Pro accurately records and recreates the full spectrum of musical expression.
Dual Optical Key and Hammer Sensors Capture Every Nuance
Sophisticated system of optical sensors records every key motion with meticulous precision, even keys touched for only harmonic value or to ease a fingering transition, without sounding the strings. Continuous-position key motion sensors register key speed, depth and release speed, while hammer sensors register the speed of each hammer blow. Forming the most accurate system available for reproducing keyboard performance, all without any mechanical interference with keyboard touch or response.
Servo Controlled Pedaling Provides Exceptional Accuracy
Sustain and shift pedals are equipped with continuous-position digital optical sensors and servo-controlled drive units, controlled by their own dedicated processor. These support precise levels of incremental movement to faithfully reproduce every pedaling action of the recording or performing artist.
Powerful Pro MIDI Data Format Holds Expanded Performance Information
To achieve its superior standards of recording and playback performance, the Disklavier Pro Series generates extra MIDI data to accommodate precision parameters. All essential data such as hammer speed, key release speed and pedaling is recorded and reproduced within the standard MIDI format, enabling full compatibility with other MIDI devices. For recording piano performances with even further subtlety and detail, the Disklavier Pro Series also lets you select the new Yamaha XP MIDI data format.
Pro MIDI Data Format
This expanded format utilizes general-purpose controller numbers in the MIDI specification to record additional performance data including key speed and stroke depth, delivering enhanced levels of recording sensitivity and precision. This multi-mode flexibility allows interaction smoothly with existing MIDI configurations and reproduces data generated in either XP or standard mode, with automatic selection of the appropriate playback format.
Built-in Silent System Offers Privacy and Aids Multi-Track Recording
The proprietary Yamaha Grand Silent System adds a versatile new dimension to the Disklavier Pro Series. With the touch of a button, you can prevent the hammers from striking the strings, while generating real-time digital piano reproduction through headphones. Using 30 megabytes of memory, the digital piano even recreates the harmonic resonance that results from incremental use of the sustain pedal. The Silent System also offers the perfect solution to multi-track recording, allowing you to record orchestral tracks from the keyboard, via the internal XG tone generator, without hearing the sound of the piano.
Quick Escape™ Action Mechanism
An exclusive Quick Escape action mechanism automatically compensates for hammer stroke variations, maintaining a natural touch and response in both Silent and conventional modes. In playing and recording a special dual-position shutter allows hammer sensors to deliver optimal performance in either normal or Silent modes.
Yamaha Grand Piano Action Provides Consistantly Superior Control
The responsive sensitivity of the grand piano action makes this an incomparable MIDI controller — far superior to any digital keyboard — as well as a superb acoustic instrument. You can even cancel the movement of keys or pedals during playback, to facilitate overdubbing or collaborative performance.
'Standard' Disklavier Functions Offer Uncommon Flexibility
In describing the new features of the Pro 2000, it's easy to overlook the remarkable capabilities of 'standard' Disklavier pianos. Keyboard-direct recording onto standard floppy disks or an internal memory disk, such as: 'Live' acoustic playback complete with lifelike key and pedal movement, plus tempo, volume and transposition controls; Separate left/right recording and independent playback; Repeat, search, utility functions and more.
Yamaha Servicebond™ Assurance Program
The Yamaha Servicebond Assurance Program is provided to the customer, without additional charge, 3-8 months after delivery of their piano. This service is a thorough check up and adjustment procedure to "rejuvenate" a piano after play-in and acclimation to its new environment. After 3-8 months or so of settling and becoming acclimatized, the piano will receive the benefit of a service visit to return it to the conditions specified by the manufacturer.
http://www.yamaha.com/publications/a...cent200/19.htm
When combined with a host of standard features enabling the Disklavier to become the world's finest reproducing piano, these innovations take the Disklavier PRO 2000 to a completely new level. At a retail price of $332,995, Yamaha will produce a limited number of Disklavier PRO 2000 models to celebrate and exemplify its century of piano craftsmanship.
http://www.yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/...02200,00.html#
Design
Streamlined, elegant case design in cherry, accented with brushed aluminum legs and key cover and transparent gossamer-winged lid.
TECHNOLOGY
Computer
Built-in Pentium III computer with thin panel, touch-screen computer monitor that provides:
• Operation of the Disklavier functions
• Access to XG sound set
• Access to Performance Presets
• Access to Pitch bend/modulation
• Access to level controls
• On screen notation
• Video performance-Live Action MIDI
Voice Activation
Basic Disklavier functions can be controlled by voice using IBM Via Voice.
Live Action MIDI
The original performance is captured on video and MIDI and stored on disc. When the disc is inserted into the built-in DVD drive, the video is broadcast on the touch-screen monitor (or to large screen TV) while the Disklavier reproduces the original piano performance. The ultimate multi-media experience.
PianoSoft™ Plus Audio
The artist's piano performance is captured and merged with an audio accompaniment and stored in the computer. These realistic performances are replayed on the piano and through the on-board audio system.
Advanced CueTime
Performers can control QuickTime (movie and audio files), graphics, MIDI files and commands (e.g. lighting) from the keyboard resulting in a multi-media performance that can be cued from the keyboard.
On-screen Notation
Music is displayed on the touch-screen monitor and linked to the artist's performance.
CD-Pluscore
An educational program from Shott publishing house and Deutsche Gramophone that displays the musical score and provides an audio and MIDI rendition as a performance example.
HomeConcert 2000
Home Concert 2000 from TimeWarp Technologies provides an on-screen music display and guide system using a multi-track standard MIDI file. The artist's performance is linked to the program so that the tempo and expression of the accompaniment tracks can be controlled by the performer. Page turns are automatic and the player can jump to any point in the score and have the notation and digital accompaniment follow them.
High Quality Recording and Playback
Integrating state-of-the-art technology into top-of-the-line Yamaha grands, Disklavier Pro™ Series grand pianos provide a uniquely effective, high-performance solution for studios, institutions and today's most discerning musicians. Their servo-controlled drive system, along with other newly developed components, records and reproduces acoustic piano performance with unprecedented power, precision and control.
New Power for a New Era of Musical Creativity and Production
A host of new additional features, including Silent functions, XG instrumental tone generation, and MIDI and PC connections, extend their range to take advantage of a new era of musical opportunities. Engineered to the sophisticated standards of professional music production, Disklavier Pro Series grand pianos offer incomparable versatility and superior performance for applications from recording, collaboration and performance broadcasting to multimedia and Internet music production.
Servo Control Delivers Unprecedented Playback Precision
Disklavier Pro Series sets the highest standards of accuracy in acoustic reproduction. Using feedback between sensor and drive system components under the command of newly developed LSI microprocessors, the servo control system continuously monitors the movement of each key, precisely recreating every detail of the original performance. High-speed processing and an internal compensation system virtually eliminate any speed or timing deviations, while built-in calibration ensures consistently perfect playback.
Key-Release Sensing Delivers Superior Damper Control
Sensors on the Disklavier Pro Series register not only the downstroke but the release speed of the keys, a major advance in Disklavier technology. This generates the data required for accurate damper control, reproducing the delicate nuances of staccato and legato phrasing. Even conventional software, recorded without this additional key-release data, sounds better on the Pro Series, as these instruments determine and recreate the natural release speed for each keystroke.
Advanced Drive Components Extend the Range of Performance
Newly developed high-powered solenoids respond instantly and accurately to playback signals generated by the new high-sensitivity recording sensors, reproducing a wider range of dynamic control than has ever been possible before. From the most delicate pianissimo to thundering fortissimo, the Disklavier Pro accurately records and recreates the full spectrum of musical expression.
Dual Optical Key and Hammer Sensors Capture Every Nuance
Sophisticated system of optical sensors records every key motion with meticulous precision, even keys touched for only harmonic value or to ease a fingering transition, without sounding the strings. Continuous-position key motion sensors register key speed, depth and release speed, while hammer sensors register the speed of each hammer blow. Forming the most accurate system available for reproducing keyboard performance, all without any mechanical interference with keyboard touch or response.
Servo Controlled Pedaling Provides Exceptional Accuracy
Sustain and shift pedals are equipped with continuous-position digital optical sensors and servo-controlled drive units, controlled by their own dedicated processor. These support precise levels of incremental movement to faithfully reproduce every pedaling action of the recording or performing artist.
Powerful Pro MIDI Data Format Holds Expanded Performance Information
To achieve its superior standards of recording and playback performance, the Disklavier Pro Series generates extra MIDI data to accommodate precision parameters. All essential data such as hammer speed, key release speed and pedaling is recorded and reproduced within the standard MIDI format, enabling full compatibility with other MIDI devices. For recording piano performances with even further subtlety and detail, the Disklavier Pro Series also lets you select the new Yamaha XP MIDI data format.
Pro MIDI Data Format
This expanded format utilizes general-purpose controller numbers in the MIDI specification to record additional performance data including key speed and stroke depth, delivering enhanced levels of recording sensitivity and precision. This multi-mode flexibility allows interaction smoothly with existing MIDI configurations and reproduces data generated in either XP or standard mode, with automatic selection of the appropriate playback format.
Built-in Silent System Offers Privacy and Aids Multi-Track Recording
The proprietary Yamaha Grand Silent System adds a versatile new dimension to the Disklavier Pro Series. With the touch of a button, you can prevent the hammers from striking the strings, while generating real-time digital piano reproduction through headphones. Using 30 megabytes of memory, the digital piano even recreates the harmonic resonance that results from incremental use of the sustain pedal. The Silent System also offers the perfect solution to multi-track recording, allowing you to record orchestral tracks from the keyboard, via the internal XG tone generator, without hearing the sound of the piano.
Quick Escape™ Action Mechanism
An exclusive Quick Escape action mechanism automatically compensates for hammer stroke variations, maintaining a natural touch and response in both Silent and conventional modes. In playing and recording a special dual-position shutter allows hammer sensors to deliver optimal performance in either normal or Silent modes.
Yamaha Grand Piano Action Provides Consistantly Superior Control
The responsive sensitivity of the grand piano action makes this an incomparable MIDI controller — far superior to any digital keyboard — as well as a superb acoustic instrument. You can even cancel the movement of keys or pedals during playback, to facilitate overdubbing or collaborative performance.
'Standard' Disklavier Functions Offer Uncommon Flexibility
In describing the new features of the Pro 2000, it's easy to overlook the remarkable capabilities of 'standard' Disklavier pianos. Keyboard-direct recording onto standard floppy disks or an internal memory disk, such as: 'Live' acoustic playback complete with lifelike key and pedal movement, plus tempo, volume and transposition controls; Separate left/right recording and independent playback; Repeat, search, utility functions and more.
Yamaha Servicebond™ Assurance Program
The Yamaha Servicebond Assurance Program is provided to the customer, without additional charge, 3-8 months after delivery of their piano. This service is a thorough check up and adjustment procedure to "rejuvenate" a piano after play-in and acclimation to its new environment. After 3-8 months or so of settling and becoming acclimatized, the piano will receive the benefit of a service visit to return it to the conditions specified by the manufacturer.
http://www.yamaha.com/publications/a...cent200/19.htm
When combined with a host of standard features enabling the Disklavier to become the world's finest reproducing piano, these innovations take the Disklavier PRO 2000 to a completely new level. At a retail price of $332,995, Yamaha will produce a limited number of Disklavier PRO 2000 models to celebrate and exemplify its century of piano craftsmanship.
06-02-2004, 04:04 PM
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ummm the F575M is a bargain compared to the piano, at $224,000. You could get a 575M and an S55 for the price of the piano. So who is in.
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