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PIANO DISC PLAYER SYSTEMS: Make your piano Smart. Give it a IQ with the Piano Disc Player System. Converts any piano into an advanced Digital Acoustic Piano and also Digital Acoustic Player Piano. For details come visit us at Rice Music House located at the Village at Sandhill.
Piano Disc Player Systems:
PianoDisc is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of player piano systems, with a dealer network that literally spans the globe. The company was founded in 1988, and in very short order became one of the most successful, innovative and influential companies in the music products industry.
PianoDisc began in a modest-sized piano retail store in Sacramento, California, which was owned by brothers Gary & Kirk Burgett. In 1979, the two had decided to start a business together that would take advantage of each one’s talents and interests. Gary was a pianist and music teacher with a successful studio of his own, and Kirk was a skilled piano technician and rebuilder. The company they founded was called Burgett Pianos, and through a combination of hard work and marketing savvy they rapidly took annual sales from 50 pianos to over 400.
One important selling tool for the brothers was a product called Pianocorder, a cassette-driven player system that could be added to any piano. The Burgetts let Pianocorder demonstrate their pianos in malls, department stores, model homes and a host of other offsite locations, and it drew fascinated customers—people who didn’t play the piano and never would have thought of buying one—into their store.
Pianocorder sales eventually made up close to 40% of Burgett Pianos’ business, so the brothers were alarmed when, in 1988, Yamaha (the Japanese piano manufacturer), bought the rights to Pianocorder and promptly took it off the market. Yamaha planned to come out with its own player system and wanted to eliminate its competition beforehand.
Since the Burgetts were not Yamaha dealers, they suddenly had no player system to sell and stood to lose 40% of their sales. In the true entrepreneurial spirit, the Burgetts saw this not as a catastrophe but as an opportunity. They knew they were not alone—there were thousands of piano dealers with no product to sell—so they decided to meet the demand by making their own system, which they called PianoDisc. They produced their first system in March of 1989 and over the years many generations of PianoDisc player systems have been introduced, each one expanding the capabilities and features of the last.
To support a product as sophisticated as PianoDisc, a music library was needed that was just as sophisticated, so the company began recording some of the world’s finest pianists. Over the years, more than 4000 songs in every category of music have been recorded for PianoDisc and its library is still growing.
Today, PianoDisc systems are in private homes, hotels, restaurants, music schools, recording studios and a host of other places, bringing the joy of live music to anyone who hears them. The company has over 600 dealers and distributors in 40 countries around the world. Wherever it’s shown everyone agrees: PianoDisc is one of the most exciting music products to come along in decades, and an important component in modern home entertainment.
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Opus7
Extreme multi-media for the piano, Opus7 is a cutting-edge wireless system that not only plays your piano with breathtaking accuracy and artistry but also connects to the Internet, opening a world of possibilities.
Opus7 is the new standard for player piano technology. Now, as never before, this advanced player system brings the world’s finest piano performances to your piano. Dynamic… Breathtaking… Live. Plus, this exciting new technology turns your piano into a sophisticated home entertainment system with an astounding line-up of features and benefits including Internet connectivity.
iQ Intelligent Player System
The iQ Intelligent Player System can be operated from your choice of external devices, including popular music delivery devices like the *iPod and MP3 players.
PianoDisc’s revolutionary iQ acts as a bridge between today’s latest music playback technology and PianoDisc’s elegant SilentDrive reproducing piano system. With iQ, you can control the piano from any compatible music player, while the SilentDrive system delivers a beautiful, fully expressive piano performance—even at whisper-soft levels.
iQ DVD
The 3-in-1 Multi-Media player
iQ DVD is a multi-media player that can interface with PianoDisc’s iQ system. This slim-line unit allows you to play MIDI, DVD, CD, MP3 and other file formats from its built-in DVD/CD Drive, USB port and SD card slot. With iQ DVD you’ll be able to play music from PianoDisc’s vast music library, play PianoVideos (original videos that play your piano in sync with the artist on the screen) and connect to PianoDisc’s MusiConnect software application.
Sync-A-Vision
Add thrilling visuals to your PianoDisc experience with Sync-A-Vision. PianoDisc has just released the award winning Sync-A-Vision™ system, a unique and exciting add-on option for any PianoDisc-equipped acoustic piano. Sync-A-Vision features a 19″ high definition, wide-screen monitor that’s built into the center of the music desk, and runs via a Mac Mini computer.
Sync-A-Vision music desks come in (l to r) Ebony, Mahogany and Walnut. Sync-A-Vision also plays PianoDisc music and can be used to store and organize your entire music library, create “play lists” of your favorite songs and find your favorite songs in seconds by a variety of searches.
228CFX
This virtual reality player system offers many unique and exciting features in one powerful package. In solo performances or accompanied by a full symphony orchestra, PianoDisc’s 228CFX brings your piano to life!
Flexibility is a key element of the 228CFX. With it your piano can play via 3.5″ floppy disks, specially-formatted PianoCDs or even access MX (Music Expansion) or MX Platinum, PianoDisc’s optional flash memory storage systems. The 228CFX has an all-in-one control unit that uses state-of-the-art technology to provide unparalleled piano performances.
PianoCD
PianoCD is an easy-to-use, entry-level system for those who wish to have a player piano but don’t need many of the advanced features of our other systems. Its ultra-thin control unit plays via PianoDisc’s specially-formatted PianoCDs, which feature music in every category. With PianoCD, each piano key has the capability of 127 levels of expression. PianoCD brings you the thrill of live piano music simply and at an affordable price.
QuietTime GT-2
New product brings features of an electronic keyboard to an acoustic piano and lets you mute a piano for a private performance.
Nearly everyone enjoys the sound of live piano music, but sometimes silence is either necessary or just appreciated. With the versatile QuietTime GT-2 system you can control the sound of your piano: with the pull of a lever, you can play your piano silently, hearing your performance exclusively through headphones. QuietTime GT-2 also lets you hear your piano aloud through amplified speakers.
The GT-2 opens a world of possibilities for the creative musician. Never before has the acoustic piano been able to offer so many features and yet maintain its traditional appeal. This powerful, General MIDI system gives professionals and beginners the flexibility to experiment and create without sacrificing the touch, look and sound of the classic piano.
Features include 88-note polyphony, Record with playback, a built-in metronome, Audio-In and Audio-Out, stereo headphones, built-in sound module (featuring piano and church organ sounds), MIDI-In, Out and Thru, and a piano mute rail.
QuietTime Magic Star
QuietTime Magic Star gives your acoustic piano the features and benefits of a digital piano.
The Magic Star system is retrofitable to virtually any acoustic piano, grand or upright. It features a 128 general midi sound-set, 11 preset, 128-note polyphony. It includes record and playback functions, 20 demo songs, a built-in metronome, selectable tempos, 2 headset jacks, and a graphical user interface for simple operation. Magic Star comes in a small compact retractable control unit.
Magic Star is truly a multi functional unit that turns your piano into a multi-functional digital piano.
Magic Star can be used to play the piano silently, with the piano’s sound heard only through headphones. Whether you live in an apartment, like to practice late at night after the family has gone to bed, or simply like to play or practice in private, QuietTime Magic Star will fill your needs, and still let you maintain the touch you love with your acoustic piano.
The QuietTime Magic Star system also functions as a MIDI Controller so the user can send keyboard and pedal data to computers, digital keyboards, sequencers and other MIDI devices.
SymphonyPro
Bring a whole orchestra of instrumental sounds to your piano with the SymphonyPro option.
When you add the SymphonyPro built-in sound module to your PianoDisc system you’ll enjoy realistic performances of woodwinds, strings, brass, drums and a host of other instruments accompanying your piano. With 128-sound GM instrumentation, SymphonyPro brings a whole new dimension to your piano performances.
Music Expansion (MX) Platinum; MX
Music Expansion (MX) Platinum and MX allow you to store your PianoDisc music in your PianoDisc system itself. Each version of MX comes with free pre-loaded music, and all your music can be stored in different categories and libraries for convenient, hands and disc-free playback.
Music Expansion (MX) Platinum uses flash technology to store your music (solo and live orchestrated performances) safely and conveniently in your PianoDisc system. MX Platinum offers favorite selections for every mood and occasion conveniently stored in as many as 18 MUSICAL CATEGORIES. With MX Platinum’s playback customization, you’ll have complete control of organizing your music into 24 DIFFERENT LIBRARIES and you’ll be able to select songs for every occasion and pre-program them to play your piano for hours on end—with no disks or CDs to change. Different formats can be mixed, matched and added to MX Platinum including PianoDisc software, Standard MIDI (type 0) and others. You can even record to MX Platinum via PianoDisc’s TFT Record option.
TFT MIDI Record
This option lets you record your piano performances via PianoDisc’s patented TFT (Touch Film Technology), an exclusive system that faithfully captures every element of your original performance.
TFT MIDI Record consists of a sensor strip which is installed, very unobtrusively, beneath the key bed of your piano. When the pianist strikes a key, this sensor strip captures every element of his touch including the force, speed and duration of each note played. With 127 levels of individual expression, each note of the recording is faithful to the original performance. With TFT Record you can archive piano performances, including your children’s first recitals. Pianists find it useful as an educational tool and you can use it to compose and record music directly on the piano, and, by using available software and your computer, even print sheet music for your composition.
CD Wireless
CD Wireless connects a CD changer to PianoDisc systems.
CD Wireless lets you connect PianoDisc’s 228CFX or PianoCD systems to your own conventional CD changer with no need for external wiring.
MIDI Controller Retrofit system
This system gives your acoustic piano’s keyboard access to MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), opening a world of advanced technology to your piano.
The MIDI Controller Retrofit System will turn virtually any acoustic piano into a MIDI Controller. With this system you can use your acoustic piano’s keyboard to record music to a computer, send keyboard and pedal data to a digital piano, external sound module, sequencer or other MIDI device. The MIDI Controller system supports soft pedal, sostenuto pedal and sustain pedal functions. The MIDI Controller Retrofit System includes a power supply, 10 ft. long 5 pin MIDI cable, MIDI strip, 3 pedal switches and a MIDI board with cover.
PianoMute
With the simple pull of a lever, this option effectively mutes a piano 100% so you can play anytime without disturbing others.
The PianoMute option allows you to play your piano without making a sound. By pulling a lever, a mute rail is activated which comes between the piano’s hammers and its strings. When used in conjunction with the QuietTime GT option (see under Products), you can then hear your piano playing digitally, through headphones, or aloud over stereo speakers.
PDS-150 Speaker
The PDS-150 is a powered speaker—the perfect partner for your PianoDisc system.
The PDS-150 brings amplified sound to your PianoDisc-equipped piano. Featuring two high quality drivers, a 35 Watt amplifier, automatic on and off operation, and a variety of controls to help you fine-tune your sound, the PDS-150 can stand alone or integrate into an existing audio system. With a PDS-150, you can enjoy PianoDisc’s Live Orchestrated recordings and our new Creator discs, which combine your favorite audio CDs with a live piano performance. While PianoDisc provides a live piano accompaniment, your favorite CD will be heard through your PDS-150 speaker(s).
Drive Units- 5″ (127mm) polypropylene woofer and 1″ (25mm)
Amplifier Performance- 30 Watts continuous, <0.5 total harmonic distortion, 40 Hz-20kHz, >dB signal-to-noise ration, 35 Watts peak power.
Controls- Power on/off, auto power on/off, LET power-on indicator, rotary volume, bass and treble controls.
Input/Output Panel- RCA receptacles for audio input and output (for daisy chaining), AC input jack with ground, AC output receptacle and on/off switch.
Dimensions- 6 1/8″ (155 mm) H x 10 ½” (262.5 mm) W x 7 ½” (165 mm) D
AirTurn
AirTurn is a wireless transmitter that enables hands-free sheet music page turns with plug-and-play simplicity. AirTurn integrates brilliantly with PianoDisc’s Sync-A-Vision system.
Need to read music while keeping your hands free? Combine the AirTurn AT-104 universal wireless device with your Sync-A-Vision system.
AirTurn enables hands-free, wireless page-turning for digital music scores and electronic documents. Ideal for musicians, the AirTurn AT-104 provides a simple, uncluttered solution allowing your eyes to stay on the page (shown on your Sync-A-Vision monitor) while your hands remain on your instrument.
Airturn utilizes a program called MusicReader, which, when loaded into your Sync-A-Vision’s computer, lets you convert any printable document into the MusicReader file format, then save it in your own music library for instant access. No more searching for sheet music—everything is neatly, conveniently stored electronically. When you need a score you simply open it, view it on your Sync-A-Vision screen and start playing.
PianoSync
Exciting new technology brings superstar performers and their hit CDs to your piano!
PianoSync technology allows customers to easily create special CDs that combine the audio recordings of major-name artists like Billy Joel, the Beatles and Frank Sinatra, with a live piano accompaniment. With PianoSync you’ll have the thrill of hearing your favorite performers sing their million seller hits while your piano joins them live! (NOTE: PianoSync requires a PianoDisc system capable of playing Live Orchestrated PianoCDs [or via download for Opus7] and a PC running Windows XP, or a Mac running OSX 10.4 or higher. Your computer must be equipped with a CD burner, and you must have iTunes installed.)
Player Systems for the Mason & Hamlin Piano
PianoDisc manufactures retrofit systems that turn a Mason & Hamlin piano (or any other brand) into a 21st century player piano and the center of home entertainment.
Radio Frequency (RF) Extender
This device converts an infrared (IR) remote control into a radio-frequency (RF) remote control.
The RF Extender allows the user to control a *PianoDisc unit using radio frequency (sound) technology instead of infrared, or light. RF signals can travel unimpeded through hard surfaces, even walls. IR, on the other hand, requires an uninterrupted line-of-sight to operate, since light travels in a straight line.
With the addition of an RF Extender, PianoDisc’s remote control unit lets you operate the piano from anywhere in the house—from down the hall, several rooms away, around corners, etc., for greater convenience.
SilentDrive
This important, built-in feature of all PianoDisc systems allows precise control of the piano’s keys and pedals for greater fidelity, expression and low-volume control.
SilentDrive ensures that all PianoDisc systems play with life-like expression, and sound remarkable even at whisper-soft volume levels.
SilentDrive is PianoDisc’s exclusive, patented technology. Its four boards consist of one CPU (central processing unit) and three custom ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) chip-driven boards. The boards communicate using a type of serial information link that runs faster than MIDI. This electronic link allows for the almost instantaneous changes to the solenoid’s speed when a new command is given.
With SilentDrive, PianoDisc systems play at much quieter levels, with whisper quiet movement of the solenoids and incredible dynamic expression.