converting MIDI files to PianoDisc format
Todd Hoppe
find a program that seems to work in just converting the midi files! So, I
guess I need all the basic information!
Thanks,
Todd
Mike Williams
"Todd Hoppe" <hopp...@msu.edu> wrote in message
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http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=convert+MIDI+to+pianodisc is an excellent start
John Inzer
Might be worth a try to post your question in the MMD...
it's an e-mail newsletter about mechanical music. Lots
of collectors and pros follow it. You might find some
useful info in their archives also.
Mechanical Music Digest
http://mmd.foxtail.com/
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Christopher Glaeser
A couple weeks ago I purchased an MP9500 digital piano and Home Studio
software, and was able to play the midi files on a PianoDisc. The file
format must be midi 0, and the channel should be set to the concert acoustic
piano (instrument #1). Next, I have to learn how to adjust the levels to
avoid dropout during playback. I'm sure Home Studio can do that, just need
to figure out how to do it.
Best,
Christopher
Robert Steinberg
> The file
> format must be midi 0, ........... I'm sure Home Studio can do that, just need
> to figure out how to do it.
I could offer real help if you are a Mac user. If things are similar in
your PC program, there are 2 possibilities. 1st - when you 'save as'
there will be a choice of file types; or 2nd - in the 'midi preferences'
there will be a choice of file type.
Surfice to say, that info should be in the owners manual.
Hth
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Robert Steinberg
MidiOpera Co.
http://www.midiopera.com
Christopher Glaeser
> your PC program, there are 2 possibilities. 1st - when you 'save as'
> there will be a choice of file types; or 2nd - in the 'midi preferences'
> there will be a choice of file type.
Thanks for the offer for assistance. I know how to save midi 0 files. The
part I need to research is adjusting the levels so that notes don't drop out
on play back. I'm assuming there is an optimal level range for PianoDisc,
and I'm assumig there is a way to adjust all the notes in a midi file to
fall within that range.
In our first attempt, some of the soft notes did not play, and we had to
crank the volume on the PianoDisk to full. When playing midi files that
were purchased for the PianoDisc, it is not necessary to increase the volume
to hear all the notes, so I'm assuming those files were optimized for player
pianos.
Best,
Christopher
Robert Steinberg
Robert Steinberg
Sorry...the first one wasn't meant to be sent.
> Christopher Glaeser <nos...@nospam.com> wrote:
> >When playing midi files that were purchased for the PianoDisc, it is not
> >necessary to increase the volume to hear all the notes, so I'm assuming
> >those files were optimized for player pianos.
Undoubtedly they were optimized. If you can open one of the files in
your sequencer, check the velocity levels in the list edit or other
window that has a graphic view of the velocities. Check CC 7 (volume) as
well. If you can't open one of the PD midi files, record the output to
your PC sequencer and you'll still be able to view the velocities and
CCs.
Christopher Glaeser
> your sequencer, check the velocity levels in the list edit or other
> window that has a graphic view of the velocities. Check CC 7 (volume) as
> well.
I'm using Cakewalk Home Studio. I'm guessing there is a way to map all the
velocities in a sequence to a new range of velocities. In other words, find
the lowest and highest velocity in a sequence, and then map all the
velocities to a new low/high range, such that the ratio of all the
velocities in the old range are preserved in the new range.
Best,
Christopher
Robert Steinberg
> I'm using Cakewalk Home Studio. I'm guessing there is a way to map all the
> velocities in a sequence to a new range of velocities.
If there isn't a way to do that, it's time for a new sequencer!!
As a Mac user, I don't know Cakewalk. The program I use (Vision) has a
nifty % tool. Add or subtract up to 100% of the velocity values in the
edit window. It's a great way to keep the relationship of the velocities
and very fast to make the edit.
good luck.
