Yamaha


Posted by flung in Music and Yamaha21 Aug 2008 12:21 pm

Piano_Disk_WN_main_0403Yamaha Disklavier Mark IV owners will be happy to hear that Yamaha is now shipping the Disklavier Mark IV Version 3.0 upgrade. Features of this upgrade include:

  • Disklavier can now capture audio recordings of the user’s own piano performance along with vocals and other musical instruments
  • User can transfer songs from the piano to a PC or a Mac, share it as an MP3 file with others or burn their music to a CD
  • Users can now select favorite piano and ensemble tunes from any room in the house via a PC or a Mac
  • Enhances DisklavierRadio - users listening to a DisklavierRadio channel can now purchase and download favorite songs on the fly
  • Offers five additional Piano Soft Graphics files - Piano Soft Graphic files combine MIDI, audio, text, and graphics to offer true multimedia experiences
  • New search function to easily find songs
  • Improved timer play control
  • New random repeat mode

If you’re not familiar with the Disklavier  Mark IV, think of it as a grand piano with a computer inside and a network connection to the outside world. The piano has the following key features:

  • Pocket Remote Control with full color touch screen
  • Built-in speakers
  • Microphone port allows you to sing along
  • Headphone output
  • USB ports
  • Built-in 80 GB HD
  • Ethernet jack
  • Video output
  • CD/floppy drives
  • Linux OS

Crazy!!

The 3.0 upgrade will come standard with all new Mark IV Disklaviers sold. Current owners may upgrade for free after completing an online survey or by visiting a local dealer. They can also purchase the upgrade for $89.95.

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Posted by flung in Speakers and Yamaha06 Feb 2008 02:49 pm

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Digital Trends has published a review of the Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector here on their website. The YSP-4000 is Yamaha’s latest single unit surround sound speaker system with an MSRP of $1799.95. Features include:

  • Supports XM HD Surround Sound
  • Supports optional YDS-10 Universal Dock for Apple iPod
  • XM Satellite Ready
  • 1080p compatible HDMI support
  • Technology support includes Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, SRS TruBass, IntelliBeam, CINEMA DSP Digital, Compressed Music Enhancer
  • Analog video to HDMI digital video up-conversion
  • Digital Amplifier built in (120 watts total power: 2W x 40 + 20W x 2)
  • 7 CINEMA DSP Programs - three movies, three music, and sports
  • Video upscaling to 1080i/720p
  • Front panel mini jack
  • Built-in FM tuner
  • IR pass through out

Here’s the verdict from Digital Trends:

Yes, you can actually have a sleek plasma or LCD mounted to a wall AND have impressive sound to go along with it. Approximately 75% of flatscreen owners use the built-in speakers, but with quality sound projectors like the YSP-4000 hitting the shelves, we expect that number to drop significantly as people start to discover the punch this little device packs.

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