Pianodisc vs QRS pianomation

[Carol Beigel]

I have a preference for the Pianomation system.  The solenoids are very 
tough, easy to install, and easy to access after installation should a 
repair be necessary. This system also plays Standard MIDI files in both SMF 
1 and SMF 0 format.  At the moment, the PianoDisc only plays MIDI 0 format 
files.  This is a pain, as most MIDI files found on the internet are in MIDI 
1 format, and you must run a conversion program to change each and every 
file to MIDI 0 before you can use it on a PianoDisc.

I also like the pedalling on the Pianomation. A sustain pedal solenoid can 
be installed, or not.  If not, sustain is achieved by holding down the key.  
Really cool!  However, for a grand piano, the sustain is much nicer when ALL 
the dampers rise, and this system is easy to install.

The other factor is that I have seldom had a service call to adjust anything 
on a Pianomation system.  It is what I recommend to my customers who want a 
retrofit.

Carol Beigel, RPT
Greenbelt, Maryland


>From: "Graeme Harvey" <gharvey@netsource.co.nz>
>Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Subject: Pianodisc vs QRS pianomation
>Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:38:52 +1300
>
>Greetings listee's,
>
>I have a client for whom I'm rebuilding a concert grand. He is interested 
>in
>installing a digital player system, but I know nothing of these systems
>having not experienced them first hand yet.
>He has asked me to find out which of the available systems is best, as 
>there
>are at least two that I have looked into via the net. (Pianodisc and QRS'
>Pianomation)
>Can any of you provide some comments about either of these systems, pros 
>and
>cons etc, and what might be the best value for money?
>
>Many thanks
>
>Graeme Harvey
>New Plymouth
>New Zealand.
>
>

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