Computer Player Systems

[John Dewey]

I have done several Piano Disc systems. Some in Steinways. The new Piano
Disk 228C/F/X can be set to play so quietly that the hammers just barely hit
the strings. I have been in classes on the QRS system but have not installed
one. From my view point the major drawbacks to QRS are that the sustain is
an option and that you need an external box to do the setup of the soft
ware. Depending on how critical you are you may want to touch up the
software setup as the conditions of the piano change.

I agree that the condition of the piano is the most important part of a
having a good installation sound good. Last winter I did 2 Steinway "B"s in
a row then a short Samick. That really brought out how much difference the
piano can make.

John Dewey

-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Bondi <tito@PhilBondi.com>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Monday, September 10, 2001 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: Computer Player Systems


>They all have their pluses and minuses, in my opinion..I would suggest
that,
>while the action is out and being modified, that this is the time to do
some
>voicing down of the hammers.."it's too loud" is the single most common
>complaint that I hear, and it doesn't matter if it's a Piano Disc or a
>PianoMation or a whatever. Most people want their player to be a radio, and
>it's just not feasible.