Yamaha disklavier Mark II XG Series - Manual (Page 9)

Memory Disk
The Disklavier also has an internal Memoiy Disk that allows you to store song data without a floppy
disk.
PianoSoft^'^
The PianoSoft Disk Collection is a library of prerecorded song disks, made by Yamaha, specially for
use with the Disklavier Series. There ai'e many titles available and music styles include classical, jazz,
popular, and others. As well as songs for listening enjoyment, there are piano study disks for the piano
student and accompaniment disks for vocal and instrumental practice.
PianoSoft is sometimes used as a generic temi for PianoSoft and PianoSoft-Plus.
PianoSoftPlus™
PianoSoft-Plus disks contain prerecorded Ensemble songs featuring instrumental accompaniment that
can be played on the Disklavier. Since this Disklavier has an XG compatible tone generator built in, all
you need to start playing an Ensemble song is amplified speakers.
See your Disklavier dealer for a PianoSoft catalog.
L/R Song
In a L/R song, the left-hand piano part is stored on track 1 (L) and the right-hand piano part is stored
on track 2 (R). During playback you can cancel either part, and practice that part yourself. When
recording an L/R song, you can record the two paits simultaneously or separately.
Ensemble Song
An Ensemble song contains the same left and right-hand parts as an L/R song, and extra tracks that ai'e
played by the internal XG tone generator. Accompanying tracks can include acoustic bass, drums,
strings, vibes, etc.
MIDI
An acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. MIDI allows electronic musical instruments to
communicate with each other.
XG
Yamciha XG is an extension of the GM (General MIDI) format. With greater polyphony, more voice,
and effects, it improves song compatibility between MIDI devices. When a song in the Yamaha XG
format is played on another XG compatible tone generator or synthesizer, it will play and sound as the
original composer/creator intended.
Application Guide
Acoustic Piano Playing
The Disklavier is foremost a fine acoustic piano. The optical sensor system does not interfere in the
least with the renowned “touch” of a Yamaha piano. Therefore, you can always play your Disklavier as
you would any other Yamaha piano.
Note: It is not necessaiy to switch on the Disklavier when you simply want to play the piano.
A Wide Variety of Applications
The Disklavier is a wonderfully flexible instrument. This section offers a few general ideas on how you
can take the best advantage of your Disklavier.
The following applications are briefly described in this section:
• Home Listening Pleasure
• Vocal or Instrumental Accompaniment
• Music Education and Practice
• Commercial Establishment
• Ensemble Playing Using the Internal XG Tone Generator
• MIDI Musicians and Computer-Based Music Systems
Home Listening Pleasure
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You can use your Disklavier to provide live piano
entertainment in your home, at any time. The
comprehensive PianoSoft collection offers a librai'y
of music that the whole family can enjoy, including
selections from classical, jazz, easy listening, and
popular music.
The full-function remote control enables you to
control the Disklavier from your favorite armchair.
When entertaining guests, the Disklavier can be
used to provide live or pre-recorded genuine piano
performance.
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