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CD
CD is the most popular format for player pianos.
Player piano CDs are specially recorded. They contain MIDI
information (converted to analog) to command the key
solenoids, moving the keys up and down. This information is on
one of the CD tracks (left or right). The other track is used for the
audio accompaniment (if any). The CD track configuration varies
by the different brands. (QRS Pianomation: AMI left, audio right.
Yamaha Disklavier: AMI right, audio left. Pianodisc: AMI right,
audio left, Webonlypiano: available in all the above formats.
Concert Master can play multiple player piano CD formats:
Yamaha Pianosoft Plus
QRS Pianomation CD
Pianodisc CD (released prior to 2005)
Webonlypiano
Concert Master also plays MIDI files stored on CD. The midi files can be organized in folders or saved in root
position. MIDI files use very little memory, so a single CD can hold thousands of songs. It is recomended
that MIDI files saved on CD are in folders for easy navigation. Each folder can hold 999 song files. If the
song title was entered following standard procedure, they will be displayed on Concert Masters scrolling
display. (If you want to use your PC to name MIDI files, use Cakewalk/Edit/Info).
Standard audio CDs can also be played but the keys will not move and the piano will not play.
Concert Master also recognizes audio files in OGG compressed format. It is not recomemded to save player
piano CD content in OGG format. The Stars and Tracks software by Pianoforce is a new exciting software
for player pianos. When inserting a standard audio CD from a selected library, the matching piano file is
found in the internal memory and starts to play in sync with the audio recording. You will find more
information about the audio and MIDI synchronization in the OPTION section.
HOW TO PLAY A CD ?
The right sensor near the edge of
the display is for the CD Eject
function. (Can be also performed
using the remote’s Eject button).
Insert a CD. Make sure it snaps into the right position. Support the CD tray with with your hand from
underneath. Spin the CD with your fingers assuring that it is positioned correctly. Close the tray.
There is an AUTO PLAY function by default. After few seconds the CD is scanned and the playback starts.
The CD AUTO PLAY is not only a convenient feature, but also practical in case the remote is misplaced or
the battery is empty. The CD auto play function can be disabled then saved as new default setting.
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