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RE: [disklavier] Re: Downloading MIDI files using a MacBook

2008-12-22 by Allan Zalamea

HELP: Can I use my ipod video player instead of laptop to play my disklavier?
THANKS
allan



To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
From: lists@...
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:49:15 -0800
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Re: Downloading MIDI files using a MacBook


Greetings breppond,

this is not a great time to chat. i can call tomorrow but will
probably forget. you can call me tomorrow any time after 10:00 Am. 425
472 8464 or remind me to call you in an e-mail tomorrow. i have free
long distance so it makes more sense for me to call if you don't.

Friday, December 19, 2008, 8:31:46 PM, you wrote:
> Thank you. I understand that I need to drop the floppy. I also understand that I need to
> get QMidi or Rondo. After that, you lost me. Can you call me or walk me through this a
>; little more speciifically. My cell is 425-891-1388.

> I appreciate the time you can give me to help me through this.

> Ben

> --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Spencer_Lists wrote:
>>
>> Greetings breppond,
>>
>> floppies are dead or should be. yours may be a problem with
>> formatting.
>>
>> forget the floppies and get Qmidi and or Rondo. They are both cheap
>> shareware. get a USB/MIDI interface, M-Audio or Roland seems to be the
>> best. you will never want to use a floppy again. you can also get a
>> WIDI wireless MIDI interface if you like wireless or if the Mark 4
>> will take audio encoded MIDI input you can get an airport express and
>> play your MIDI from Itunes by converting it with Mid2PianoCD. To use
>> Mid2PianoCD you would need a PC but may be able to use it from a
>> windows emulation or on an Intel Mac. You can also use Itunes in wired
>> mode but wireless is really cool.
>>
>> Friday, December 19, 2008, 5:07:13 PM, you wrote:
>> > I am new to the user group. I have a Disklavier Mark 4. I have a problem and am
> looking for
>> > some help. I use a MacBook for my MIDI downloads. When I downloaded MIDI files
> onto a
>> > formatted floppy or a flash drive, I got an error message on my Disklavier remote. I
> am
>> > assuming that this has something to do with using a Mac. Is there something I need
> to do in
>> > addition to just downloading onto a formatted floppy?
>>
>> > I saw the thread on the use of QMidi. Is that something I should be using for the
> download?
>>
>> > Ben
>>
>>
>> >
>>
>> --
>> Best regards,
>>; Spencer_Lists Chase mailto:lists@...
>> 67550 Bell Springs Rd.
>> Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only.
>> Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only.
>> Lists@spencerserolls(dot)com
>> http://www(dot)spencerserolls.com
>> replace (dot) with a .
>> (707) 984-8356
>>

>

--
Best regards,
Spencer_Lists Chase mailto:lists@spencerserolls.com
67550 Bell Springs Rd.
Garberville, CA 95542 Postal service only.
Laytonville, CA 95454 UPS only.
Lists@spencerserolls(dot)com
http://www(dot)spencerserolls.com
replace (dot) with a .
(707) 984-8356



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