Yamaha Corporation Of America Winter Namm 2012 Press

Disklavier directly to the Internet, where they choose from more than 20 music channels on
DisklavierRadio or even receive product updates.
“Yamaha continually evolves its products to keep pace with the market,” says Jim Levesque,
Disklavier Marketing Manager, Yamaha Corporation of America. “This model retains most of
the coveted features of the Disklavier that users seek. However, by foregoing the moving pedals
in playback mode, we’re able to offer this instrument at a much more comfortable price point for
many potential customers.”
The PianoSmart system intelligently synchronizes Disklavier recording and playback with the
operation of the built-in CD player so users can record piano or electronic instrumental tracks
while listening to their favorite CDs, and play them back in perfect combination with the original
recordings. In essence, pianists can play right along with their favorite bands, symphonies and
artists, then play back their recordings and listen to their ‘live’ performance with the pros.
All DGB1KE3 models also synchronize recording and playback with external devices such as
multi-track recording equipment and video cameras. These features enable pianists, families and
educators to create audio/visual records of any performance, complete with “live” Disklavier
acoustic piano playback, audio instrumentals and vocals, and full-motion video – all as one
integrated presentation. They also allow creative musicians to collaborate in ways previously
unimaginable. The Series also features SmartKey, a technology that allows users to play the
piano by guiding them through songs, note by note, while adding professional embellishment.
The DGB1KE3 Classic is slated to ship in Summer 2012.
For more information on Disklavier DGB1KE3 pianos, visit Yamaha Corporation of America at
Winter NAMM 2011 at the Anaheim Marriott Marquis Ballroom; write Yamaha Corporation of
America, Keyboard Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011;
e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; visit www.yamaha.com/keyboards.
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