YAMAHA INTRODUCES MARK III DISKLAVIER UPRIGHT
—Exciting Features of New Generation Player
Pianos in a Space-Saving Design—
ANAHEIM, CA—Yamaha piano aficionados who have embraced
the advanced functions of the Mark III Disklavier can now enjoy
it in an upright configuration—the DU1A Disklavier Mark
III Upright, debuting at Winter NAMM 2002.
Like the successful Mark III grands that came before it, the
new upright features a CD drive, SmartKey and CueTime™
software, a 16MB Extra Memory Kit, and Quiet and Silent Modes.
In addition, it carries the groundbreaking PianoSmart technology
that will be standard on all new Disklavier Mark III models.
"Now people can enjoy the features of a Mark III Disklavier
in the smaller footprint of an upright," says Paul Calvin,
Yamaha piano marketing manager. "The DU1A is perfect for
upscale homes, condos and apartments where space may be limited,
or in the hospitality industry."
PianoSmart technology automatically synchronizes the playback
of standard audio CDs with the MIDI files containing the piano
part—whether purchased from Yamaha or recorded by customers
on their own pianos.
Available in May 2002, the DU1A Disklavier Mark III Upright
also features a power source for optional amplified speakers.
Like all Mark III models, the DU1A contains Yamaha's
exclusive SmartKey function, which allows beginners to play
melodies along with full professional-quality accompaniment—an
ideal technology for everyone who wants to play the piano but
doesn't have time for lessons. SmartKey partially depresses
the piano key to signal when it should be played. Players simply
need to follow along by playing the keys as they are indicated.
The Disklavier does the rest, embellishing the performance with
incredible harmonies and lush arpeggios to give the aural and
visual image of a complete, high-quality performance.
The DU1A also plays CueTime™ software, which offers sophisticated
accompaniment to students and hobbyists. The artist simply plays
the piano part, and the digital orchestra follows the cue, matching
the pace and enhancing the melody with professional-sounding
instrumentation.
In Quiet Mode, using optional external speakers or headphones,
the hammers of the DU1A do not physically strike the strings.
Instead, an onboard 16MB digital piano sound is routed through
the speakers, allowing the user to decrease the volume to any
level they desire. When headphones are plugged in, sound to
the speakers is cut off to provide complete privacy.
For more information about the Yamaha DU1A Disklavier Mark
III Upright piano, visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2002, in the
Marquis Ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; write Yamaha
Corporation of America, Piano Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena
Park, CA 90622-6600; email infostation@yamaha.com;
visit www.yamaha.com or telephone (714) 522-9011.
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