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PianoDisc player piano systems in Phoenix, Arizona
PianoDisc turns an acoustic piano into a player piano that performs real music on its own keys and strings. Made by PianoDisc of Sacramento, California, since 1988, the system installs invisibly inside almost any grand or upright piano, new or pre-owned, and the flagship Prodigy II plays with 1,024 levels of expression, controlled from your iPhone or iPad.
AZ Piano offers PianoDisc systems and installation, whether on a piano you buy from us or the piano you already own.
PianoDisc at a glance
- What it is
- A player piano system added to an acoustic piano
- Maker
- PianoDisc, Sacramento, California, in business since 1988
- Current flagship
- Prodigy II, with SilentDrive HD 5 technology
- Expression
- 1,024 levels of dynamic control
- Fits
- Almost any acoustic grand or upright, new or used
- Visible hardware
- None; components are hidden inside the piano
- Control
- Free iQ Player app for iPhone and iPad
- In Arizona
- Systems and installation at AZ Piano, Phoenix (602-437-8445)
How a PianoDisc player piano works
PianoDisc doesn't play recordings through a speaker. It moves your piano's own keys and pedals, so what you hear is your piano, played live.
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Choose the music
Pick a song from the iQ Player app on your iPhone or iPad and press play.
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The Prodigy II receives it
A control unit hidden in the piano reads the performance data: which notes, how hard and how long.
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Solenoids move the keys
Patented electro-mechanical solenoids under the keys and pedals control each key's movement, velocity and duration.
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Your piano performs
The hammers strike the strings just as a pianist would, from whisper-soft to full volume, across 1,024 levels of expression.
PianoDisc Prodigy II packages compared
Every package includes the Prodigy II player system, available in a low or standard profile to suit your piano. The difference is what you can do beyond listening.
| Feature | EntertainmentListen | InteractiveListen and record | QuietTimeListen, record and practice silently |
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| Prodigy II player system, 1,024 levels of expression | Included | Included | Included |
| Free iQ Player app for iPhone and iPad | Included | Included | Included |
| Complimentary music library | Included | Included | Included |
| Optical MIDI record/sensor system | Not included | ProScan | ProRecord |
| Piano silencer for private practice | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Sound module with 88 built-in sounds | Not included | Not included | Included |
| 10-song internal record memory with key-movement playback | Not included | Not included | Included |
Package contents as published by PianoDisc; ask us to confirm current details and pricing for your piano.
What you can do with PianoDisc
Hear live piano anytime
Play performances by world-class pianists on your own piano, from classical masterpieces to jazz, Broadway and pop, for dinner parties, holidays or a quiet evening.
Record your own playing
With the Interactive or QuietTime package, optical sensors under the keys capture your performance as MIDI data you can play back, edit or send to a computer.
Practice without disturbing anyone
QuietTime adds a piano silencer and built-in sounds, so you can practice on headphones late at night without waking the house.
Upgrade an older PianoDisc
Own an older PianoDisc system? It can be upgraded to Prodigy II, and PianoDisc's Legacy Music Exchange lets you trade music on floppy disk or CD for digital files.
From living rooms to hotel lobbies
PianoDisc systems play in private homes, hotels, restaurants, music schools and recording studios, bringing live piano music to anyone within earshot.
The company was built by piano people. Brothers Gary and Kirk Burgett, a pianist and teacher and a piano technician, ran a Sacramento piano store before selling their first PianoDisc units in 1988. The same family later revived Mason & Hamlin.
Adding PianoDisc at AZ Piano
Looking for a player piano in Arizona? AZ Piano offers PianoDisc systems for grand and upright pianos, with expert advice and installation. Add PianoDisc to a new or pre-owned piano from our Phoenix showroom, or ask us about installing it in the piano you already own.
PianoDisc questions
What is PianoDisc?
PianoDisc is a player piano system that installs inside an acoustic piano and plays it automatically, moving the piano's own keys and pedals. It is made by PianoDisc of Sacramento, California, which has been in business since 1988.
How does a PianoDisc player piano work?
PianoDisc uses patented electro-mechanical solenoids installed under the keys and pedals. They control each key's movement, velocity and duration, reproducing a performance with 1,024 levels of expression. You choose music from the iQ Player app on an iPhone or iPad.
Can PianoDisc be installed in my piano?
In most cases, yes. PianoDisc systems can be installed in almost any new or pre-owned acoustic grand or upright piano. Call us with your piano's make and model and we'll confirm.
Is the PianoDisc hardware visible?
No. The components are hidden inside the piano once installed, so your piano looks the same as before.
What is the difference between the Prodigy II packages?
Entertainment plays music. Interactive adds the ProScan optical sensor system so you can record your own playing. QuietTime adds the ProRecord system, a piano silencer for headphone practice, a sound module with 88 sounds and internal record memory.
Can I upgrade an older PianoDisc system?
Yes. Older PianoDisc systems can be upgraded to Prodigy II, and PianoDisc's Legacy Music Exchange lets owners exchange music on floppy disk or CD for digital files playable from a phone or tablet.
Where can I buy a PianoDisc system in Arizona?
AZ Piano in Phoenix offers PianoDisc systems and installation. Call 602-437-8445 to discuss your piano and schedule a visit.