PianoDisc
MusiConnect
Users Manual
Manual de usuario
Welcome to MusiConnect — making it easy to get, manage and play
PianoDisc music. Ready to get started?
OVERVIEW
 Register. Get your PianoDisc Unit ID number from the Help menu and call
1.800.566.DISC to register your software.
 Get your music. Go to PianoDisc’s online Music Store at www.pianodisc.com. From
here, buy your favorite PianoDisc albums in OP-CD or OP-Downloadable formats.
OP-CD formatted albums are stored on CD and are imported
into MusiConnect. OP-Downloadable formatted albums are
downloaded directly from the online music store into
MusiConnect.
 Sync an album to iTunes. Sync an album to create a playlist within iTunes. You can
burn the playlist to CD, export it to an iPod, or play it on your PianoDisc system from
iTunes.
 Register. Why is this important? Because, your registered PianoDisc Unit ID is
used to identify, personalize and secure your PianoDisc Music Store shopping cart.
After registration, MusiConnect can automatically locate and download your purchases
from the online music store to your computer.
A. Launch MusiConnect. The Welcome screen is the first thing you see. It lists
instructions on how to get started on and use MusiConnect.
B. Note your PianoDisc Unit ID number listed on the Welcome screen.
C. Call PianoDisc Customer Support at 1.800.566.DISC to register the ID number.
NOTE: If the Unit ID number isn’t registered, MusiConnect isn’t able to locate and
download your electronic purchases.
 Get your music.
PianoDisc album formats accessible by MusiConnect are: OPDOWNLOADABLE: albums formatted for digital downloading and OP-CD: albums
formatted for and stored on data CDs. Getting your music depends on the format you
purchased:
Download OP-Downloadable formatted albums purchased online:
A. Click
(Check for Downloads). MusiConnect searches for the contents of
your PianoDisc Music Store shopping cart.
B. Select
. Albums in your shopping cart are displayed.
C. Select the album(s) you want to download and click
(Download Album(s)
from Store). When the download is finished, the album(s) name appears in the
MusiConnect window.
D. Select an album to sync to iTunes or create a customized playlist in MusiConnect.
NOTE: If the Unit ID number isn’t registered, a reminder box prompts you to do so.
Without registration, MusiConnect can’t locate and download your electronic purchases.
Import OP-CD formatted albums:
A. Insert the CD into your disk drive.
B. Click
(Import to Library). Your computer’s directory is displayed.
C. Navigate to your CD/DVD disk drive. You’ll see an album file(s).
D. Select the file(s) and click Open.
E. Now you can sync an album to iTunes or create a customized playlist.
NOTE: If PianoDisc albums are already stored on your computer, navigate to the drive
they are stored on, select and click Open.
 Sync albums to iTunes. After an album is synced to iTunes, it is displayed as a
playlist within the iTunes window. You can now burn the playlist to CD — export the
playlist to your iPod — or play it on your PianoDisc system directly from iTunes.
Depending on the album type, MusiConnect syncs with iTunes in one of two ways:
Syncing standard PianoDisc albums to iTunes:
A. Select an album in the MusiConnect music library.
B. Click
(Sync to iTunes). Since synchronizing may take a few minutes, you are
prompted to confirm the action. Click OK and a progress bar is displayed to show
the status of the synchronization.
C. A new iTunes playlist is created with the album's catalog number and title when the
synchronization is complete.
Selecting an album to sync with iTunes
Syncing a PianoSync album to iTunes:
A. Open iTunes. Select Preferences and navigate to the import preferences. Set the
import preference to WAV Encoder.
NOTE: iTunes requires Internet access to retrieve album and song titles from Apple’s
online database. During PianoSync synchronization, MusiConnect locates the
matching titles. So make sure your computer has Internet access.
B. Purchase an audio CD from a commercial retailer. Import the CD into iTunes.
C. Purchase the accompanying PianoSync album from PianoDisc’s online music store.
D. Download or import the PianoSync album into MusiConnect.
E. Select the PianoSync album(s) in the MusiConnect window.
F. Click
(Sync to iTunes). Since synchronizing may take a few minutes, you are
prompted to confirm the action. Click OK and a progress bar is displayed to show
the status of the synchronization.
G. A new iTunes playlist is created with the album's catalog number and title when the
synchronization is complete.
NOTE: PianoSync albums are live MIDI piano performances synchronized to
accompany select commercial audio CDs. You can purchase audio CDs at a
commercial retailer, and get PianoSync albums for purchase and download at the
PianoDisc online music store (www.pianodisc.com).
What to do if MusiConnect has trouble syncing with an audio CD. To synchronize a
PianoSync album and matching audio CD, MusiConnect searches iTunes for the song
and album titles as listed on the CD. Occasionally, song and/or album titles in iTunes’
database, differ slightly from the CD.
When this happens, MusiConnect displays a message letting you know the song(s) it
can’t find. You can still synchronize the music, but MusiConnect need’s a little help from
you:
a. Click OK when MusiConnect tells you which song(s) it can’t locate. A directory of
iTunes’ folders is displayed.
b. Navigate through the directory to find the folder and missing song(s) (e.g. Sting >
When We Dance.)
c. Select the song and click Open. (MusiConnect may not find several songs on an
album. If not, it prompts you to locate and select each missing song before it finishes
the sync. )
d. A progress bar is displayed to show the status of the synchronization. When it
finishes a confirmation box is displayed. Click OK.
e. A new iTunes playlist is created with the album's catalog number and title when the
synchronization is complete.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Customized playlists. You can create a customized playlist of songs.
A. Click
(Add a New Playlist) and name the playlist.
B. Drag and drop a song from the MusiConnect window onto the playlist.
C. Select the playlist to see a list of the songs you’ve added.
NOTE: Select
(Delete the Currently Selected Playlist) to remove a playlist.
When your playlist’s size is larger than the disk capacity of your CD. MusiConnect
does not limit the number songs you can add to a custom playlist. Make it as small or
large as you like. But remember, standard rewritable CDs have a disk capacity of up to
80 minutes or 700 MB. If the playlist is larger than 700 MB or you are using a CD with a
lower disk capacity, burn the playlist onto more than one CD.
Burning a CD. In iTunes, you can burn any PianoDisc music playlist to CD.
A. Open iTunes and insert a recordable CD into your disk drive.
B. Select the playlist from iTunes’ left-hand pane.
C. Click the Burn Disc button. The burn takes a few minutes.
D. Remove the disk for the drive when burn is complete. Play the CD on your
PianoDisc system.
NOTE: You can also right-click ( or ctrl-click in Mac OS ) the playlist's title and select
Burn Playlist to Disc.
TIPS
Playing Music. Because PianoDisc has a variety of PianoDisc systems, there are
several ways to play back music. Depending on your system, you can either play back
music from CD, SD memory card, directly from iTunes or an iPod/MP3 player. See the
User’s Guide included with your PianoDisc system for instructions on how to play music.
What to do when your playlist is larger than your CD. MusiConnect does not limit
the number songs you can add to a custom playlist. Make it as small or large as you
like. But remember, standard rewritable CDs have a disk capacity of up to 80 minutes
or 700 MB. If the playlist is larger than 700 MB or you are using a CD with a lower disk
capacity, burn the playlist onto more than one CD.
Digital vs. MIDI-based symphony accompaniment. You can download or import
albums with digital symphony accompaniment into MusiConnect. However, albums with
MIDI-based symphony accompaniment cannot be downloaded or imported. When you
are browsing PianoDisc’s online music store and select an album, make sure you click
Please Read Before Making This Selection to learn the type of symphony
accompaniment that may be included.
What are PianoSync albums? PianoSync albums are live MIDI piano performances
synchronized to accompany select commercial audio CDs. You can purchase audio
CDs at a commercial retailer, and get PianoSync albums for purchase and download at
the PianoDisc online music store (www.pianodisc.com).
MusiConnect 2.0: Redefining How You Connect With Your Music
PianoDisc is pleased to announce the release of MusiConnect 2.0, a revolutionary new software
application that connects PianoDisc customers and their pianos with the industry-leading PianoDisc
music library.
The latest version of MusiConnect features integrated Creator technology, which allows customers to
merge piano performances purchased from PianoDisc with off-the-shelf CDs from today's hottest
recording artists. With Creator technology included, there's no need for separate Creator discs
anymore. MusiConnect 2.0 takes the place of PianoDisc's previous Creator and MusiConnect
applications.
New and Improved
Responding to our customers requests, the new version of MusiConnect features many enhancements
over the previous versions. Here are some of the highlights:

Simplified three-step
process is easier than
ever

Completely redesigned user
interface

Support for Windows
XP, Vista, and Apple
Macintosh OS X

Album playlists are
created in iTunes,
with more
information added to
each song

Custom playlist
creator allows you to
mix and match songs

Check the contents of
your cart, and
download your
purchases directly

More easily locate missing accompaniment songs in your iTunes folder
The following comparison chart highlights some of the differences between MusiConnect 2.0 and its
predecessors:
Creator CD
Processes PianoSync albums
X
Processes PianoDisc digital “OP” albums
Windows XP compatible
X
MusiConnect 1.0 MusiConnect 2.0
X
X
X
X
X
X
Windows Vista compatible
Mac OS X compatible
X
X
X
Simple installation
X
Direct download of purchased music
X
Manually select accompaniment albums
X
X
Custom playlist creation
X
Simple three-step process
X
Album, artist, and genre import (when available)
X
Organize and archive multiple albums
X
What does it do?
MusiConnect has many features, but one goal: connecting your PianoDisc system to the latest music
from PianoDisc. With MusiConnect, you can import PianoDisc album files, or download purchases
directly from the PianoDisc online music store. All of your PianoDisc albums and songs are displayed
within the MusiConnect main interface. You can even mix and match songs from different albums to
create your own unique playlist.
Once you've got your music, MusiConnect lets you sync an album or playlist with iTunes. This process
creates a matching playlist in iTunes, imports each PianoDisc song as a “WAV” file, and includes
album, artist, and genre information (when available).
With MusiConnect's integrated Creator technology, you can merge a purchased piano performance with
the corresponding CD from a major artist. Simply import an off-the-shelf CD into iTunes in “WAV”
format, and buy the corresponding piano performance from PianoDisc. When you use MusiConnect to
sync the piano performance with iTunes, MusiConnect will automatically locate the corresponding
accompaniment in your iTunes library. MusiConnect then merges the original artist's accompaniment
with the piano performance, resulting in songs that you can play directly in your PianoDisc system.
MusiConnect allows you to sync both traditional PianoDisc albums and PianoSync selections directly
to iTunes. Once your music is in iTunes, you can sync the music with an iPod, or burn a CD to play in
a PianoCD or 228CFX. MusiConnect brings your PianoDisc music to iTunes, enabling a huge variety
of playback options.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why iTunes?
A: iTunes offers a convenient way to organize, transfer, and burn music. Over 600,000,000 copies of
iTunes have been distributed as of September 2007, and iTunes works on both Mac and PC. It is a free
download, and works well. Rather than re-invent our own version of iTunes, PianoDisc chose to work
with this market-leading technology to offer our customers cutting edge functionality at an affordable
price.
Q: Which albums require me to buy an original artist CD?
A: PianoSync albums that you buy from PianoDisc are the piano performance only and do not include
the original artist's accompaniment. You'll need to buy that separately. All other PianoDisc albums
feature integrated accompaniment or acoustic performances.
Q: Does MusiConnect work with floppy disks or MIDI files?
A: Not currently, though that may be a feature that we add in the future. Currently MusiConnect
works with PianoDisc music in digital format (“.bin” files) which can be downloaded online as “OP
Downloadable” or purchased on CD in the “OP CD” format. Most of PianoDisc's library is available in
this format, and we're working to make the entire library available.
Q: I have an older PianoDisc system, is it compatible?
A: MusiConnect allows you to burn CDs of your PianoDisc music via iTunes. If your PianoDisc
system has a CD player and SilentDrive system, it is compatible. However, if your system is more than
a few years old, and you haven't done so already, you'll need to install the SilentDrive Plus software in
order for the music to play correctly. SilentDrive Plus is a free upgrade, and is available upon request
by calling PianoDisc.
Q: Why can't MusiConnect find the accompaniment for a PianoSync album?
A: There are several possible reasons. Make sure that you imported the original album into iTunes as
WAV files, and that you had an Internet connection present during the import (so that iTunes can
retrieve the song names). MusiConnect also may not recognize albums whose album name or song
titles have changed (even slightly) since release. The name database is run by a third-party, and
PianoDisc has no control over its contents. If your album isn't detected automatically, simply select the
correct album folder when prompted by MusiConnect. As always, if you need help, feel free to call us
for assistance.
Q: Can't PianoDisc just send me a “pre-merged” PianoSync CD?
A: No. Unfortunately, copyright law and issues beyond our control dictate that the album be
processed by the “first purchaser”, who has expanded rights under fair use law.
Q: Can (or should) I use MusiConnect with Opus7?
A: Opus7 is a highly advanced control system that already has MusiConnect and Creator technology
inside. As an Opus7 user, you'll get higher-quality stereo accompaniment by using Opus7's internal
functionality instead of MusiConnect. While a CD created via MusiConnect and iTunes will play in an
Opus7 system, using the Opus7 itself is recommended.
Q: What music format should I select when purchasing from PianoDisc's Music Store?
A: Select “OP-Downloadable” if you plan to download your music via a broadband Internet
connection. Alternately, select “OP-CD” if you would rather have a data CD mailed to you.
Q: Can I use MusiConnect on more than one computer?
A: You must register one computer for use with MusiConnect. When you purchase music, the content
will be readable only with the computer that you registered. The music will contain a unique
watermark that ties the music you purchased with the computer that you registered.
Q: The WAV files in iTunes use a lot of space. Can I use a different file type?
A: WAV files must be used during the import and conversion process. Once the music is in iTunes,
you can convert the PianoDisc files to any high-quality music format that you desire. We recommend
lossless compression, or compression with a bit rate of at least 192 kbps.
Q: Will MusiConnect 2.0 run on older computers?
A: Possibly. We have tested MusiConnect with Apple OS X 10.4 and above (including Leopard), and
Windows XP and above (including Vista). Older operating systems may work, but have not been
tested. Additionally, some tasks require a large amount of disk space and a fast processor. We
recommend running MusiConnect on modern systems, but with a little patience and luck it may run on
an older system.
Q: How do I get album artwork to show up on imported albums?
A: Unfortunately, WAV files are not compatible with album artwork. To add album artwork, you'll
need to convert your imported music to a different file format (such as Apple lossless, MP3, or AAC)
first. If you use a lossy compression method (such as MP3 or AAC) be sure to choose a bit rate of at
least 192 kbps. Then, while your songs are selected, drag the album artwork image into the iTunes
album art window. We're working on a way to automatically include album artwork, and will include
this feature in a future release.
Q: Can a dealer sell music obtained through MusiConnect?
A: Yes! Call PianoDisc to set up a dealer account and register your computer. All available nonPianoSync albums can be downloaded and sold via MusiConnect.
Bienvenidos a MusiConnect
Es un placer para PianoDisc poder anunciar el desarrollo de un nuevo programa que se
llama MusiConnect. El propósito de MusiConnect es para facilitar las compras de música
por medio del internet. La versión mas reciente de MusiConnect contiene una tecnología
integrada que permite combinar la música tocada por el piano con CDs de muchos
artistas famosos.
Procedimientos para empezar.
o Necesita bajar el programa MusiConnect de nuestro sitio de internet. Valla a
www.pianodisc.com. Despues seleccione support y de ahí seleccione MusiConnect.
o Instalando el programa MusiConnect. Ya que este en la pagina de MusiConnect,
busque donde dice "get MusiConnect 2 for windows now" Si usted tiene una
computadora de Apple entonces seleccione "get MusiConnect 2 for MacOS X now"
Ya bajando el programa, podrá instalar lo en su computadora.
o Registrar. Ya instalado MusiConnect, valla al menú donde dice help y apunte su
numero de ID. Ya que tenga ese numero llame a PianoDisc en los EEUU
916.567.9999 para registrar su programa.
Nota: para comprar música por medio de MusiConnect es necesario registrar su
programa.
o Seleccione su música. Para comprar música por medio del internet necesita ir a la
pagina www.pianodisc.com. Ahí encontrara mucha música que puede comprar y
bajar directamente a su computadora. Los formatos vienen en OP-CD y OP
downloadable.
Los álbum en formato de OP-CD son importados a MusiConnect. los OP son álbum que
se bajan directamente a MusiConnect.
o Sincronizando un álbum a iTunes. Un álbum se debe sincronizar con iTunes para
crear un playlist. Ya teniendo un playlist se puede copiar el álbum entero dentro el
playlist a un CD, o también se puede exportar a un iPod, o se puede tocar el sistema
de PianoDIsc directamente de iTunes si es que su computadora esta conectada a un
sistema con iQ.
1. Registrando MusiConnect
Porque es importante registrar MusiConnect? Porque el registro del ID de la unidad
protege su identidad, personaliza y asegura sus compras. Despues de registrar
MusiConnect puede automáticamente localizar, y bajar sus compras, de la tienda de
PianoDisc a su computadora.
A. Inicie MusiConnect. La pantalla de bienvenida es lo primero que se ve. contiene una
lista de instrucciones de como empezar con MusiConnect.
B. Tome nota de su numero de ID (unit ID) de PianoDisc. Aparece en la lista de
bienvenida.
C. Llame a PianoDisc al numero (916) 567-9999 para registrar su numero de ID.
Nota: Si su ID no esta registrado entonces MusiConnect no va a poder localizar y bajar la
música a su computadora.
2. Procedimiento para conseguir su música.
Los formatos de albumes de PianoDisc accesibles por MusiConnect son: OPDownloadable: Albumes que son de formato para transfer digital y OP-CD: albumes que
son de formato para y almacenados en CDs de datos. Consiguiendo su música depende
del formato en que lo decide comprar.
Procedimiento para transferir a su computadora albumes de formato OPDownloadable que compra por el internet.
Haga clic donde dice (check for downloads).
El programa MusiConnect
busca por música contenido en su carro de compras.
B. Seleccione (Downloads)
compras serán demostrados.
Los albumes en su carro de
C. Seleccione los albumes que desea transferir a su computadora. Haga clic
(Download Album(s) from store). Cuando el albume se termine de transferir, el
nombre
aparece en la ventana de MusiConnect.
D. Seleccione un albume para sincronizar con iTunes o tambien puede crear un playlist
en
MusicConnect.
Nota: Si el numero del Unit ID no esta registrado, una aviso de recuerdo se va aparecer
en la pantalla.
Importando albumes de formato OP-CD
A. Ponga un CD in su unidad de CD
B. Haga clic donde dice (import to library)
será demostrado.
el directorio de su computadora
C. Seleccione su unidad de CD/DVD para poder ver las selecciones de su album.
D. Seleccione las canciones que desea y haga clic donde dice Open.
E. Ahora puede sincronizar un álbum al programa de iTunes o también puede hacer un
playlist
Nota: Si ya tiene albumes de PianoDisc guardados en su computadora, puede navegar a
la localización donde los tiene guardados, seleccione las canciones que desea y haga clic
donde dice Open.
3. Sincronizando albumes al programa iTunes.
Cuando un album ya esta sincronizado a iTunes, el titulo del álbum se muestra en la
pantalla de iTunes como un playlist. Ahora se puede quemar el playlist a un CD, o se
puede exportar a un iPod, o también se puede tocar su piano directamente de iTunes.
Dependiendo en el tipo de album, MusiConnect sincroniza con iTunes en una de dos
formas.
Sincronizando albumes que son estándar de PianoDisc al programa de
iTunes
A. Seleccione un álbum en la librería de MusiConnect.
B. Haga clic donde dice (sync album to iTunes)
Por la razón que puede
tardar varios minutos el proceso de sincronización.
C. Cuando se termina el proceso de sincronización, una nueva lista (playlist de
iTunes) se forma con el titulo y el numero de catalogo del álbum.
Sincronizando un álbum de PianoSync al programa de iTunes
A. Abra el programa de iTunes. Necesita navegar a import preferences y seleccione
Preferences. Ponga import preference a WAV Encoder.
Nota: iTunes requiere acceso al internet para poder importar cualquier álbum o
titulo de canción de la base de datos de Apple. Durante el proceso de
sincronizaciones PianoSync, MusiConnect localiza los títulos que hacen juego
con los archivos de música. Por esa razón es importante que su computadora
tenga
acceso al internet.
A. Compre el CD de audio de alguna sitio donde vendan música. Después necesita
importar el CD al programa de iTunes.
B. Necesita comprar el albume de PianoSync que acompaña el CD de música. El
album de PianoSync lo puede comprar de Error! Reference source not found..
C. Necesita importar el album de PianoSync a MusicConnect.
D. Seleccione el albume(s) de PianoSync en la ventana de MusicConnect.
E. Haga clic donde dice (Sync to iTunes)
El proceso de sincronizar tarda unos
minutos. Durante este tiempo tendrá que confirmar la acción. Haga clic donde
dice OK. Una barra va aparecer en la pantalla que enseña cuanto queda para
completar el proceso.
F. Cuando este completo el proceso de sincronización, un nuevo playlist con el
numero de catalogo y titulo será creado en iTunes.
Nota: Los albumes de PianoSync es una combinación de información de MIDI para el
piano que son sincronizados a un acompañamiento de CDs de audio. Los CDs se
pueden comprar de un sitio comercial que vende música, y los albumes de PianoSync
se compran de Error! Reference source not found..
Lo que debe hacer si MusiConnect tiene problemas sincronizando
con el CD de audio.
Para sincronizar un album de PianoSync y un CD de audio que concordia,
MusiCnnect busca por medio de iTunes por la canción y los títulos de los albumes de
acuerdo a la lista que se encuentra en el CD. Puede aver coacciones en que la canción
y/o los títulos de los albumes en la base de datos de iTunes varean un poco de lo que
existe en el CD.
Cuando esto sucede, MusiConnect enseña un mensaje que le deja saber la canción o
canciones que no puede encontrar. En este caso MusiConnect todavía puede
sincronizar pero va a necesitar un poco de ayuda.
a. Haga clic donde dice (OK) cuando MusiConnect le diga cual canción(es) no
puede encontrar. Un directorio con folders en iTunes va aparecer en la pantalla.
b. Busque en el directorio por el fólder que contiene la canción(es) que no pudo
encontrar MusiConnect.
c. Seleccione la canción y haga clic donde dice Open. Puede ser que MusiConnect
no pueda encontrar varias canciones en un álbum. Si esto es el caso MusiConnect
pide que localices y selecciones cada canción que no pudo encontrar antes de
terminar la sincronización.
d. Una barra de progreso se demuestra en la pantalla para enseñar el estatus de la
sincronización. Cuando el proceso ya aya terminado una confirmación se
demuestra en la pantalla. Haga clic al botón que dice OK.
e. Una nueva lista (playlist) de iTunes con el numero de catalogo y titulo del álbum
aparece cuando se aya completado la sincronización.
Listas Personalizadas
Listas (playlist) Personalizadas: En MusiConnect se pueden crear listas
personalizadas.
A. Haga clic en el botón (add a new playlist) y nombre la nueva lista (playlist)
B. Arrastre y deje caer una canción de la ventana de MusiConnect a la nueva lista.
C. Seleccione la nueva lista nombrada para ver todas las canciones que usted
agregado.
Nota: Haga clic en el botón (delete the currently selected playlist) para remover la
nueva lista (en este ejemplo que se llama TEST1).
Que hacer cuando el tamaño de la lista es mas grande que la
capacidad de memoria del CD.
El programa de MusiConnect no tiene limite a la cantidad de canciones que se pueden
agregar a una lista personalizada. Se pueden hacer listas grandes o pequeñas. Pero
debe de recordar que un CD standard tiene una capacidad de 700 MB. Si la lista
requiere mas memoria de 700 MB entonces va a necesitar quizás dos CDs para copiar
todas las canciones.
Quemando un CD. En iTunes usted puede quemar cualquier canción de PianoDisc a
un CD.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Abra iTunes meta un CD para grabar en su lector de CDs de la computadora.
Seleccione la lista (playlist) que desea copiar de iTunes.
Haga clic al botón que dice Burn Disc. Quemar un CD toma varios minutos.
Saque el CD cuando el proceso aya terminado. Ahora puede tocar su CD en su
sistema de PianoDisc.