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PianoDisc™ ‘Silent Drive’ technology enables an acoustic piano to play by itself with amazing touch and sensitivity. Featuring a large playlist of orchestral and popular music, owning a PianoDisc Piano is akin to having a famous pianist in your own home. In addition, orchestral, band or vocal backing music are included with many songs, creating a performance-style atmosphere that is sure to impress. View a short demonstration video here...
A Real Acoustic Piano
You can play your piano in the traditional way or enjoy the piano playing the music for you. The PianoDisc™ system is installed into an authentic acoustic piano complete with strings and a genuine touch and sound. The tone and feel of your PianoDisc is not compromised allowing you to play it as a traditional instrument or as a unique entertainment package.
Manufacturing Excellence
PianoDisc™ is a leading manufacturer of piano player systems, based in Sacramento California, with a dealer network that spans the globe. The company was founded in 1988 and soon became well-known for its innovative and successful piano player technologies. Today PianoDisc™ systems are found in private homes, hotels, restaurants, music schools and recording studios around the world. They continue to innovate and improve their systems so they remain a global leader in the industry. Click here to view PianoDisc reviewed on Forbes.com recently.
Professional artists
PianoDisc™ boast the largest music library of Artist Series Recordings. These recordings have been made by Grammy winners, Billboard Top Ten Artists and the winners of major international piano competitions, including the world’s two most prestigious, the Tchaikovsky and the Cliburn.
Elida Dakoli
Elida Dakoli is the most recent performer to record for PianoDisc™. She was born in Albania and started playing piano at the age of six. By the age of 12, she had performed her first solo recital, followed by concerts throughout Albania. At the age of 16, Dakoli received a Diploma at the National Piano Competition 'Pianisti i Ri'. Soon thereafter, she was accepted to the Academy of Arts’ Music Faculty, Tirana where she completed a Bachelor of Music.
One year into her studies, she received the first prize at the International Piano Competition 'Music World', in La Spezia, Italy. During this period she also won grants from Pro Helvetia, Soros Foundation and an 'Artiste e Talentuar' grant from the Albanian Ministry of Culture. At 22, Dakoli launched her firs t international tour across Europe.
Dakoli followed with master classes in Vienna, Austria with Professors Wolfgang Watzinger and Krassimira Jordan. Professor Jordan recognized Dakoli’s exceptional talent and invited her to pursue studies in the United States. In 2005, she graduated from Baylor University with a Master of Music in Piano Performance. Dakoli is a young pianist, poised on the edge of a promising career. Her favorite composers include Ravel, Saint-Saens, Beethoven and Brahms.
View a video of Elida Dakoli performing Beethoven's Sonata op. 53, one of the pieces your Piano-iQ or Sync-a-Vision piano can perform.
A variety of options
The two main options are Piano-iQ with iPad and Piano Sync-A-Vision.
Piano-iQ
Piano-iQ is a modern day pianola with no need for piano rolls. Instead you can operate a real grand piano by iPad! Select from over 500 classical and popular songs and purchase more files from the internet through iTunes. Be amazed by your grand piano as it performs the acoustic piano part all by itself. Watch its keys and hammers move in sync. Plus there are speakers discreetly hidden underneath for songs that feature backing orchestra or percussion. You can still play the piano normally, or sit back, relax and let it do all the hard work for you. Imagine an invisible pianist entertaining you in your own home! To experience and understand all this amazing piano can do, it is best to come in and see it in person, but there is a short video demonstration with the iPad here.
Sync-a-Vision
Sync-a-Vision provides the ultimate in home entertainment. This world-class system allows you to watch video footage of celebrated artists performing on a high definition screen on the music rest, while listening to their music played acoustically by your piano. Entertain with friends or sit back and enjoy exclusive performances from your favourite artists.
The benefits of Sync-a-Vision include:
- A wealth of entertainment options. Watch videos of the artists while they perform. Transmit to other TV screens in the building.
- Watch silent movies or cartoons as your piano plays accompaniment.
- Sing karaoke!
- Educational features. Teach yourself to play piano with the 72 complimentary piano lessons included with the system.
- Download digital sheet music and view it on the screen. You can also add an AirTurn system and turn your pages hands-free.
- Upload digital photographs to make personalised slide shows and movies with your choice of piano accompaniment
No other entertainment system provides you with such a unique and personalised experience. View a short video that explains Sync-a-vision here.
Famous PianoDisc™ owners
Just some renowned PianoDisc™ owners, past and present include:
1. Oprah Winfrey
2. Bill Gates
3. Arnold Schwarzenegger
4. Ted Kennedy
5. Nancy Pelosi
6. Jack Nicklaus
7. Dick Van Dyke
8. Geena Davis
9. Rosie O'Donnell
10. Michael Jordan
11. Danny Elfman (composer of The Simpsons and Batman themes etc)
12. Alan Jackson
13. Taylor Swift
14. Tori Amos
15. Floyd Cramer
16. Brian Culbertson
17. Star Jones
Own your very own grand piano entertainment system
Prices start from just $21,995 (Alex.Steinbach baby grand SIG48D-iQ in ebony polish) NB: delivery and tuning additional. Other colours and models available. To view our online catalogue click here.
Of course it is better to see this amazing invention in person! To book a demonstration call (02) 9387 1376 or email us.
Or just drop in. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00am-5:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am-3:00pm. Other times by appointment. We look forward to seeing you.
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