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Wireless Touch-Screen Piano

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Yamaha Disklavier Mark IV

— October 24, 2007 — Tech
Yamaha is becoming more technologically advanced, taking music a step further with its Disklavier Mark IV, an easy-to-use, yet advanced music entertainment system.

Its features and functions are packed into a sleek and compact design remote control. Browse your song library with the full-color touch screen (320x240 pixels) and a stylus, or create custom playlists using the built-in QWERTY keypad. Sing along through its built-in speakers by connecting a microphone as it offers performance-enhancing vocal effects including room, stage, hall, and reverb.

It has an Internet Direct Connection (IDC) which allows you to connect to the internet, giving you access to special Disklavier network services, so you can download your favorite music pieces. A Wi-Fi so you can wirelessly control the piano

It also has hard drive for storing all the songs you want it to play and a SmartKey technology to help you learn how to play the piano in a flash.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Piano Technology - The Yamaha Disklavier Mark IV demonstrates the potential for wireless piano technology to revolutionize music entertainment systems.
2. Touch-screen Music Interface - The full-color touch screen and stylus interface on the Disklavier Mark IV showcase the possibilities for touch-screen music interfaces.
3. Internet-connected Instruments - The Internet Direct Connection technology on the Disklavier Mark IV points to the trend of internet-connected instruments for music creation and consumption.
Industry Implications
1. Musical Instruments - Musical instrument companies can explore the opportunity of incorporating wireless and touch-screen technology into piano design.
2. Home Entertainment Systems - Home entertainment system companies can study the sleek and compact design of the Disklavier Mark IV and consider incorporating touch-screen technology into their products.
3. Music Streaming Services - Music streaming services can develop network services similar to Yamaha's Disklavier network services, to offer direct access to user's favorite music pieces on instruments like the Disklavier Mark IV.
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