Disklavier Controller vs PianoDisc Calibrate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Disklavier Controller
Control key functions of your Disklavier piano remotely via WiFi. Adjust volume, manage playback, select songs, and perform simple recordings from your device. Compatible with specific Disklavier models.
- Main volume control
- Start/stop song playback
- Source, album, song selection
- Simple recording functions
- DisklavierRadio playback
- Balance, Transpose, Tempo control
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• This exciting application allows you to control many of the basic functions of your Disklavier. More: • This exciting application allows you to control many of the basic functions of your Disklavier. - Main volume - Start and stop song playback - Selection of sources, albums, and songs - Simple recording functions - DisklavierRadio playback (some functions not available) - Balance, Transpose, Tempo and Part Cancel control • You can title a song after recording it. • Communication with the piano is via WiFi, so you can control your Disklavier from anywhere that your WiFi signal is available in your home. Notes: • This application will only work with compatible Disklavier models (Disklavier Mark IV Series Version 4.00 or later, E3 Series Version 3.00 or later, and DKC-850 Version 3.10 or later). • The iPhone/iPod touch/iPad must be connected to a WiFi access point that is on the same network as your Disklavier for this application to function.
PianoDisc Calibrate
This utility app allows professional installers to calibrate automatic player pianos equipped with specific systems. It provides access to detailed settings for keys, pedals, and volume controls, streamlining the setup process for trained technicians.
- Key calibration
- Pedal settings
- Volume control adjustment
- Firmware updates
- MIDI interface compatibility
- SilentDrive HD settings
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PianoDisc Calibrate is a companion app for automatic player pianos equipped with Prodigy player systems. The app allows professional PianoDisc installers to calibrate key features and settings faster and easier than ever before. PLEASE NOTE: This app is designed to be used by professional installers who have completed the PianoDisc installation training program. Improper adjustment is not covered under warranty, and may adversely affect playback. [Requirements] A hardware MIDI interface is required (such as the Prodigy CPU, Roland UM-ONE Mk II, or Quicco Sound mi.1). MIDI IN and OUT must both be connected to the SilentDrive HD CPU. NOTE: The MIDI interface must be connected before you launch the app! Settings are only adjusted when the MIDI indicator is green. If the indicator remains red, try pressing the reset button on the SilentDrive CPU. [SilentDrive Settings] * Key Hold Force * Power Offset * Individual Key Calibration (Learn) * Pedal Strike Force * Pedal Hold Force * Pedal Drop Time * Minimum Note Duration * Springless Solenoids * Note Release Control (NRC) * Pedal Release Control (PRC) * Firmware Update (for CPUs manufactured in 2015 or later; the mi.1 cannot be used for firmware updates) [iQ Settings] * Music Player Volume Range * Piano Volume Range * Accompaniment Volume Range * Sync Range * Manual/Automatic Volume * Much more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PianoDisc Calibrate at 100% against Disklavier Controller's 35%. PianoDisc Calibrate also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months). Disklavier Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PianoDisc Calibrate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Disklavier Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
PianoDisc Calibrate holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disklavier Controller has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Disklavier Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of PianoDisc Calibrate's.
Disklavier Controller ships an update every 10 months, PianoDisc Calibrate every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on August 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Disklavier Controller | PianoDisc Calibrate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (26 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Corporation of America | Burgett Inc. |
Customer experience
Disklavier Controller
PianoDisc Calibrate
In-app purchases
Disklavier Controller
No in-app purchases
PianoDisc Calibrate
- Activation Region Key$999.99
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