E3 Controller vs PianoDisc Calibrate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
E3 Controller
Control your Disklavier E3 or DKC-850 remotely from your iOS device. View song titles and access all functions previously available with the infrared remote. Requires a wireless router connection to your piano.
- Remote control for Disklavier E3/DKC-850
- Access all infrared remote functions
- View piano control unit screen
- Check song titles remotely
- Wireless router connectivity
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E3 Controller is an application designed to enable remote control of a Disklavier E3 or DKC-850. All functions that were possible with the infrared remote control (that was included with the Disklavier E3 or DKC-850) have been made available on iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad). Moreover, the E3 Controller displays the screen of the control unit of Disklavier, so you don't have to physically go to the piano to confirm, for example, a song title. All that's required is your ability to access the wireless router that is connected to your Disklavier. Requirements: - Disklavier E3 Version 3.20 or later, or DKC-850 Version 3.20 or later - Wireless router Usage note: * Connect Disklavier to the wireless router by LAN cable and choose that same network in the Wi-Fi setting of iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. * If the wireless router has several local networks, confirm that the Disklavier and the iOS device are connected to the same LAN. For more detail, refer to the manual that came with your wireless router. User's Guide: You can access the E3 Controller User's Guide by tapping the "triangle" button in the lower-right corner of the display.
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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The clearest difference is review sentiment: PianoDisc Calibrate at 100% against E3 Controller's 57%. PianoDisc Calibrate also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). E3 Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (9 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. E3 Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
PianoDisc Calibrate holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E3 Controller has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of E3 Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of PianoDisc Calibrate's.
E3 Controller ships an update every 11 months, PianoDisc Calibrate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | E3 Controller | PianoDisc Calibrate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (9 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 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 | 12 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Corporation of America | Burgett Inc. |
Customer experience
E3 Controller
PianoDisc Calibrate
In-app purchases
E3 Controller
No in-app purchases
PianoDisc Calibrate
- Activation Region Key$999.99
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