I got to spend nearly a week at the QRS factory in Seneca, PA learning how to install the PNOmation3 digital player/recorder system. Mark, Lanny, and Lori were all wonderful instructors and hosts. I got to study with three other techs, Blair, Joel, and Jason, all very bright and contributing to the class. While we learned on a Kawai GL, we did get to see some work on a Steinway, and a couple of Faziolis. Imagine cutting into a $170,000 piano. A full installation could take as much as three days' work, depending on the modifications needed. The technology is very cool. Wifi and internet connected, you can have someone play your piano "live" from virtually anywhere. Pianists can play "remote gigs" from the comfort of their own home on their own piano. You can control the piano from any device on any device, even your Apple watch. With the first year of access included, there is a library of over 12,000 songs available, 3,000 of which stay in your permanent collection. The PNOmation processor can be used with many older "legacy" player systems, even many that are not QRS systems. If you are interested in the QRS PNOmation3, please contact me at 330-801-0089.
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