Player Piano Technology
We can add digital player technology to any new or used, grand or upright piano
Modern Digital Player Piano
QRS Self Playing System
The QRS Digital Piano Player System lets your piano play itself, delivering music from an extensive song library, all controlled via your smartphone or tablet.
Transform your acoustic piano into a state-of-the-art entertainment centerpiece!
An Acoustic Piano With Digital Technology
Upright or grand, new or used, for entertainment, fun or learning — with modern player piano technology, you can relax by the fire as your home fills with beautiful, live piano music — your piano performing your favorite songs effortlessly at the touch of a button.
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"Brigham has been tuning and voicing our grand piano for years. He and his technicians are the best!! He is so good at this that he restores pianos sent from all over the country, including the one Donny Osmond plays in Las Vegas. He also sells the best pianos you can buy. This is a world class operation." —Deanne
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a QRS Player Piano System?
A QRS Player Piano System is a modern self-playing piano technology that allows your acoustic piano to perform music automatically.
The system uses advanced software to move the keys and pedals, producing authentic live piano sound directly from your instrument.
Does a QRS player system affect how my piano feels or sounds?
When professionally installed, a QRS system does not change the natural touch or tone of your piano during normal playing. You can continue to play your piano just as you always have.
What type of music comes with a QRS player piano?
QRS offers an extensive digital music library including classical, jazz, pop, holiday favorites, Broadway, and more.
Your QRS system comes with a complimentary trial of the QRS music library so you can experience the full range of music right away.
After your complimentary trial, you can continue enjoying music through flexible streaming access plans or purchase and download your favorite songs individually.
How much does a QRS Player Piano System cost?
Pricing varies depending on the piano type (grand or upright), installation requirements, and optional upgrades such as silent play or MIDI integration. Please contact us for a customized quote.
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How long does installation take?
Installation time varies depending on the piano and system configuration, but most QRS player installations are completed within a week or two by our trained technicians.
If you’re purchasing a new piano from us, we can install the QRS system as part of the preparation process before delivery, so your instrument arrives fully integrated and ready to enjoy.
If you’re upgrading or restoring an heirloom piano, we can incorporate the QRS installation during the restoration process — ensuring everything is properly fitted, regulated, and calibrated for optimal performance.
Whether new or cherished for generations, we’ll make sure your piano is expertly prepared and beautifully integrated with modern player technology.
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Grand Player Piano
New Grand? Add A Player!
This is the exact setup we use at the Larson residence to give our children the best possible tools for learning piano with all of the latest midi-tech & apps!
Upright Player Piano
New Upright? Add A Player!
Perfect for entertaining, background ambiance, or simply enjoying music without needing to play yourself, a QRS-equipped upright offers the best of both worlds: traditional piano artistry and cutting-edge technology.
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Grand Piano Restoration
Restored Grand? Add A Player!
Once your family heirloom grand piano has been completely restored to like brand new condition... why not add a brand new digital piano player system with all of the latest and greatest midi compatibility?
Yes, your piano will get played way more with the addition of a player!! AND you can also set it to be your alarm clock and rise to the piano playing Chopin from the living room!
Upright Piano Restoration
Heirloom Upright? Add A Player!
We can add a new digital player piano system to any piano! New, used, grand or upright! Everyone who can access wifi from your home will be able to play the piano from an easy to navigate app. Set up playlists, use it with or without additional instrumental and vocal soundtracks, background music for events, inspiration all day long and so much more! It will be your NEW FAVORITE TOY!
Pianos with a current legacy system (QRS, CD2000, Petine, Ancho) can be upgraded in your home to a NEW QRS PNOmation III system, by one of our expert QRS installers.
We can retrofit your heirloom instrument with a QRS player system, add silent-play capability for private headphone practice, install a MIDI strip for recording and digital integration, or create any combination of these technologies to fit your goals.
Acoustic piano with headphones
... or a Silent Play System
A Silent Play system allows you to practice your acoustic piano anytime — without disturbing family members or neighbors. With the touch of a button, the piano’s hammers are gently stopped from striking the strings, while advanced sensors capture your keystrokes and route the sound to high-quality digital samples through headphones.
You experience the authentic touch and response of your own piano, but hear rich, full concert grand sound privately through headphones.
Perfect for early mornings, late nights, shared living spaces, or focused practice sessions, Silent Play technology gives you complete flexibility — enjoy the beauty of your acoustic instrument when you want it, and quiet, immersive practice when you need it.
Piano Technology
... or a Midi Strip
PNOscan is a high-resolution MIDI sensor system made by QRS Music that turns your acoustic piano into a digital MIDI controller — without changing how it feels or sounds acoustically.
Installed discreetly beneath the keys (and connected to the pedals), PNOscan uses optical sensors to measure each key’s movement and velocity with great precision. It converts your performance into real-time MIDI data, which can then be sent to:
- Recording software
- Notation programs
- Virtual instruments and sound libraries
- Teaching apps and digital platforms
- External sound modules or speakers
Importantly, PNOscan does not make the piano play itself — it captures what you play. (That function would require a QRS player system.)
PNOscan is ideal for teachers, composers, recording musicians, churches, and anyone who wants to blend the authentic touch of an acoustic piano with modern digital flexibility.
Here’s How The Piano Silencer Works
Just yesterday I was tuning a piano in someone’s home and he is currently working from home. All of his children are home during the day with him. He mentioned he would really appreciate the option to quiet his acoustic piano. His kids are playing the piano more frequently and also very enthusiastically and he sometimes just needs some peace and quiet.
The kids don’t like playing their digital piano, so I told him about another option, called a piano silencer. It can be added to any acoustic piano. It gives you the option of flipping a switch and playing the piano with headphones. You still get the touch of an acoustic piano but with all the features of a digital.
1977 Mason & Hamlin Heirloom Silent Play Installation
An example of another QRS Silencer System on a Grand Piano
QRS Player System Compatible With Amazon's Echo Dot
Voice controlled devices are seeing a surge in popularity these days. They are a convenient way to handle a multitude of tasks, such as managing your smart home or starting up your favorite music app.
The Amazon Echo Dot is also now compatible with the QRS player system.
Through the Echo Dot, your piano can come alive with your favorite songs through a simple voice command. No need to juggle multiple devices or decipher complicated interfaces! Just ask nicely, and your piano will oblige.
From Amazon’s product listing: “[The] Echo Dot is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, provide information, read the news, set alarms, read audiobooks from Audible, and more. [It] hears you from across the room with 7 far-field microphones for hands-free control, even in noisy environments or while playing music.”
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Click below to schedule a free demo & consultation to add a new digital player to your current piano!
Old-School Player Pianos? Absolutely.
If you are looking to restore a traditional player piano with paper rolls... YES - we do that TOO!
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Player Pianos For Sale
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1928 Mason & Hamlin BB 6'11" Satin Black Grand Piano - with QRS Self Playing System
Vendor:Mason & HamlinRegular price $44,498.00Regular priceItem Price / per$0.00Sale price $44,498.00 -
1978 Yamaha C7 7'6" Satin Black Grand Piano - with QRS Digital Player System
Vendor:YamahaRegular price $39,498.00Regular priceItem Price / perSale price $39,498.00 -
1916 Howard 57" Satin Black Upright Piano - with QRS Self Playing System
Vendor:HowardRegular price $22,498.00Regular priceItem Price / per$0.00Sale price $22,498.00 -
1998 Young Chang White 5'11" Grand Piano with QRS Player System
Vendor:Young ChangRegular price $13,998.00Regular priceItem Price / per$0.00Sale price $13,998.00 -
1983 Kawai 6'8" Grand Player with QRS Self Playing System
Vendor:KawaiRegular price $0.00Regular priceItem Price / per$0.00Sale price $0.00 -
1885 Hallet Davis 6'8" Wood Finish Grand Piano - with QRS Digital Player System
Vendor:Used Hallet DavisRegular price $23,498.00Regular priceItem Price / per$0.00Sale price $23,498.00 -
1986 Sherman Clay 5'9" Polished Black Grand Piano - with QRS Self Playing System
Vendor:Sherman ClayRegular price $19,498.00Regular priceItem Price / per$0.00Sale price $19,498.00
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