While many earlier player piano systems rely on midi data
files (compressed, low -
resolution data
files) and others rely on even lower
resolution files for playback, Steinway & Sons is recording
at the highest
resolution possible, and has created a proprietary data
file format that captures the nuances and
full range of emotion from each artist's performance.
Video playback was smooth
at up to
Full HD
resolution; 4K MKV
files were too tall an order, even when using third - party apps, but given the screen's
resolution that isn't a drawback per se, just a reflection of the power limitations here.