Pianomation Player Piano Systems


Ancho Controller Ancho Controller

The Ancho is our top-of-the-line front-end Pianomation controller.
  • CompactFlash reader for easy software updates and large storage capacity
  • Built-in SyncAlong capabilities using internal memory or CompactFlash
  • Record ready (just add PNOscan™)
  • CD-ROM driven (reads MIDI, MP3 files and QRS CDs)
  • CompactFlash Card is a portable hard drive that reads MIDI and MP3 files
  • Internal memory for instant recording
  • User-friendly 20-character alpha-numeric display
  • Data dial control for navigating without a remote control
  • Onboard sound card
  • Ergonomically designed angled front panel for easy reading and access
  • MIC input for Karaoke/headphone output for silent practice capabilities
  • Pianomation system’s exclusive modular design provides the option of easy and affordable component upgrades
Standard Equipment
Ancho new owner's pack includes: control unit, wireless remote control, user's manual, one flash card with 300 songs from many different styles.

Manuals: Ancho Manual V73+, Ancho Quick Guide, CF Sampler Guide
Ancho Updates: Free Updates


Call (800) 979-4042 or email us for availability and installation options.
QRS was founded in 1900 by Melville Clark (of Story & Clark piano fame) who developed the player piano as we know it today. QRS supplied music rolls to the player piano market, with production peaking in 1927. That year QRS Music Company sold 10 million rolls. To view a video on how QRS piano rolls are made, click here.

The player piano's heyday lasted from 1900 until the Great Depression in the 1930’s. The Great Depression, along with the development of affordable radios, effectively ended player piano production. However, the demand for rolls continued and was reinvigorated in the 1950’s when people began restoring old player pianos.

In 1986, QRS began focusing on new technologies, and in 1989 released its first digital retrofit player piano kit under the Pianomation™ name. Today QRS is an industry leader in introducing fun innovations for home musical entertainment.

Courtney Lannom, Inc. has been closely associated with QRS since the earliest days of Pianomation. During that time, we have installed thousands of Pianomation systems and taught proper installation techniques to new and seasoned installers.
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