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Read about style format differences and how to convert between models at Style File Features.
The program can be run in 2 modes:
• Convert a single/multiple style files
• Convert all style files in a folder
This means that the conversion of Mega Voices in some cases is rather problematic; and hence an individual revoicing of the style might be required.
After conversion the style might need some tweaking:
• To revoice the style: Use the Style Creator at your keyboard or my Style Revoicer software.
• To edit the OTS data: Use the Style Creator at your keyboard or my OTS Editor software.
• To edit the MIDI data: Use the Style Creator at your keyboard or your sequencer program.
• To edit the CASM data: Use my CASM Editor software.
Conversion can be a one-to-one conversion, such as conversion of miles to kilometers, or Fahrenheit to centigrade. Such conversion can be carried out without loss of accuracy.
But conversion may require pre-processing or post processing to get the best results, most often performed manually. Think of converting images to other formats. To get the best result colour balance, contrast etc. should often be adjusted manually afterwards. Just like translation with e.g. Google. Results are usually somewhat understandable, but not perfect. Here you will also need manual finishing.
The same goes for converting with this 1-click program. The result of the conversion is useful - and in many cases fully enough - for the average user. But if the end result has to be 100% correct, there must be manual finishing in more advanced programs.
Ver. | Date | Changes |
1.20 | 2020-01-01 | No new features. JRE (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 8 is required. Read Get JRE for more information. |
1.19 | 2017-12-07 | Technical update. No new features. |
1.18 | 2017-11-10 | Support for Genos Mega voices. |
1.17 | 2017-11-02 | Technical update. No new features. |
1.16 | 2015-06-03 | Support for PSR S670 Mega voices. |
1.15 | 2014-05-24 | No new features. JRE (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 7 is required. |
1.14 | 2013-11-11 | Support for Tyros 5 Mega voices. |
1.13 | 2013-10-11 | File menu now supports multiselection of files. File Open Dialog will show style files only. |
1.12 | 2012-01-01 | Error in the installation package fixed. |
1.11 | 2011-10-28 | Increased program speed. View menu added. Defines and saves User Interface size setting. Added shortcuts to most used file operations. Updated the look of the User Interface. |
1.10 | 2011-08-28 | New File Dialogs for selecting folders in Folder Mode. |
1.9 | 2010-10-31 | Support for Tyros 4 Mega voices. |
1.8 | 2010-02-10 | Code revision. |
1.7 | 2009-09-25 | Added multilingual Online Help. Accessible from within the program and from this page. JRE (Java Runtime Environment) ver. 1.6 is required. |
1.6 | 2008-07-12 | Keep MSB/LSB in drum channels when GM voices are selected. |
1.5 | 2007-05-12 | Change style to use GM voices only. |
1.4 | 2005-10-15 | Support for Tyros 2 Mega voices. Code revised. In some circumstances the conversion was faulty. |
1.3 | 2005-02-01 | The Directory List window was 'hanging' if a subfolder at a non-available drive (e.g. a floppy disc) was selected. |
1.2 | 2004-09-12 | 'Max. resolution 480'-feature added to make style usable at older keyboards with a low max. resolution (e.g. PSR 7000). |
1.1 | 2004-09-01 | 'Use old CASM Format'-feature added to avoid incompatibility in the keyboard Mixer. |
1.0 | 2004-08-10 | Initial release. |
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Repair MIDI and Style Files
Sometimes you will find it impossible to open a MIDI or a Style file.
This indicates that the file has error(s). It might be possible to repair the file. Check the MIDI and Style File Repair page to get the tools and knowledge for file repair.
The repair process is done in a text editor.
midi2style
midi2style is for converting MIDI files to style files. The program is multilingual; and comes with an extensive help documentation.
The process is rather complicated as it involves more than 300 settings, but often default values will do.
More at the midi2style Home Page.