StyleMaker

by Michael Bedesem

Download Instructions:

If you have never installed the program:

  • Download the installation package (version 2.20).
  • Unzip to an empty folder.
  • Double click on Setup.exe.
  • Then update your version.

To Update to the latest version:

  • Download the update package (version 3.1.2).
  • Unzip to an empty folder.
  • Copy the files to the C:\Program Files\StyleMaker folder.

Features

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Creating A Style From A Midi Song File

  • StyleMaker performs the necessary style-making chores and passes a working file to/from the operator’s sequencer program that is used to enter/edit/record notes, program changes, effect-pan-tempo, etc., and audition the result.
  • StyleMaker records commands such as miscellaneous setup sysex, effects types and markers that must occur in setup measures or are inconvenient or confusing to enter in a sequencer.
  • The sequencer is used to make the part markers, cut and paste musical clips and other operations that benefit from the sequencer’s real-time and graphical editing functions.

Editing An Existing Style File

  • StyleMaker allows you to edit a style, add new sections to an existing style, or to create a new style from an older one without destroying the CASM.
  • Making Styles In Other Time Signatures
  • The PSR/Tyros is limited in the time signatures that can be created in the instrument. StyleMaker allows you to also create styles in 5/8, 7/8, 9/8, 5/4 and 6/8 time signatures.

Creating A Style From A Band In The Box Style

  • Using BIAB in conjunction with StyleMaker templates, you can create Yamaha styles similar to those in BIAB

Using MegaEnhancer With Style Files

  • Yamaha's MegaEnhancer is only designed for midi files, and if loaded with a style, it will destroy the CASM, OTS and Music Finder sections. StyleMaker allows you to pass a style to MegaEnhancer, convert selected voices to megavoices, and restore the existing style’s Casm/OTS/MF. StyleMaker also enables MegaEnhancer to do conversions on voices that do not have an exact MegaVoice version.

 

 

This page updated on June 24, 2010 .