Style Format 2 Converter Help

Style Format 2 Converter is a program for converting SFF2 format Style files to SFF1.

Help Topics

• Introduction
• Program Operation
• Limitations and Problems
• Legal Stuff
• More information
• Contact the Developer

Contents

Introduction

This program will convert SFF2 format styles (used in the newest keyboards) to SFF1 format styles for older/smaller keyboards.

To convert SFF1 format styles (used until Tyros 3) use Style Old Format Converter.

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 style file
• Convert all style files in a folder

Program Operation

Select whether to save the converted file in the same name as the original file; or to add a "C_" prefix to the file name.

• Select menu File | Open File
or
• Select menu File | Open Folder

If you open a Folder, you will be asked to "Select Source Folder". This is where the styles for conversion are located.

Later you will be asked to "Select Destination Folder". This is where the converted styles will be saved.

To prevent file overwriting this selection must be two different folders. (You will get a warning if you try to select the same folder for both purposes).

The program will run automatically.

Limitations and Problems

The SFF2 style format was introduced with Tyros 3. There are several changes in the format which make it impossible to run the new style format in other keyboards than Tyros 3.

One change is a dramatic redefinition of the structure of the essential CASM data. An official format definition of these data is not (and have never been) public - and thus not known to me.

But using my 9 years of CASM programming experience, I have now revealed some parts of the SFF2 style CASM format for use in a SFF2 style format converter software. However there most probably are something yet to be discovered. This lack of accurate official information may result in faulty style file conversions. Therefore always work on copies of the style files.

As the old style format does not support the new features; it is not possible to convert the new styles 100% correct. This means that in the conversion process some settings are deleted; and some are replaced by default data. This will change the "sound" of the style.

Consider this software program as a converter which makes it technically possible to run SFF2 (Tyros 3) styles on older models. And realize that the style might need some tweaking after conversion.

To tweak the style:
• 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.

Legal Stuff

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this program.

COPYRIGHT
Copyright laws apply to this program, and the copyright holder retains all rights. The program must NOT be altered or decompiled nor included as part of another system or program without permission from the holder of copyright. Uploading to web sites or file servers or inclusion at cd's, copying to other persons etc. is strictly prohibited.

DISCLAIMER
Users of Style Format 2 Converter must accept this disclaimer of warranty: Style Format 2 Converter and its related documentation is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use or inability to use Style Format 2 Converter.

Style Format 2 Converter is a program for converting SFF2 format Style files to SFF1.

Help Topics • Introduction • Program Operation • Limitations and Problems • Legal Stuff • More information • Contact the Developer	Contents Introduction This program will convert SFF2 format styles (used in the newest keyboards) to SFF1 format styles for older/smaller keyboards. To convert SFF1 format styles (used until Tyros 3) use Style Old Format Converter. 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 style file • Convert all style files in a folder Program Operation Select whether to save the converted file in the same name as the original file; or to add a "C_" prefix to the file name. • Select menu File \| Open File or • Select menu File \| Open Folder If you open a Folder, you will be asked to "Select Source Folder". This is where the styles for conversion are located. Later you will be asked to "Select Destination Folder". This is where the converted styles will be saved. To prevent file overwriting this selection must be two different folders. (You will get a warning if you try to select the same folder for both purposes). The program will run automatically. Limitations and Problems The SFF2 style format was introduced with Tyros 3. There are several changes in the format which make it impossible to run the new style format in other keyboards than Tyros 3. One change is a dramatic redefinition of the structure of the essential CASM data. An official format definition of these data is not (and have never been) public - and thus not known to me. But using my 9 years of CASM programming experience, I have now revealed some parts of the SFF2 style CASM format for use in a SFF2 style format converter software. However there most probably are something yet to be discovered. This lack of accurate official information may result in faulty style file conversions. Therefore always work on copies of the style files. As the old style format does not support the new features; it is not possible to convert the new styles 100% correct. This means that in the conversion process some settings are deleted; and some are replaced by default data. This will change the "sound" of the style. Consider this software program as a converter which makes it technically possible to run SFF2 (Tyros 3) styles on older models. And realize that the style might need some tweaking after conversion. To tweak the style: • 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. Legal Stuff Style Format 2 Converter ©2008-2010 Jørgen Sørensen. All Rights Reserved. You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this program. COPYRIGHT Copyright laws apply to this program, and the copyright holder retains all rights. The program must NOT be altered or decompiled nor included as part of another system or program without permission from the holder of copyright. Uploading to web sites or file servers or inclusion at cd's, copying to other persons etc. is strictly prohibited. DISCLAIMER Users of Style Format 2 Converter must accept this disclaimer of warranty: Style Format 2 Converter and its related documentation is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use or inability to use Style Format 2 Converter.