Hi AJ,
it was actually that post that got me thinking. I've got about 300 to 400 song files that playback in my Clavinova , but can't be edited. Most sound ok but the xg voices in the Clav are pretty weak.
I decided I'd edit the soundsource instead of trying to remap the program changes & drums in each of the songs.
Started editing the drums & sounds in the SD1,then realized, it's just as likely not to be around in a year or two. One of the companies will bring out the next new beaut arranger keyboard ( another must have) and all the work I've done for the songs will be wasted.
Instead I've now started editing a soundfont to match the program changes & drum mapping of these songs & with a bit of luck I won't have to worry about them again,.

best wishes
Rikki

Sorry Scott, I've gone a bit off topic.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bluezplayer:
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We had this debate a few posts ago.. and there were those that suggested laziness on my part for not wanting to tweak all of my midifiles. In fact I've probably tweaked ( not converted ) more styles and midifiles than anyone I know of, and at this point I find it easier for me to use something like SGM180, which was made available freely by someone who was able to come up some great samples but also great compromises that make most of my unmodified midfiles sound their best.