I have made a start on my PR305, mapping the instruments to their particular Hex values. This doesn't seem to be a problem so far as I have changed a composer file via hex and swapped instruments around without a problem.

How did I do this?

I started off at the keyboard composing a 1 bar rhythm just using the 4 x quarter notes with the bass drum. I composed another 1 bar rhythm with 4 x quarter notes using the high-hat. I then loaded both these files into Hex Workshop 3.1 and compared them. This highlighted the differences within 3 seconds and I was able to easily find where the instrument information was stored.

I am in the process of doing the rest of the rhythm instruments. After this, I will vary two files and compare them by having one file with eight notes and the other file with quarter notes...both using the same instrument....I think you can see where this is going.

Let's do this...it *can* be done....and if there is anyone else out there with the same drive I have...feel free to join me.

Email me if you would like to help out or simply come along for the ride. I am looking for people with all sorts of experience be it just with a technics keyboard or VB/C++ programming experience.

This is a project I am undertaking but I want it to be dynamic...I want any of you guys to be able to use this program to make composer files for your particular keyboard......with ease.

I know it isn't an easy task, but the more heads that are on this...the better.

Brad.