Hi Larry,
GM sounds should be the same on all units that play back Midi files, that’s why they are called GM—General Midi.
Not so with the different keyboards --- #1 could be a Trumpet on one keyboard and a Trombone on another. Each keyboard has it’s own Midi file instrumentation. Yes, I remember people on this forum having a Midi instrument list. The blue booklet that came with the keyboard had that information. (Definition files)
I would load a Midi file into my Kn7000 and found that all the instruments, solo and in the style were converted to Grand Piano. Or create a Midi file with Cakewalk load it into the Kn7 and find al Grand Pianos again. When I loaded it back to Cakewalk it was a complete mix up. I know there are ways to solve these problems but I found the whole business not very friendly.
If I remember correctly a style has six different parts, when created to a GM file they are put into six different tracks and you have to rename them.
I have seen my friend download or create a midi file and load it into his Kn7000. He revoiced all the instruments and then saved it as a Technics Midi files – and then as a Technics Style file. Lot’s of work but what a great sound.
Larry, sorry but I put the problem away -- All my Technics files stay as Technics files. The Vocal Harmony and the Technics/Midi are to very poor areas of the Kn7 – All the other parts a just great. The keyboard can do what is necessary to work with Midi files but there are far too many steps.I feel the KN7000 has an excellent sequencer and editor so all my work is done with the keyboard. If I need to share it I record it as a Wave file.
I am not pushing but when I record a sequence each part including the styles are in separate midi tracks. I can send it out as is to any one who has a unit which can play Midi files.
Larry, Repairing from losing a dad is not a nice place but parts of him continue in your keyboard. My Dad was a Piano tuner he taught me the trade and every time I pick up one of his piano tools I have to smile, it’s him.
Take care, John C.