I am sure this will sound a bit crazy to most. I am currently using the Varranger2 software program to play Yamaha styles using a MU80 XG module as the sound generator. For the most part it plays well when using SFF type styles but with the more modern SSF2 styles the module does not incorporate compatible voices in many cases. I am thinking of using a newer PSR S or SX type keyboard as the sound source. My question is are the Yamaha styles interchangeable between keyboards of different ages, i.e. will styles from a PSR S700 play properly on a new SX type. I have looked at the voice data manual and it looks like that in some cases the midi program change numbers for the same sound can be different, which makes me think the incorrect voice may be selected within the style being used. I know the proper INS file needs to be selected for the Varranger, just not sure how it affects voices when using older style files. Hope I have explained this in a somewhat understandable manner. TIA
Hi, the problem you're having is because Yamaha (for good reason) developed the MegaVoice and RevoDrums to make their styles unplayable by other brands, including their own older, cheaper keyboards. If you want to play SFF2 styles, you need a Genos2 and full compatibility, but at this point, it no longer makes sense to use the vA2.
Thanks and agree makes no sense for using VA if having a Genos at my fingertips. What I didnt mention is that I have a Roland AT800 that is my midi controller for VA. Was almost thinking about a used Psr S and remake it into a desk module, no keybed or speakers. It is more of the challenge to build something than really needing another keyboard just for better style playing. To bad Yamaha never made arranger module like BK7M. Thanks
Note that the official vArranger version is a 1000% better with Yamaha XG