I can't think of anything more restrictive than backing tracks, especially an MP3. You are limited to a certain time frame, and when the file ends, it ends - Period!

With a style file I can work through the variations, turn on or off any segment of the style I wish, and if it's one of those nights when it seems to take forever to get someone on the dancefloor, often near the middle of the song, with a style I can extend that song, turn it into a medley, or if need be, shorten the song and go on to something else that is more appealing to the crowd.

Sure, I use an occasional midi file, maybe one or two a night, but for the most part, I'll stick with the styles, most of which just happen to be fantastic sounding. One thing for certain, the audiences sure seem to love them as much as I do.

No animosity, Donny - Just the facts!

Cheers,

Gary 8)