Hi Walt,
EMC-Tastenshop (
http://www.tastenshop.com)makes a great software program called "Style Works" which allow you to convert other Technics styles (including KN5000) to your KN2000 keyboard.The price is DM 298 (German Marks).
EMC-Tastenshop also sells more comprehensive software programs which include converting SMFs into Technics styles (Works Professional-DM 498) as well as programs which will convert styles from all arranger keyboard brands to and from each other(Style Works Universal- DM 798).
I own the "Style Works Universal" program and it works very well. The style conversions never sound 'exactly' the same as they would on the original source keyboard (because of sound differences unique to each specific instrument/model), but overall I have been very happy with the results. The feature I like and use most is "Song to Style" (SMF to Style Conversion) which allows you to convert a Standard Midi File into a Technics KN style. The results have been fantastic and can produce styles even better than style conversions. Becasue there are thousands of free standard midi file songs available out there on the internet, this opens up never ending possibilities to having many more unique Technics styles available to you. These new styles can then be used to perform style "specific" songs unique to an individual song or style to cover a broad song genre.
Another cheaper option in the "Song To
Style" conversion dept is a program called "Song to Style" by Taiyo. This program was designed for the KN5000 and not available for the KN2000. I own this program because I own the KN5000, but unfortunately you are'nt able to have much control over the customization of the song to style conversion(auditioning options and changes in real time) as you have with the EMC programs. The EMC programs may be expensive but I highly recommend them if you plan to do a lot of style conversions or song to style conversions.
Happy Keyboarding,
- Scott (San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA)
[This message has been edited by Scottyee (edited 09-02-2000).]