Came across a bit of a problem converting Korg styles for the Kn7. Most converted OK but on one disk (Korg KSDI-19) an "error" message flashed up and none of the styles converted. On another Korg disk, 3 files were OK but the fourth failed. Any ideas, anyone?

Ogre

Probably nothing more than a corrupted file by the poster, or a bad download. Try another download and see if it works. These things happen sometimes.

also if it is a new collection there is a limit on the size of some Korg styles because of the way that Korg achieve their arrangement structures.

Thanks fellas.

These were both purchased disks (not downloaded) so that rules out a downloading problem. Think Alex must be right - I've heard before that Korg works in mysterious ways.....

Ogre

Hi,
from memory ( as it's been over 6 years since I had a korg i2).
Unlike the kn7 which has a variation when playing a major or minor chord for it's intro's and endings,
the korgs I beleive have variations on all the style parts ( intros, endings, fills and the 4 variations) and I think it's also on something like 5 or 6 chord types ie maj,min,7th etc
which can add up to very large files.

I actually saved most of my korg internal styles as midifiles, just in case I ever got round to converting them to another keyboard. Back in the early 90's the style convert program sometimes didn't do a terrific job. I actually preferred working on them as midifiles, which could then be edited in a sequencer. Lot of work though, and probably not worth it.

best wishes
Rikki

Must be about 9-10 years since I had the Korg i3 and before "losing" it saved a selection of the internal styles to floppy and all these converted OK on the kn7, as did the styles from several of the commercial Korg disks I still have apart from 4 styles on one disk and one style from another. As s non techno this is the mystery for me!!

Ogre

Since you have nothing to lose, you may want to email Gunnar Jonny and see if he will give the files a shot with his EMC program. If it will convert the files to kn5k styles, it will be no problem to upgrade to kn7k format.

Grrreat idea! Thanks Bud.

Ogre

Usually I don't make such converts for individuals just because of the EMC
programs author do a great job, and I won't do any harm to make him any
loss sales.
However, I may give it a try to help you out, and see if it is the files who are
corupted, or/and to see if it is possible at all to convert by use of EMC.

GJ

Much appreciated Gunnar. Have sent you the styles, so you can have fun with them }

As i bought the disks a few years back I don't think anyone can complain about lost sales

Ogre

Sorry, Gunnar. I didn't mean to put you in an awkward position. I should have suggested Ogre email you without mentioning the software. Friends?

[This message has been edited by Bud Whipple (edited 03-10-2003).]

No problem Bud, it's OK
GJ

To rickisbears:

Do you have available your korg styles as midifiles? I am working on conversions myself and have been looking for korg source material!

thanks
my email is cathy@roncat.net
you can email midi files to that address
if you could zip the files it would help
or if you already have them up on a web site let me know.

Hi Cathy,
I'll have to check and see if they still work. I've only just recently become involved with music again. I packed up all my old floppies & software disks about 5 years ago and stored them.
To my horror, when I started getting them all out again ( after I bought my KN7) I discovered quite a few of the floppies had corrupted files. I don't quite know which ones still work & which ones I've lost. I had files from my old korg i2, my roland g800 and all my old technics disks.
Hard lesson learnt.
At the moment I'm backing them up to a zip drive as well as in my computer. I didn't realize they could corrupt by sitting. The disks themselves are okay, just some of the files won't load anymore, others come up with a "not formatted" message.
I'll get back to you if I can locate them.

best wishes
Rikki