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This report covers StyleMagic YA , a specialized style editor for Yamaha keyboards developed by

. It is a comprehensive tool used to create, modify, and optimize keyboard accompaniment styles (

) directly on a PC, which is often considered more efficient than using the built-in keyboard interface. Product Overview Target Audience

: Home studio enthusiasts and professional style creators using Yamaha instruments (Genos, Tyros, PSR, and Clavinova series). Key Functionality

: High-level editing of Yamaha style files, converting MIDI files to style files, and reworking old SFF1 styles into the modern SFF GE (SFF2) format. Current Version : 3.7.1 (Released June 2025). Compatibility : Windows XP through Windows 11 (32 & 64 bit). Core Capabilities

The "Full Version" provides deep access to various style parameters that are otherwise difficult to manipulate: Style Creation & Editing

: Users can build styles from scratch or import/copy parts from existing styles to create new combinations. CASM & OTS Management

: Offers full access to CASM parameters (style playback rules) and the ability to edit One Touch Settings (OTS). MultiEditor

: A piano-roll style interface for detailed MIDI note editing, supporting events like Note On/Off, Pitch Bend, and Chord Names. Mixing & Voice Selection StyleMagic YA Full

: Includes a mixing console for adjusting instrument settings and a voice selection window that supports standard panel voices and expansion packs via the IDL Editor MIDI to Style

: Features a dedicated tool for dividing MIDI files into style sections and adding necessary metadata for keyboard recognition. Licensing & Support : A full license is approximately €17.71 (~$20.00 USD)

, with upgrades available for existing users at roughly one-third of the cost. : A demo version is available on the MidiSoft download page Documentation : An English owner's manual can be downloaded as a User Community Perspective StyleMagic YA information sheet - MidiSoft

This paper provides an overview of StyleMagic YA Full, a comprehensive software suite developed by MidiSoft for editing and creating Yamaha keyboard styles. It is widely considered one of the most powerful third-party tools for Yamaha arranger keyboard enthusiasts. 1. Overview and Core Functionality

StyleMagic YA is a specialized editor designed for Yamaha SFF1 and SFF GE (Guitar Edition) style file formats. Unlike basic editors, the "Full" version allows for deep manipulation of both Standard MIDI File (SMF) data and CASM data, which controls how the keyboard interprets and plays style parts. Supported Formats: .sty, .prs, .sst, .scp, and .fps.

Compatibility: Supports high-end Yamaha arrangers including the Genos, Tyros (1-5), and the PSR-S/SX series. 2. Key Modules and Features

The software is organized into several dedicated managers and editors, each handling a specific aspect of style creation:

Section Manager: Allows users to copy, move, or import specific style sections (e.g., Intro A, Main B, Ending) from different files to create a custom style. This report covers StyleMagic YA , a specialized

CASM Editor: A unique feature providing full access to CASM parameters, which is critical for configuring how voices behave in different musical scales or chord inversions.

MultiEditor (Piano Roll): Provides a visual interface for precise MIDI note editing, including support for Super Articulation 1 and 2 controllers.

OTS Manager: Manages One Touch Settings, allowing users to link specific voices and effects to their style sections.

Channels Manager: Used for transposing sections, reassigning instrument channels, and balancing levels. 3. Workflow Applications StyleMagic YA information sheet - MidiSoft

StyleMagic YA is a comprehensive software tool developed by specifically for creating and editing Yamaha Style files

) on Windows. It is widely considered the only tool that allows full editing of both SMF (Standard MIDI File) data, including the modern (Guitar Edition) format. Core Capabilities

The "Full" experience of StyleMagic YA revolves around these primary modules: Style Creation

: Easily converts MIDI files into Yamaha Styles by dividing MIDI data into specific sections (Intro, Main, Fill, Ending). CASM Editor Load existing Yamaha styles, extract any part/channel, and

: A unique feature that allows you to edit the CASM (Control Assignment) parameters, which dictate how the keyboard interprets your style during playback (e.g., chord voicing and transposition rules). Section Manager

: Enables dragging and dropping, copying, and renaming style sections (e.g., changing Main A to Main B). OTS Manager : Full support for importing, exporting, and editing One Touch Setting (OTS)

data, ensuring your favorite voices are saved directly within the style. Multi-Editor & Channel Manager

: Provides detailed event-level editing, allowing you to modify velocity curves, quantize notes (including triplets), and manage MIDI channels. Technical Specifications StyleMagic YA information sheet - MidiSoft

1. Unlimited Saving and Exporting

The most obvious feature of the Full version is the ability to Save and Export. You can create a 4-variation style with 16 channels and finally transfer it via USB to your Genos or PSR-SX. Without the full license, your work remains trapped in the software.

9. Source Style Import & Remix

  • Load existing Yamaha styles, extract any part/channel, and reuse or modify them.
  • Combine sections from different styles into one custom style.

3. Multi-Section & Multi-Variation Support

  • Edit all style parts: Intro A/B/C, Main A/B/C/D, Fill In A/B/C/D, Break, Ending A/B/C.
  • Each section can have up to 16 channels (drums, bass, chord1/2, pad, phrase, etc.).

Step-by-Step: Creating Your First Style with the Full Version

Let’s walk through a typical workflow to demonstrate why the Full version is worth every penny.

  1. Import: Drag a Standard MIDI File (SMF) into StyleMagic YA Full.
  2. Split: Use the "Style Splitter" tool. Assign tracks 10 (Drums) to the Rhythm part, track 11 (Bass) to the Bass part, and tracks 12-16 to the Chord parts.
  3. Generate CASM: Click "Tools" > "Generate CASM automatically." The software analyzes the chord voicings in the MIDI file.
  4. Test: Press "Play" and use the on-screen chord panel to change from C to Dm to G7. Watch the style follow your chords perfectly.
  5. Polish: Open the Mixer (F3). Adjust volume, reverb, and chorus for every voice.
  6. Export: Click "Export Style" > "Save as .sty." Copy to USB.
  7. Play: Insert USB into your Yamaha Genos. The style appears under "Expansion/USB."

Without the Full version, you stop at Step 2.

Abstract

The Yamaha Arranger Workstation ecosystem relies on proprietary Style File Format (.sty, .prs, .sst) to govern real-time accompaniment. While Yamaha’s official software (Style Fixer, CASM Editor) provides basic modification, advanced users require granular control over Note Translation (CASM), Original Sound System (OSS), and MegaVoice articulation switching. StyleMagic YA Full (SMF) positions itself as a third-party solution bridging MIDI sequencing with arranger-specific metadata editing. This paper evaluates the software’s architecture, decompilation accuracy, feature set (including the "YA" vs. "Full" distinction), and its role in the restoration of legacy hardware styles.