Identifying file type SFF1 vs SFF2

[Tommarr]

I understand some basics of the evolution of SFF1 to 2.
I purchased #15 from the Forum.
How do I tell which are SFF1 vs 2?
I am going to use SFF1 (for starters) on an older CGP1000 grand. I'm sure it only reads SFF1s

Thanks.

[mezzoman]

Hello! I know of two options also.
One is Midi Player and the other is PSR Style Database.
Both display the style format, and can handle multiple files at the same time. 

[johan]

If you do not want to install any program, you can just open the style file with an editor (e.g. Notepad or Word). You will see a lot of strange characters but somewhere in the beginning of the file, you will also see SFF1 or SFF2 followed by the name of the style.

[Toril S]

Thanks Johan, great tip!

[Jørgen]

Hi
Try my Style format finder software at
http://www.jososoft.dk/yamaha/software/sff/index.htm

Regards Jørgen

[Tommarr]

Hi,
Does your program work with Mac?
Thanks.

[Jørgen]

No.
Regards
Jørgen

[overover]

Hi,
Does your program work with Mac?
Thanks.

Hi Tommarr,

Since many Style/MIDI editing programs are only available for Windows, some Mac users simply bought a used Windows laptop. It doesn't need to have a lot of "power" and it can easily be a few years old. I recommend one with a 17-inch display, but 15-inches will do as well. With an Intel i5 processor, 8 GB RAM and Windows 10, you can use all the Windows programs you need. If necessary, even an i3, newer Pentium or Celeron processor with at least 4 GB of RAM would do.

You could also install and use Windows directly on the Mac, e.g. with the virtualization software "Parallels Desktop" (paid) or "VirtualBox" (free). However, you then need a Windows license.


Best regards,
Chris