Styles from d-o-o.de web site? (especially Beatles)

[VilleGuy]

Has anyone here purchased song styles from the d-o-o.de web site?

The online samples sound good, but they are a bit pricey, so I wanted to be sure before I buy anything.
I am especially interested in the Beatles songs, because I have not been able to find good song styles for Beatles tunes.

Thanks for your advice.

[elad770]

I'm looking for a purchasing group for a long time.
If 10 Genos owners will buy together, it will be affordable.

[hsttraindriver]

Hi VilleGuy,

In my opinion, d-o-o.de is an excellent site for styles. I have a number of them and I think you get value for money.

Styles-24 is another excellent site.

[beakybird]

For me, they're hit or miss, but they're worth a try if you can't get close enough with a stock style. The levels are usually way too high, the pads are often way too strong - this stuff can be fixed. The quality of production just isn't at the level of the styles Yamaha makes. However, I do use d-o-o styles for several songs, and after tweaking, they definitely get the job done.

[VilleGuy]

As noted, I'm mainly considering them because I have not been able to find really good styles for some of the Beatles songs I'm looking for.

[bolepa]

I would say they have good, decent styles. Styles-24 styles a little too pricey.... Around $9.00 each...

[beakybird]

As noted, I'm mainly considering them because I have not been able to find really good styles for some of the Beatles songs I'm looking for.

Be creative. Every Beatles song can be done as a polka - Norwegian Wood, Let It Be, Yesterday - all of them.

[d16lev]

http://www.maximan.nl/songstyles/page4.html

[Pianoman]

I have bought styles from DOODE and like Beakybird commented,  they're VERY
hit and miss.

Of the 20 something styles that I bought, I can say that only 12 are any use.
The demos that you hear on their website can be deceptive because they
usually are Midifile excerpts, not styles.

In fact I bought another 5 styles last week and 3 were quite disappointing.
That is not to say that all their styles are disappointing, but some are.

It's not Yamaha quality in any case, especially the drums, which sometimes
require days of work in the Genos style creator to be of any use.
That's why you have to accept their disclaimer before buying.

Best Regards,

Abby.

[VilleGuy]

Thanks for the advice. Instead of buying I'll think I'll try to find onboard styles that are reasonably close instead.

[TiasDad]

What Beatles songs in particular?
I have around a dozen or so that I've modified on my S970 and use, I'd be willing to share them if they're any good to you

[elad770]

These will sound great on Genos I think.  I would love to have your styles 

[VilleGuy]

TiasDad,

I would be delighted to have any Beatles songs you have tweaked for the 970, as they would probably sound better on my 975 than the Beatles styles I have gathered thus far.

One song I have been looking for is You Can't Do That, but I'm also looking for Back in the USSR, Rock and Roll Music, Twist and Shout, and many others.

Let me know if there are any songs you are looking for and I'll return the favor.

[h.jambon]

VilleGuy,

Try the side named by Dave and look also on this site:

https://www.keyboardsoftware.nl

Styles + arranged sheets.

Henk

[Rick D.]

VilleGuy

I have been happy with the styles I have bought from them!

Rick D.

[juketsu]

Hi Villeguy!

I have bought some of the styles of the following sites; styles-24.de, yamahamusicsoft.com, prostylemusic.net and a week ago I bought my first style from d-o-o.de.

In my experience, every site has both good and bad styles. To my ear, someone else might disagree. I am a home musician and I play just for myself, that kind of music styles and what sounds good to me. No need to compromise

Each of the acquired style I've made some changes, that kind of what I can do. The price of the style varies quite a lot, with the cheapest being around € 2 and the most expensive around € 8. It has to be said that with that more expensive price you will get more (Styles-24), usually in addition to style, midifile, lyrics with chords, and registration filet. 8 € is still a lot of money ....

I agree with you, I have not found any really good   Beatles styles, don´t from free or commercial sites.

Here is my own example of the d-o-o.de style.  I bought this style some days ago, Surrender (Elvis song), my keyboard is S975. I think the style is pretty good, if something is wrong then it's with the player and the singer

https://app.box.com/s/m5cmzyg1okmywsl4o2ehfwhzp4qb0hh1


Regards,

Juke

[Janus]

You are not content with the pro midi styles
dont buy them anymore
Make your own styles
Or don't use styles and make your own  midi files

[Janus]

Hi Villeguy!

I have bought some of the styles of the following sites; styles-24.de, yamahamusicsoft.com, prostylemusic.net and a week ago I bought my first style from d-o-o.de.

In my experience, every site has both good and bad styles. To my ear, someone else might disagree. I am a home musician and I play just for myself, that kind of music styles and what sounds good to me. No need to compromise

Each of the acquired style I've made some changes, that kind of what I can do. The price of the style varies quite a lot, with the cheapest being around € 2 and the most expensive around € 8. It has to be said that with that more expensive price you will get more (Styles-24), usually in addition to style, midifile, lyrics with chords, and registration filet. 8 € is still a lot of money ....

I agree with you, I have not found any really good   Beatles styles, don´t from free or commercial sites.

Here is my own example of the d-o-o.de style.  I bought this style some days ago, Surrender (Elvis song), my keyboard is S975. I think the style is pretty good, if something is wrong then it's with the player and the singer

https://app.box.com/s/m5cmzyg1okmywsl4o2ehfwhzp4qb0hh1


Regards,

Juke

There is something wrong with the style or the playing
The timing is not good and wrong chords

Jan

[juketsu]

Hello  Janus!

Thanks for your comments! Sorry, but I´m not sure what you mean "dont buy them anymore"
Do you mean that it´s not allowed or it´s not good idea? My style is normal style file (.sty), not midi file. There is also midi file for this, but it´s more expensive and I don´t want to use midi file.

I suppose that all mistakes what you hear are mine. I played this song by notes (melody line and chords), but maybe timing is  the reason or I have wrong style variation (4 variation), who knows

But if we forget my mistakes, what you think about the style, is there anything good? I like to play whit this.

Best wishes,

Juke

[Janus]

Start with a simple style just bas,drum,guitar
Try to play a part bij mute a voice like the bas
Try to play the bass track
And so on
in that way you learn better the flow of a song

[panos]

I didn't know that song Of Elvis Prestley and had to listen it on Youtube.
The style sounds pretty accurate on it's parts.

Nice performance Juke.It is not an easy thing to sing.
Have you noticed that the 4 notes of the intro of this song are used also in the James Bond theme?
It is exactly the same riff: The left hand playing on an arranger keyboard's.... terms.

Janus my friend, we like to play the keyboard as it is for.
Playing chords and melodies along with a style.
Don't know why but we like it that way.
We may don't have the time or skills to learn to play the drums,the bass and the guitar too.
It is just a song that the composer and the producer have decided what musical patterns to use for the instruments to accompany the lead melody.
It is not like... Beethoven's grosse fuge to analyze it before we play it

[juketsu]

Hi Panos!

Thank you for your kind words. Interesting information that James Bond theme, it was new to me.

My intention in this context was only to present the style of the d-o-o.de site in practice, not my own playing or singing. Of course I know that I could do many things better, but I'm also happy with this level. Music plays an important part in my life and it's great to find great songs from many different genres. Sometimes I play or sing those  little better and sometimes not so good But that´s life!

Cheers,

Juke

[panos]

Hi Juke,
I have listened to your other covers too and I like how you play your keyboard.

About the confirmation about that riff, play the intro of this video at 0.75 speed(there is a setting for this down right on the screen of the video) 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGYjWfp3aQI

Now watch Heidrun's left hand's playing on this tutorial (there is an English translation on top of the video):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrBvYsvHieg&t=425s

I am still practicing for a long time now to learn the tip of hitting quickly the same note(key) with 3 right fingers as she does
Yes, I can do it also with one finger but when I try with three fingers aaahhhhh!!! the timing is more accurate by far for these 3 little notes. Great tips on this video. 

And hre is the original song that was used for James Bond theme's melody for anyone who might never heard it before:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6EuzGhIyRQ
That... "achoo" part is so funny 

Now back to the topic about this or other sites that you are not sure if their styles are bad,good or super for you and your model, maybe it is better just to buy one to evaluate if it is worth the money and then you can decide if you want to buy more or not.
That's where demo video's on Youtube are helpful.You can see someone actually to play with the styles live. 

[juketsu]

Hi again Panos!

Thanks for the links! Yes, now I can hear that riff exactly (with 0,75 speed) I also watched Heidrun video. Very useful video, I have to watch it again, and again, and again... Die-se be-to-nung

I have never heard that Monty Norman song, it´s a big surprise that this is original for James Bond theme!

I´m totally agree with you, this Surrender was my first style from d-o-o.de webshop. About 5 €, not so much and now I know that they have styles for my taste. Off course it´s possible that your first style is only good (or bad) style in the whole webshop

Many thanks,

Juke

[VilleGuy]

TiasDad and Janus : have you received the PMs that I sent?
I may have a problem with my forum email.

I am quite interested in the Beatles styles you offered.
Thanks!

[elad770]

I'm still offering a group of 10 Genos Memebers who are interested to form a purchase group. 5euro/ 10 = 0.5Eur
We can get most if not all the styles we want
It's not for sharing with the whole world but Only sharing with the purchase group. I've done this before and it works great!