No CASM - SFF1 styles with no CASM... does it matter?

[aprilla]

In the PSR Style Database I notice I have many styles (SFF1) which have N in the CASM column, yet when I play these styles from my S900 User area they play fine, no problems.

Does it matter that there is no CASM? My first thought was that I'd need to add it but if it's not an issue I'd leave well enough alone. These styles also have no OTS, if later I want to add OTS to any of them will it matter then that there is no CASM?

ta,
Mary

[vlbrgt]

I quote from a document about style files:


Style files do not necessarily need a CASM section, as long as the midi section of the style follows these rules :

• Only midi channels 9 ... 16 are used
• Usage of midi channels is according to table below
• Midi channels have to be based on Key CMaj7
• There is only one channel per part (i.e. no seperate channel for major and minor chord types)

Acc channel	Acc part	Usage
9	Sub-Rhythm	Secondary percussion instruments
10	Rhythm	Main percussion instruments
11	Bass	Main bass instrument
12	Chord1	Often used for rhythm guitar
13	Chord2	Often used for piano
14	Pad	Often used for violins or similar
15	Phrase1	Often used for brass instruments
16	Phrase2	Often used for brass instruments

Regards
Etienne

[aprilla]

Just what I wanted to hear and needed to know. Thank you Etienne