Is there a way to convert Yamaha voices and styles to format compatable with Casio CTX3000?

[Andrew Sage]

As I said in my previous post, I just bought a CTX3000.  Wonder if there are downloadable Yamaha voices and/or styles converted to a format

that CTX3000 can use?  Or Windows computer software that would allow me to do these conversions myself? 

Thanks !

 

[Andrew Sage]

I just bought a CTX3000 and am deciding whether to keep it or return it.  Though I like much about the keyboard, I'm disappointed at the lack of good acoustic guitar tones, compared to the Yamaha keyboards I've had in the past.

Wonder if there are additional acoustic guitar tones and/or other acoustic instument tones available for downloading and installing on my Casio keyboard, and if so, where I can access them?  I looked at the small group of additonal tones on this website and they don't look to be what I'm hoping to find.

Thanks

[Brad Saucier]

The tones are what they are.  Sample data is fixed.  The core timbres can't be changed.  

[Andrew Sage]

Thanks Brad!  I'll check out the tones you programmed.

[Mclandy]

If you are interested, you may want to check out the Tone Tyrant software, which gives you extensive control over Tone editing.  While you can adjust a LOT of stuff with this tool (more so than on the keyboard), from subtle improvements to ridiculous extremes, the quality is still limited by the fundamental samples in the keyboard, as Brad points out.  There's probably no adjustment that will give you "even more realistic guitar" (but "better"?  Maybe).

 

Edited March 23, 2023 by Mclandy

[Just Alex]

Yamaha voice packs are "locked" - even if your casio has ability to download new sounds, like MZ-X series, you can't extract yamaha voice files from their "package".

To be honest, same is for Casio - you can't extract anything from casio voice files.

Yamaha styles are easy to convert, btw.

 

[Andrew Sage]

Alex, thanks for your input.  FYI I have many single voice files for more expensive and less expensive Yamaha keyboards (which use different file formats), saved on a flash drive.  I downloaded these years ago from a Yamaha user group, not affiliated with Yamaha.

So the voice package issue is not an issue for me.

 

[CARL32711]

How do i convert yamaha styles to my ctx3000

 

[Mclandy]

5 hours ago, CARL32711 said:

How do i convert yamaha styles to my ctx3000

 

See some of the posts on this forum about my AC7Editor program.  It converts Styles to AC7 files, within certain constraints.  Older Style files convert better than the newer ones, because newer Styles use a wider range of voices and features that can't all be duplicated on the Casio.  Be sure to read the instructions for installation, because the program requires a third-party runtime environment and dialog manager based on the ooRexx language.  The program also allows you to make several modifications to AC7 files, some of which aren't even available on the keyboard, but be aware that it may require some study to take full advantage of its capabilities.

[Silvano Silva]

 

These are some rhythms that I converted from Genos 2. I made a total of 40 Rhythms for the CT-X line.

It's not a simple job as it was only possible with samples of the original rhythms running on Genos itself.

 

What changes in relation to the Casios MZX/CTX are the drum kits in which the parts can change and also the articulated sounds of the Yamaha.

that even though there are some in the CTX/MZX the region of the notes changes.

Rhythms have been converted from the original Genos 2 rhythms

This was only possible with the use of software editing

Edited November 22, 2024 by Silvano Silva
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[Mclandy]

@Silvano Silva, your skill definitely shows how nice the Casio keyboards can sound - especially for the price!

[CARL32711]

Hi @Just Alex, i downloaded some of your .rar packs for CY-X3000 but it seems there's some codes on them, any help please?

 

[Just Alex]

On 12/18/2024 at 9:00 AM, CARL32711 said:

Hi @Just Alex, i downloaded some of your .rar packs for CY-X3000 but it seems there's some codes on them, any help please?

 

 

These .RAR packs are donationware - you donate at least $1 and get the password. All money goes to Ukraine support.