I always assign MIDI styles. Why? If I assign a MIDI style, BiaB will suggest a Real Style. However, if I assign a Real Style, BiaB will NOT suggest a MIDI.

Assigning a MIDI style is the only way to get a suggestion for both the MIDI and Real folks.

At one time, at his request, I sent all my styles to Peter Gannon so he would have help knowing what Real Style to use.

The only one that is different is the first Real Book. I did that with all Real styles, and the MIDI people felt left out. So I took their suggestions seriously, and went back to MIDI while letting BiaB suggest an appropriate Real style.

I suggest that you try both, and when using MIDI styles, don't substitute the Real Drums, leave them MIDI. Some songs will sound better with a Real Style, others with MIDI. Because MIDI is more editable, sone songs cannot be done well with Real. If you don't listen to both, you won't know which is better for you.

Saving one with an M or an R suffix is a great idea. Thanks. Do you mind if I steal that one? laugh

Plus, you can change the style to anything you like. My brother-in-law, a fine trumpet player, plays in the local jazz society. They pulled up the old "Tea For Two" and arranged it as a Perez Prado style cha-cha, played some inventive solos in the middle, and it's a hit.

Back when it was required to play Jimmy Buffett songs in Florida, we did "Volcano" as a Reggae song. The audience likes it.

One nice thing about BiaB is the ability to be creative.

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Bob "Notes" Norton smile Norton Music
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