I have created hundreds of styles: see http://www.nortonmusic.com/styledemo.html for a list and mp3 demo files of most.

It isn't easy, which is why so many people prefer to buy them from me rather than make their own (thank you all). It requires (in no special order):
  • An understanding of each instrument and it's place in the band for the style you want to create
  • An understanding of music theory
  • At least a basic knowledge of arranging for small groups
  • The ability to play the parts into a sequencer (to get the right feel) so you can import them into the StyleMaker
  • A lot experience with the StyleMaker so that you will know what it does well, and what it cannot do
  • Imagination, persistence and perseverance


It is a fun journey, but it is not instant gratification. I had the advantage of starting writing styles back in the DOS days when only 3 instruments were allowed (drums, bass and piano). As the program grew in complexity and as the StyleMaker grew in features, I learned them as they were introduced.

If you are serious, I recommend you do the same thing. Take it slow, and enter one instrument at a time. Experiment, learn what BiaB excels at and what it's limitations are. Take it step by step and gather more and more knowledge as you go on. While you are doing this, listen intently to recordings to see if you can figure out how each instrument expresses itself. Then try to see if you can get BiaB to do what you hear.

As I said, it isn't instant gratification, but it is rewarding.

And it's not for everybody. If you don't have the prerequisite skills and don't want to take the time to learn them, you can always buy them from PG Music or Norton Music.

Good luck in your journey.

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Bob "Notes" Norton smile Norton Music
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