The major problem with our huge collections of style files is that in order to use them effectively, I had to rename them to an appropriate song title, hence the introduction of my Gig Disk collection, which I started many, many years ago. Once the style files have been renamed to a song, it's just a matter of selecting the song title and you're ready to go. All of the styles are stored upon a USB drive that stays in the keyboard at all times. It is a miniature USB drive that does not protrude beyond the keyboard case, thereby keep it protected from being inadvertently hit and damaged, or worse yet, damaging the keyboard's USB circuit board.
Now, after renaming them to song titles, you can then place them in specific folders with the names of performers, Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, etc... This is a bit help for those who play in front of a live audience and wish to eliminate dead time. Additionally, this can be linked directly to the Music Finder Directory or Play List, both of which can be accessed while still performing another song, then immediately selected.
Audience members, especially at nite club and restaurant jobs, frequently request a song, which usually results in a few dollars added to your tip jar. Unfortunately, they usually says something such as "Do you know any Frank Sinatra songs." When you respond, "sure, what song would you like to hear," they usually don't have a clue to the song's title. At this point, it's just a matter of clicking on the USB drive, and selecting the Sinatra file folder, and asking if they would like such and such. One button touch later, and you're kicking off the intro of the style on your keyboard. Yes, it's that easy.
The only difficult thing about the entire process is sitting down at the keyboard and PC, listening carefully to each style, then renaming it. I have more than 50,000 style files on hand, therefore, it is a never ending process for me.
Good luck,
Gary
