Well actually, there are no special Style files. Styles are just normal Arrangement files, but when you load them, some things, like the MasterTrack, the Notepad and the parameters related to the Window, are simply ignored. So, a Style consists of the following:
• The actual Arrangement that is the basis for the Style, the Tracks and Parts, including the names of the Tracks.
• The Tempo of the Arrangement (as set on the Transport Bar). However, this is only used during playback if the Master button is turned “off” in the Arrangement where you play back the Style.
• The Inspector settings for each Track, which you can see displayed in the Track list in the Style Track window.
• Additional settings are stored "invisibly" into the Arrangement file.
To play a Style you also need to make a number of settings, in the Inspector, and in the Style Track editor. These settings can be saved as a special StyleTrack Setup File (extension .XET). A Style Track Setup (not to be confused with a normal Setup file) holds the settings in the Inspector and in the Style Track windows, except the selection of Style and Variation.
Saving SongsThe foolproof way of saving a set of Styles and their settings is to make sure they are all in the computer as you want them, and then save it all as a Song. A Song contains the Styles and all the settings you have made.
• If you make your settings and save them as the Def.All Song, they will be loaded on startup. Below follow a few short hints on alternative techniques you could explore when you have come to grips with Style Tracks basic functions.