looking for Decent SF2
Posted: 12 Feb 2019 05:57
by IlanSh
In ordr to play MIDI files, I followed the procedure and used GeneralUser_GS_1.471SF2.
No offense, it sounds bad. My 30yo Gravis Ultrasound sounded better.
So... any recommendations for a decent SF2?
Re: looking for Decent SF2
Posted: 12 Feb 2019 11:42
by Lotesdelere
It really depends on your needs.
For general music playback I like to use
Merlin 8MBGM Plus13 which is well balanced and should be good enough for any kind of music.
Re: looking for Decent SF2
Posted: 12 Feb 2019 18:19
by IlanSh
For general music playback I like to use Merlin 8MBGM Plus13
It doesn't seem to work. Maybe because it's sfArk file instead of sf2? I defined it as the SoundFont file, and VLC plays MIDIS... without any sound. I revert to the sf2 file and it works. What am I missing?
Re: looking for Decent SF2
Posted: 12 Feb 2019 19:40
by Lotesdelere
It's compressed with sfArk, you need to unpack it to get a SF2 SoundFont.
Looks like the original MelodyMachine site of the software is down, but I've uploaded it here:
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?fi ... 1515161475