jazzbass12
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Sound Fonts with Vsampler
Hi,
How do I use Sound Fonts with V sampler? I have some in a folder. When I go to import them, the V sampler does not see them.
Do I need to use a sound font sound card? I am using a Tascam USB 224 for my audio.
Thanks
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timfarman
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/26 18:39:21
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You don't need a Soundfont soundcard. There's two types of soundfont - Sounfont 1's and Soundfont 2's. It may be that the soundfonts you have are type 1's, because Vsampler only reads 2's. If that's the case I think you could convert your 1's to 2's with the free trial (30 days) version of 'Awave Studio' from http://www.fmjsoft.com that will convert 'single' soundfonts (piano OR bass etc.) but not 'banks' of multiple instruments (piano AND bass AND...etc)
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adrian.crossan
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/27 05:23:19
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Have you checked all the Banks? Instruments might be asssigned to specific Banks; e.g. percussion instruments might be in Bank 128.
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jazzbass12
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/27 08:21:54
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I am using SF2s.
When I click import and go to the folder where I placed my sound fonts it shows nothing in the folder (they are in that folder).
Thanks
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adrian.crossan
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/27 08:26:24
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Which file type is displayed in the drop down list at the bottom of the Import Instrument dialog box? I suspect it's set to something other than SF2...
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jazzbass12
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/27 10:24:57
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Which file type is displayed in the drop down list at the bottom of the Import Instrument dialog box? I suspect it's set to something other than SF2...
It does say SF2.
The SFs do show up on wave import but, they sound crappy.
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adrian.crossan
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/27 10:55:08
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OK, back to the start. Try these steps:
1. Click the File|Open... menu command.
2. Browse to your Soundfonts folder in the 'Open a library' dialog box.
3. Select 'Soundfont Banks (*.sf2)' in the 'Files of type:' drop down list box.
Can you see the files in the dialog box now?
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jazzbass12
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/27 11:48:37
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Ok you can slap me. I dowloaded the SFs from Prime sounds they also had the option of samples. I didnt realize this. I was looking at wave files..
I got the SFs working.
They sound like crap though. I am trying to find a good guitar sound for my samples. Any ideas. I would rather not go with Virtual guitarist.
Any thoughts?
Have a great holiday.................Thanks
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BloodHound
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/27 17:17:06
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timfarman
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/27 17:34:49
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Good stuff bloodhound!
I posted a question on your forum
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BloodHound
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/27 17:40:54
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Thanks.  I posted a reply there. And it is a very good question.
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adrian.crossan
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/27 17:43:37
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Consider yourself slapped  ! Cheapskate that I am, I tend to use free samples from magazine cover disks, so have no recommendations for guitar samples. Here's a thread at K-v-R with a list of SF sites. There might be some in there...
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BloodHound
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/27 17:45:49
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Ouch... Mine is free too.
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BloodHound
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/27 18:00:17
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jazzbass12
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/28 06:40:30
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Bloodhound,
Nice looking site. I will try that SF later whe I get home from work.
I will let you know how it works.
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BloodHound
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/11/28 12:37:08
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Thanks. Feedback will be appreciated. I am thinking about creating a multi layered accoustic font. Was hoping that VSampler would make it easier, but unfortunately I was dissapointed there. But that will not scare me.
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timfarman
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/12/01 09:47:06
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Useful link,Adrian.
That'll keep me busy for awhile
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jazzbass12
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RE: Sound Fonts with Vsampler
2003/12/01 13:54:54
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Bloodhound,
Any suggestions for good electric guitar sound fonts??? Acoustics sound good but, I have not heard any electric that sound useable.
Thanks
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