[linux-audio-user] giga files and large soundfonts

[Mark Knecht]

James Stone wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge about generating giga or akai
> compatible files?
> 

I've done it with GigaEdit, but that's not Open Source.

We've discussed this before on the LinuxSampler list. There will some 
day be a LS-Edit application to do similar things. We've also cajoled 
the author of Swami a few times to consider adding this to his feature 
set. He's expressed moderate interest, but I don't think it's moved very 
high on his priority list.
> 
> Anyway, I think it would be a great thing to be able to have some truly
> free giga instruments for use with the linux sampler project.. In the
> first instance I think we need to clear the use of these samples in this
> way with the University of Iowa, but by the sounds of their webpage I
> don't think they would have a problem with this.
> 

There are many, many good, and completely free gig files. Look at 
Worra's Place for the best overall set I know of:

http://www.worrasplace.com

Note the links to subsections are just below the ad at the top. (Not 
everyone finds them)

Take care,
Mark