[linux-audio-user] Re: GM SoundFont recommendations

[James Stone]

On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:11:06 +0100, James Stone wrote:

> On Tue, 19 Jul 2005 13:45:45 -0700, Brad Fuller wrote:
> 
>> Anyone know of a _any_ GeneralMidi SoundFonts?
>> 
>> brad
> 
> Just found this massive font:
> 
> http://www.geocities.jp/shansoundfont/
> 
> 84MB.. the download speed is only 30 KB/s so it is taking me a bit of time
> to get it, but the mp3s sound amazing.
> 
> I think it is probably more balanced than FluidR3, but will let you know
> after some testing with various styles of music.

Sadly it is not as good as FluidR3 for orchestral stuff.. 

I think you are best off with FluidR3 or sYnerGi8Mb..

BTW: I notice that the new version of synergi is now sold commercially..
not sure what status this gives the old freely available version. 

James