[linux-audio-user] Soundfont players

[Michael T D Nelson]

Ruben Lopez wrote:
> I've been tinkering with Linux for a few years and I just decided to 
> jump in and set up Ardour. I have it working and am still figuring 
> things out, but I have a question - what Linux apps do you guys use to 
> play soundfonts (the only app I could find is FluidSynth, which I 
> haven't tried yet).

I use fluidsynth, controlled by Rosegarden.

I would be interested to know of a recommendation for a more lightweight 
MIDI sequencer - perhaps one that I will be able to syncronise with Ardour?

The only problem I have with using fluidsynth is that the better 
soundfonts tend to use a lot of memory - but I don't think that is the 
fault of the software, just the nature of the problem.

Another useful program is qsynth, which provides a graphical  interface 
to fluidsynth. They are both included in PlanetCCRMA's packages.

Regards
Michael