[LAU] Fluidsynth versus Qsynth, .sf2 versus .gig

[Fred]

Viktor Mastoridis wrote:
> I keep on getting Xruns when trying to work with soundfonts on 
> rosegarden or muse, especially if I combine several sf2 banks with 
> several audio tracks (on Ardour, prior to use plugins). So far, I was 
> running them through Qsynth, but I read on the net that the 
> combination of Qsynth, Rosegarden/Muse and Ardour is regarded as not 
> so stable?
>
> Thus, if you don't mind sharing your experience, I will be thankful.
>
> What is the best way that you use Soundfont banks in Linux?
>
> By 'best', I mean the most stable way, without X-runs and 
> listing/access to all the banks and instruments in a soundfont.
Hi Viktor,

Do you try to run Fluidsynth directly from Rosegarden ? (you can find it 
in "synth plugin" on the left pannel)
You can have several runs of it, one for each MIDI track, each one can 
load his sound as you like.
On my old P4 + 1GbRAM can run 10 tracks with no problem (don't have test 
more cause don't need yet)

> Is running fluidsynth from a command line a better alternative then 
> qsynth and why?
> (fluidsynth command line: how does one create a midi input and audio 
> output port for each sf2 bank?)
Don't know ! But think that Fluid is just a GUI for Q (not sure of that)
>
>
> Can you please tell me your experience in buying professional .gig or 
> .sf2 sounds?
> Strings, pianos, accordeons especially.
> Sites, prices, quality?
I don't use yet... Maybe a good idea ? If you do so, could you please 
let me know ?
>
> What is better for profesional results: .sf2 or .gig?
Well, do you think a bank including 127 differents sounds and a complete 
drumset in less 100M can compete
with another one including only 1 instrument in more 1G ??   ;o))

>
> thanks in advance
> Viktor
Greets,
Fred
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