SynthFont
and other tools for Midi and SoundFonts
and other tools for Midi and SoundFonts
SynthFont?
SynthFont is a program for playing midi files using SoundFonts. A midi file is different from - for instance - a MP3 file in that the file does not contain any audio data. The file is a collection of notes and instructions for how to play them. SynthFont combines this data with the audio data in a SoundFont to produce ("render") an audio version of the song.
SynthFont has been updated a lot lately. Why? A word of explanation may be in place:
Since version 1.200 SynthFont has gone through a number of problematic phases. I am sorry about that and ask all my loyal users out there to forgive me for publishing buggy software. There is an explanation, and it is a technical one: In November 2008 I realized I will have to introduce support for Dual Core processors. Or actually, support for the more general case of a Multi Core processor. For this purpose I was forced to rewrite the rendering engine rather completely, as the only way to support multiple CPU cores is to have multiple rendering threads. Up to version 1.200 there was only one single thread. The first step required, in order to create multiple threads, was to take all real time functions, like showing the playback position and passing data to external devices through a midi out port, and put those into a separated thread. The next step would be to divide the remaining functions in the original thread into two or more threads. I tried to do this for version 1.200, but due to the technical problems I got into with version 1.200 I have not yet been able to complete this second step. Thus there is still no support for multiple cores in the latest versions. But there will be, as soon as I have removed most of the critical bugs introduced into the system because of the rather dramatic changes I have been forced to make. So, I want to ask all of you for your understanding and thank you all for your support in acting like "guinea pigs" for me at this moment.
Viena?
Viena is my SoundFont editor (not to be confused with one other editor called "Vienna"). Viena can be used on any MS Windows computer independently of audio card installed (as opposed to the "Vienna" software).
VSTSynthFont?
VSTSynthFont is a VST Instrument version of SynthFont (VST PlugIn Interface Technology by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH).
in_aSyFon?
in_aSyFon is the Winamp plugin version of SynthFont. It is based on the same technology, but doesn't have any extra bells and whistles.
SyFon?
SyFon is the newest kid on the block. It is a Midi Port player based on SynthFont and VSTSynthFont. Hook it up to your Midi keyboard, or via a virtual midi port to your sequencer and play Midi using SoundFonts. At the moment only the free version SyFonOne is publicly available.
SynthFont is a program for playing midi files using SoundFonts. A midi file is different from - for instance - a MP3 file in that the file does not contain any audio data. The file is a collection of notes and instructions for how to play them. SynthFont combines this data with the audio data in a SoundFont to produce ("render") an audio version of the song.
SynthFont has been updated a lot lately. Why? A word of explanation may be in place:
Since version 1.200 SynthFont has gone through a number of problematic phases. I am sorry about that and ask all my loyal users out there to forgive me for publishing buggy software. There is an explanation, and it is a technical one: In November 2008 I realized I will have to introduce support for Dual Core processors. Or actually, support for the more general case of a Multi Core processor. For this purpose I was forced to rewrite the rendering engine rather completely, as the only way to support multiple CPU cores is to have multiple rendering threads. Up to version 1.200 there was only one single thread. The first step required, in order to create multiple threads, was to take all real time functions, like showing the playback position and passing data to external devices through a midi out port, and put those into a separated thread. The next step would be to divide the remaining functions in the original thread into two or more threads. I tried to do this for version 1.200, but due to the technical problems I got into with version 1.200 I have not yet been able to complete this second step. Thus there is still no support for multiple cores in the latest versions. But there will be, as soon as I have removed most of the critical bugs introduced into the system because of the rather dramatic changes I have been forced to make. So, I want to ask all of you for your understanding and thank you all for your support in acting like "guinea pigs" for me at this moment.
Viena?
Viena is my SoundFont editor (not to be confused with one other editor called "Vienna"). Viena can be used on any MS Windows computer independently of audio card installed (as opposed to the "Vienna" software).
VSTSynthFont?
VSTSynthFont is a VST Instrument version of SynthFont (VST PlugIn Interface Technology by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH).
in_aSyFon?
in_aSyFon is the Winamp plugin version of SynthFont. It is based on the same technology, but doesn't have any extra bells and whistles.
SyFon?
SyFon is the newest kid on the block. It is a Midi Port player based on SynthFont and VSTSynthFont. Hook it up to your Midi keyboard, or via a virtual midi port to your sequencer and play Midi using SoundFonts. At the moment only the free version SyFonOne is publicly available.
Latest versions
2009-June-24
SynthFont has been updated to version 1.316. What is new?
Viena has been updated to version 0.650. What is new?
VSTSynthFont has been updated to version 1.045.
What is new?
in_aSyFon has been updated to version 1.001. What is new?
SyFonOne version 1.000 has been released. Read more about it here.
There is still the small program called Sf2Patcher available, version 1.021.
Feel free to visit the FORUM at TuneSmith Central to discuss my products.
The PayPal button on the Donate page works again. Why don't you go there and give it a try!
2009-June-24
SynthFont has been updated to version 1.316. What is new?
Viena has been updated to version 0.650. What is new?
VSTSynthFont has been updated to version 1.045.
What is new?
in_aSyFon has been updated to version 1.001. What is new?
SyFonOne version 1.000 has been released. Read more about it here.
There is still the small program called Sf2Patcher available, version 1.021.
Feel free to visit the FORUM at TuneSmith Central to discuss my products.
The PayPal button on the Donate page works again. Why don't you go there and give it a try!
