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Soundbanks

You can use custom soundbanks with Gervill, the built-in software synthesizer.

You can use custom soundbanks with FluidSynth, the built-in software synthesizer.

What is a soundbank?

A soundbank is a file that contains a collection of instrument sounds. These sounds are used by the synthesizer to play the notes in a MIDI file. The app comes with a default soundbank, but you can replace it with a custom one.

Configuring soundbanks

In the settings tab, under Playback, click the Soundbanks option. To add a soundbank, click the Add soundbanks button and select a .sf2 or .dls file from your computer, or drag and drop the file onto the soundbanks list. To remove a soundbank, click the button next to the soundbank you want to remove.

You can select which soundbank to use on the home tab. You can also choose a soundbank when recording a video.

Bug

The app may sometimes incorrectly use the wrong sounds from the soundbank. This is due to a bug in the Java Sound API, which the app uses to play MIDI files. If you encounter this issue, use a different soundbank or MIDI device.

In the settings tab, under Playback, click the Soundbanks option. To add a soundbank, click the Import button and select a .sf2 file. To remove a soundbank, click the next to the soundbank you want to remove.

You can select which soundbank to use on the home tab.