To use the SmartMusic SoftSynth SoundFont for MIDI playback You can also use your own SoundFont in Finale if you wish, or use the SmartMusic SoftSynth SoundFont in other MIDI playback software. (synthgms.sf2) is included with Finale, and is used by default for MIDI playback. The SmartMusic SoftSynth is provided both as a soundfont for MIDI playback and as a plug-in for VST playback.
A General MIDI SoundFont called SmartMusic SoftSynth A set of General MIDI sounds included with Finale. SoundFonts can be used by MIDI programs such as Finale for playback. Noteman says: A SoundFont-compatible sound card is required to use any SoundFont for playback.Ī SoundFont is a collection of audio samples that have been converted into MIDI MIDI is a standardized protocol by which music applications, computers and MIDI instruments talk to each other.
