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geoffrey · Post by **geoffrey** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:51 am

Hi folks,
I recently realized that my EXS24 will convert soundfonts. What are the absolute best soundfont samples? I noticed that there are some EMU modules in soundfont on ebay. Are those worth it? Any help or tips appreciated...
Regards,
Geoff

Philly D · Post by **Philly D** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:46 am

I only use a few soundfounts regularly.

Emu Pure Phatt (Hip Hop sounds)

Proteus 2 (Strings)

NSKit 6 (Drums)

I've read that the stuff on ebay can be repackaged free stuff available on the internet anyway. I did buy the Proteus 1,2,3, Vintage Keys, Planet Phatt and Orchestral Strings soundfonts but don't use them anymore.

It may be worth trying them again though

geoffrey · Post by **geoffrey** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:49 am

Are they still available commercially? The ebay guy seems like he has repackaged the EMU stuff. Wanna sell yours? Thanks either way for the info.
Regards,
Geoff

Kriminal · Post by **Kriminal** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:50 am

i got some free with an old SB card about 5 years ago.

Philly D · Post by **Philly D** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:54 am

You can still get them here http://us.creative.com/products/product ... duct=13590

I still have the original CDs somewhere, but I don't know what condition they are in!

geoffrey · Post by **geoffrey** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:01 am

Thanks Philly D!
I just ordered them. Now off to brag to my EMU fanboy friend. He has them all in hardware. Bet they cost him more than a hundred bux!

Thanks again,
Geoff

1-2-Many · Post by **1-2-Many** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:46 pm

Of course you know, the hardware sounds better.

Ildon · Post by **Ildon** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 5:09 pm

Yeah, sadly the soundfonts have nothing on the hardware. There're a few good presets, though. The mf french horn from the P2 and the hall strings preset from the Proteus 1. mmmm...

Jeremy_NSL · Post by **Jeremy_NSL** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 5:14 pm

I'm not sure how the hardware could sound better in this case guys.. Proteus 1,2 and 3 were the simplest romplers around - no fx and no filters. Actually its possible the soundfonts sound better.

djsubject · Post by **djsubject** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 5:19 pm

i have EmulaterX studio & that dose keep up to par with the hardware (& better in meny cases

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Subz

Ildon · Post by **Ildon** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 5:25 pm

The Emulator/Proteus X software is awesome. I just wish it didn't take up so much damn CPU.

1-2-Many · Post by **1-2-Many** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:45 pm

ya - speaking from experience - I bought the Proteus-X package in hopes of replacing my EMU P2K and XL-1 rack modules. The plugin takes forever to load the Proteus-X sample set, and is a cpu heavy like Ildon mentioned. Plus, doing A-B comparisons, many of the presets just plain sounded better from the hardware units - this all made me decide to keep the rack units afterall, and deal with the PITA of bouncing to audio.

learjeff · Post by **learjeff** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 7:47 pm

If you like the sound of the classic Rhodes electric piano, you might be interested in my free jRhodes3 soundfonts. No strings attached; enjoy.

Cheers
Jeff

geoffrey · Post by **geoffrey** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 10:20 pm

Hi Jeff,
From one Geoff to another, thanks for the freebie! I will try them out later this weekend. Do you know of any other freebies like this on the net?
Regards,
Geoff

Ildon · Post by **Ildon** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 10:21 pm

geoffrey wrote:Hi Jeff,
From one Geoff to another, thanks for the freebie! I will try them out later this weekend. Do you know of any other freebies like this on the net?
Regards,
Geoff

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