Rout SoundFont(R) Loader
version 0.9b

What is it ?

This is a plugin to use with Buzz (www.buzz2.com). It allows you to load a SoundFont(R) into buzz and to use its instruments. It doesn't support all the features of the SoundFont 2.0 specification. In fact, it only supports volume envelope, loop points and multi-layering of instruments. See for yourself.

Your soundfonts will not sound as richer as if they were played directly from your SB Live (or any soundfont compatible sound card). Some soundfonts will sound good and some will suck. To improve their sound, I suggest using a reverb machine or a delay machine.

It is possible to access drumkits from a soundfont. Just select Bank 128.

This is a stereo generator. So you need Buzz version 1.2 to use it.

Don't email me saying "This soundfont sounds bad".

Thanks goes to Ninereeds and Jeskola who helped me on this project.

History

version 0.9b (01.04.2000)
Beta release.

version 1.0 (03.02.2000)
First stable release.

- Support for stereo soundfonts added.
- No more crash on loading when machine is playing.
- Multi-track bug fixed.

version 1.1 (03.03.2000)
Does not click anymore. I added something that fades the stopping note in a half-tick.
Added a pretty little skin ! (you need the latest buzz 1.2 to see it)

Author

Mathieu Routhier (mrouthier@mail.com)
web page: members.xoom.com/Rout

This is DONATIONWARE. To support me and encourage the creation of other Buzz machines, you can send me any amount of money (or anything else you think I'd like to have [suggestion: CDs] ) to the following address. Thank you.

Mathieu Routhier
3431 de la dauversière
Ste-Foy, Qué
G1X 2H6
Canada