2 little questions

Vampyromaniac · Jan 19, 2003, 10:59 AM

Heh, 2 easy questions for some kind soul(s) to answer

Just don't laugh cuz I don't know this stuff

1. The ol Creative AWE sound cards . . . . What does the AWE stand for?

2. What are sound fonts? Different ways to make sounds sound? Or what? Please describe if you can, how the sounds sound different (if applicable.)

Thanks

RIV@NVX · Jan 19, 2003, 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by DallasStar
Soundfonts are basically a way to customize midi files. Y'know how midis sound shitty? Well, soundfonts let you customize how every instrument sounds and you can even record your own real instruments. Once you have a really good soundfont, you might not even be able to distinguish a midi file from an mp3 . Ofcourse, if you weren't allowed to use stereo samples, it'd be dreadfuly obvious which is the midi .

AWE - A is probably Audio, W - Wavetable, E - Extension?

**dj_stick** · Oct 2, 2004, 11:23 AM

soundfonts are sampler instruments that are used to play midi sounds, if you know what a sampler is then you should get the drift of it

classic_leon · Oct 3, 2004, 07:59 AM

Maybe AWE means strike with fear and reverence; to inspire with awe; to control by inspiring dread. Creative gave the name for show it's authority.

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