splitting sf file

PITmaster · Apr 23, 2005, 06:44 PM

Hi
I'm looking for sf application that hepls me to split automaticely whole sf bank to separate files with one preset inside only.
I remember MegaFont could make it but doesn't work with kx.

Do you know something else?

PITmaster

thomasabarnes · Apr 24, 2005, 02:13 AM

Try FMJSoft Awave Studio. It allows to save a single instrument as a soundfont from soundfonts having multiple instruments and banks. Maybe this is what youre looking for.

For instance, Sonic Implants has a soundfont named Blujay drums. It has many drum kits in one soundfont. Well, with Awave Studio, you can load this .sf2 and save each kit as a separate soundfont. Is something like this what youre looking to do?

http://www.fmjsoft.com/

PITmaster · Apr 24, 2005, 08:24 PM

Hmm, thanks I'll try it. Though I remember it doesn't sound with kx's synths.

PITmaster

thomasabarnes · Apr 24, 2005, 10:54 PM

What do you mean, it doesnt sound with kX's synth. Version 9.2 is the latest. I used it 2 days ago. It auditions soundfonts well for me. I was using it with 3537 installed, but I see no reason why it wont work with 3538x.

PITmaster · Apr 25, 2005, 08:19 AM

Sorry, I was thinking about ALive! software.
BTW, there is also a function to export any preset as soundfont file. I guess FMJSoft Awave Studio software has similar function. But I need to split very quick whole gm bank, not only to extract one or two instruments.

PITmaster

thomasabarnes · Apr 25, 2005, 09:43 AM

Yes, soon as u load a soundfont you can split by using the tree like setup on the left, and save as a soundfont or to a number of formats such as DR-008, Giga, LM4, AKAI and many others as well as .sf2. See the Help file for a full list!

Dont know if you know but preset=instrument. And saving presets to .sf2 is very quick and easy to do. After loading a soundfont, on the left side in program is a tree like area. The soundfont will already be split into instruments. Just right click the one you want to save and select "Save selected instrument as" then, select the format you want to save as .sf2, .gig or whatever and youre done. It's a peice of cake to do this in Awave Studio.

PITmaster · Apr 27, 2005, 11:59 AM

So I've got Awave Studio.
And it's very good soft, indeed. Though, when I need to save all instruments as separate files, I have to hit ENTER 128 or more times :/

PITmaster

thomasabarnes · Apr 27, 2005, 01:22 PM

LOL No man you dont have to press enter 128 times! You need to do a batch conversion.

In Awave Studio go to tools on the Toolbar and select the batch conversion Wizard. Following the wizard instructions, you can save all instruments in a soundfont to separate soundfonts per instrument (a GM soundfont to 128 separate instruments, for example).

Awave is a nice app!

jakewalk · May 11, 2005, 04:37 PM

Hi,

wouldn't it be easier if it was possible to load only single instruments from a huge soundfont file? Will this be possible with the kx soundfont manager one day?

jakewalk

Apr 23, 2005, 06:44 PM	#1
PITmaster DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 266 Rep Power: 0	splitting sf file Hi I'm looking for sf application that hepls me to split automaticely whole sf bank to separate files with one preset inside only. I remember MegaFont could make it but doesn't work with kx. Do you know something else? PITmaster

Apr 24, 2005, 02:13 AM	#2
thomasabarnes Long Time ***** Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,375 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Try FMJSoft Awave Studio. It allows to save a single instrument as a soundfont from soundfonts having multiple instruments and banks. Maybe this is what youre looking for. For instance, Sonic Implants has a soundfont named Blujay drums. It has many drum kits in one soundfont. Well, with Awave Studio, you can load this .sf2 and save each kit as a separate soundfont. Is something like this what youre looking to do? http://www.fmjsoft.com/ __________________ May a song always touch you in a positive way. SONAR X1D Expanded, Windows 7 Pro 64Bit, MOTU UltraLite MK3, 150 GB HDD, 250 GB HDD, 1 TB x2 HDD 7200 rpm My Music Production: Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Pop/Rock, Decent Rap, Inspirationals, and Children Songs

Apr 24, 2005, 10:54 PM	#4
thomasabarnes Long Time ***** Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,375 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	What do you mean, it doesnt sound with kX's synth. Version 9.2 is the latest. I used it 2 days ago. It auditions soundfonts well for me. I was using it with 3537 installed, but I see no reason why it wont work with 3538x. __________________ May a song always touch you in a positive way. SONAR X1D Expanded, Windows 7 Pro 64Bit, MOTU UltraLite MK3, 150 GB HDD, 250 GB HDD, 1 TB x2 HDD 7200 rpm My Music Production: Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Pop/Rock, Decent Rap, Inspirationals, and Children Songs

Apr 25, 2005, 09:43 AM	#6
thomasabarnes Long Time ***** Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,375 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Yes, soon as u load a soundfont you can split by using the tree like setup on the left, and save as a soundfont or to a number of formats such as DR-008, Giga, LM4, AKAI and many others as well as .sf2. See the Help file for a full list! Dont know if you know but preset=instrument. And saving presets to .sf2 is very quick and easy to do. After loading a soundfont, on the left side in program is a tree like area. The soundfont will already be split into instruments. Just right click the one you want to save and select "Save selected instrument as" then, select the format you want to save as .sf2, .gig or whatever and youre done. It's a peice of cake to do this in Awave Studio. __________________ May a song always touch you in a positive way. SONAR X1D Expanded, Windows 7 Pro 64Bit, MOTU UltraLite MK3, 150 GB HDD, 250 GB HDD, 1 TB x2 HDD 7200 rpm My Music Production: Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Pop/Rock, Decent Rap, Inspirationals, and Children Songs Last edited by thomasabarnes; Apr 25, 2005 at 10:04 AM.

Apr 27, 2005, 01:22 PM	#8
thomasabarnes Long Time ***** Friend Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,375 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	LOL No man you dont have to press enter 128 times! You need to do a batch conversion. In Awave Studio go to tools on the Toolbar and select the batch conversion Wizard. Following the wizard instructions, you can save all instruments in a soundfont to separate soundfonts per instrument (a GM soundfont to 128 separate instruments, for example). Awave is a nice app! __________________ May a song always touch you in a positive way. SONAR X1D Expanded, Windows 7 Pro 64Bit, MOTU UltraLite MK3, 150 GB HDD, 250 GB HDD, 1 TB x2 HDD 7200 rpm My Music Production: Top 40, Contemporary Christian, Pop/Rock, Decent Rap, Inspirationals, and Children Songs

Apr 24, 2005, 08:24 PM	Thread Starter #3
PITmaster DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 266 Rep Power: 0	Hmm, thanks I'll try it. Though I remember it doesn't sound with kx's synths. PITmaster

Apr 25, 2005, 08:19 AM	Thread Starter #5
PITmaster DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 266 Rep Power: 0	Sorry, I was thinking about ALive! software. BTW, there is also a function to export any preset as soundfont file. I guess FMJSoft Awave Studio software has similar function. But I need to split very quick whole gm bank, not only to extract one or two instruments. PITmaster

Apr 27, 2005, 11:59 AM	Thread Starter #7
PITmaster DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 266 Rep Power: 0	So I've got Awave Studio. And it's very good soft, indeed. Though, when I need to save all instruments as separate files, I have to hit ENTER 128 or more times :/ PITmaster

May 11, 2005, 04:37 PM	#9
jakewalk DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Hi, wouldn't it be easier if it was possible to load only single instruments from a huge soundfont file? Will this be possible with the kx soundfont manager one day? jakewalk