| Software | Description | OS | License | File Date | Comments | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA SY1 | Nine nice samples of one of Yamaha's first synthesizers | Windows | Freeware | 2001-07-01 | 2866 | 80db |
| FluidSynth 1.1.6 | A real-time software synthesizer based on the SoundFont 2 specifications | Windows | Free | 2013-03-11 | 3 | 65db |
| SynthFont 2.0.0.13 | MIDI playing/rendering tool that uses SoundFonts. [VST/Standalone] | Windows | Free | 2014-09-05 | 7 | 65db |
| sfz+ | SoundFont Player [VST/iDXi] | Windows | Freeware | 2011-03-10 | 1 | 65db |
| Casio CZ101 Synthesizer | Casio CZ101 Synthesizer soundfont | Windows | Freeware | 1999-09-22 | 17 | 65db |
| Steam Calliope Soundfont | Steam calliope soundfont. | Mac | Shareware | 2006-04-01 | 0 | 65db |
| Megafont | Dynamic SoundFonts caching program for SBLive!/APSLive/APS | Windows | Freeware | 2001-01-17 | 18 | 60db |
| sfArk SoundFont Compression | Lossless compression for SoundFont (sf2) files | Windows | Freeware | 2001-11-21 | 25 | 60db |
| Pedal Steel | Pedal Steel guitar sound font | Windows | Freeware | 2001-07-01 | 14 | 60db |
| Virtual SteamCalliope v1.0 | Virtual steam calliope soundfont. | Windows | Shareware | 2007-01-05 | 0 | 60db |
| Stein.sf2 | A great Steinway WST piano with only ROM samples | Windows | Freeware | 2001-07-01 | 0 | 60db |
| bs-16 v4.0.4 | 16 multitimbral, Soundfont 2 compatible software playback sampler. [VST] | Windows | Shareware | 2010-03-19 | 0 | 60db |
| Electric organ | Electric organ soundfont | Windows | Freeware | 2000-12-12 | 10 | 60db |
| Musica Theoria v2.0 | Jeff D's soundfont | Windows | Freeware | 2 | 60db | |
| SFPlayer v1.0 | Simple SoundFont 2 player. [VST] | Windows | Freeware | 2007-02-28 | 0 | 60db |
| Alchemy Soundfont | Atmospheric Pads | Windows | Freeware | 2002-05-01 | 2 | 55db |
| FluidSynth v1.1.6 | A real-time software synthesizer based on the SoundFont 2 specifications | Mac | Free | 2013-03-11 | 4 | 55db |
| Unison 1.00 | A GM/GS soundbank | Windows | Freeware | 9 | 55db | |
| Junebug's Soundfont Pack 01 | Lush pads, ambient sounds, and natural more realistic sounds in this soundfont pack. | Windows | Demo | 2003-06-01 | 2 | 55db |
| Karlinger v0.6 | Freeware 16 step multi panel soundfont sequencer. [VST] | Windows | Freeware | 2006-04-28 | 0 | 55db |
| Yamaha DX9 Synthesizer | This font contains 11 basic sounds from Yamaha DX9 synthesizer | Windows | Freeware | 14 | 55db | |
| Gothic Organ | Gothic organ soundfont | Windows | Freeware | 2000-08-01 | 0 | 55db |
| Distortion / Overdriven guitar | Distorted overdriven guitar soundfont. | Windows | Freeware | 2001-08-01 | 4 | 55db |
| bs-16 v4.0.4 | 16 multitimbral, Soundfont 2 compatible software playback sampler. [VST/AU] | Mac | Shareware | 2010-03-19 | 0 | 55db |
| PersonalCopy v5r2 | A personal soundfont collection | Windows | Freeware | 2002-06-17 | 22 | 55db |
| M1 Drums.sf2 | A drum set from the M1 drum machine | Windows | Freeware | 2001-07-01 | 5 | 55db |
| Saxophones SoundFonts | Saxophone SoundFonts | Windows | Freeware | 2000-11-01 | 0 | 55db |
| AcustiX Steinway Piano III | Steinway Grand Piano for Halion. [VST] | Windows | Demo | 2004-11-28 | 1 | 55db |
| Casio VZ-1 Bronto Bass SoundSet | Phat Casio VZ-1 synth-bass sound set | Windows | Freeware | 2001-04-01 | 2 | 55db |
| AcustiX Bosendorfer Piano | Bosendorfer Piano for Halion. | Windows | Demo | 2004-01-20 | 2 | 55db |
SynthFont (free V.1 and paid V.2) is a program for editing and playing MIDI files using various sound source files like SoundFonts, GigaSampler files, SFZ files and more. VST instruments can also be used instead of a sound source file. A midi file is different from - for instance - an MP3 file in that the file does not contain any audio data. Best Free SoundFont Players Sforznado – Windows / Mac. The SFZ Format is widely accepted as the open standard to define the behavior of a musical. Phenome – Windows. Phenome is an free eight-part multi-timbral SoundFont Player / Rompler VSTi for Windows. DSK SF2 – Windows. Free SoundFont Players. These are VST plugins, so you will need a VST host to use them. Here is a tutorial on How to Install VST Plugins on Windows & Mac. SForZando Free SFZ Player – Simple but powerful for advanced users. Odosynths – Sfplay – 2 Soundfont loaders. DSK SF2 – Free high-quality soundfont player.
Soundfont Player For Mac High Sierra
SoundFont is a brand name that collectively refers to a file format and associated technology that uses sample-based synthesis to play MIDI files. It was first used on the Sound Blaster AWE32 sound card for its General MIDI support. Plogue has a released sforzando, a free SFZ and soundfont player for Mac & Windows. Sforzando is a free SFZ 2.0 compliant sample player. Advanced sample hobbyists now have a powerful tool to experiment and share instruments without relying on proprietary formats. Sforzando only has one instrument slot; no fancy UI, effects or mixers.