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deadpixel
05-23-2006, 03:47 AM
Pardon my complete ignorance, but what exactly does it mean when searching for SoundFonts and you see something like "GM" or "GS"..etc?

Thanks!

<3

OverCoat
05-23-2006, 03:48 AM
GM means it's mapped to the GM standard layout. GS means... the same thing, only mapped to the GS layout.

Also, a tip for the forum: Your topic title should mention the question, instead of it just being "I have a question" etc.

deadpixel
05-23-2006, 03:52 AM
Oh, my appologies. But realize my ignorance here -- I don't know what GM / GS is. ;)

Yoozer
05-23-2006, 06:04 AM
Then why not ask "What is GM/GS?" :D.

GM: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_MIDI
GS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_MIDI#GS_extensions

Here's the list of GM instruments:
http://www.midi.org/about-midi/gm/gm1sound.shtml

If I choose preset nr. 51 on a GM-mapped device, it means I hear that instrument's version of the GM "Synth Strings" preset.

deadpixel
05-23-2006, 06:14 AM
Just what I was looking for. Thanks bro! :)

Michael