soundfonts: Managing soundfonts
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soundfonts R Documentation
Managing soundfonts
Description
FluidSynth requires a soundfont to synthesize a midi. On Linux distributions
some soundfonts are often preinstalled, though their quality varies. If your
midi sounds very poor, try using another soundfont.
Usage
soundfont_path(download = FALSE)
soundfont_download()
Arguments
download
automatically download soundfont if none exists.
Details
GeneralUser-GS by S. Christian Collins
is a nice free soundfont. You can use soundfont_download() to install a copy
of this soundbank for use by this package.
Value
the path to a local soundfont to synthesize a midi file.
See Also
Other fluidsynth:
fluidsynth_settings,
midi_play()
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Managing soundfonts
Description
FluidSynth requires a soundfont to synthesize a midi. On Linux distributions some soundfonts are often preinstalled, though their quality varies. If your midi sounds very poor, try using another soundfont.
Usage
soundfont_path(download = FALSE)
soundfont_download()
Arguments
download |
automatically download soundfont if none exists. |
Details
GeneralUser-GS by S. Christian Collins
is a nice free soundfont. You can use soundfont_download() to install a copy
of this soundbank for use by this package.
Value
the path to a local soundfont to synthesize a midi file.
See Also
Other fluidsynth:
fluidsynth_settings,
midi_play()
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