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Use pr32 or pr16 mode!


(1) Full SoundFont samples vs. program samples
In an SF (SF32, SF16) mode, sfz+ can load the whole SoundFont file into memory. This mode
was specially designed to load GM SoundFonts.
Because all samples for all programs in the SoundFont are loaded at once, it is possible to
perform MIDI Program Changes while notes are still playing for that channel, without interrupting
those notes. Both old notes with old program and new notes with new program samples will play.
This feature is unique to sfz+.
However, attempting to load the whole SoundFont file into memory can result in an “Insufficient
Memory” error. In this situation, you should use a PR (PR32, PR16) mode to load only the
samples for the selected program.
Loading a GM bank in a PR mode allows you to load only the samples for the violin (for instance),
while not loading the rest of the samples. Depending on the SoundFont, this could represent a
huge difference in terms of memory usage and loading time compared with the SF counterparts.
In a PR mode, sfz+ mutes all notes playing on a Program Change event, then loads the samples
for the new program.



I had downloaded and installed SFZ+ then abandoned it because of the "insufficient memory" problem. Thanks for pointing this out, Toines. I'll have to give this puppy another look.

You've given me several good ideas this week! Thanks!


in fact, the potential for this to become one of those recurring questions suggests that this idea should probably go in the TIPS AND TRICKS forum.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ey71h8ep047758h/AAC12jNM0Hz9Q8zsh5iDeqNHa?dl=0