OK, this is a surprize and the only thing I did not know.:
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VSTSynthFont64

The 64-bit version of Band-in-a-Box allows you to use use the VSTSynthFont64 as the General MIDI (GM) synth. To use it, press the [VSTi/DXi Synth] button. Then select the VST SynthFont64 from the list.

Note: If VSTSynthFont64 is not listed, close the dialog and go to the Mixer. Then click on a plugin in the Plugins tab and select Plugins Settings from the menu. When the Plugins Options dialog opens, press the [Add Plugins] button, select + Scan for VSTPlugins in a Specific Directory from the menu, and select C:\bb\Data\Libx64.


I have this and it is my go-to. But never knew where I got it or how to advise others to use it. But if it comes with BIAB there is no need for anything else. It will play all the soundfont files inlcuding Timbers from Heaven.sf2 and Coyote Forte.sf2. there is a paid update version for $15 but you don't need to update.

BIAB – 2025, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, 1TB WD Black NVMe SSD, 2TB WDC Blue SSD, 1TB WD Blue, 2 TB SK NVMe, 6 TB External, Motu Audio Express 6x6