All.

ok i got vstsynthfont installed includeing GM font.
first off kudos to Dan for his patience and help in this.
much appreciated Dan.

its still early days as i have lots more testing to do.
but heres some initial observations.
in this context i'm coming from the aspect of a new pg user.
heres my honest feelings which let me stress are not meant to
upset anyone.

1..i feel a default NICE SOUNDING gm sf should be included with the shipped bb/rb package.
this would save both befuddling a new user and the user needing
to download the sf. eg 'where perchance doth i get this sf from in google.'
2..i would suggest a step by step guide for new users including a vid to help with set up as well as how to use when auditioning pg midi styles via double clicking. it sorta confused me initially until Dan kindly guided me through the install process.
such a guide should also mention housekeeping tasks like setting up in win a sf dir and putting the sf into it as well as how to set up synthfont app....eg setting default in bb / going to the special synthfont dialog options and specifying which sf to use etc etc.
3..as to sound quality...yes...better than coyo but obviously not as good as various vi's ive heard or RT's.. but i'm gonna check out other sound sets eg...'timbres'. in summary...yes...usefull but didnt knock my socks off....otoh i would not expect such.

finally in summary there is more set up by the user required over coyo and learning how the various features of synthfont vst work.
which obviously experienced bb users could figure out..
but when it comes to a new user, maybe even new to music production...particularly a 'gimme now' user...i feel their level of patience might be tested cos lots of new people want fast results these days.
'gimme a hit now' sorta idea.

i hope ive given a fair and unbiased opinion.

once again thanks to Dan for his patience and help.

happiness.

om.

Last edited by justanoldmuso; 10/13/24 03:08 PM.
my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..)
https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs
(90 songs created useing bb/rb)
(lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)