My main suggestions

[Sherry C]

Howdy guys,

Yes, what Djim is suggesting is using SynthFont's "Activate MIDI Input" feature.
This allows you to work in Composer for your editing, and hear the sounds of the soundfont that you want to use through SynthFont. In other words, SynthFont is then acting as a MIDI device for Composer to use for playback of files.
I forgot to mention that bit - thanks Djim

ttfn,
Sherry

[djimtio]

YHi Sherry

You are most welcome.
Also forgot to mention VST-Synthfont,a stripped off version of its big brother.
Does the same with Composer but less jingles and bells.

Regards

Djim

[Zach]

Thanks so much guys, you helped out a lot!

[Zach]

Is there any other program with this midi input feture? I am asking this because every time I try to use that feture Soundfont stops working.

[Sherry C]

Hi Zach,

One thing you might try is using an older version of SynthFont. Kenneth (the developer) is a great guy, and tries to keep putting updates out there. But sometimes the latest version will have a serious bug, and so he usually keeps an older stable version available for such cases.

If the older version of SynthFont doesn't work for you, you can try the VST Host method as outlined here. The installation is listed there.

If you only need one "set" of virtual MIDI cables, then probably the easiest (and most reliable) is LoopBe1 With any of the "cables", you'll need to be sure that you don't have both the "in" and the "out" enabled at the same time in Composer. In Composer, you'll only want the "out" side enabled.

SynthFont has a VSTi that is available (VST Synthfont)
You'll need to run VST Host, and load the SynthFont VST. Then run Composer, and select the virtual MIDI cable that you're using as the device, and you should hear sound when you play your files.

Have fun, and if you have any questions, just ask

ttfn,
Sherry

[djimtio]

Hi Zach and Sherry

Last,but not least, the youngest sibling called SyfonOne which is doing fine with Composer,but again no direct recording facility.
You might want to visit the Forum to have a look around yourself and meet some die-hards on Synthfont matters.
Sherry,sorry for bashing in into your thread again,an old mans bad habit I suppose..........

Regards

Djim.

[Sherry C]

Howdy Djim,

It's not bashing at all - it's "helping out to make things more complete." That's what friends are for

I haven't tried out SyfonOne, so thanks for mentioning that!

Thanks!
Sherry