

In most cases, the SoundFont file type will already be associated with MuseScore, and MuseScore will start and a dialog will appear asking if you want to install the SoundFont. Install a SoundFontĪfter finding and decompressing a SoundFont (see → below), double-click to open it. MuseScore comes with MuseScore_General.sf3, it contains over 128 instruments, sound effects and various drum/percussion kits, its program / preset numbering follows GM ( General MIDI) convention. SFZ (.sfz): A set of audio and definition files containing one or more virtual instruments.SoundFont (.sf2/.sf3): A single file containing one or more virtual instruments.OverviewĪudio playback is created by Synthesizer using virtual instruments, MuseScore supports virtual instruments in two formats:

Jump to a curated list of free soundfonts downloadable, feel free to add to the list. To export a MIDI or audio file, visit Open/Save/Export/Print. MuseSounds: free high quality proprietary sounds from MuseGroup, installable thru MuseHub.VST, VSTi: supported VST3, some VSTs are reported not working properly.SFZ (.sfz): supported indirectly through 3rd party VST.Cannot select preset/bank in the mixer directly (yet). SoundFont (.sf2/.sf3): supported directly, no need to click load in the synthesizer anymore.MuseScore 4.0's Sound and playback support:
