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IMPORTANT UPDATE: as of version 1.1_1 released on September 3, 2025, older versions of the soundfont are no longer distributed here. This decision was made to keep this page a little bit tidier. Plus, it was also possible users tended to download the old versions of the soundfont because they were on the top.
NitroFont is my attempt at creating a high-quality soundfont. While it sounds mostly realistic, the goal when creating it wasn't to make it sound so--I just wanted it to sound good on my ears, by using some of my favorite samples. And, after several days of testing the soundfont, making adjustments, and trial-and-error, this is what was achieved.
I was trying to make a high-quality soundfont as far back as 2022 (unless I'm wrong). Back then, I didn't have as many soundfont creation skills as I have today, so the soundfont I made sounded not so good. I deleted it--for good. In fact, I made multiple attempts at creating a high-quality soundfont. Many of the end results were scrapped because I couldn't achieve what I wanted to. But a few weeks ago, I made another attempt, and got satisfied with the final result in the end.
All samples were taken from other soundfonts I could reach on the Internet (particularly Polyphone and Musical Artifacts)--all of these are freely licensed AFAIK, so I had nothing to worry about. However, it's important to note that some free (as in "freedom") soundfonts have samples of dubious origin. So, if you notice a non-free sample in NitroFont, please let me know. I'll try to replace it as quickly as possible and do my best at preventing myself from getting into a legal situation.
Changelog:
NitroFont is my attempt at creating a high-quality soundfont. While it sounds mostly realistic, the goal when creating it wasn't to make it sound so--I just wanted it to sound good on my ears, by using some of my favorite samples. And, after several days of testing the soundfont, making adjustments, and trial-and-error, this is what was achieved.
I was trying to make a high-quality soundfont as far back as 2022 (unless I'm wrong). Back then, I didn't have as many soundfont creation skills as I have today, so the soundfont I made sounded not so good. I deleted it--for good. In fact, I made multiple attempts at creating a high-quality soundfont. Many of the end results were scrapped because I couldn't achieve what I wanted to. But a few weeks ago, I made another attempt, and got satisfied with the final result in the end.
All samples were taken from other soundfonts I could reach on the Internet (particularly Polyphone and Musical Artifacts)--all of these are freely licensed AFAIK, so I had nothing to worry about. However, it's important to note that some free (as in "freedom") soundfonts have samples of dubious origin. So, if you notice a non-free sample in NitroFont, please let me know. I'll try to replace it as quickly as possible and do my best at preventing myself from getting into a legal situation.
Changelog:
- Beta 1: Initial release.
- Beta 2: Added the following drumsets: Room, Power, Electronic, Analog, Jazz, Brush, and Symphony. A few samples were replaced, and several unnoticeable adjustments were made.
- 1.0: Added the SFX kit. A few samples were once again replaced; "Breath noise" was renamed to "Breathpipe" which is a more original name. Instruments that use FM-synthesized samples (this includes the clarinet, piccolo, and whistle) are clearly labeled as such.
- 1.1: A few samples were trimmed to remove unused parts after the loop end points. "Tack piano" and "Chorused EP" now have a chorus-esque effect. Internal cleanup was also made, reducing the number of parameters defined in the instruments.
- 1.1_1: Re-upload version of 1.1. Only the metadata was changed; no changed to how the soundfont sounds were made whatsoever.
- FluidR3 by Frank Wen
- Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth by William Borges (samples from Roland and Microsoft)
- SGM by David Shan
- Creative 1MBGM by E-mu and Creative Labs
- Creative 28MBGM by E-mu and Creative Labs (some of the samples are also from E-mu's Proteus soundbanks)
- Creative 8MBGM by E-mu and Creative Labs
- A330 by Milton Paredes
- RIM 8100 by William Borges (samples most likely from Sonivox)
- Playersounds Compiled '23 by Playersounds
- Colombo MT-32 by Duwindu Tharinda
- MediaTek MTK6276 by William Borges (samples from MediaTek)
- Sonivox EAS by William Borges (samples from Sonivox)
- Roland SC-55 by EmperorGrieferus
- LG G5400 by OKI, Casio, 2003 (samples from LG)
- Nokia Big bank by Roe_2012, gtrxAC, and Romphonix Club (samples from Nokia)
- EAWpats by Jamisson Tavares
- A320U by Milton Paredes
- Saint James Orchestra by Simon JL
- Creative 2MBGM by E-mu and Creative Labs
- Lost Boys by Sonido Media
- Super Mario 64 by OnuteWORLD Server (original by Pablo's Corner)
- GeneralUser GS by S. Christian Collins
- Smash Remix by VidBew
- KEmulator by William Borges
- Nokia 5140i (Chippy bank) by Nokia
- Sonivox FM by OnuteWORLD Server (samples from Sonivox)
- Nintendo 64 Soundfont by Tristan Salvador Ceja Valencia
- 90s Retro Vintage NEO by Yingchun Soul
- New Wave Station by Yingchun Soul
- Chaos Bank 2.0 by an unknown user
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Comments
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Br Hi. Lots of great usable sounds in this GM style set! Unique and fresh. Good additions to pianos, strings, other instruments like harmonica and dulcimer, and effects like seashore, and I like the slightly different and HQ versions of all the GM pads. I'm new to what's out there in soundfonts and some of these really round out my virtual orchestral libraries. And as always, nice and easy on the processor. Thanks. Bs.
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N( Sorry for late reply (I didn't notice you commented), but thanks for your comment! I'm glad you like my soundfont
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