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@ EXADIO
2025-05-11 01:12:30- Install Helio (it's free and open source)
- Download SoundFont files from various sources (see links below)
- Launch the app and follow these steps to import SoundFonts:
- Tap Studio in the top bar, then select Orchestra Pit
- Tap Scan Common Plugin Folders, select SoundFont Player from the plugins found
- Tap SoundFont Player in the top bar, then Create New Instrument
- Select the new SoundFont Player instrument
- Tap SoundFont Player in the top bar, then Show UI
- Tap the folder icon and choose a downloaded SoundFont file
- Rename the instrument by tapping the first SoundFont Player in the top bar, then Rename
- Tap Studio twice in the top bar, then Start A New Project
- Choose a file location for the project and Save
- Tap Track 1, choose Set Instrument, and select an instrument
- Double-tap in the arranger to add a new note
- Explore the interface and start composing
Some SoundFont Sources
ℹ️ The Helio interface is unique and may require some time to get accustomed to
ℹ️ A SoundFont file (
.sf2) contains a collection of audio samples