2008/9/17 Roberto Gordo Saez <roberto.gordo@xxxxxxxxx>: > On Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 07:02:34PM +0200, Arnold Krille wrote: >> You want to use sf2 for reasons of freedom? sf2 is not free as in >> defined-by-the-fsf. Probably the same as gig (and gig _has_ a free >> implementation, just use an old linuxsampler with plain gpl)... > > > > SF2 format is openly documented (OK, the official docummentation is far > from perfect, I know), but my main point is the implementation. I will > support the gig format with a free implementation (a free > implementation can also be seen as documentation). > In my opinion sf2 and gig are both equal closed, but sf2 is limited and out of date too. The dls (indented to replace sf2) format is not free either. I would have to pay about $30,00 for the specification. (http://www.midi.org/techspecs/dls/dls.php) There is no download (except for old version 1) The sad truth is: There currently is no real open patch specification. (And if there was one, it would take some time to become spread and accepted.) Having a look at the linuxsampler page, they say libgig is "pure GLP v1". http://linuxsampler.org/downloads.html I just checked the libgig sources and could not find any commercial exception. Now, if it is pure GPL, then there is a free implementation for the gig format as well !! All we needed was a free soundgenerator. Note, I'm not trying to convince you of anything. I'm just sharing my thoughts and information. Regards, Emanuel _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-audio-user
