Re: [LAU] Yamaha Disklavier Pro grand piano

2008/9/17 Roberto Gordo Saez <roberto.gordo@email-addr-hidden>:
> 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but sf2 is limited and out of date too.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
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Received on Thu Sep 18 16:15:02 2008