# \#sfz

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## [OOPS: loops missing from new (github) factory SFZs](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/oops-loops-missing-from-new-github-factory-sfzs/13775)

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**Author:** [@jlearman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jlearman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/oops-loops-missing-from-new-github-factory-sfzs/13775 "2026-10-22T13:30:55Z")

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When I converted the audio to FLAC for the factory SFZs, apparently I didn’t preserve foreign metadata, so sfz’s with loops aren’t looping correctly. For an example, see Pianos/Wurt. I’m working on the fix, so please s…

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## [Factory soundfonts library](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/factory-soundfonts-library/12854)

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**Author:** [@hannesmenzel](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/hannesmenzel)\
**Replies:** 312\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/factory-soundfonts-library/12854 "2026-10-21T16:04:35Z")

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Hi, \[EDIT:\] I try to summarize the discussion on a dedicated wiki page. I would like to discuss about the factory soundfont library zynthian offers with each provided image. It is indeed already a comprehensive set of …

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## [Leveling factory SFZ lib: NEED INPUT](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/leveling-factory-sfz-lib-need-input/13752)

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**Author:** [@jlearman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jlearman)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/leveling-factory-sfz-lib-need-input/13752 "2026-10-18T19:04:42Z")

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I’m about to go through all the factory SFZs (as well as my own sfz packages) and level the volumes. I’d like input, though: what’s the target? Here’s my take: polyphonic instruments: play a 4-note chord around Middl…

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## [New package: DrawbarOrgan SFZ](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-package-drawbarorgan-sfz/13746)

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**Author:** [@jlearman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jlearman)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-package-drawbarorgan-sfz/13746 "2026-10-10T13:52:21Z")

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There’s a new package, DrawbarOrgan SFZ. It’s a lightweight simple emulation of a Hammond organ, with drawbar control. Here’s the README from the repo: Three SFZ files: DrawbarOrgan.sfz - control drawbars with CCs. …

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## [Updates to Zynthian Factory SFZs - help me fix anything that's wrong](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/updates-to-zynthian-factory-sfzs-help-me-fix-anything-thats-wrong/13742)

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**Author:** [@jlearman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jlearman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/updates-to-zynthian-factory-sfzs-help-me-fix-anything-thats-wrong/13742 "2026-10-09T12:51:16Z")

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I’m in the process of updating Zynthian Factory SFZs: fixing bugs like latency and inconsistent samples converting from WAV to FLAC To try it, update and then use Webconf to install this package: Zynthian Factory Gi…

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## [How to create an sfz soundfont to be uploaded via Webconf](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/how-to-create-an-sfz-soundfont-to-be-uploaded-via-webconf/13564)

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**Author:** [@jlearman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jlearman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/how-to-create-an-sfz-soundfont-to-be-uploaded-via-webconf/13564 "2026-08-29T00:37:52Z")

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I tried uploading an sfz sampleset using Webconf. I selected “Sfizz: SFZ” and then uploaded the tar.gz file. This archive works just fine when unloaded in /zynthian/zynthian-my-data/soundfonts/sfz . But when I tried u…

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## [TR808-fischer SFZ](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/tr808-fischer-sfz/13325)

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**Author:** [@jofemodo](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jofemodo)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/tr808-fischer-sfz/13325 "2026-07-07T21:32:24Z")

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Hi drum machine lovers! We have a new TR808 SFZ instrument based in the Fischer’s sample set. The SFZ has been created by our @jlearman, that kindly accepted my proposal of writing a SFZ with all the sound controlle…

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## [YAML sharing thread](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/yaml-sharing-thread/11465)

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**Author:** [@NathanI](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/NathanI)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/yaml-sharing-thread/11465 "2026-04-09T13:38:05Z")

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Thread for sharing YAML-files. Especially key-switched SFZ-files prosper by using a .yml file.

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## [Sfizz polyphony limit?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sfizz-polyphony-limit/12851)

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**Author:** [@jlearman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jlearman)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sfizz-polyphony-limit/12851 "2026-02-27T18:47:27Z")

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I have two versions of a piano sfz, one with velocity crossfades and one without. Using crossfades, I quickly hit the polyphony limit and it’s unusable. Is there a way to increase it? Setting it using the “polyphony” …

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## [DeepBass sampleset has high latency and I'd like to fix it](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/deepbass-sampleset-has-high-latency-and-id-like-to-fix-it/12848)

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**Author:** [@jlearman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jlearman)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/deepbass-sampleset-has-high-latency-and-id-like-to-fix-it/12848 "2026-02-24T16:04:17Z")

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The DeepBass sfz sampleset has high latency (from 20 to 70 msec!!!) baked into the samples. The result is musically unusuable, live. (In a recording you could compensate, but it’s difficult due to the huge variation in…

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## [SFZ engines: config file & parse controllers](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sfz-engines-config-file-parse-controllers/11112)

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**Author:** [@jofemodo](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jofemodo)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sfz-engines-config-file-parse-controllers/11112 "2025-09-27T22:18:10Z")

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Hi rompler lovers! I’ve implemented some improvements in the SFZ engines (aka sfizz & linuxsamplers) that will allow to configure custom controllers for each SFZ file. It works like this: When loading a SFZ file, the…

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## [New SFZ: Mellotron with Aftertouch, Keyswitching, Tune, Filter & AR](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-sfz-mellotron-with-aftertouch-keyswitching-tune-filter-ar/11013)

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**Author:** [@NathanI](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/NathanI)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 11:23am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-sfz-mellotron-with-aftertouch-keyswitching-tune-filter-ar/11013 "2025-03-20T11:23:39Z")

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https://musical-artifacts.com/artifacts/5947 Short: (Poly)Aftertouch adds 6dB gain & 30 cents down-tuning Mod-wheel (CC1) tunes 1 octave up & down Change attack (CC73) & release (CC72) time 10 seconds Low Pa…