SoundFont Playback with E-MU 1616

I recentlly purchased a new laptop, along with a Sound Blaster Audigy, so that I can take my music on the road. However, to my dismay, I discovered that it didn't have hardware support for soundfonts, and the software driver wasn't fast enough.
With the advice from Creative Support, I purchased the E-MU 1616. However, it also doesn't support soundfonts. It does come with Protues X LE. I read that Protues X supports soundfonts, or at least can convert them, but can I get Protues X for the E-MU 1616? Or is there another way to get reliable soundfont playback without a major delay?
Thanks!

coolnsdc wrote:
I recentlly purchased a new laptop, along with a Sound Blaster Audigy, so that I can take my music on the road. However, to my dismay, I discovered that it didn't have hardware support for soundfonts, and the software driver wasn't fast enough.
With the advice from Creative Support, I purchased the E-MU 1616. However, it also doesn't support soundfonts. It does come with Protues X LE. I read that Protues X supports soundfonts, or at least can convert them, but can I get Protues X for the E-MU 1616? Or is there another way to get reliable soundfont playback without a major delay?
Thanks!
There are some commercial and some freeware SF capable sampleplayers listed @ KVR
jutapa
Message Edited by jutapa on 03-19-200601:32 PM

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