You also need to load them into your SBLive!'s memory using the SFPack is needed to unpack the soundfonts.įirst you should download "FF8 Configurator 2" and use Version 1.0 because of higher music quality on a few songs. This change was made because it made it possible to load the soundfont Instruments have less quality in version 1.1. This soundfont is also only for SBLive! soundcards.
Like Microsoft's and Yamaha's software synthesizers, and Vortex This soundfont can only be used with DLS compatible MIDI devices, Orchestrated sequences include Don't be afraid, Balamb Garden,īlue Fields and The Man with The Machine Gun. Possible to the FF8 orchestral soundtrack CD (Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec) This soundfont is created to sound as close as and a special version of Terra's theme was thrown in for fun to be used during the "Credits" display that is seen when selected from the title screen.
The version compatible with Samuel's DLS came about after Samuel got in on the idea, and provided support in making it compatible with his DLS.Ĭurrently, the FF9 boss theme, Battle theme, and the FF9 rendition of the prelude are being used in the mod in various places where Joel figured they would be best used, so don't expect the FF9 boss theme to replace the FF8 one. He started experimenting with how well parts of the FF9 soundtrack would work in FF8, starting with two songs, and then slowly adding on, as the experiment got more successful. It started as an idea that Joel came up with during an insanely long vacation that he was bored with. The FF9 mod doesn't modify the game graphically, but musically. (FFIX mod for Samuel's DLS with SBLive!'s EA) But the new version also doesn't stray too far from the OST, yet gives the song a better way of expressing the general awesomeness of Griever's power. Also included as an incentive for people who already use Samuel's DLS, is a new version of The Legendary Beast, that has a new "Choir Ahhs" track inspired by the strings track of that song, and is exclusive to this patch, meaning you won't hear it using Samuel's stuff.
This patch uses many of the unused drumsets that are already in the DLS to improve the playback quality of using that DLS.
Joel's Final Fantasy VIII Improved Tracks PatchĪs an alternative for modem users who don't want to download Samuel's DLS, and because he felt the Original DLS wasn't quite used to its fullest potential, Joel created the Improved Tracks patch. An EA preset is included with the DLS for that purpose. In addition, if you have a Soundblaster Live!, you can use This soundfont is intended to sound as close as possible to the PSXĪnd therefore contains many new samples from the PSX. Includes hardware synthesizers for Vortex cards and other cards which Includes software synthesizers, like Microsoft's and Yamaha's, which can be used with any soundcard.
Just download, execute and follow the instructions.Ī soundfont to be used with DLS compatible MIDI devices. This excellent little program let you play the Final Fantasy music If you only want the ability to change your music device you canĭownload the smaller version 1.0 instead.
This program is a heavily improved alternative to the officialĬonfiguration program provided by Squaresoft/EA. Final Fantasy Soundfont Project - Downloadsĭownloads Final Fantasy VIII Configurator