I simply unzipped SGM180 into it's own folder in my Vst Plug in folder ( You could use any directory you choose ). Then in Synth Font's file menu, near the bottom it asks for default Font. just go to whereever you placed SGM180 and select it.

Fran, Synth Font is a good app, but I recommend Live Synth Pro over it. It's so straightforward to use, and the SGM180 actually sounds better in it. Why ? because the SGM180 also comes with built in Reverb and Chorus effects that will be activated and adjusted as per the data each particular midi file sends it. All you need to do is check the boxes in LSP for Chorus and Reverb.

Synth Font does not automatically use the included effects in SGM180, although you could add your own Vst effects. LSP is just more straightforward to use. Set it ( pick your Soundfont ) and Forget it.

It has been a long time since I downloaded it, so I'm also not certain whether SGM180 unzips to an SF2 file or a SF ark file. If it is SF2, it should load right up in your SF player, but if it's the latter, then you will need the SF ark extraction tool to get the Soundfont into it's proper state. The tool is available at either SF2Midi.com or Soundfont.it .

AJ



[This message has been edited by Bluezplayer (edited 04-26-2006).]