A Soundfont (typically using the .sf2 file extension) is a file format that stores audio samples of musical instruments, mapped to specific MIDI notes and velocity layers. Developed by E-mu Systems and Creative Labs in the 1990s, the format remains highly popular today due to its low CPU usage and instant loading times.
Which (e.g., FL Studio, Ableton, Logic) are you currently using?
Guitars naturally change timbre based on how hard a string is plucked. Gentle plucks are warm and dark; hard plucks are bright and snappy. Avoid setting all MIDI notes to the same velocity. Vary your velocities constantly, making accented beats louder and passing notes softer. 2. Stagger Your Chords (The "Strum" Effect)