Title: Bringing the Ensoniq TS-10 into 2021: Converting Patches to SoundFont (.sf2) with 16-Bit Flavor
This topic sits at the intersection of vintage 90s sampling workstations, the SoundFont format pioneered by E-mu/Ensoniq, and the modern revival of retro digital sounds.
Resources
Hyperwaves & Wave Sequencing: The TS-10 utilized "Hyperwaves," which are sequential lists of up to 16 wave samples. These allowed for evolving, rhythmic textures that defined the new-age and ambient sounds of the 90s.
Rating
For those seeking the sound of the Ensoniq TS-10 in a modern digital format, several 16-bit SoundFont (SF2)
In 2021, we are drowning in plugins. Serum, Vital, Omnisphere—we have infinite polyphony and zero aliasing. But we are starving for character. ensoniq+ts10+soundfont+sf2+16+2021
SF2 (SoundFont 2) is a specific file format developed by Eiosis (later acquired by Creative Labs) that allows for the storage and playback of high-quality audio samples. SF2 files contain a collection of sounds, along with their associated parameters, such as volume, pitch, and filter settings.
Title: Bringing the Ensoniq TS-10 into 2021: Converting Patches to SoundFont (.sf2) with 16-Bit Flavor
This topic sits at the intersection of vintage 90s sampling workstations, the SoundFont format pioneered by E-mu/Ensoniq, and the modern revival of retro digital sounds.
Resources
Hyperwaves & Wave Sequencing: The TS-10 utilized "Hyperwaves," which are sequential lists of up to 16 wave samples. These allowed for evolving, rhythmic textures that defined the new-age and ambient sounds of the 90s.
Rating
For those seeking the sound of the Ensoniq TS-10 in a modern digital format, several 16-bit SoundFont (SF2)
In 2021, we are drowning in plugins. Serum, Vital, Omnisphere—we have infinite polyphony and zero aliasing. But we are starving for character.
SF2 (SoundFont 2) is a specific file format developed by Eiosis (later acquired by Creative Labs) that allows for the storage and playback of high-quality audio samples. SF2 files contain a collection of sounds, along with their associated parameters, such as volume, pitch, and filter settings.