Soundfont EQ?

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Is there any midi plugin that allows you to EQ a Soundfont from within Sonar? I currently have to record a separate audio track from the midi track then do my EQ there.

I would prefer to just EQ the Soundfont, add reverb and effects from the midi track.

I know, I'm lazy, but doing this with 10 midi tracks as well as splitting the drums is such manual labor.

Anyone have any thoughts or shortcuts?
 
You can't, but how about on the back end of the synth, coming out of the signal chain to the ports?

Anything that might shape the signal prior to taking it back in the audio card? Also, do this channel by channel and work from within Sonar. Actually, if it set right outside Sonar this would be fine too.

Am I dreaming or is this possible?
 
Well, it seems feasible in theory... not sure if there's a way to apply the standard DirectX stuff to it, though, no toehold on it. Maybe the next generation DXi?
 
Yes there is a way!
You need Live Synth Pro.

I have 5 midi tracks for my drum fonts (snare, kick, toms, hat and cymbals each on separate tracks) that are sent to 5 audio tracks by using Live Synth Pro. You can then apply FX to the audio tracks in real time.
 
Thanks timothydog, good idea but I'm not sure this is saving me any overhead.
 
From the Cakewalk website...

"DXi is the new software synthesizer plug-in standard for Windows-based music production.

Developed by Cakewalk and based on Microsoft DirectX technology, DXi is an open standard available to software developers for creating DXi plug-ins and host applications for the PC.

DXi soft synths make it possible to recreate the sounds of vintage analog synth gear, as well as create entirely new sounds and combinations from within professional Windows applications like SONAR. It brings a new level of soft synth performance to the Windows platform, along with new levels of creativity for recording musicians and producers.

Companies supporting DXi
Leading soft synth developers have announced support for the DXi standard. The navigation bar to the right links to information on third-party DXi soft synths that will be available for DXi host applications. See the respective manufacturer for more information and availability of individual software synthesizers. Where applicable, the manufacturer's logo links to their web site.

Current DXi-compatible hosts:

SONAR
SONAR XL
Home Studio 2002
Music Creator 2002
Plasma
Fruity Loops 3
Infinity
Orion Pro"

All of the above as opposed to VST plugins which are probably the most pervasive and which can also be used within the above hosts too. However, to use VST in the above products you would have to get a peice of software called a "wrapper" which translates from VST to the interfaces for the above apps. Some native VST apps are Cubase, Vegas etc.

Now if you use Pro tools, they have their own proprietary format and that's about all I'll say about this because I have never used it and my knowledge comes from reading posts in this arena.

Hope this helps and if I missed anything, anyone please comment.
 
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