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This is the most common type of "prosumer" SoundFont. It aims to replicate a solo violin or a violin section playing a long, sustained note.
A piano is percussive—you hit a key, a hammer hits a string. It is relatively easy to sample. A violin, however, is legato by nature. The sound is continuous. A realistic violin sound requires:
