| Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | Format | SF2 (SoundFont 2.0/2.04) | | Compatibility | General MIDI (GM) Standard | | Target Size | Approximately 60 MB - 90 MB (depending on the specific version/build found in archives). | | Sample Rate | 44.1 kHz (CD Quality), 16-bit. | | Velocity Layers | Variable; key instruments (Piano, Strings) feature multiple velocity layers for dynamic expression. |
The biggest criticism is the built-in reverb. To strip it: orpheus 2 soundfont
The "Orpheus Piano" is a staple of the lo-fi genre. Producers run the piano sample through iZotope Vinyl and a low-pass filter to create the instant "rainy window" aesthetic. Unlike sampled pianos that are too perfect, Orpheus 2’s piano has a gentle, detuned warble that sounds human. | Feature | Specification | | :--- |
Orpheus 2 extensively uses CC1 (Modulation) for: Don't use CC11 (Expression) for dynamics – many
Don't use CC11 (Expression) for dynamics – many instruments ignore it. Use velocity or CC7.