The creator of Crisis GM set out with a clear goal: to build a General MIDI bank where sounded as realistic, rich, and expressive as possible. Instead of relying on synthesized approximations, Crisis GM utilizes high-quality audio samples from real instruments, carefully mapped across the keyboard layout.
: It was famously massive for its time, weighing approximately
: Promoting open standards and flexible licensing agreements for soundfonts could ensure wider compatibility and accessibility. This approach would allow for the community-driven development and refinement of soundfonts.
: Its strings, choirs, and woodwinds are frequently praised for their realism. The CGM community
Use only public domain or Creative Commons samples to build your Crisis soundfont. Sample from freesound.org, or record your own "crisis" sources (banging a metal trash can, detuning a guitar, running a radio through a distortion pedal).