SoundFont, specifically version 2.0 (SF2), is a file format for sampled instruments. It was originally developed by Creative Labs for their Sound Blaster sound cards in the mid-1990s. At its core, an SF2 file is a self-contained collection of digital audio recordings (samples) and the crucial instructions on how to use them.
"We want you to break it," Kaelen said.
The obvious question: "Why buy a rusty 1995 Korg SF2 when I can just use Kontakt or Logic’s Sampler?" korg sf2
Marlon looked down at his humble 1U rack module. It wasn't a glamorous analog synth. It was a 90s workhorse, full of grainy samples and stiff presets. It had bugs. It had glitches. It was, as the snobs on Gearspace used to say, unmusical . SoundFont, specifically version 2
—you aren't just limited to the factory sounds. One of the most powerful tools in your arsenal is the ability to load SF2 (SoundFont 2) SoundFonts "We want you to break it," Kaelen said
Support for SF2 varies by model, but generally, Korg's workstations from the Triton series onward offer some level of compatibility.