Re: [fluid-dev] Proposal for a new feature: lazy-loading of SoundFonts

[Tom M.]

Sorry, I think it's a hack. Dynamic sample loading is implemented in a way to 
allow the synth to control when to load or unload presets and samples. 
Introducing this fluid_defpreset_t::loaded_manually flag overrides the synth's 
authority. Instead the midi player gets in charge of that.

If sample preloading really is needed, I think control of it should be properly 
exposed to the user via the synth API, in order to enable all users (even those 
not using the midi player) to profit from that as well. This is not done 
trivially.

I dont need this feature, you dont need it either. Unless someone else speaks 
up expressing a need for it, I would vote for not implementing it. 
Nevertheless, thanks for your efforts providing an example implementation.


Tom