The partnership between Korg and the SF-2 also influenced the development of future music technology. The M1 and SF-2 raised the bar for synthesizer design, pushing manufacturers to create more versatile, user-friendly instruments. The sounds and capabilities introduced by Korg and the SF-2 have been emulated and expanded upon in countless subsequent instruments, ensuring their legacy endures.
: These models generally support loading SF2 files directly into their internal sampling memory. Older Models (e.g., Pa800, Pa50) korg+sf2
| Korg Model | Can load converted SF2? | Notes | |------------|------------------------|-------| | Kronos / Nautilus | ✅ Yes | Full sample streaming, large memory | | Krome / Kross | ✅ Yes (limited) | Smaller RAM, fewer velocity layers | | Triton (with sampling) | ✅ Yes | Requires SCSI/Flash, old format | | Modwave / Wavestate | ⚠️ Partial | Can load samples but not full keymaps from SF2 easily | | Pa Series Arrangers | ✅ Yes (as user samples) | Good for drums, piano, but limited polyphony | | Volca Sample 2 | ❌ No | Cannot load SF2 or converted multisamples | The partnership between Korg and the SF-2 also