                     Enhanced Final Fantasy VIII DLS version 1.39
                    -============================================-


How to install :
----------------

   (If you don't care about backup and optimization, just follow step 1, 3, 4, 8, 9)


   1. Open your FF8 directory then "Data\Music\dmusic", you should see
      lots of ".SGT" files and "FF8.DLS".

   2. Extract "SGT-backup.bat" from this ZIP file to the directory above then
      double-click on it. It will backup SGT files that you will replace
      thereafter just in case you want to revert back (with SGT-restore.bat).

      Note: If you want to backup "FF8.DLS" which contains the poor instruments
            then do as you wish. Just rename it.

   3. Extract all SGT files and "FF8DLS.EXE" from the ZIP file to the same
      directory overwriting the files. To extract "FF8.DLS" over the older one,
      execute "FF8DLS.EXE" and click "Extract". Thereafter, you can delete
      "FF8DLS.EXE".

   4. Run "FF8Config" or "FF8 Configurator 2" and make sure that "Microsoft Synthesizer"
      is selected as the DirectMusic Port (or any Vortex card for hardware synth).

   5. If your disk and/or cd-rom support DMA (try this to see if it does), enable it :
       a) right-click on "My Computer" then "Properties"
       b) click on "Device Manager" tab
       c) double-click on "Disk drives" then double-click on your drive
       d) click on "Settings" tab
       e) if DMA is not checked, check it then click "OK".
       f) before closing "System Properties", repeat step b) to e) for other drives
          and cd-rom that you may have.
       g) after clicking "OK" on "System Properties" window, your computer will restart.
          If your drive support DMA, it will remain checked.
      
      Note: By doing so, FF8 will no longer hesitate after moving from scene to scene.
            And also it improves a lot your drive performance in any case.
   
   6. If you have a 3dfx card and you still have DirectX 6.1 drivers for it, you can
      install these to prevent graphic glitches (a lot in background effects). I don't
      know for other cards, but if there is glitches, trying this will probably help.

      NB: I'm talking about video card drivers, not DirectX itself.

      For Nvidia cards, detonator v30.82 and probably later works like a charm, and
      with FSAA!


   7. If you have a SBLive!, you can use its reverb to achieve better results:
       a) Run "FF8Config"
       b) Uncheck "Reverb" and "EAX" from the "Sound" tab
       c) Extract "FF8.ea2" somewhere
       d) Open "Environmental Audio" from "Audio HQ"
       e) Click on the "Import Environment" icon
       f) Find and double-click on "FF8.ea2"
       g) When you want to play FF8, choose "- FF8" as the Environment

   8. Start the game and enjoy !

   9. It seems that, without at least DirectX 8.0a, some instruments don't play at all.
      It should be fix now but I cannot confirm since I don't have any computer with
      DirectX 7. So if this occur, you'll have to install the latest DirectX (from
      http://www.microsoft.com/directx) to fix the problem.


   IMPORTANT! Make sure that all songs (except those you just have replaced of
              course) are the original ones (from FF8 CDs) before playing the game.
              In other words, don't install other patches with this one.


   HELP NEEDED: As you may know, the PSX samples have been extracted directly from the
                PSX CDs using a DOS utility called "thv.exe", but some samples aren't
                extracted at all (like "The Extreme"'s distortion guitar). Now I wonder
                if someone would be able to extract them (or think he would be). If so, I
                would really appreciate if he'd contact me. Then I would provide more
                details about what's missing.



   Please, send any comments or suggestions to : ff8dls@hotmail.com
   This will help me for future improvements.

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                                      What's new :
                                      ------------

Notes: - Any modified SGTs not mentioned here only have volume and/or panning adjusted.
       - The "Changes in SGT music files" section doesn't include logical changes made
         when new instruments are added as they're already listed in a separate section.



In version 1.39 :
-----------------

 Changes in SGT music files:

   Not compatible with other DLS or Soundfonts
      004s-run.sgt      :   Strings                -  now assigned to 05-Strings
                            Tuba                   -  now assigned to 78-Tuba
                            Timpani                -  now assigned to 16-Timpani
      007s-end.sgt      :   Strings                -  now assigned to 05-Strings
      013s-battle2.sgt  :   Distortion Guitar      -  pitch bend added
      016s-march2.sgt   :   Flute                  -  now assigned to 18-Flute
      022s-pianosol.sgt :   Grand Piano 2          -  now assigned to 22-Piano
      023s-parade.sgt   :   Timpani                -  now assigned to 16-Timpani
                            23-Parade kit          -  all notes like PSX
      025s-himitsu.sgt  :   Flute                  -  now assigned to 19-Flute
                            Clarinet               -  now assigned to 18-Clarinet
      026s-garden.sgt   :   Nylon Guitar           -  now assigned to 51-Nylon Guitar
      027s-fuan.sgt     :   E.Piano 1              -  now assigned to 67-Rhodes
      035s-m7f5.sgt     :   Flute                  -  now assigned to 01-Flute
      046s-resistan.sgt :   Pizzicato              -  now assigned to 18-Pizzicato
      052s-travia.sgt   :                          -  fixed tempo
      055s-jail.sgt     :   E.Piano                -  now assigned to 43-Fingered Bass
      056s-gargarde.sgt :   Fretless Bass          -  now assigned to 15-Fretless Bass
      057s-timber.sgt   :   E.Piano 1              -  now assigned to 67-Rhodes
                            76-Picked Bass         -  now assigned to 43-Fingered Bass
      058s-garbadia.sgt :   Picked Bass            -  now assigned to 43-Fingered Bass
                            Flute                  -  now assigned to 18-Flute
      060s-scene1.sgt   :   Harp                   -  now assigned to 18-Harp
      064s-choco.sgt    :                          -  fixed global tempo
      065s-white.sgt    :                          -  fixed a tempo problem occuring within the game
      066s-majomv.sgt   :   Tubular Bell           -  now assigned to 24-Tubular Bell + all notes like PSX
      068s-missile.sgt  :   French Horn            -  now assigned to 01-Horn
                            Timpani                -  now assigned to 01-Timpani
                            Strings                -  now assigned to 05-Strings
                            05-Tuba                -  now assigned to 78-Tuba
      070s-card.sgt     :   Picked Bass            -  now assigned to 43-Fingered Bass
      072s-soto.sgt     :   Timpani                -  now assigned to 01-Timpani
      076s-Bossbat2.sgt :   76-Bossbat2 kit        -  all notes like PSX (cymbals)
      077s-lasdun.sgt   :   49-Piano               -  now assigned to 63-Piano
      078s-Gafly.sgt    :   Strings                -  now assigned to 05-Strings
      079s-Demo.sgt     :   Timpani                -  now assigned to 78-Timpani
      081s-mods.sgt     :   81-mods kit            -  fixed percussions
      090s-bossbat1.sgt :   90-bossbat1 kit        -  all notes like PSX
                            Synth Bass 1           -  now assigned to 93-Synth Bass
                            Strings                -  now assigned to 05-Strings
      096s-keisho.sgt   :                          -  fixed tempo


 Improved or new instruments :

   - Honky-Tonk           - like the PSX
   - Oboe                 - improved samples
   - 01-Synth Bass 2      - added for song #01
   - 01-Choir Aahs        - added for song #01
   - 05-Synth Bass        - added for song #05
   - 05-Horn              - added for song #05
   - 08-Tremolo Strings   - added for song #08
   - 15-Harp              - added for song #15
   - 18-Clarinet          - added for song #18
   - 23-Taiko             - added for song #23
   - 25-String            - better samples' position
   - 26-Crystal           - added for song #26
   - 36-Harpsichord       - added for song #36
   - 36-Clarinet          - added for song #36
   - 36-Bassoon           - added for song #36
   - 41-Oboe              - added for song #41
   - 41-Clarinet          - added for song #41
   - 43-Fingered Bass     - added for song #43
   - 54-Bassoon           - added for song #54
   - 55-Clarinet          - added for song #55
   - 57-Steel Guitar      - added for song #57 (similar to PSX)
   - 63-Piano             - added for song #63
   - 63-Clarinet          - added for song #63
   - 63-Flute             - added for song #63
   - 63-Bassoon           - added for song #63
   - 67-Clarinet          - added for song #67
   - 71-Clarinet          - added for song #71
   - 76-Tubular Bell      - added for song #76
   - 78-Harp              - added for song #78
   - 78-Clarinet          - added for song #78
   - 82-Harp              - added for song #82
   - 93-Synth Bass        - added for song #93
   - 16-March2 kit        - like the PSX
   - 23-Parade kit        - improved kit for song #23
   - 26-Garden kit        - like the PSX
   - 36-Majo kit          - improved kit for song #36
   - 46-Resistan kit      - closer to the PSX
   - 70-Card kit          - closer to the PSX
   - 73-Majobat kit       - closer to the PSX (cymbal)
   - 78-Gafly kit         - like the PSX
   - 85-Esta kit          - like the PSX



In version 1.36 :
-----------------

 Changes in SGT music files:

   Not compatible with other DLS or Soundfonts
      001s-win.sgt      :   01-win kit             -  all notes like PSX
      017s-joriku.sgp   :   17-Trumpet             -  added one missing note
      028s-polka2.sgt   :   Pizzicato              -  now assigned to 18-Pizzicato
                            Timpani                -  now assigned to 17-Timpani
      035s-m7f5.sgt     :   Ocarina                -  now assigned to 48-Ocarina
      057s-timber.sgt   :   Picked Bass            -  now assigned to 76-Picked Bass
      069s-enzetu.sgp   :                          -  missing main loop added
      089s-hikutei.sgp  :   89-Hikutei Kit         -  cymbals adjusted
      099-joriku2.sgp   :   17-Trumpet             -  added one missing note


 Improved or new instruments :

   - Flute                - replaced the higher samples
   - 16-Timpani           - added for song #16
   - 18-Harp              - added for song #18
   - 19-Flute             - improved samples
   - 21-Harp              - added for song #21
   - 35-Harpsichord       - added for song #35
   - 54-Flute             - added for song #54
   - 63-Harpsichord       - added for song #63
   - 76-MuteGuitar        - better samples' position
   - 76-Picked Bass       - added for song #76
   - 84-Square Lead       - added for song #84
   - 93-Distortion Gtr    - some adjustments
   - 97-Harp              - added for song #97
   - 04-Run kit           - closer to the PSX
   - 76-Bossbat2 kit      - some adjustments
   - 83-Alien kit         - closer to the PSX



In version 1.35 :
-----------------

 Changes in SGT music files:

   Not compatible with other DLS or Soundfonts
      007s-end.sgp      :   Cello                  -  now assigned to 05-Strings
                            Contrabass             -  now assigned to Strings
                            Tuba                   -  now assigned to 78-Tuba
                            Timpani                -  now assigned to 78-Timpani
      008s-antena.sgp   :   08-Synth Bass          -  all notes like PSX
                            Cello                  -  now assigned to Strings
      015s-fuan2.sgp    :   Strings (1 track)      -  first notes fixed
      016s-march2.sgp   :   Strings (4 track)      -  now assigned to 05-Strings
      017s-joriku.sgp   :   05-Tuba                -  moved to 17-Tuba
      018s-julia.sgp    :   Strings                -  now assigned to 25-Strings
      022s-pianosol.sgp :                          -  last notes fixed
      028s-polka2.sgt   :   Viola                  -  now assigned to 05-Strings
                            Cello                  -  now assigned to 05-Strings
                            Contrabass             -  now assigned to Strings
                            Flute                  -  last notes fixed
      029s-anthem.sgt   :   05-Tuba                -  moved to 17-Tuba
      041s-field.sgt    :                          -  better arrangement
      046s-resistan.sgt :   Tuba                   -  now assigned to 17-Tuba
      047s-kaiso.sgt    :                          -  last notes fixed
      049s-master.sgt   :   Timpani                -  assigned to 17-Timpani
      052s-travia.sgt   :   Slow Strings           -  now assigned to 25-Strings
                            E.Piano 1              -  now assigned to 67-Rhodes
      056s-gargarde.sgp :   56-Synth Brass         -  first notes fixed
                            Fantasia               -  now assigned to 56-Voice Oohs
      057s-timber.sgp   :   Fantasia               -  now assigned to Warm Pad
      063s-stage.sgp    :   Piano 1                -  now assigned to 24-Bass Piano
                            Slow Strings           -  now assigned to 25-Strings
      065s-white.sgp    :   Slow Strings           -  now assigned to 25-Strings
      068s-missile.sgp  :   Tuba                   -  now assigned to 05-Tuba
      069s-enzetu.sgp   :   Flute                  -  now assigned to 20-Flute
                            Clarinet               -  now assigned to 54-Clarinet
      073s-majobat.sgp  :   _new track             -  now assigned to 08-Synth Bass
                            Timpani                -  now assigned to 78-Timpani
                            Contrabass             -  now assigned to 05-Strings
                            Tuba                   -  now assigned to 78-Tuba
      075s-gar3.sgp     :   Fantasia               -  now assigned to 56-Voice Oohs
      077s-lastdun.sgp  :   Hard Piano             -  now assigned to 49-Piano
      079s-demo.sgp     :   Contrabass             -  now assigned to Strings
                            Trumpet                -  now assigned to 17-Trumpet
                            French Horn            -  now assigned to 29-Horns
                            Tuba                   -  now assigned to 01-Tuba
      083s-alien.sgp    :   Cello                  -  now assigned to 05-Strings
                            Contrabass             -  now assigned to 05-Strings
      084s-sekichu.sgp  :   Timpani                -  now assigned to 78-Timpani
      085s-esta.sgp     :   Metal Pad              -  now assigned to 25-Strings
                            Piano 1                -  now assigned to 84-Piano
      086s-moonmv.sgp   :   Strings                -  now assigned to Slow Strings
                            Cello                  -  now assigned to Slow Strings
                            Contrabass             -  now assigned to Slow Strings
                            Timpani                -  now assigned to 01-Timpani
      089s-hikutei.sgp  :   Tuba                   -  now assigned to 78-Tuba
      090s-bossbat1.sgp :   French Horn            -  now assigned to 29-Horns
                            Tuba                   -  now assigned to 78-Tuba


 Improved or new instruments :

   - Vibraphone           - improved samples
   - Clarinet             - improved samples
   - 01-Timpani           - added for song #01
   - 01-Oboe              - added for song #01
   - 01-Piccolo           - added for song #01
   - 05-Timpani           - added for song #05 (updated)
   - 05-Tuba              - added for song #05 (updated)
   - 08-Choir Ahhs        - added for song #08
   - 08-Trumpet           - added for song #08
   - 15-Fretless Bass     - added for song #15
   - 17-Horn              - added for song #17
   - 18-Flute             - added for song #18
   - 21-Piano             - added for song #21
   - 21-Oboe              - added for song #21
   - 21-Pizzicato         - added for song #21
   - 49-Piano             - added for song #49
   - 49-Organ             - added for song #49
   - 56-Synth Brass       - added for song #56 (updated)
   - 56-Voice Oohs        - added for song #56
   - 56-Taiko             - added for song #56
   - 61-Nylon Guitar      - added for song #61
   - 67-Rhodes            - added for song #67
   - 67-Accoustic Bass    - added for song #67
   - 72-Horn              - added for song #72
   - 78-Timpani           - added for song #78
   - 78-Tuba              - added for song #78
   - 78-Trumpet           - added for song #78
   - 80-Rhodes            - added for song #80
   - 93-Distortion Gtr    - added for song #93 (closer to PSX)
   - 07-End kit           - improved kit for song #07
   - 13-Battle2 kit       - more PSX samples
   - 56-Gargarde kit      - like the PSX
   - 90-End kit           - improved kit for song #90
   - 93-Extreme kit       - like the PSX



In version 1.30 :
-----------------

 Changes in SGT music files:

   Not compatible with other DLS or Soundfonts
      017s-joriku.sgp   :                          -  optimized tracks' priorities
                            French Horn            -  now assigned to Generic Horn
      026s-garden.sgt   :   Oboe                   -  now assigned to 18-Oboe
      029s-anthem.sgt   :   Tuba                   -  now assigned to 05-Tuba
      035s-m7f5.sgp     :                          -  optimized tracks' priorities
      054s-truth.sgt    :   Harpsichord (1 track)  -  all notes like PSX
      057s-timber.sgp   :                          -  optimized tracks' priorities
      067s-musho.sgt    :   Accoustic Bass         -  all notes like PSX
      068s-missile.sgp  :                          -  optimized tracks' priorities
      072s-soto.sgt     :   Oboe                   -  now assigned to 18-Oboe
      073s-majobat.sgt  :   French Horn            -  now assigned to 29-Horn
      083s-alien.sgt    :   Synth Bass             -  now assigned to 97-Synth Bass
      093s-lasboss.sgt  :   Choir Aahs             -  now assigned to 82-Choir Aahs
      099-joriku2.sgp   :                          -  optimized tracks' priorities
                            French Horn            -  now assigned to Generic Horn


 Improved or new instruments :

   - Reed Organ           - like the PSX
   - Dulcimer             - like the PSX
   - Steel Guitar         - like the PSX
   - Jazz Guitar          - like the PSX
   - Trumpet              - like the PSX
   - Strings              - like the PSX
   - Pan Flute            - like the PSX
   - 01-Trumpet           - added for song #01
   - 01-Trombone          - added for song #01
   - 01-Flute             - added for song #01
   - 05-Strings           - added for song #05
   - 05-Trombone          - added for song #05
   - 05-Tuba              - added for song #05
   - 05-Timpani           - added for song #05
   - 07-Orch Hit          - added for song #07
   - 09-Rhodes            - added for song #09
   - 09-Bell Tree         - added for song #09
   - 13-Dist Pluck        - added for song #13
   - 18-Music Box         - added for song #18
   - 18-Pizzicato         - added for song #18
   - 18-Oboe              - added for song #18
   - 19-Flute             - added for song #19
   - 19-Oboe              - added for song #19
   - 20-Flute             - added for song #20
   - 21-Tubular Bell      - added for song #21
   - 21-Flute             - added for song #21
   - 24-Synth String      - added for song #24
   - 24-Flute 2           - added for song #24
   - 25-Strings           - added for song #25
   - 26-Rhodes            - added for song #26
   - 26-Flute             - added for song #26
   - 35-Synth Bass        - added for song #35
   - 48-Rhodes            - added for song #48
   - 48-Ocarina           - added for song #48
   - 48-Pan Flute         - added for song #48
   - 51-Chorused Piano    - added for song #51
   - 51-Vibraphone        - added for song #51
   - 51-Nylon Guitar      - added for song #51
   - 54-Oboe              - added for song #54
   - 56-Synth Brass       - added for song #56
   - 61-Accoustic Bass    - added for song #61
   - 61-Crystal FX        - added for song #61
   - 62-Choir Aahs        - added for song #62
   - 69-Oboe              - added for song #69
   - 70-Organ             - added for song #70
   - 73-Trombone          - added for song #73
   - 80-Mute Trumpet      - added for song #80
   - 82-Choir Aahs        - added for song #82
   - 83-Square Wave       - added for song #83
   - 84-Piano             - added for song #84
   - 84-Synth Brass       - added for song #84
   - 90-Synth Bass        - added for song #90
   - 90-Horn              - added for song #90
   - 90-Square Wave       - added for song #90
   - 93-Horn              - added for song #93
   - 93-Square Wave       - added for song #93
   - 97-Synth Bass        - added for song #97
   - 97-Strings           - added for song #97
   - 97-Choir Aahs        - added for song #97
   - Standard kit         - new tambourine, triangle
   - 01-Win kit           - whole new kit for song #01
   - 09-Waiting kit       - whole new kit for song #09
   - 21-Dungeon kit       - whole new kit for song #21
   - 35-M7f5 kit          - whole new kit for song #35
   - 57-Timber kit        - some adjustments
   - 59-Pinch kit         - whole new kit for song #59
   - 70-Card kit          - whole new kit for song #70
   - 89-Hikutei kit       - whole new kit for song #89



In version 1.25 :
-----------------

 Changes in SGT music files:

   Not compatible with other DLS or Soundfonts
      001s-win.sgt      :   Trumpet                -  now assigned to Brass
                            Standard Kit           -  cymbals added
      013s-battle2.sgt  :   Distortion Gtr         -  missing notes added
      020s-friend.sgt   :   Bright Piano           -  first notes fixed
      022s-pianosol.sgt :   Piano 2                -  first notes fixed
      024s-march1.sgt   :   Overdrive Gtr          -  now assigned to Distortion Gtr
      077s-lasdun.sgt   :   Reed Organ             -  all notes like PSX
      093s-lasboss.sgt  :   Polysynth              -  now assigned to Saw Wave
                            Overdrive Gtr          -  now assigned to Distortion Gtr


 Improved or new instruments :

   - Standard Kit 2       - new snare (song #13, 93), closed hit-hat
   - Xylophone            - added for song #01
   - Harmonica            - improved samples
   - Pipe Organ           - improved samples
   - Distortion Guitar    - improved samples
   - Harp                 - some improved samples (higher notes)
   - Saw Wave             - some adjustments for song #93
   - Bass & Lead          - some adjustments
   - Generic Horn         - added for song #05
   - 05-Trumpet           - added for song #05
   - 13-Perc Organ        - added for song #13
   - 13-Synth Bass        - added for song #13
   - 13-Sawtooth Lead     - added for song #13
   - 17-Trumpet           - added for song #17
   - 17-Trombone          - added for song #17
   - 17-Sawtooth Lead     - added for song #17
   - 24-Flute             - added for song #24
   - 29-Trombone          - added for song #29
   - 29-Horns             - added for song #29
   - 41-Pizzicato         - added for song #41
   - 54-Harpsichord       - added for song #54
   - 54-Clarinet          - added for song #54
   - 59-Synth Bass        - added for song #59
   - 62-Synth String      - added for song #62
   - 62-Square Lead       - added for song #62
   - 62-Sawtooth          - added for song #62



In version 1.22 :
-----------------

 Changes in SGT music files:

   Not compatible with other DLS or Soundfonts
      028s-polka.sgt    :   Violin                 -  now assigned to Strings
      077s-lasdun.sgt   :   Pipe Organ (1 track)   -  now assigned to Reed Organ
      086s-moonmv.sgt   :   fixed for DirectX 8.0
      093s-lasboss.sgt  :   fixed for DirectX 8.0


 Improved or new instruments :

   - All drum kits        - some volume adjustments
   - Flute                - some volume adjustments
   - Bassoon              - improved samples
   - Timpani              - some improved samples (higher notes)
   - Bright Piano         - some improved samples (lower notes)
   - Reed Organ           - added for song #77
   - 80-Spy kit           - whole new kit for song #80
   - 76-OGuitar           - better pitch
   - 76-MuteGuitar        - improved samples
   - 76-Bossbat2 kit      - improved kit for song #76



In version 1.20 :
-----------------

 Improved or new instruments :

   - Bright Piano         - added for some songs
   - Music Box            - like the PSX
   - Marimba              - like the PSX
   - Celesta              - like the PSX
   - Tubular Bells        - like the PSX
   - Harpsichord          - improved samples
   - Hammond Organ        - like the PSX
   - Nylon Guitar         - improved samples
   - Steel Guitar         - improved samples
   - Fingered Bass        - improved samples
   - Slow Strings         - added for 9 songs
   - Orch Hit             - like the PSX
   - Star Theme           - like the PSX
   - Atmosphere           - like the PSX
   - Steel Drums          - like the PSX
   - 05-Bass Piano        - added for song #05
   - 05-Synth Bass        - added for song #05
   - 08-Synth Bass        - added for song #08
   - 24-Bass Piano        - added for song #24
   - 24-Tubular Bells     - added for song #24
   - 59-Piano             - added for song #59
   - 59-Taiko             - added for song #59 & 56
   - 62-Lead              - added for song #62
   - 81-Rock Organ        - added for song #81
   - 82-Synth Bass        - added for song #82
   - 82-Honky-Tonk        - added for song #82
   - 82-Acoustic Bass     - added for song #82
   - Standard kit         - new snare
   - 05-Battle kit        - whole new kit for song #05
   - 08-Antena kit        - whole new kit for song #08
   - 28-Polka2 kit        - whole new kit for song #28
   - 29-Anthem kit        - whole new kit for song #29
   - 57-Timber kit        - whole new kit for song #57
   - 62-Bat3 kit          - whole new kit for song #62
   - 63-Stage kit         - whole new kit for song #63
   - 72-Soto kit          - whole new kit for song #72
   - 78-Gafly kit         - whole new kit for song #78
   - 81-Mods kit          - whole new kit for song #81
   - 82-Salt kit          - whole new kit for song #82
   - 96-Moonmv kit        - whole new kit for song #96



In version 1.16 :
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 Improved or new instruments :

   - Standard Kit         - new snare



In version 1.15 :
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 Improved or new instruments :

   - Standard Kit         - new tambourine, cowbell
   - E. Piano 1
   - Nylon Guitar         - some adjustments
   - Fretless Bass        - improved samples
   - Pizzicato            - 2 samples replaced + some adjustments
   - French Horn          - some adjustments



In version 1.12 :
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 Improved or new instruments :

   - E. Piano 2           - improved samples
   - Acoustic Bass        - some adjustments
   - Saw Lead             - improved samples
   - Flute                - 1 sample replaced



In version 1.1 :
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 Improved or new instruments :

   - Standard Kit
   - Vibraphone
   - Jazz Guitar
   - Acoustic Bass
   - Fretless Bass



In version 1.0 :
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 Changes in SGT music files:

   Compatible with other DLS or Soundfonts
      064s-choco.sgt    :   Fingered Bass          -  now assigned to Square Wave
      086s-moonmv.sgt   :   Standard Kit           -  not muted anymore

   Not compatible with other DLS or Soundfonts
      020s-friend.sgt   :   Piano 1                -  now assigned to another piano on Preset 2 (not a bright piano)
      022s-pianosol.sgt :   Piano 1                -  now assigned to another piano on Preset 2 (not a bright piano)
      024s-march1.sgt   :   Distortion Gtr         -  now assigned to Overdriven Gtr
      091s-rag1.sgt     :   Piano 1                -  now assigned to Honky-Tong
      092s-rag2.sgt     :   Piano 1                -  now assigned to Honky-Tong
      093s-lasboss.sgt  :   Standard Kit           -  not muted anymore
                            Saw Lead               -  now assigned to Overdriven Gtr
      096s-keisho.sgt   :   Piano 1                -  now assigned to another piano on Preset 2 (not a bright piano)


 Note: 014s-Parade2.sgt, 023s-Parade.sgt and chocoworld.sgt are the original ones.
       They are there just to make sure the right versions are in use instead of
       those modified especially for other FF8 SoundFonts.


 Improved or new instruments :

   - Piano 2              - added for 3 songs (see above)
   - Honky-Tonk           - added for 2 songs (see above)
   - E. Piano 2
   - Harpsichord
   - Glock
   - Music Box
   - Dulcimer
   - Church Organ
   - Accordion
   - Harmonica
   - Nylon Guitar
   - Steel Guitar
   - Clean Guitar
   - Overdriven Guitar    - added for 2 songs (see above)
   - Distortion Guitar
   - Picked Bass
   - Violin
   - Viola
   - Cello
   - Contrabass
   - Pizzicato
   - Harp
   - Timpani
   - Strings
   - Choir Aahs
   - Trumpet
   - Trombone
   - Muted Trumpet
   - French Horn
   - Synth Brass 1
   - Alto Sax
   - Tenor Sax
   - Oboe
   - English Horn
   - Bassoon
   - Clarinet
   - Piccolo
   - Flute
   - Recorder
   - Pan Flute
   - Saw Lead
   - Bass & Lead
   - Fantasia
   - Warm Pad
   - Metal Pad
   - Crystal
   - Atmosphere
   - Brightness
   - Sitar
   - Taiko

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Credits :
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Square EA           -  For building the initial DLS

Mathew Valente      -  For extracting the FF8 PSX samples and putting them together
(TSSF)                 in SF2 format.

Samuel Slight (me)  -  For enhancing the DLS using public samples and the TSSF's
                       PSX samples (which had to be converted to DLS).

Sephiroth1999AD     -  For arranging the first part of "Blue Fields" and sending me
                       a third of the PSX samples he extracted at the time I couldn't
                       obtain a CD of FF8.


   Thanks to everyone for the support and ideas!



Homepages :
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  Final Fantasy Soundfont Project               -  http://ffsf.cjb.net/
  Final Fantasy VIII Soundfont Project (TSSF's) -  http://ff8sf2.zophar.net/

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Please, send any comments or suggestions to : ff8dls@hotmail.com
This will help me for future improvements.