MuseScore creates audio playback by using the Synthesizer and the virtual instrument technology.
OverviewĪll pre-defined instruments added onto a score is capable of creating audio playback without further setup. Jump to a curated list of free files downloadable, feel free to add to the list. These instructions do not work on Musescore 4. The following describes MuseScore 3 only. MuseSounds: free high quality proprietary sounds from MuseGroup, installable thru MuseHub.VST, VSTi: supported VST3, some VSTs are reported not working properly.SFZ (.sfz): supported indirectly through 3rd party VST.Cannot select preset/bank in the mixer directly (yet). SoundFont (.sf2/.sf3): supported directly, no need to click load in the synthesizer anymore.MuseScore 4.0's Sound and playback support:
