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How can I use the default soundfont 'GeneralUser-GS.sf2' when I update/upgrade to version 5.1.0 or higher?

From version 5.1.0 onward 'GeneralUser-GS.sf2' is the default soundfont for notation player, musician and composer.
When updating or upgrading from a previous version, the installer automatically replaces the settings of the previous default soundfont.

No action needs to be taken for notation player and notation musician.
If previously Composer has used the previous default soundfont FluidR3Mono_GM.sf3 no action needs to be taken either.

If previously Composer has used special soundfont, the stettings for the special soundfont stay in place when updating/upgrading.

If special soundfont were used previously and 'GeneralUser-GS.sf2' should be used now, the default soundfont 'GeneralUser-GS.sf2' needs to be manually loaded. See https://www.notation.com/ComposerDocs5/notation_software_internal_syn.htm

'GeneralUser-GS.sf2' can be found at

C:\Users\Public\Documents\Notation_5\Soundfonts\GeneralUser-GS.sf2

Important: when 'GeneralUser-GS.sf2' are used, Composer automatically adjusts all audio settings automatically for the best sound that can be achieved.

The sound is the same for all products now.