How do I use this file? By editing dosboxrealms1.conf?

1. Download the soundfont

2. Download Qsynth, run it, go to setup -> soundfonts -> add the soundfont.

3. You could need a virtual midi port like Maple Midi, I'm not sure, try without it, if it doesn't work get one, then choose it in Qsynth setup -> MIDI. You could also need to set that port as default midi port in your OS (Vista or Win7, get this http://sierrahelp.com/Utilities/SoundUtilities/PutzlowitschsVistaMIDI_Mapper.html). But setting the port in Qsynth setup should be enough.

4. Open dosboxrealms1.conf, in the last lines add 'sound' after 'cls', it'll look like

c:
cls
sound
intro
bladem
exit

Also, set these options:

cycles=10000 (max is too much for ROA1, and midi doesn't play well with max)
fullresolution=0x0
output=ddraw
aspect=true
scaler=none


5. Run the game and choose Roland MT-32 for music and Sound Blaster for effects.

6. Then delete again that 'sound' in the dosboxrealms1.conf or it will launch it every time.

Thanks for the detailed instructions!

I'm a huge noob when it comes to midi emulation, so just to clarify:

Do I keep the GOG-prepackaged-DOSBOX settings as:

[midi]
mididevice=default
midiconfig=

Or do I change it to mt32 or some other setting? (default, win32, alsa, oss, coreaudio, coremidi, mt32, synth, timidity, none)

What do you think of using MUNT MT-32/LAPC-1 emulation for RoA1? I'm going to try everything and compare them (against the GOG-bonus RoA1 CD audio tracks) but a lot of this is super subjective :)

midi must be left at default, set to mt32 only if you use yhkwong build with integrated munt. To use munt you'd need the Roland ROMs though..