How can I make audio sample tracks sound less choppy?

[fujoncama]

I've been using the sf2 player to compensate for my inability to own/play several instruments, but the result always ends up sounding weird. The samples themselves sound fine, but for some reason it very evidently sounds weird.

How can I remedy this to make it sound more realistic? Do MIDI keyboards help in this regard? I have a keyboard with MIDI output and input, but I can't use it because the cheap midi to USB cables won't register input properly, and I can't find the more expensive one anywhere near me.

[musikbear]

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I've been using the sf2 player to compensate for my inability to own/play several instruments, but the result always ends up sounding weird. The samples themselves sound fine, but for some reason it very evidently sounds weird.

How can I remedy this to make it sound more realistic? Do MIDI keyboards help in this regard? I have a keyboard with MIDI output and input, but I can't use it because the cheap midi to USB cables won't register input properly, and I can't find the more expensive one anywhere near me.

I have several questions for you
What LMMS version do you use?
What does "chubby" sound like, can you upload an example on like soundcloud Discord or youtube or similar platform?
Your keyboard with MIDI output and input -what is its name?
You ask:
How can I remedy this to make it sound more realistic? Do MIDI keyboards help in this regard?
No, a keyboard only makes a correct playing experience in contrast to using PC