[panworks]

I have coolsoft virtual midi synth installed on my computer. I can load sound fonts into it.
When I go to staff set up in an NC project the virtual midi synth appears in my choices of devices. If I choose it, the soundfont that I loaded in the virtual synth is used by NC. I am not using midi cables. I guess I am asking: why all the fuss about midi cables if this way of using soundfonts works? Am I missing something about needing midi cables and their value?