Virtual Instruments, Synthesizers, Samplers
This category contains virtual instruments, synthesizers, and samplers in the form of software or plugins for music production. The collection includes wavetable and analog-emulating synthesizers, advanced samplers with large sound libraries, as well as specialized instruments ranging from pianos and drums to orchestral sounds. Users are producers, composers, and musicians who use digital sound sources for sound design and composition. Sample packs and libraries are listed separately.
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iOS app and AUv3 plugin that emulates vintage synth sounds recorded to VHS tape for creating lo-fi and retro music
A collection of six deeply sampled classic CASIO digital instruments plus a Multi groove engine for modern productions
Vintage drum sample pack offering 357 royalty-free drum sounds with vinyl crackle and analog warmth for authentic old-school beats
Virtual Handpan is a virtual instrument reproducing and extending the melodic percussion sounds of a handpan using physical modeling and multi-sampling
Spectral warping wavetable synthesizer with advanced modulation and custom wavetable creation for diverse sound design
Expressive vocal instrument blending human voice emotion with inventive modulation and user sample import for unique vocal sound design
Product page for Vocalise 3 by Heavyocity available through Native Instruments platform without direct descriptive content
Rust library for creating VST 2.4 plugins or hosts, deprecated due to VST 2 discontinuation
AI-powered sample manager with 2500+ free samples to organize and find audio samples efficiently
Free professional audio plugins including analog saturation, EQ, compressors, reverb, FX, and FM synth for enhancing music production
Free audio plugin for creative producers by Karanyi Sounds to inspire big and unique sounds
2 oscillator wavetable synthesizer with flexible modulation options and effects for diverse sound design
Virtual instrument collection with four softly played wind instruments for ethereal and atmospheric tones in music production
Plugin that generates chords, basslines, drums, and guitar parts fitting your DAW audio, with stem separation and audio-to-MIDI conversion
A large vocal sample library with 1000 voices contributed by the Pianobook community, offered in Kontakt and Decent Sampler formats
Virtual synthesizer for creating innovative pluck sounds with layered synthesis, built-in effects, arpeggiator, and modulation options
Virtual instrument library offering evolving woodwind sound textures with a wide range of instruments, techniques, and presets for cinematic composition
Extensive global instrument collection with 430 instruments, presets, and loops for authentic ethnic and traditional music production
Software physical modeling plugin that emulates the classic Wurlitzer electric piano with authentic sound and flexible effects for use in DAWs.
Virtual instrument sampling the rare 1964 Wurlitzer 140B electric piano with deep samples, original preamp modeling, vibrato, and eight built-in effects
Free mono bass synth plugin with two sawtooth oscillators, resonant low-pass filter, contour envelope, glide, and live visualizer
Advanced hybrid wavetable synthesizer offering multiple oscillator types and deep sound design capabilities for professional music production
Drum-Tool zur visuellen Organisation und kreativen Bearbeitung von Schlagzeug-Samples als Plugin und Standalone für Musiker und Produzenten
Curated list of the best free Kontakt instruments and libraries for music production with details on compatibility and sound character
A tool to run Windows VST2, VST3, and CLAP plugins on Linux DAWs via Wine integration
Free music production software bundle with diverse instruments, effects, and sounds for composing and producing music
Software synthesizer emulating the classic Wasp with modern polyphony, advanced arpeggiator, multi-voice modes, and expressive keyboard features
Modular virtual synthesizer combining analogue, physical modelling, and digital synthesis with deep modulation and extensive effects for sound design
A modular synthesizer combining wavetable, FM, and classic synthesis with deep modulation and flexible routing for sound design and music production
Simplified version of the Zebra2 synthesizer offering essential modules in a compact layout for music production
Free spectral synthesizer offering one powerful Zebra2 oscillator with modulation and effects as an introduction to Zebra2
Flagship software synthesizer by Roland delivering historic and modern synthesis with access across desktop and iPad
Virtual instrument based on a restored plucked zither recording with effects and multiple versions for various sampler formats
A free dynamic equalizer plugin offering advanced features and a modern interface as an alternative to FabFilter Pro-Q