Sample Packs, Libraries & Managers
This category includes sample packs, sound libraries, and specialized manager software for organizing and playing samples in virtual instruments. It is aimed at producers and musicians who want to access prerecorded sounds of various kinds and use them in samplers such as Kontakt or Decent Sampler. The offerings differ from standalone instruments or synthesizers and should not be confused with pure effects or sound processing tools.
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Comprehensive sound effects platform for Mac and PC with cloud library, powerful search, local library management, and integration with major DAWs
Sample-based virtual instrument plugin with hundreds of free artist-made presets integrated from LABS by Spitfire Audio for accessible music creation
Unique orchestral instrument library featuring rare tuned percussion and experimental sounds for creative sound design
Sample-based virtual instrument plugin offering hundreds of high-quality playable presets and sounds for music production
Software plugin providing instant access to millions of royalty-free samples and AI-generated variations for creative music production
A sample library of experimental and evolving string textures and effects created and curated by composer Benjamin Wallfisch for contemporary scoring
An open-source ecosystem for managing, installing, and publishing audio plugins compliant with Open Audio Stack
Free Kontakt instrument using Taiko drum samples with sound design controls and effects for full Kontakt version 5.8.1 or above
Sampled vocal pad instrument recreating the famous choir sound from 10cc's 'I'm Not In Love' using multi-tracked male vocals in Kontakt Player
Free virtual drums and percussion instrument for Kontakt Player featuring drum machines, acoustic drums and percussion with flexible sound options
Kostenfreie umfangreiche Orchester-Sample-Library mit cineastischen Instrumenten für Kontakt Player zum Produzieren von Filmsoundtracks und Medienmusik
Theremin Plus ist eine Theremin Sample Library von Soundiron im Native Instruments Webshop für Musiksoftware
Emotive chamber orchestra sample library for nuanced arthouse film scoring with curated instruments and lyrical legatos
Comprehensive percussion library featuring contemporary toms, surdos, and field drums with detailed sampling and playable ensembles
Music software providing adaptive real studio musician performances for guitar, bass, drums, and percussion in your DAW without AI or loops
Free sample player plugin for drums with 4,000 samples and 200 presets for MacOS and Windows
Virtual instrument module offering a large, versatile bass library including acoustic, electric, and synth basses with authentic sampled articulations and effects
Digital DJ scratching instrument with customizable multi-envelope patterns and sampler slots for unique scratch creation
A sample pack with 490 analog-style drum samples and VHS-processed sounds for vintage character in Reason
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
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
AI-powered sample manager with 2500+ free samples to organize and find audio samples efficiently
A large vocal sample library with 1000 voices contributed by the Pianobook community, offered in Kontakt and Decent Sampler formats
Extensive global instrument collection with 430 instruments, presets, and loops for authentic ethnic and traditional 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
Virtual instrument based on a restored plucked zither recording with effects and multiple versions for various sampler formats