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That can be played freely.Updated: 2017 September 25So much has happened since my inactivity and it is surprising to see how much more sample libraries for MIDI orchestration are now available. Some of them just appeared this year (as of initial writing in 2016). Many of you must have already heard of the (SSO).
I believe that SSO has triggered others to make more orchestral instruments accessible for all.With free sample libraries and DAWS being accessible to anyone, there is no reason why your musical ideas should never be heard. Today, we’re very fortunate as it is now possible to make good sounding orchestral music with zero budget (except for your computer and internet connection which you might be using right now to read this website).Hint: If you just starting to learn about sample libraries, check out my. Scope and limitation Included:This list will be limited to instruments found in the orchestra and only those with formats that can be played with free software (freely obtainable i.e. Plug-ins, VSTs etc). This would typically be SFZ and SF2. Less used formats such as GIG and DLS may also appear. Emphasis will be given to libraries released by their original creators, or derivative works that add more functionality or usability not present in the original.
Excluded:Formats that require purchasing proprietary software are excluded. If you wish to find a list of more instrument types with more formats, check (where some instruments listed here are shamelessly taken from). I also might avoid big “generic” GM collections that do not suggest their use for orchestras.
GM soundfonts are also commonly re-combinations of what is already available elsewhere. Other acoustic instruments such as guitars and drumsets (the one found in rock bands), although occassionally used in the orchestra will not be listed simply to avoid making a very big list (for now, at least). ExceptionsI will also make a few exceptions for free VST’s/plugins as they fit the “freely playable” category which is ultimately what matters. Note though that VSTi’s are platform/OS/architecture dependent. CollectionsInstead of listing their instruments individually, it is simpler to visit the websites of these generous people and see what more they offer (beyond what I can cleanly list). Mattias Westlund’s (SFZ). A complete orchestra package.
Signal Experiment’s of Mattias Westlund’s Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra (SFZ), requires SSO to be present. Brass, woodwinds, choirs and solo instruments from SSO have been looped. Versilan Studio’s (VSTi) and (SFZ). Chamber orchestra instruments. Signal Experiment’s (SFZ).
Strings, brass, woodwinds ensembles, and “phase aligned” pianos. Bandshed’s (SFZ). Individual instruments making up the orchestra. Paul Battersby’s (SFZ). A brilliant mix of Sonatina, No budget, Versilian CE and other freely re-distributable orchestral samples. HED-Sounds’s (SF2).
SF2 based on Paul Battersby’s Virtual Playing Orchestra with some improvemnts. Nando Florestran’s (SF2). Ethan Winer’s (SF2). Cello, basson and orchestral percussion. Space Harmony’s (SF2). Orchestral, world music and other acoustic instruments.
Free Orchestral Percussion Kontakt
Merlin (SF2). S. Christian Collins (SFZ).
Articulated orchestral strings, taiko drums and more. Linux Sampler (GIG). Piano, Tuba & Violin. Freepats (SF2). Piano, violin & other instruments. The popular Salamander Grand Piano can be found here. ‘s (SFZ). Double bass, cello, ensemble strings, marimba, xylophone & other instruments.
Karoryfer’s (SFZ): Cello, doublebass & other unique instruments. DSK Music’s (VSTi).
Includes windows VSTs for orchestral collections (Overture), strings, brass, choirs, and many other instruments. Anthony Deaton’s (SFZ). Orchestral precussion and grand pianos.: Harpiscord (SF2), House Organ (SF2) and Concert Gand (GIG). Pianos (SFZ & SF2). Steinway Piano, an SFZ export of TASCAM’s CV Piano and more pianos!. Bigcat Instrument’s (SFZ & VSTi).
Don Allen’s GM (SF2). (SF2)Individual instruments not covered aboveTo be categorized when similar instruments get critical mass. Soundkey’s Cello (VSTi). Sound Magic’s (VSTi, AUi).
TASCAM’s (via beatproduction) (VSTi). Note: this is not updated and said to be buggy. Keppy’s SFZ port might be more compatible. Mihai Sorohan’s (SF2).
Noise Crux’s (SFZ). Xavier Hosxe’s (SF2). Production Voice’s (SFZ). HED-Sounds’s (SF2). Based on the well known Salamander Grand Piano, but optimized to be just 24.5MB from over a Gigabyte originally.