bigcat Instruments
Sonatina Violin
Sonatina Violin is a free sampled violin plugin derived from the Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra library, providing multiple violin articulations for realistic string performances.
VST2Piano & keys
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Sonatina Viola
Sonatina Viola by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled viola plugin featuring three articulations: Sustain, Staccato, and Pizzicato, sourced from the Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra library.
VST2Piano & keys
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Sonatina Piano
Sonatina Piano is a free sampled grand piano plugin featuring sounds from the Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra sample library. Compatible with Windows 7 and later in both 32-bit and 64-bit VST2 formats.
VST2Piano & keys
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Sonatina Double Bass
Sonatina Double Bass is a free sampled double bass plugin offering three playing techniques: sustain, staccato, and pizzicato, derived from the Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra sample library.
VST2Piano & keys
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Sonatina Cello
Sonatina Cello is a free sampled cello instrument with four articulations based on the Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra library.
Piano & keys
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Skerratt London Piano
Skerratt London Piano by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled upright piano plugin available in VST2 format for Windows and macOS.
VST2Piano & keys
Quilcom
SIM-PF
SIM-PF by Quilcom is a lightweight synthesiser designed to simulate pianoforte sounds without using samples, offering quick loading and customizable parameters.
VST2Piano & keys
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Salamander Piano
Salamander Piano is a free, sampled Yamaha C5 Grand Piano featuring 16 velocity layers for smooth, realistic playability. Ideal for rock and pop mixes.
VST2Piano & keys
Safwan Matni
Prova
Prova by Safwan Matni is a premium Grand Piano Module available as a free VST2 plugin for 32-bit Windows systems.
VST2Piano & keys
Orchestools
PIANO S
PIANO S is a sampled Yamaha C5 grand piano rompler with a three-layer engine, advanced editing tools, and built-in compressor, EQ, and convolution reverb for sound customization.
VST2Piano & keys
Orchestools
OT STRINGS
OT STRINGS is a free 4-layer string section rompler featuring violins, violas, cellos, and basses. It offers extensive controls, modulation, and filters using 78 sample maps from the Versilian Studios VSCO 2 CE library.
VST2Piano & keys
Sound Magic
Orchestral Strings One
Orchestral Strings One by Sound Magic is a free string orchestra plugin recorded in Berliner Hall featuring 14 violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, and 6 double basses. It utilizes the NEO Hybrid Modeling Engine to deliver rich orchestral strings.
VST2Piano & keys
bigcat Instruments
NST Pianos
NST Pianos by bigcat Instruments offers five acoustic keyboard sounds in a single instrument, delivering realistic piano-like tones ideal for acoustic keyboard needs.
VST2Piano & keys
Sound Magic
Neo Piano mini
Neo Piano mini is a free sampled Yamaha C7 concert grand piano plugin available for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.
VST2Piano & keys
Safwan Matni
Matnitron
Matnitron by Safwan Matni is a free multi-purpose strings section plugin for Windows in VST2 format.
VST2Piano & keys
bigcat Instruments
LDK1609 Violin
LDK1609 Violin by bigcat Instruments is a free sampled violin plugin featuring six articulation groups including arco, pizzicato, spiccato, and tremolo for expressive violin sounds.
VST2Piano & keys
bigcat Instruments
K Piano 1
K Piano 1 by bigcat Instruments is a free VST2 plugin that delivers the authentic sound of a Kawai Grand Piano.
VST2Piano & keys
bigcat Instruments
JH Piano
JH Piano by bigcat Instruments is a free VST2 piano plugin available for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems. It delivers authentic piano sounds and supports multiple architectures.
VST2Piano & keys
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