Comments on: Free Sampler VST Plugins

By: Olivier Nadeau

Olivier Nadeau — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:06:43 +0000

I am very impressed by Decentsampler and the free pianobook free sample instruments!

By: chris

chris — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 22:24:54 +0000

Trying for a second time, not sure my first attempt made it to the chat. I’m not too familiar with software synths and especially samplers. I did own an Ensoniq EPS until it died. I want to make a reverse piano sample to play back. I know I could sample the note, bring it into Reaper, reverse it, and save it out as a playback from Cantabile, but I was kinda hoping to learn something new. Do most samplers have a reverse wave feature, and do they load files for this, or hook up the input to do this? Thanks is advance! chris

By: V'ger

V'ger — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:53:24 +0000

Grace is quick to use, but has no multi-outs which is very limiting.

Poise is a drum sampler by the same developer and is now free. Comes with multi-out. Still easy to use, except for the small GUI.

By: V'ger

V'ger — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:39:57 +0000

In reply to K.S.S.

Agree, Shortcircuit 2 is just incredible. Lightning fast to find samples, build kits and switch between them, and also to edit sounds.

It’s IMO simply one of the best VSTs of all time when it comes to ease and speed of use. I can’t believe it wasn’t continued.

It works perfectly on my Win 7, Reaper setup, but some are having issues with it so YMMV.

By: Robert Weber

Robert Weber — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 02:17:14 +0000

In reply to rumpelfilter. Reaper user here. Switch over to Plogue Sforzando for sfz libraries. Works great, really stable, and new builds are even coming out. Best part - free.

By: K.S.S

K.S.S — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 05:30:26 +0000

There’s a second version of short circuit which is the best sampler I have ever seen. It is very much surge looking which is also a main part of my projects.

By: bmovie

bmovie — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:32:39 +0000

In reply to JT. The excellent free TX16Wx can play Logic EXS instruments, among many other formats. I don't know about any free sampler that can play HALion :(

By: JT

JT — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 21:06:11 +0000

Does anyone know if any of these samplers will load and play passive sampled instruments that are in the file format played by HALion or EXS24? Or, if there are any players that will play those file formats?

By: mediii

mediii — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:22:13 +0000

I recommend Sitala VST by Decomposer. Very good and usefull Sampler plugin and it’s free.

By: Thomas D. Lynas

Thomas D. Lynas — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:59:04 +0000

Agreed. Best discovery i have ever made. The amount of quality freeware is overwhelming. I also have stopped looking for ‘cracked’ software. Usually I use it once and forget it. These plugins are fabulous and addictive. Thanks to you and all the other fabulous people who produce these.

By: Dave The Barbarian

Dave The Barbarian — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 22:27:22 +0000

In reply to S. I agree so much with your comment about Tomislav and his blog. I've also been inspired to delete my cracked software and go legit and guilt-free (emphasis on free!). The immediate effect is that I'm more focused on getting things done instead of twiddling around with some plugin that I might only use once and then forget about. Thanks so much for your wonderful blog.

By: S

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:44:15 +0000

Grace have high CPU usage, making my PC with Reaper and Salamander Drums hog as hell. TX16Wx now looking better and move intuitive than in an article.
At everything else – Tomislav – you’re the best, I can’t say less. Made me refuse pirating (which was a part of my life for a long time).