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by yayitswei 860 days ago
Anyone have recommendations for a good midi software instruments? I'd pay for a good piano or electric sound, and I haven't been happy with the GarageBand sounds I'm currently using. What are some good affordable options, and what's the best that money can buy?
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easyThrowaway 859 days ago
Check the Spitfire Symphony Orchestra Grand Piano[1], which is free and honestly I find it way superior to a lot of commercial samplebanks.

Can't remember if is there any piano available in the free version of NI Komplete[2] but it's still worth checking out.

[1]https://www.spitfireaudio.com/bbc-symphony-orchestra-discove...

[2]https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/bund...

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Pine_Mushroom 860 days ago
Pianoteq by Modartt seems to be well liked, it uses physical modeling rather than samples. Ivory II by Synthology is also highly regarded. Arturia makes some very nice electric piano VSTs, and some serviceable acoustic pianos as well, but they do seem a bit over priced to me personally.
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