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Piano One
by Sound Magic · Hybrid-modeled grand piano
Free hybrid-modeled Yamaha C7 grand piano. One instrument rather than a collection; the newest version is Windows only.
VST2VST3AUWindowsmacOS
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A giant, deeply sampled keyboard collection: grands, electric pianos, clavs and rare keyboards. Here are 3 genuinely free options, ranked by how close they get.
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Splice INSTRUMENT (free tier)
by Splice / Spitfire Audio · Sample-based instrument player (successor to Spitfire LABS)
The free tier includes the old LABS pianos and keys. Simple controls, nowhere near Keyscape's depth.
VST3AUAAXStandalonemacOSWindowsNeeds free Splice account
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Decent Sampler
by Decent Samples · Sample player with a big free library scene
Player for many free community piano and keys libraries (for example on Pianobook).
VST2VST3AUAAXStandalonemacOSWindowsLinux
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