Free Spitfire instrument plugin/library set, being sunset in favor of subscription-based Splice INSTRUMENT.
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Checked September 2026 · 6 picks
Best Free Virtual Instruments (2026)
The best free virtual instruments are Spitfire LABS, BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover and Decent Sampler. Spitfire LABS is best for producers wanting free, high-quality Spitfire-recorded instruments (legacy plugin, being discontinued Oct 31 2026). BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover is best for beginners wanting a free taste of orchestral scoring. Decent Sampler is best for playing free and third-party sample libraries at no cost.
Free orchestral plugin with 34 BBC Symphony Orchestra instruments recorded at Maida Vale Studios.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedFree sampler plugin for playing DecentSampler-format (.dspreset/.dslibrary) sample libraries.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported+ iOSFree production bundle with Kontakt Player, Massive X Player, effects, and sound libraries.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedFree streamlined player that runs Kontakt instruments and third-party Kontakt libraries.
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Pianoteq 9
Physically modeled virtual piano instrument, vivid, expressive, and highly customizable.
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Spitfire LABS by Spitfire Audio. It is best for producers wanting free, high-quality Spitfire-recorded instruments (legacy plugin, being discontinued Oct 31 2026) and is free to use.