Free Spitfire instrument plugin/library set, being sunset in favor of subscription-based Splice INSTRUMENT.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026 · 10 picks · 10 compared
Best Free Virtual Instruments for Mac (2026)
The best free virtual instruments for Mac are Spitfire LABS, Ample Bass P Lite and Ample Guitar M Lite. Spitfire LABS is best for producers wanting free, high-quality Spitfire-recorded instruments (legacy plugin, being discontinued Oct 31 2026). Ample Bass P Lite is best for realistic bass guitar parts. Ample Guitar M Lite is best for acoustic guitar parts.
- FREE
#2Ample Sound
Ample Bass P Lite
A free Fender Precision Bass instrument with realistic fingerstyle articulations.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported - FREE
#3Ample Sound
Ample Guitar M Lite
A free acoustic guitar instrument modeled on a Martin D-41.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported 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.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported- FREE
#8Modartt
Pianoteq 9
Physically modeled virtual piano instrument, vivid, expressive, and highly customizable.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported+ iOS A free, highly SFZ 2.0 compliant sample player.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupportedA free sample player with a growing library of complimentary instruments.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Comparison table
| Name | Price | Formats | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spitfire LABSSpitfire Audio | Free | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| Ample Bass P LiteAmple Sound | Free | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| Ample Guitar M LiteAmple Sound | Free | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| BBC Symphony Orchestra DiscoverSpitfire Audio | Free | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| Decent SamplerDavid Hilowitz (Decent Samples) | Free | Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| Komplete StartNative Instruments | Free | Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| Kontakt 8 PlayerNative Instruments | Free | Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
| Pianoteq 9Modartt | Free | Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| sforzandoPlogue | Free | VST3, AU, CLAP, AAX | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| SINE Player and SINEfactoryOrchestral Tools | Free | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS |
Questions people ask
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.
Decent Sampler, Pianoteq 9, sforzando.