Free Virtual Instruments

DavoSynth

DavoSynth is a free software synthesizer developed by Elektrostudio. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

DavoSynth is inspired by Davolisint (a rare Italian keyboard created in 1972). It shares the same architecture as original, which lacks most of the features we’d expect from even a basic synth. There are two oscillators called VCO1 and VCO2 – but there are no waveform selection, syncing options or envelopes. So, what do we have? One Portamento and fine tune per oscillator and the heart of the synth – four sliders with vibrato effect and 7 different footings available at the same time (32′, 16′, 8′, 4′, 2′, 1′, and 1/2′). There’s also a lever called “extend” which is an up-only pitch bend, not unlike the Yamaha CS-01 for example, as well as chorus and delay effect.

http://www.elektrostudio.ovh.org/index2.php

Darksichord

Darksichord is a free rompler VST, VST3, Audio Unit plugin developed by Electronik Sound Lab. Compatible OS(s): Windows 64b, macOS.

Darksichord is a free plugin instrument for Windows and Mac users. Darksichord featuring a multi-sampled Harpsichord, processed with several layers of sound and effects to give it a darker sound.

Features:

Windows & Mac.

LPF Filter.

32/64-bit.

LFO Modulation.

VST3 Support.

Download size: 80 MB – Unzipped size: 164 MB.

Not compatible with macOS Catalina

Price: Free.

SoundCloud.com/beatmaker_xyz/darksichord-demo-kz-theme

https://www.electroniksoundlab.com/

Darkscapes

Darkscapes is a free software synthesizer preset pack for Hybrid 3, made by Sounds 2 Inspire.

Darkscapes is an expansion pack for Sektor Synthesizer, containing +100 original presets. It turns its focus to darker ambient sounds, immersive soundscapes, pads, basslines and strange melodies. Best of all, Darkscapes is free.

Audio landscapes from this world and beyond… Eerie Soundscapes, Industrial planes, Dark rituals.

Available Presets:

100 Presets total – 34 soundscapes, 23 pads, 20 basslines, 11 leads, 12 keys.

Music Genres:

This Expansion Pack Explores various Electronic music genres and cinematic music, such has Ambient, Industrial, Chill, Dub, Techno & more.

{See video at top of page}

Preset Showcase:

SoundCloud.com/sounds2inspire/sets/darkscapes-for-sektor

https://sounds2inspire.com

DarkMoon for Zampler RX

DarkMoon for Zampler RX virtual instrument is a free sound bank for Zampler, by Reusenoise.

A collection of 86 patches (sfz+fxb) for cinematic and atmospheric sounds.

Pads, FX, Percussions, Atmos.

24-bit WAV files 260MB download size.

https://reusenoise.wordpress.com/

Dark Mass

Dark Mass is a free software synthesizer preset pack for Massive, made by Sonus Dept..

Dark Mass is a sound library for Native Instruments Massive, featuring 70 presets oriented towards dark atmospheres, weird electronic sounds and cinematic FX.

It uses Massive, mostly known for its powerful basses and leads, in a completely different way, making it suitable for soundtrack, ambient and experimental composers.

Some sounds made with Dark Mass only can be listened to here:

http://soundcloud.com/sonusdept/sets/dark-mass

A cut-off version featuring only the original 20 presets of version 1.0 is available for free.

http://www.sonusdept.com

Dark Magic- Synth1 Soundbank

Dark Magic- Synth1 Soundbank is a free software synthesizer preset pack for Synth1, made by Paree Katti.

These were the sounds used in my track “Dark Magic” for KVR OSC 94. You can download them freely.

There are 40 Presets which contain FM Basses, Noise hits, Dark Leads and other sounds which are Dubstep Oriented.

https://pareekattimusic.blogspot.in/p/vsts.html

Dark Designs: Cage -Bonus

Dark Designs: Cage -Bonus virtual instrument is a free sound bank for Kontakt and Sforzando and Zampler, by Boyss-Sound-e-Scapes.

Dark Designs: Cage -Bonus is a free sample library consisted of fx / percussive hits.

Contains:

FX / percussive hits: 126.

24-bit / 44.1 kHz WAV.

Instrument patches for:

Kontakt (full version 5.4.1 and higher).

Sforzando (or any sfz player).

Zampler-RX.

Also for any sampler because all samples are unlocked WAV files.

32 MB total.

Try it as percussion (for adding interest to drums), as transition effects, as your starting point for sound design, etc.

Video demo (naked): {See video at top of page}

Audio demo (in context): SoundCloud.com/boyssound-e-scapes/dark-designs-cage-bonus-free-library

https://www.boyss-sound-e-scapes.com

Dao

Dao free software-synthesizer by Softrave

Dao is a free software synthesizer developed by Softrave. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Dao synth is for Rave, Trance, House and Techno. It was inspired by Soviet analog synths such as Alisa, Estradin and Polyvox.

http://www.tikov.com/softrave/softrave.htm

daHornet

daHornet is a free software synthesizer developed by DASHSignature. Available format(s): VST, Audio Unit for Windows 64b, macOS.

Features:

Two oscillators, 4 octaves selector, output level, saw and pulse waveforms, pulse width control on Osc 1, fine tuning up to 1 octave on Osc 2.

Noise generator.

One LFO with:
– Rate from 0.1 to 100 Hz.
– MIDI sync from 32/4 to 1/36.
– Filter cutoff and Osc pitch destinations.
– 6 shape modes, sample&hold.

Multimode “vintage” resonant filter with key following function, LP, BP, HP.

Two envelope generators, VCA and Filter control, with REPEAT function (loop the envelope).

Polyphonic mode (2 to 16 voices) and mono legato mode with tunable glide effect.

MIDI learn on every knob to freely assign any MIDI CC.

MIDI velocity sensitivity adjustable independently for VCA and Filter envelope.

Master volume.

Master tuning.

Virtual keyboard with hide/show button.

128 presets factory bank.

Random presets generator.

Saving default setting on registry option.

Any Sample Rate supported (e.g: 44.1, 48, 96).

Support for SSE, MMX and P4 instructions.

Volume Type: High, Normal, Soft.

The Universal Binary version for Intel Macs (included the 64-bit versions) and an optimized update for Windows (32- and 64-bit) are available for a minimum suggested donation of $9.

http://nusofting.com/

Daedalus

Daedalus is a free software synthesizer developed by Omnitaur. Available format(s): VST for Windows.

Daedalus is a polyphonic synthesizer with special attention paid to MIDI controls such as Pitch Bend, Modulation Wheel, Velocity and Aftertouch. It has been developed for the performing musician in mind.

Key Features:

VCO

2 Pulse width modulated oscillators

Octave tune

Semi tune

Fine tune (VCO2)

Keyboard tracking

Envelope modulation

PWM mode and modulation

VCO2-to-1 modulation

Oscillator sync

MIXER

Oscillator volume

Dual mode noise oscillator

Ring-modulation

HPF

1 separate 12dB/octave hipass filter

VCF

4 filter modes (1x 12dB/oct, 3x 24dB/oct.)

Envelopes (ADSR)

VCO,VCF and VCA

LFO

2 BPM syncable LFOs

Shape

Shape invert

Rate

Trig mode

Modulation destinations and sources

MASTER

Key mode (mono, poly and unison)

Unison detune

Main tuning

Main Volume

Extensive MIDI Control section including

Pitch Bend

Modulation Wheel

Portamento

Play dependant release control

EFFECTS

Chorus

Delay

Arpeggiator

http://www.omnitaur.se/