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Some of the old-timers may remember my jRhodes soundfont. It's back, in SFZ format, in mono and stereo, on GitHub:

https://github.com/jlearman/sfz-jRhodes3c-looped

Here's a little demo: https://github.com/jlearman/sfz-jRhodes ... xample.mp3

16-bit samples, up to 5 velocity layers, every 4th white note sampled. EQ'd as I usually played my Rhodes, with a treble bump to enhance the bell attacks, and a low-mid scoop to avoid boominess. Not your "everyman's" Rhodes. 16MB of FLAC format samples, which I use in Sforzando. If you discard the stereo samples it's only about a third of that.

These samples are looped after a couple seconds, to reduce the memory footprint back when that was a bigger issue.

Why stereo? For Rhodes? Simply because that's how I like it, with a mild pitch shift doubling added in mid-side format (so it cancels out completely in mono) to provide a bit of image, and the baked-in effect sounds far better than any live FX I was ever able to find.

Stay tuned; later I plan to post the full-length samples, up to 12 seconds or so.

If someone would loan me a Wurly I'd do that next!

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In October 2019, I built a Box Violin out of a paintbrush box. I've finally gotten around to sampling it, and today I'm releasing the sample for free. Download link in the YouTube video description.

https://youtu.be/ajrX3F_RrOQ

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dhilowitz wrote: Sun May 10, 2020 6:28 pm In October 2019, I built a Box Violin out of a paintbrush box. I've finally gotten around to sampling it, and today I'm releasing the sample for free. Download link in the YouTube video description.
Wow, great! Great video too. Skillz envy.

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JeffLearman wrote: Thu May 07, 2020 9:03 pm Some of the old-timers may remember my jRhodes soundfont. It's back, in SFZ format, in mono and stereo, on GitHub:

https://github.com/jlearman/sfz-jRhodes3c-looped

Here's a little demo: https://github.com/jlearman/sfz-jRhodes ... xample.mp3

16-bit samples, up to 5 velocity layers, every 4th white note sampled. EQ'd as I usually played my Rhodes, with a treble bump to enhance the bell attacks, and a low-mid scoop to avoid boominess. Not your "everyman's" Rhodes. 16MB of FLAC format samples, which I use in Sforzando. If you discard the stereo samples it's only about a third of that.

These samples are looped after a couple seconds, to reduce the memory footprint back when that was a bigger issue.

Why stereo? For Rhodes? Simply because that's how I like it, with a mild pitch shift doubling added in mid-side format (so it cancels out completely in mono) to provide a bit of image, and the baked-in effect sounds far better than any live FX I was ever able to find.

Stay tuned; later I plan to post the full-length samples, up to 12 seconds or so.

If someone would loan me a Wurly I'd do that next!
This has moved to https://github.com/sfzinstruments/jlearman.jRhodes3c .

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I have released 7 free Distorted Growl presets and wav samples
Great for breaks, DnB, Jungle, dubstep etc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGLhmrcBh0s

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Some really ancient soundfonts and sfzs (both the samples and the instruments that were sampled):

http://www.banchetto-musicale.com/en/downloads.htm
http://soundbytes.de/EarlyPatches/en/downloads.htm

And another classic:
http://sonimusicae.free.fr/accueil-en.html

P.S. quite amazing that these websites still exist. That's the magic of websites that rely on nothing else than simple HTML. No dependencies on overhyped web technology trends that become obsolete and replaced by another hype after a short life span.

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jRhodes is now available with unlooped, full-length samples (up to 25 seconds.)

There are two stereo effects baked into the samples:
  • stereo pitch shift doubling to provide a subtle stereo image
  • stereo vibrato
The stereo vibrato is similar to the classic Rhodes suitcase stereo vibrato, but it's applied to each note played individually rather than to the whole mix, so it sounds quite different. It's an effect the MR76 Suitcase Piano had that I enjoyed so I recaptured it.

For both effects, the stereo image is controlled by MOD wheel. Push the MOD wheel up to go from mono to full stereo and beyond. The default is full stereo.

https://github.com/jlearman/jRhodes3d

This will be moving to http://github.com/sfzinstruments . In the meantime try it and let me know if there are any issues.

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220 FREE drum samples and loops

Function Loops has announced the release of a free sample pack called Essential Drums. This collection of drum loops & shots is a gift to all producers who are unfortunately severely hit by these tough times.

Registration isn't required. Instant download. 100% royalty-free.

Download link here: https://www.functionloops.com/free-drums.html

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FREE vocal loops, samples & fx

Function Loops has released a free sample pack with vocal loops from 90 to 125BPM, short vocal shots, vocal effects, ad-libs and many more.

100% royalty-free.

Get it herehttps://www.functionloops.com/free-vocals.html

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Free Cello Loops Available

These 5 free loops are made of 4 cello tracks that each create a cool groove. The download includes all 20 stems that you can loop, chop, and mangle in any way you desire.

These loops are 100% Royalty-Free!!!

https://thefuturemuse.com/free-cello-loops/ (https://thefuturemuse.com/free-cello-loops/)

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dhilowitz wrote: Sun May 10, 2020 6:28 pm In October 2019, I built a Box Violin out of a paintbrush box. I've finally gotten around to sampling it, and today I'm releasing the sample for free. Download link in the YouTube video description.
Great sampling. I have to check all your stuff. I created Kontakt library wallpaper Image
Hire me for graphic design.

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New free sample packs by Function Loops:
All samples are 100% royalty-free.

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Hello!

I have access to a lot of vintage and rare gear so, in short, I sampled about a bunch of drum machines and synths through them. There are only a couple free packs but I figured I might try to get the word out on KVR.

Here's the free 808 But More Compressed pack, where I sampled my own original 808 through a vintage Gates STA-LEVEl compressor.

https://www.samplesbuthappy.com/shop/80 ... essed-free (https://www.samplesbuthappy.com/shop/808-but-more-compressed-free)

Hope you enjoy!

Jacob But Happy
Samples But Happy

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What is a really good free sampler to use everyone?

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surreal wrote: Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:55 pm What is a really good free sampler to use everyone?
Do you mean software to do sampling, or software to play sample sets? For instruments, or loops/clips?

For a player for sampled instruments, the best bet is Sforzando. It has a standalone player and a plug-in for your DAW.

For editing sample sets, I've heard that Polyphone is very useful. I don't know whether it also helps record samples. I believe most people (including me) record samples in a DAW (like Reaper, but it's not free) and then collect them into an SFZ-format sample set using a variety of tools or by hand.

For playing clips of music and using it in their original (with help) music, I don't know what's freely available.

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