Virtual Instruments
Virtual instruments are software instruments that play inside your DAW: synths, pianos, drums, bass and samplers you play from a MIDI keyboard or by drawing notes. Each product lists its formats, the systems it runs on and the disk space it needs.
- Bass VST3 products
- Drum VST5 products
- Piano VST2 products
- Sampler VST2 products
- VST Synth Plugins16 products
Products
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Toontrack EZkeys 2
£149.00
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Toontrack Superior Drummer 3
£349.00
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u-he Diva
£179.00
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u-he Hive 2
£149.00
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u-he Repro
£149.00
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u-he Zebra 3
£199.00
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Xfer Records Serum 2
£119.00
Was £149.00 -
XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 Complete Collection
£299.00
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Frequently asked questions
What is a virtual instrument?
A virtual instrument is software that makes sound like a hardware instrument would: a synth, piano, drum kit or bass. It runs inside your DAW as a plugin, and you play it from a MIDI keyboard or by drawing notes in your project.
Do I need a MIDI keyboard to use virtual instruments?
No. You can draw or click notes into your DAW with the mouse. A MIDI keyboard makes it easier to play parts in and to control how hard each note is played.
Will a virtual instrument work in my DAW?
Check the formats in the product's specifications. Most DAWs load VST3, Logic Pro uses Audio Unit and Pro Tools uses AAX. Products that also open on their own list Standalone under Format.