The Shrine Piano v1.3
by Michael PicherUploaded on Mar 27, 2017 (and last updated on Nov 30, 2018)
This SFZ sound set uses samples from a 7 ft grand piano, that I recorded in a church.
Please check out "The Basilica Pianos", a remake of "The Shrine Piano", on my site: https://www.michaelpichermusic.com/the-basilica-pianos
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CT-7000 (Retro Synth) [Free Version]
by Michael PicherUploaded on Mar 20, 2017 (and last updated on Dec 02, 2018)
If you need that musical sound from an 80s rock band or a Homestar Runner cartoon, this sample library could fit the bill! I built this virtual synth from samples, recorded using a vintage keyboard, that just appeared one day. When we were kids, my brother and I spent countless hours playing around with it. I even composed some of my very first melodies of music using this keyboard.
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Xylo Piano 1.1 (SFZ)
by Michael PicherUploaded on Feb 11, 2017 (and last updated on Nov 30, 2018)
This sound library is sampled from a toy that has two modes, which are obviously "Piano" and "Xylophone". You can access these modes via key switches.
I made this virtual instrument so that is played back exactly like the original toy, right down to the quirk that necessitates that you press the keys down with a bit of force, in order for the hammer to hit the bells. If you don't, then you'll just hear the keys flailing and no tone.
This is a great oddity to add amongst ...
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Non-free
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Binaural Upright Piano
by Michael PicherUploaded on Sep 02, 2016 (and last updated on Dec 02, 2018)
Unlike other virtual pianos, this one will give you the sensation of sitting at the piano bench directly in front of the keys. This effect is best experienced when you wear headphones. Features include samples for when the damper pedal is both up and down, sampled releases, and even damper pedal sounds that all recorded binaurally from a playing position!
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Tonewheel Organ and MORE!!
by Michael PicherUploaded on Aug 29, 2016 (and last updated on Nov 30, 2018)
I'm creating a bunch of SoundFonts for myself and other musicians. Many of them are free and can be used in commercial and non-commercial projects. Here is the "lite" version of my virtual Hammond organ. The "full" version can be downloaded from my website.
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