Where can I download additional MIDI instruments?

seckman · Joined: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 8

My son would like to find some additional instruments to get the sound he is looking for. Any suggestions?

I understand the Mixcraft 5 will have some additional instruments. Is there a list of these?

Thanks in advance for your help!
Steve

Acoustica Eric · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:05 am Post subject: re

yes MX5 will have more VSTI's but I don't have a full final list in front of me.
Search google. For example if you are looking for stringed instruments, maybe search "vsti strings" or "vsti orchestra" stuff like that.
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seckman · Joined: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 8

Thanks for the speedy reply.
What is VSTI?
Can any VSTI be added to Mixcraft?
How do I do this?
Is there any documentation?

Thanks,
Steve

Acoustica Eric · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:08 pm Post subject: re

VST stands for Virtual Studio Technology, dubbed so by Steinburg.
A VST is an effect, like a reverb or chorus.
VSTI is Virtual Studio Technology Instrument, which is the same technology and standards but in the form of a virtual instrument.

So basically:
VST = Effects
VSTI = Virtual Instruments

There are tutorials and an online manual on how to use 3rd party effects and instruments here
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chennymountain · Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 11

seckman · Joined: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 8

Thanks!

OK, where can I find good quality instruments? What are some good websites?

THANKS!
Steve

Vibrant Audio · Joined: 11 Jul 2007 Posts: 311

KVR audio search page.

A KVR search for free VST instruments. 814 results!

Gersic

This guy makes great synths at ugoaudio.

Google search.

BTW, what sound is he looking for?
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seckman · Joined: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 8

Thank you VERY MUCH!

He is looking for different guitar sounds and different orchestral instruments.

Steve