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Spectrasonics Keyscape · SpectrasonicsFree alternatives to Spectrasonics Keyscape

A giant, deeply sampled keyboard collection: grands, electric pianos, clavs and rare keyboards. Here are 3 genuinely free options, ranked by how close they get.

01

Piano One

by Sound Magic · Hybrid-modeled grand piano

Free hybrid-modeled Yamaha C7 grand piano. One instrument rather than a collection; the newest version is Windows only.

VST2VST3AUWindowsmacOS
Free · link checked 2026-10-24 · source · The newest version is Windows only; Sound Magic still offers an older Mac version.
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02

Splice INSTRUMENT (free tier)

by Splice / Spitfire Audio · Sample-based instrument player (successor to Spitfire LABS)

The free tier includes the old LABS pianos and keys. Simple controls, nowhere near Keyscape's depth.

VST3AUAAXStandalonemacOSWindowsNeeds free Splice account
Free · link checked 2026-10-24 · source · Free tier includes about 500 presets including the LABS content; premium packs need a paid plan.
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03

Decent Sampler

by Decent Samples · Sample player with a big free library scene

Player for many free community piano and keys libraries (for example on Pianobook).

VST2VST3AUAAXStandalonemacOSWindowsLinux
Free · link checked 2026-10-24 · source
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