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Virtual Instruments: In-Depth Guide + Best Free VSTi (2021)

Ben Knight No Comments Last Updated: February 28, 2021
Welcome back everyone to what might just be the most exciting installment of my series on VSTis (virtual studio technology instruments) — the one where I show you how to own a library of sounds and instruments that would make …
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Best Free Piano Lessons: Everything You Need to Get Started

Giselle Sproule 4 Comments Last Updated: January 10, 2021
Here on Piano Dreamers, I’ve taken an in-depth look into several of the best online piano courses out there. While these online methods are a fraction of the price of traditional in-person lessons, they still require a financial commitment that …
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How to Write a Song: A Full Guide to Arranging Music (2021)

Shao Ren 2 Comments Last Updated: January 10, 2021
As a website dedicated to covering the best digital pianos available, it’s no surprise that we’re huge proponents of digital music. Nearly everything we do these days relies on computers to some degree, and music is no different. One technology …
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Best VST Plugins: Must-Have Effects for Any Budget (2021)

Ben Knight No Comments Last Updated: January 30, 2021
The world of VSTs — Virtual Studio Technology — can be a dangerous one. It’s a bit like a vacuum cleaner. There’s a lot of loud noise, bells and whistles, but if you fall too far into it, you get …
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Audio Effects Guide: Essentials to Have in Your Toolbox

Ben Knight No Comments Last Updated: December 17, 2020
Disclaimer: There’s going to be some serious theory in this article. Ah yes, the big scary ‘t’ word. The bane of many musicians’ existence. We just want to get into the music-making, into the studio and chip away at our …
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Being in love with music his whole life, Lucas started this blog as the “go-to” place for the most accurate and detailed information about the world of music, and especially pianos!

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  • 1 Different Types of VSTis
    • 1.1 Synths
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    • 1.3 Strings
    • 1.4 Drums and Percussion
    • 1.5 Guitars
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    • 1.7 Literally, And I Mean Literally, Anything Else
  • 2 To MIDI (keyboard) or Not to MIDI (keyboard)
  • 3 How Expensive Are Virtual Instruments?
  • 4 Best Free VSTis
    • 4.1 Best Free Synth VST
    • 4.2 Best Free Grand Piano VST
    • 4.3 Best Free Upright Piano VST
    • 4.4 Best Free Electric Piano VST
    • 4.5 Best Free Strings VST
    • 4.6 Best Free Drum VST
    • 4.7 Best Free Guitar VST
    • 4.8 Best Free Organ VST
    • 4.9 Best Free Orchestral VST
    • 4.10 Soundscape and Sound Design VSTis
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