Free SoundFonts - Free Quality SoundFonts (sf2) - bs-16i SoundFonts
This aim of this site is to provide high quality SoundFonts (virtual musical instruments in sf2 format) that can be played using a midi keyboard connected to a computer, tablet or smart phone. Emphasis has been placed on real or acoustic instruments particularly piano and other favourites for keyboard players (pads, strings, electric pianos, organs and orchestral) but some SoundFonts here also include high quality guitars, some synths and ethnic instruments. There is also a nice GM set for playing general midi files. The SoundFont format sf2 is widely supported by lots of programs/apps and devices.
Download from the links below:
Hardware suitability descriptions relate to iOS devices (iPhone/iPad) but most PC's will be able to play all of them. You can easily customize the size of SoundFonts - see near the bottom of column 2 for details.
Full Keys (Pianos, EPs, Pads, Strings, Orchestra, Synth and Organs):
These first sets are for playing individual instruments - if you want a GM set scroll down to the General Midi section.
1) Full Keys Including 15-Velocity-Layer Salamander (Yamaha C5 Grand), Uprights and Extended Nice Instruments
This comprehensive set contains the most detailed version of the Yamaha C5 Grand plus a full compliment of performance sounds to cover all your needs from pads, strings, EPs, orchestra, synth, organs, guitars and many other instruments. At 1150 mb in size (with 592mb dedicated to one outstanding piano with five brightness levels to choose from) it is designed for the fussy pianist who also wants a full bank of sounds at their fingertips.
This set pushes an iPad Air 2 or iPhone 6s to their practical limit so it is great as a sound module with the bs-16i app (scroll down to Recommended Apps toward the bottom of this column for more information) but it is not suitable if you want to run other ram intensive apps at the same time. In this case, or if you have an older device, choose one of the smaller sets further down.
*Full Instrument Set with 2 High Quality Pianos including several versions of a 15 velocity-layered piano*
*For iPad Air 2/iPhone 6s and above or PC*
Google Drive Link sf2:
 Nice-Keys-Ultimate-V2.3 (1150mb)
Google Drive Link sf2 zip (same but zipped for faster download):
Nice-Keys-Ultimate-V2.3 (793mb)
2) Full Keys Including 6-Velocity-Layer Salamander (Yamaha C5 Grand), Uprights, Steinways and Nice Instruments
Three high quality pianos (6 velocity layers) plus a full compliment of performance sounds (Pads, Strings, EPs, Orchestra, organs and many other instruments). These sets still require an iPad Air 2 or iPhone 6s minimum or PC with at least 2gb of Ram but leaves room for running one or two other apps depending on their ram usage.
Version A - Includes Guitars
*Full Instrument Set with 3 Pianos*
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Version B - Without Guitars
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3) Full Keys Including 6-Layer Salamander and Upright Pianos-
A slightly smaller set with two 6 layer pianos included plus all the other performance sounds except guitars. The size of this set might suit if you want to run other ram intensive apps at the same time. For iPhone 6s/iPad Air 2 recommended.
Google Drive Link sf2:
4) Full Keys Plus 6-Layer Salamander (Yamaha C5 Grand)-
One high quality piano plus the performance sounds.
Version A - Includes Guitars
A great set for devices with 1gb of ram.
Google Drive sf2:
Nice-Keys-Sal-Guit-V2.0 (621mb)
Version B - Without Guitars
Google Drive sf2:
Nice-Keys-Plus-Sal-V2.0 (533mb)
5) Full Keys Including Steinway Pianos-
Lower Ram requirements for this set with one piano plus the performance sounds. Recommend iPhone 5/iPad Air.
Google Drive sf2:
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6) Full Keys with Small Piano For small Ram devices (excludes the detailed pianos but includes the smaller Steinway B's and Nice-Instruments)-
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7) Small Set and Small Piano For smaller Ram devices as above but excludes Nice Instruments but contains a smaller instrument set.
Google Drive sf2:
Guitars:
Suits most devices-
Compressed zip Google Drive:
Google Drive sf2:
3)
Electric-Guitars-JNV4.4 (66mb)
General Midi:
1) SGM With Improved Acoustic Guitars and Basses
*Recommended GM Set For Backing Your Keys Performance*
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2) SGM With Improved Acoustic Guitars
A High Quality GM Soundfont but small enough for most iPhones/iPads-
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3) SGM With Acoustic Guitars and Steinways
The following one is a larger version GM SoundFont including quality Steinway pianos-
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4) SGM With Acoustic Guitars and Salamander Pianos
The most detailed GM SoundFont. Includes the Salamander Pianos as well as the high quality Acoustic Guitars-
*Recommended GM Set For Backing your Guitar/Singing Performance*
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5) SGM With Acoustic Guitars, Sal Pianos and Basses
The largest GM set with quality Salamander Pianos as well as the basses and guitars. *Also recommended GM Set For Backing your Guitar/Singing Performance for Large Ram Device*
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Piano:
1) Salamander, Steinways and Upright Pianos
Version A -The Salamander Piano (Yamaha C5 Grand) has 15 velocity layers (compared to 6 in all but the first of the Full Keys sets at the top) and long samples - Steinways and Uprights have 6 layers and all pianos have optional resonance and various brightness settings.
This set is for the piano virtuoso desiring seamless expression over the velocity range. Choose this set if you have a PC or a relatively new iOS device (iPhone 6s/iPad Air 2 minimum).
*The most detailed 3 pianos set on this site - for the fussiest of pianists*
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Version B -Salamander Piano has 6 Velocity Layers - Steinways and Uprights are medium compact.
This set has all three of the best pianos available in a size that can be handled by most devices (PCs or recommend iPhone 5/iPad Air or 3 onward). Needlessly long samples have been shortened but looping only happens at almost inaudible trailing ends of samples (many after 20s). If you are looking for a quality set with different piano types to choose from then this is the one. This set is already included in the Nice-Keys-CompletePlus and Nice-Keys-Extreme.
*More compact 3 pianos Set*
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2) Salamander Plus Upright Pianos
Two versatile and high quality pianos (Salamanders and Uprights) in one set. Salamanders and Uprights have 6 layers and long samples. Suits smaller Ram devices or if you want to limit Ram usage. This set is already included in the Nice-Keys-Complete set.
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3) Steinway Pianos
Version A - Meduim sized with very long samples.
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Version B - Compact size with same lovely sound.
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This piano is already included in the Nice-Keys-PlusSteinway set.
4) Salamander Grand Yamaha C5
Version A - This version is the high quality version as in 1) above, with long samples and 15 velocity layers. Various brightness levels are available plus optional resonance. It is medium sized to suit most devices and includes just the one piano.
*The most detailed single piano* *Recommended*
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Version B - Small sized and great for smaller ram devices or to keep ram usage to a minimum. Has 6 velocity layers, various brightness levels and optional resonance. Sounds almost identical to Version A but more compact.
*Recommended Lower Ram Use Piano Set*
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5) Upright Piano
Version A - A great upright piano with 6 expressive velocity layers and long samples. Suits lots of genres including Jazz, Bar Room, Honky Tonk etc.
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Version B - A compact version of the above that has been looped at the tail ends. Still has 6 velocity layers and sounds the same but uses much less Ram.
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6) Compact Small Ram SGM Piano:
This one is a very compact piano for small Ram devices-
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Electric Pianos:
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Compressed zip:
Strings, Harp and Orchestra:
Includes the best strings and orchestral sounds with the addition of an expressive violin (only included in set 1 at the very top) and a beautiful harp (242mb) which is not included anywhere else on this site.
Google Drive sf2:
Nice-Strings-PlusOrchestra-v1.5 (421mb)
Various:
1) Extended Set (Includes Best Guitars, EPs, Organs plus all of the Nice-Instruments)
Includes just about everything except pianos. Suits most devices. (Tip: if you have an older iOS device have this set ready to load as well as one of the piano sets - this way you have access to all the instruments but have split them between two SoundFonts).
Google Drive sf2:
2) Standard Set
Standard Instrument set (excludes pianos, EPs and guitars).
Suits most devices-
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3) Choir
Standard Ooohs and Aaahs with various presets. A very usable choir set.
KBH-Real-Choir-V2.0 (11.7mb)
Drum Kit
Standard Acoustic Drum Kit. Perfect for loading to Channel 10 if using channel select or just handy for that drum solo!
Google Drive Link sf2:
Bass
Four Bass Guitars
Includes Fingered, Picked and Acoustic Basses plus a 4th preset being an Acoustic Bass with a longer fadeout. All basses have 4 velocity layers for expressive playing and percussive effects in the upper range.
Presets available include a choice of standard or low octave which can be useful for smaller keyboards or when using a keyboard split function.
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Baroque Instruments Soundfont (Original): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2I_8bgGH-Q3RWlPc3gyZExad1U
Baroque Instruments Soundfont (440Hz Version): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2I_8bgGH-Q3Y2JMOWJlaEpTZGs
HQ Orchestral Soundfont Collection
http://www.mediafire.com/file/er8r14bho445hwh/HQ+Orchestral+Soundfont+Collection+v2.1.2.rar
Sonatina_Symphonic_Orchestra_SF2.zip
