Free Plugins > Strings

Download from our high-quality collection of free String Instrument VST plugins. You'll find string instrument plugins for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Free Violin Runs

Vienna Symphonic Library

14 Pieced Violin Ensemble

Cello Moods Sound Library

Spitfire Audio

Emotive Micro Performances

Numa Player

studiologic

Acoustic Pianos and Strings & Pads Electric Pianos

French Violin

SampleScience

6 Articulations

Synth Strings

Spitfire Audio

Classic Synth Textures

SINEfactory

Orchestral Tools

Percussion Piano Strings

bigcat Instruments

bigcat Instruments

bigcat Instruments

Krakli

bigcat Instruments

Viola

Sonatina Double Bass

bigcat Instruments

Double Bass

Sonatina Cello

bigcat Instruments

Cello

LDK1609 Violin

bigcat Instruments

6 Violin articulations

Cellofan

Soundkey

& slide controls attack release

Boing2

Xoxos

bowed string model

Orchestral Strings One

Sound Magic

10 Violas 14 violins 8 Cellos and 6 Double Basses

Matnitron

Safwan Matni

Strings Section

Pling4

Xoxos

plucked strings instruments

FabBass

Samsara Cycle Audio

1960's violin bass

Software FAQ

The decision is yours, however there are some factors to consider when selecting between a VST or AU.

If you are going to be sharing projects with a Windows user, it's best to use VSTs. If the person you are sharing with has the same plugin version, you'll both be able to open the plugin.
The presets may be handled differently for each type of software.
VST plugins are required if you want to route MIDI from a plugin as AU plugins do not have direct MIDI output support.

With a Plugin Installer

Download the plugin installer. Check the system requirements and supported host information to ensure compatibility with your DAW and operating system.
When prompted in the plugin installer, choose a folder for the plugin files:

- VST3 plugins will be installed in C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3.
- VST2 plugins can be installed in one of these locations:
  - C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST2
  - C:\Program Files\VST Plugins
  - C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Plugins.

If the plugin is also available as a standalone application, do not install both versions in the same folder.
After installation is complete, launch your DAW and rescan your plugin directory.

Without a Dedicatedd Plugin Installer

Download the VST Plugin.
Unzip the VST file.
Copy the dll file to the VST plugin folder. Here are the possible file paths for the VST plugin folder

- C:/Program Files/VSTPlugins/
- C:/Program Files/Steinberg/VstPlugins/
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/Steinberg/Shared Components/
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/VST2
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/VSTPlugins/

4. Launch your DAW and rescan your plugin directory.

Software FAQ

The decision is yours, however there are some factors to consider when selecting between a VST or AU.

If you are going to be sharing projects with a Windows user, it's best to use VSTs. If the person you are sharing with has the same plugin version, you'll both be able to open the plugin.
The presets may be handled differently for each type of software.
VST plugins are required if you want to route MIDI from a plugin as AU plugins do not have direct MIDI output support.

With a Plugin Installer

Download the plugin installer. Check the system requirements and supported host information to ensure compatibility with your DAW and operating system.
When prompted in the plugin installer, choose a folder for the plugin files:

- VST3 plugins will be installed in C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3.
- VST2 plugins can be installed in one of these locations:
  - C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST2
  - C:\Program Files\VST Plugins
  - C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Plugins.

If the plugin is also available as a standalone application, do not install both versions in the same folder.
After installation is complete, launch your DAW and rescan your plugin directory.

Without a Dedicatedd Plugin Installer

Download the VST Plugin.
Unzip the VST file.
Copy the dll file to the VST plugin folder. Here are the possible file paths for the VST plugin folder

- C:/Program Files/VSTPlugins/
- C:/Program Files/Steinberg/VstPlugins/
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/Steinberg/Shared Components/
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/VST2
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/VSTPlugins/

4. Launch your DAW and rescan your plugin directory.

Software FAQ

The decision is yours, however there are some factors to consider when selecting between a VST or AU.

If you are going to be sharing projects with a Windows user, it's best to use VSTs. If the person you are sharing with has the same plugin version, you'll both be able to open the plugin.
The presets may be handled differently for each type of software.
VST plugins are required if you want to route MIDI from a plugin as AU plugins do not have direct MIDI output support.

With a Plugin Installer

Download the plugin installer. Check the system requirements and supported host information to ensure compatibility with your DAW and operating system.
When prompted in the plugin installer, choose a folder for the plugin files:

- VST3 plugins will be installed in C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3.
- VST2 plugins can be installed in one of these locations:
  - C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST2
  - C:\Program Files\VST Plugins
  - C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Plugins.

If the plugin is also available as a standalone application, do not install both versions in the same folder.
After installation is complete, launch your DAW and rescan your plugin directory.

Without a Dedicatedd Plugin Installer

Download the VST Plugin.
Unzip the VST file.
Copy the dll file to the VST plugin folder. Here are the possible file paths for the VST plugin folder

- C:/Program Files/VSTPlugins/
- C:/Program Files/Steinberg/VstPlugins/
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/Steinberg/Shared Components/
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/VST2
- C:/Program Files/Common Files/VSTPlugins/

4. Launch your DAW and rescan your plugin directory.