Somerville Sounds has just released Dusty Felts, a free felt piano VST available for both macOS and Windows. Developed by Jon Meyer, this virtual instrument draws inspiration from the charming tones of a vintage Kawai upright piano. If you’re looking for a piano with a warm, intimate vibe and a lo-fi character, Dusty Felts might be just what you need to add some nostalgic flair to your productions.
Personal Review
Dusty Felts is all about capturing the essence of a felt piano’s soft, emotional quality. The two velocity layers provide just enough expression without overwhelming the sound, making it ideal for minimalistic and melodic compositions. The imperfections, like harmonic artifacts and tape-like noise, give it a lo-fi charm that sets it apart from cleaner piano VSTs. The built-in noise controls and effects add another layer of depth, letting you tweak the sound to match your vibe. Whether you’re going for a dreamy, atmospheric feel or a more lo-fi aesthetic, Dusty Felts fits right in.
Features
- Two velocity layers for soft, nuanced tones
- Subtle harmonic artifacts for added depth
- Lo-fi noise generated by a vintage Ampex 600 tube amp
- Controls for Filter, Saturation, Wow, Flutter, and Dust effects
- Adjustable key release noise for realism
- Presets ranging from clean to heavily lo-fi
- Randomized volume fluctuations to emulate vinyl dust noise
System Requirements
- macOS: 11 or later (AU, AAX, VST3)
- Windows: 7 or later (AAX, VST3)
Download Link
Download Dusty Felts (FREE)
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