Marimbaphonic
by Alan ViSTa
4.2 / 5     (51 votes)
Win32 Win64 OSX
   
VST AU
Marimbaphonic is a sampled marimba.

It contains 122 samples from the University of Iowa Electronic Music Studios public domain library. Samples are organized in two layers for more expressivity and are gently spread in stereo through the keyboard.
  • 122 mono 24 bit samples.
  • 2 velocity layers.
  • Release time control.
  • Amplitude dynamic range control.
  • Main volume.
  • Basic reverb.
Downloads
Anonymous May 01 2024
May 01 2024
Ableton 12 (windows) doesn't see the plugin
STINKY Jan 03 2024
Jan 03 2024
Ii installed it and i says in the fl studio 21 that it could not find instruments, what am I supposed to do??
autodidacticbedroomproducerchick Apr 27 2023
Apr 27 2023
For the first time ever using a PC and my DAW and any plugin, there's a random intense static FX noise that plays when I'm keying in the notes just playing a regular melody. Idk if that's intentional or a glitch but one thing I do know is it's fxcking annoying/triggering. Does anyone else get a random static rush sound when using this???
Garrison Nov 25 2023
Nov 25 2023
Yes I do and I'm wondering how to fix it.
joe Apr 04 2023
(5 / 5)
Apr 04 2023
This vst is amazing but I had a upgrade on my studio and now it does not work wiht my Logic on my MacBook m1 because is not updating yet I will appreciate if you can update.
brickblock369 May 28 2022
(4 / 5)
May 28 2022
Pretty good, but after I close my FL Studio project while saved, the parameters I changed get reverted back when opening it again.
Joe Apr 19 2022
(4 / 5)
Apr 19 2022
Used to work great, but now it just crashes Reaper every time I open it - I'm on a Mac Big Sur 11.6.4, if that's of any use. BTW, I've tried both the AU and the VST, both crash everything. I've given 4/5 as it worked no problem before, but now it doesn't, which means it's difficult to asses really.
marius Oct 27 2021
(5 / 5)
Oct 27 2021
Pretty cool , it sounds really nice 5/5
Z Jul 12 2021
(5 / 5)
Jul 12 2021
Thank you Alan, your sounds are great!
don gnandy Jan 05 2021
Jan 05 2021
Not bad
Korbin Dec 20 2020
(5 / 5)
Dec 20 2020
Absolutely amazing sounding vst. Love it! Can't believe it's free!
PINGUI Oct 22 2020
(5 / 5)
Oct 22 2020
Yo despues de probar mucho lo hice funcionar en REaper! pegue: el .ddl y la carpeta que contiene el archivo .MSE en mi carpeta de plugins (que no es la de reaper por defecto), cerre Reaper, lo abri reescan y listo
Bas Sep 19 2020
Sep 19 2020
It doensn't work for me. I dragged the .dll file into my plugin folder for Fl Studio, I b opened the app and scannedfor new plugins so it would appear on the left side and it did. But when I tried to open it it said: cannot find any instruments.
loc Sep 30 2020
Sep 30 2020
me too :<
Deejay Maestro Oct 13 2020
Oct 13 2020
Il faut copier le dossier Marimbaphonic dans VstPlugins et non seulement le fichier .dll. Car effectivement l'instrument doit être au meme endroit que le .dll
me Oct 15 2020
Oct 15 2020
Put the main folder that contains the .dll file and another folder which has an .mse file, into your vst folder, not only the .dll, but the folder with the .mse file as well. good luck!
Au Feb 08 2021
Feb 08 2021
@me, thank you so much, that worked a treat!
Scott Feb 08 2021
Feb 08 2021
Same problem - no instruments found. Copied all folders, dlls and .mse files and folders to well beyond normal and still no luck.
Justin Aug 14 2020
Aug 14 2020
I was able to download this app on my Mac and have the computer recognize it. However, in my Logic it said that the plugin could not be opened. Any one know how to fix this or is there an update to this plugin?
Nelson Jul 23 2020
(5 / 5)
Jul 23 2020
Need to use with Finale 2014.5. Any help on how to install would be really helpful
Andrea Jul 16 2020
Jul 16 2020
When I open it on Ableton Live it says no instruments found, What do I do?
Matthew Aug 21 2020
Aug 21 2020
First you remove space, Then see what happens.
ktgbrigade Jun 03 2020
(5 / 5)
Jun 03 2020
Thanks it helped me out a lot
Anonymous Mar 25 2020
(4 / 5)
Mar 25 2020
Thanks. The Mac info helped me too.
neonbulb Feb 05 2020
Feb 05 2020
Hi, how to get it work on FL studio piano roll?
Anonymous May 03 2020
May 03 2020
You're going to want to go to plugin settings and add the plugin. Then add the vst to the channel rack.
TFSui Feb 03 2020
(4 / 5)
Feb 03 2020
Really good for a free VST!
Stee Feb 01 2020
(5 / 5)
Feb 01 2020
Wow. This is stupid good sounding. This is surprising for a free download. Outstanding audio quality, and nice controls for nuance. The reverb isn't super necessary, but nice if you want to dial it in from the instrument plugin vs an effects plugin.
Madison Jan 31 2020
(5 / 5)
Jan 31 2020
I installed it on my Windows and am using it on FL Studio. It sounds great!
Johnny Jan 07 2020
(5 / 5)
Jan 07 2020
Fantastic sound, thank you for sharing!
Henry Nov 16 2019
(3 / 5)
Nov 16 2019
Guys...this is a VST Instrument that comes without an Installer. DON'T drag and drop or open this directly with FL Studio, as FL uses and searches Zip for Project Files. Simply extract the contained .dll and the folder into your VST Folder. (Usually somewhere on your System Drive)
Des Nov 13 2019
Nov 13 2019
Does this plugin work in Logic, have placed unzipped files in plugins library (components and VST) but no joy. It isn't listed in Logic.
LMB Oct 19 2019
Oct 19 2019
When I install the plugin to FL Studio, it doesn't make any sound. How do you fix that?
thunder Jul 22 2020
Jul 22 2020
a mi me pasa igual
ovalak Jul 30 2019
Jul 30 2019
thanks alot bruhhhh i been searchn for this sounds
ParkourSound on Soundcloud Jul 17 2019
Jul 17 2019
This is just not working for me for fl studio. Do i put the zipped file into the vst folder? Cuz when i open the zipped i get a piece of paper icon on my mac and it doesnt work either when i put that into the folder and i dont have a .dll file or a .mse file so i dont know how to do this
Aiden Jun 19 2019
Jun 19 2019
I cannot figure out to get this into fl studio 20
markes Jun 22 2019
Jun 22 2019
just copy the .dll file into your VST folder (look up which it is in the manage plugins option in fl studio if you don't know) and click on "find plugins" in the plugin manager, it should then be orange highlighted and you can click on it and choose "favorite" on the left side. then it sould appear in your regular plugin list.
JOSE CASTRO Jun 10 2019
(5 / 5)
Jun 10 2019
ESTE VSTi esta como siempre lo de ALLAN VISTA EXCELENTE LO UNICO ES QUE SI LE FALTA AGREGAR AL SONIDO DE MARIMBA UNA LIGERA VIBRACION QUE TIENE ESE BELLOS INSTRUMENTO .. EN MI PAIS SE TOCA MUCHO LA MARIMBA ES COMUN VER GENTE EN EL CENTRO DE LA CIUDAD TOCANDOLA EN LA CALLE.. Y POR ESO DISTINGO BIEN EL REAL SONIDO DE ELLA. SI A ESTE SE LE AGREGA UNA LIGERA VIBRACION SIMILAR AL DEL SITAR DE LA INDIA PERO MAS LEVE QUEDARA PERFECTO IGUAL AL DE LA VERDADERA MARIMBA... LA RAZON DE ESA LIGERA VIBRACION ES QUE LA MARIMBA EN LAS CAJAS DE RESONANCIA AL FINAL DE LA MISMA POSEE UN ORIFICIO CON CERA DE AVISPA Y EN ELLA SE ADHIERE UN PEDACITO DE MEMBRANA DE INTESTINO DE CERDO YA SECA Y ESO HACE QUE AL GOLPEAR LA TECLA EL VIENTO DENTRO DE LA CAJA DE RESONACIA HAGA VIBRAR ESA MEMBRANA DANDO ASI UN SONIDO AL FINAL DEL GOLPE TAL COMO SI TUVIERA UNA CUERDA INTERNA FLOJA SEMEJANTE AL DEL SITAR DE LA INDIA.LE DOY 5 ESTRELLAS PUES ESO ES UN SIMPLE DETALLE QUE SE PODRA UN DIA QUIZA MEJORAR SOLAMENTE
Steve Apr 11 2019
Apr 11 2019
This is awesome. Thank you!
Andre Mar 23 2019
(4 / 5)
Mar 23 2019
Who have a problems. Put all content into DEFAULT vst folder of your DAW.
Nicholas Cifuentes Feb 05 2019
Feb 05 2019
Great sound! Wondering if it can somehow be used for Pearl's new malletstation keyboard?
Ennis Dec 26 2018
Dec 26 2018
Nice one....O se
Kevin Oct 23 2018
Oct 23 2018
Does not work in Fl Studio 20 (64bit)? I paste the .vst to the right folder, but i dont know what to do with the .mse file... Can anyone help me or just leave that idea?
Ansh Feb 02 2019
Feb 02 2019
drag the whole Marimbaphonics.instruments folder(the folder containing the .mse file) into the same folder that you put the dll)
Steve Apr 11 2019
Apr 11 2019
Right, did work for me too.
Zoran from Makedonia Jul 20 2018
(5 / 5)
Jul 20 2018
So natural sound ! ! ! Bravo and thanks for all ! You make people so happy !
Pegamin Jun 18 2018
Jun 18 2018
I have problems opening and installing the library with my mac 10.8.5. Any tips please?
Pegamin Jul 04 2018
Jul 04 2018
OK, here's a how to install in mac for corks like myself. It may help others. Download "Mac OS VST" and put the file on "Library - Audio - Plugins - VST". Then, download "Mac AU" and put the file on "Library - Audio - Plugins - Components". Now my Mac can see it. THANK YOU ALAN, GREAT PLUGIN!!!
chaloiqq Apr 24 2018
Apr 24 2018
Wenaza ! very good man
icebeat Apr 05 2018
Apr 05 2018
Am grateful for giving an opportunity to download this great sound...Now, i can use my serum effectively. @icebeat__
Ani Apr 03 2018
(5 / 5)
Apr 03 2018
Thanks Alan! been searching for this sound for a long time haha <3
BMan Feb 27 2018
Feb 27 2018
How did you get it to work with Reaper? I put the .dll and folder after unzip into the Reaper plugins folder, but it does not show up in Reaper. What am I doing wrong? Thanks much
Scott Feb 08 2021
Feb 08 2021
Reaper sees the plugin for me, but doesn't find any instruments, even though I've put the entire folder, the dll and the .mse file and folder there.
Bombardier0 Nov 06 2017
Nov 06 2017
Awesome! Thanks for your work. :D
VST_Lover Jul 11 2017
Jul 11 2017
Alan.. Just downloaded and looking forward to playing a marimba.. I have RoyoToms and Cymballistic.. getting around to others when time.. TY for making these available>> appreciated )))
Fab Wild Jun 03 2017
(5 / 5)
Jun 03 2017
Very great marimba, add a little reverb and it sounds wonderful ! All alan Vista's plugin are marvellous ! I love you !
Larry May 13 2017
(5 / 5)
May 13 2017
This solves a great puzzle for me. I am relatively new to music production and have been searching all over the internet for this sound, which has been frequenting most hit songs in recent times. Thanks a million for this gift!
De Bongz Apr 11 2017
Apr 11 2017
This amazing, thank you very much
JamieT Jan 15 2017
(3 / 5)
Jan 15 2017
Really cool, congrats.
Anonymous Dec 16 2016
(5 / 5)
Dec 16 2016
Works totally fine with Reaper and has a nice sound. Thanks a lot !
Monomer Nov 16 2016
Nov 16 2016
Commercial use OK?
VST4FREE Nov 16 2016
Nov 16 2016
Yes !
Monomer Nov 17 2016
Nov 17 2016
very nice! Thank you.
Leo K! May 12 2017
May 12 2017
I just wanted to say, I'm a big fan, Monomer!!!
Pittoul Sept 28 2016
(5 / 5)
Sept 28 2016
Very fine ! It's working on both iMac and MBP, but only in Audio Unit ! The VST makes white windows all around the screen ! And it's impossible to close them... But the AU is fine ! Thank you !
Bean Sept 15 2016
(0 / 5)
Sept 15 2016
This crashes LMMS. If I use it in a file the file won't load.
yaichino May 29 2016
May 29 2016
It doens't work. Use new magix premium 2016. Other vst are working.. but only this vst doesn't work. The data incl. only a .dll data x_X; and one .mse
Ecstatic May 10 2016
(5 / 5)
May 10 2016
AWESOME PLUGIN! SOUNDS GREAT!!!!!! Much obliged!
Bill Todd Feb 14 2016
Feb 14 2016
Hey, I am able to load the .vst in Cakewalk Sonor X3 but I only have one preset, the drop-down and increment button don't do anything. I am stumped, please let me know if there's anything I can try. Btw, I setting this up for my 12 year old son so he can practice scales for marimba for school band. He will use a K-Board, it's a little small but besides that it works very well.
Alan Feb 14 2016
Feb 14 2016
Hi. There is no preset system, the drop down and button is from Cakewalk I guess. Great to hear that your boy will practice with Marimbaphonic ! Cheers
Tyler Dec 15 2015
Dec 15 2015
Does not work for Ableton 64 bit? or am I just and idiot struggling to get this to work? thx would love to have this.
Anonymous Dec 21 2015
Dec 21 2015
It should work... Be sure to download the 64 bit version and check in your Ableton manual the good path to install it.
Anonymous Dec 13 2015
(4 / 5)
Dec 13 2015
Thank you So much!!
Stephen Dec 07 2015
Dec 07 2015
This is such an amazing plugin, it makes me question my very existence.
Joel Nov 20 2015
Nov 20 2015
Hi. I have a problem. I just downloaded the vst for mac. There is only an .mse file and a mscr. file. When i put them into my vst folder, and refresh my plugin list, nothing happens. Can you help me?
Anonymous Nov 21 2015
Nov 21 2015
You should extract the whole archive in your vst directory. There is no dll on mac but a "marimbaphonic.vst" folder.
Joel Nov 22 2015
Nov 22 2015
I have extracted everything - there is a content folder, which i've put in the vst folder, but still nothing happens. Can you tell me what i am doing wrong? :)
Cookbeat Jan 31 2016
Jan 31 2016
I have the same problem. I`ve downloaded other plugin to use in Fl Studio 12 and it was rar-ed and when I unrared it, in the folder were only the .mse extention files. How to I open them, the Fl Studio can`t read them like this. Thanks.
Anonymous Jan 31 2016
Jan 31 2016
Should you copy the whole "Marimbaphonic.vst" folder ?
Philm Oct 10 2015
Oct 10 2015
When I load the vst in fl studio 11, it comes the message: " cannot find any instruments" :(( Could somebody help me?
Anonymous Oct 10 2015
Oct 10 2015
Extract the zip file in your vst folder and keep the extracted files and folder exactly the way it is organized. It says "cannot load instrument" because it can't find the .mse file.
sammy Jan 18 2016
Jan 18 2016
I have the same problem. Could you please tell me step by step what file I have to keep in the vst folder? The complete zip data? When I do this it doesnt work.
Anonymous Jan 18 2016
Jan 18 2016
Yes, the complete zip data in your vst folder... Don't know why you get this message if you did it this way ? What OS and DAW do you run ?
godinho Jun 24 2015
(4 / 5)
Jun 24 2015
Sound is awesome, but I'm havin trouble with reverb, I want to remove reverb, but everytime i play te song in REAPER, the plugin boosts reverb to THE MAX. I move it down again, but EVERYTIME I press pIay, reverb is back...
Alan Jun 24 2015
Jun 24 2015
The reverb level might recorded be in your midi track (frenquent with midifiles). Look for CC91 and erase all data.
godinho Jun 25 2015
Jun 25 2015
Thank you VERY VERY much!!! works perfectly now! :D
Tordapa Feb 02 2015
(4 / 5)
Feb 02 2015
Wonderful instrument, love it thx.
Gravis Jan 31 2015
(3 / 5)
Jan 31 2015
Making instruments from public domain samples and give it free is a good idea. But there are clicks at the end of samples. No matter how you turn release-knob. It`s very annoying to hear them, I have to remove them manually after bounce. But who cares, freebies always have its deficiencies. Thank you anyway.
Alan Jan 31 2015
Jan 31 2015
Hi, samples comes 100% with no clicks, I edited them all one by one with a great care. I have then done some test with the plug-in and it reveals no clicks at all. There is maybe a lack of memory from your system causing clicks...
Gravis Feb 01 2015
Feb 01 2015
Alan, i trust you, proper sampling is a hard work. But please try to test it with sample rate higher than 44.1 kHz.
mr.Jelle-Beat Dec 19 2014
(5 / 5)
Dec 19 2014
I'm so happy with this one. It sounds really great for a free plugin. One of my favorites!
6string Dec 06 2014
(5 / 5)
Dec 06 2014
Anyone knows "Laika"? For me 6 stars for Marimbaphonic.
Keith Nov 11 2014
Nov 11 2014
Hi there, really like your instruments...but... I use Logic X on Yosemite, any chance of au 64bit update ? Thx
martolo Sept 13 2014
(5 / 5)
Sept 13 2014
Perfecto sonido
Pavel Aug 29 2014
(5 / 5)
Aug 29 2014
Beautiful pluck =)
Anonymous Aug 28 2014
(1 / 5)
Aug 28 2014
Makes me sad that it doesn't work on Windows 7 64 bit running Ableton Live 9. :(
jean pierre Aug 16 2014
(5 / 5)
Aug 16 2014
Tr&egrave;s belle r&eacute;alisation et sonorit&eacute; valant le d&eacute;tour.
Djeannot Aug 16 2014
(5 / 5)
Aug 16 2014
L&eacute;ger au t&eacute;l&eacute;chargement, sonnent bien, je me fiche de l'interface graphique car c'est pour le son surtout... Et rapport qualit&eacute;-prix imbattable car gratuit ! Donc 5 &eacute;toiles.
bee Jun 01 2014
(4 / 5)
Jun 01 2014
Wouldn't have guessed by looking at the GUI that this VST would have such sound clarity as it does. I suppose the old cliche is true. "Never judge a book by it's cover". Fun stuff, thanks.
Niko May 21 2014
(4 / 5)
May 21 2014
Great, does the job.