# Free sound samples **URL:** \ **Category:** Support, Help & Resources\ **Created:** [April 9, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/free-sound-samples/5395 "2021-04-09T16:14:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![vinodv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/97f17d/32.png) [@vinodv](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/vinodv)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/free-sound-samples/5395/1 "2021-04-09T16:14:15Z")
From the website: > Our library of sound samples has been specially recorded by members of the Philharmonia, and is free to use. > > It includes all standard orchestral instruments, as well as guitar, mandolin, banjo, and a vast array of different percussion instruments. [https://philharmonia.co.uk/resources/sound-samples/](https://philharmonia.co.uk/resources/sound-samples/) The sound samples can be used in spi. If somebody can give a tutorial on how to convert these sound samples to synth so that usage is easier in spi. Like use\_syth :violin ---
**Author:** ![nlb](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/in-thread.sonic-pi.net/nlb/32/997_2.png) [@nlb](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/nlb)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/free-sound-samples/5395/2 "2021-04-09T16:50:03Z")
a quick answer, afaik it’s not possible to use with `use_synth :violin` as natives synths are coming from “supercollider world” But you can use this samples with the `sample` instruction. ---
**Author:** ![bcgreen24](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/in-thread.sonic-pi.net/bcgreen24/32/250_2.png) [@bcgreen24](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/bcgreen24)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/free-sound-samples/5395/3 "2021-04-09T19:34:25Z")
Here’s a list of thousands of free samples that may be of use to Sonic Pi users: > **[Free music samples: download loops, hits and multis from SampleRadar](https://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/free-music-samples-royalty-free-loops-hits-and-multis-to-download)** > > 70,729 free music sample downloads ---
**Author:** ![Eli](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/in-thread.sonic-pi.net/eli/32/116_2.png) [@Eli](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Eli)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/free-sound-samples/5395/4 "2021-04-09T19:48:38Z")
We have a sticky thread of samples and other resources… I just cant find it right now… (the latest bunch of meds just kicked in, and I’m sort of… .confused)… someone knows where it is… Please add these… Eli… ---
**Author:** ![nlb](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/in-thread.sonic-pi.net/nlb/32/997_2.png) [@nlb](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/nlb)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/free-sound-samples/5395/5 "2021-04-09T20:01:12Z")
Is that you are looking for @ethancrawford > [@Free Sample Libraries.... whats out there](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/free-sample-libraries-whats-out-there/297): > > This is a community maintained list of sources for samples. If you have something to add, please do! (Just click ‘Edit’ and make your contribution.) Comments and discussion also welcomed in the thread, but we’ll try to keep this first post up-to-date with good resources. [http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/free-music-samples-download-loops-hits-and-multis-627820](http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/free-music-samples-download-loops-hits-and-multis-627820)[http://mattiaswestlund.net/samples/sonatina-symphonic-orchestra-1.0.zip](http://mattiaswestlund.net/samples/sonatina-symphonic-orchestra-1.0.zip) (orchestra instruments) UPDATED LOCATION [GitHub - peastma…](https://github.com/peastman/sso) ---
**Author:** ![ethancrawford](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a88e4f/32.png) [@ethancrawford](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/ethancrawford)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/free-sound-samples/5395/6 "2021-04-09T23:01:07Z")
Yes, that’s what @Eli was talking about 🙂 @bcgreen24 - the above is a freely editable wiki post that anyone is allowed to add to - great idea to add your find there 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Eli](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/in-thread.sonic-pi.net/eli/32/116_2.png) [@Eli](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Eli)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/free-sound-samples/5395/7 "2021-04-09T23:04:13Z")
Goodbye Ethan Many thanks for your support, Sir. ‘Respec’. Eli…